Sun Pharma has presented data on ODOMZO® (drug for treatment of skin cancer) and LEVULAN® KERASTICK® + BLU-U®, (for treating precancerous lesions) supporting safety and efficacy.
ODOMZO®
ODOMZO® (Sonidegib) was approved by FDA in July 2015. This was acquired by Sun...
Study suggests a new protein involved in development of gluten intolerance which can be a therapeutic target.
Almost 1 out of 100 people suffer from celiac disease, a common genetic disorder which could sometimes also be triggered by environmental factors...
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 has been awarded jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman "for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19".
Both Katalin Karikó and...
Two henipaviruses, Hendra virus (HeV) and the Nipah virus (NiV) are already known to cause fatal disease in humans. Now, a novel henipavirus has been identified in febrile patients in Eastern China. This is phylogenetically distinct strain of henipavirus...
Using appropriate enzymes, researchers removed ABO blood group antigens from donor kidney and lung ex-vivo, to overcome ABO blood group mismatch. This approach can solve organ shortage by improving availability of donor organs for transplantation considerably and make the...
Scientists have found a new way in mice to get relief from the chronic neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain in humans is a chronic pain associated with nerve damage like neuropathy. This is very difficult to treat chronic type of pain...
Doctors and scientists of University of Maryland School of Medicine have successfully transplanted heart of a genetically engineered pig (GEP) into an adult patient with end-stage heart disease. This surgery was patient’s only option left for survival after being...
An important marker for diabetes development has been identified.
The two important hormones produced in the pancreas – glucagon and insulin – control proper glucose levels in response to the food that we consume. Glucagon increases Hepatic Glucose Production (HGP)...
A promising new treatment using immunotherapy to treat peanut allergy by building tolerance over time.
Peanut allergy, one of the most common food allergies, is when our immune system identifies peanut protein to be harmful. Peanut allergy is most common...
A novel treatment which “prevents” oesophageal cancer in at-risk patients is reported in a large clinical trial.
Oesophageal cancer is the eight most common cancer worldwide and one of the most dangerous. This type of cancer starts in the oesophagus...
Scientists have identified several groups of bacteria which varied along with depression and quality of life in humans
Our gastrointestinal (GI) track has a trillion of microorganisms. The microbes which reside in our gut perform important functions and are thought...
Early nerve transfer surgery to treat paralysis of arms and hands due to spinal injury is helpful in improving function. Post two years of surgery and physiotherapy, patients regained function in elbows and hands leading to improvement in independence...
In a breakthrough research, the scientists have demonstrated that aminoglycosides (gentamicin) antibiotic could be used to treat familial dementia
The antibiotics gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin etc are commonly used to treat bacterial infections. These are broad spectrum antibiotics belonging to aminoglycosides...
Self-assembled nanostructures formed using supramolecular polymers containing peptide amphiphiles (PAs) containing bio active sequences have shown great results in mouse model of SCI and holds immense promise, in humans, for an effective treatment of this debilitating condition that severely impacts the quality of life...
Recent analyses and studies have generated hope towards protecting mankind from antibiotic resistance which is fast becoming a global threat.
The discovery of antibiotics in mid 1900s was a significant milestone in the history of medicine as it was a...
In February 2024, five countries in the WHO European region (Austria, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands) reported an unusual increase in psittacosis cases in 2023 and at the beginning of 2024, particularly marked since November-December 2023. Five deaths...
Study shows that a person’s body weight influences the effects of low-dose aspirin in preventing cardiovascular events
Daily aspirin therapy according to body weight
Studies published in The Lancet has shown in a randomized trial that effects of common medicine aspirin in preventing...
Researchers have designed a novel HIV drug which can help fight advanced, drug-resistant HIV infection in patients who have no other treatment options.
At least 40 million people are living with HIV till mid-2018. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a...
Study shows effectiveness of an automated virtual reality treatment to psychologically intervene in reducing a person’s fear of heights
Virtual Reality (VR) is a method in which a person can reexperience the recreations of their difficult circumstances in a virtual...
Scientists have shown that environmental stress can affect normal development of nervous system in worms who are approaching puberty
Scientists have been trying to understand how our genes (our genetic makeup) and different environmental factors shape our nervous system during...
Researchers have reported a new way to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in mice without using antibiotics
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system - kidneys, ureters, bladders or urethra. Most of...
A novel study based on nanotechnology generates hope for treating acute kidney injury and failure.
Kidney is an essential vital organ which performs critical functions in the body. It removes wastes and extra water from our blood stream to produce...
Successful development of mRNA vaccines, BNT162b2 (of Pfizer/BioNTech) and mRNA-1273 (of Moderna) against the novel coronavirus SARS CoV-2 and the important role these vaccines played recently in mass immunisation of people against COVID-19 pandemic in several countries has established...
The ketogenic diet (low carbohydrate, limited protein and high fat) shows improved effectiveness of a new class of cancer drugs in cancer treatment
Cancer treatment has been at the forefront of the medical and research community worldwide. 100 percent successful...
Research has shown that another protein called tau is responsible for early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and this information may aid in developing therapies.
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or simply Alzheimer’s has no cure and it also cannot be prevented. Deferring...
