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Virgin Galactic Has A Launch Date For Its First Paying Space Tourists

Posted in Business, Science on 27th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

The company's climb to space tourism has been a nearly 20-year-long journey.

Most Blood Pressure Meds Found To Reduce Frequency Of Migraine Headaches

Posted in Medicine on 27th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

A new study by researchers at The George Institute for Global Health in Sydney, Australia, has found that almost all classes of antihypertensives have some ability to reduce the frequency of headaches in migraine sufferers.

“Unconventional” Mechanism Underlying Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

Posted in Medicine on 27th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

"The ultimate goal would be to find a way to boost levels of PINK1/Parkin mitophagy in the body - especially the brain - so that damaged mitochondria can be removed more effectively."

Two Drugs May Be Better Than One For Resistant Breast Cancers

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

Overall, the study suggests that combining new CDK2 inhibitors with CDK4/6 inhibitors – such as palbociclib, ribociclib and abemaciclib – could be effective for patients with either intrinsic or acquired resistance.

Removing Senescent Immune Cells Could Be The Key To Preventing Some Lung Cancers

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

So, while this research is still in early stages, it could provide hope for an effective way to not only treat, but to intercept and prevent lung cancer, one of the biggest cancers of unmet need.

Breast Cancer Survival Breakthrough: Death Rates For Women Diagnosed With Disease Today Are Just A Third Of Levels Logged 20 Years Ago

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

'Most can expect to be long-term cancer survivors.'

Following Cancer Prevention Recommendations Reduces Risk Of The Disease

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

The outcomes of the study are highly encouraging as they offer additional substantiation regarding the most effective methods of lowering the risk of cancer, specifically breast, bowel, and lung cancers.

Global Trials Could Save Lives By Changing Treatment Procedure For Cancer In The Future

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

"This is the biggest trial to show treatment improves with an individualized approach"

Genetically Modifying T-cells Cuts Blood Cancer Progression By 74%, Trial Finds

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

A revolutionary blood cancer treatment that genetically modifies patient cells to fight the disease cuts the risk of it progressing by 74%, a world-first clinical trial has found.

More Women With Breast Cancer Are Living Longer, According To New Research

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/new-research-shows-more-women-with-breast-cancer-are-living-longer/

Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk Of Death By Half, Says ‘thrilling’ Study

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

Taking the drug osimertinib once a day after surgery reduces chance of patients dying by 51%, trials show.

Michelle Mitchell: Cancer Is A Fixable Problem

Posted in Science on 14th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, explains the outlook on future cancer treatments.