Infographic: Scents and Sense-Abilities
Scientists hack the locust brain to identify the unique odor signatures of oral cancers. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - June 1, 2023 Category: Science Tags: Infographics Magazine Issue Source Type: news
Roche to present new data in blood cancers and solid tumours from its broad portfolio at ASCO 2023
Basel, 26 May 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) will be presenting new data on six approved and investigational medicines across ten cancer types at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, held 2 – 6 June. Highlights include new data spanning treatments for lymphoma and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC):Developing new treatment options for people with blood cancersExtended follow-up data for Columvi ® (glofitamab) of almost two years (20 months) from the pivotal phase II NP30179 study, further investigating the potential of fixed-duration Columvi to provide durable responses in people...
Source: Roche Investor Update - May 26, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
All The Stuff in Your Home That Might Contain PFAS ‘ Forever Chemicals ’
If you put on a pair of soft contact lenses this morning you took a greater risk than you might realize. Soft lenses seem very eye-friendly; they’re smooth, comfortable, allow oxygen to reach the eye and, if they’re disposable, they don’t give bacteria any time to grow. What’s not to like? Well, one very important thing, actually.
According to tests commissioned by the consumer watchdog site Mamavation and the green group Environmental Health News, a random sampling of 18 popular brands of soft lenses sent to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-certified lab all tested positive for PFAS, short ...
Source: TIME: Health - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized Environment Explainer healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Janssen to Highlight Scientific Advances and Commitment to Transform Cancer Care at ASCO and EHA with More than 90 Presentations Showcasing Robust, Differentiated Portfolio and Pipeline in Hematologic Malignancies and Solid Tumors
This study evaluates an investigational combination regimen of IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) plus venetoclax (I+V) for newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), (Abstracts #7535 and #P617, respectively).Advancing the Science of Solid Tumors Through Precision MedicineJanssen’s continued innovation in solid tumors focuses on advancing precision medicine options for patients with biomarker-driven disease who have limited targeted treatment options and moving patients into earlier lines of therapy when treatments may be more effective. Lung CancerAn oral presentation will report ...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - May 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Defining head and neck cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A co-worker recently was diagnosed with oral cancer after a nagging cough led him to the doctor. It got me wondering about the incidence of head and neck cancer and what I should be screened for. I'm in my mid-40s and try to be mindful of getting an annual physical. ANSWER: There are many types of head and neck cancers, which is a broad category used to describe any cancer that starts in the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 16, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Dental expert shares the symptoms of oral cancer 'you should be looking for' at home
Early signs and symptoms of oral cancer are often missed, a dental hygienist has warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
As COVID Emergency Ends, Mail Access to Cancer Meds at Risk As COVID Emergency Ends, Mail Access to Cancer Meds at Risk
Now that the Public Health Emergency has ended, a CMS regulation known as the Stark law prohibits independent practices from shipping oral and injectable therapeutics to Medicare patients by mail.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 12, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Innovative technology to treat head and neck cancers
In the U.S., HPV is linked to about 70% of throat and mouth cancers. And more than 70% of those cancers are diagnosed in men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treatment for throat and mouth cancers, also referred to as oropharyngeal or head and neck cancers, depends on location and stage of the cancer as well as other factors. Dr. Phillip Pirgousis, a Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeon, says patients now have safer, less invasive surgical treatments… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 11, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
FDA Panel Recommends the First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
On May 10, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panel voted unanimously to make an oral contraceptive pill available over-the-counter. If the FDA adopts the panel’s recommendation, the birth control pill, which is currently only available by prescription, would become the first oral contraceptive that women can take without medical supervision.
“This represents a landmark in the history of women’s health,” said Dr. Margery Gass, emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Cincinnati and FDA panel member in explaining her vote in favor of making the drug, called Opill...
Source: TIME: Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Public Health Source Type: news
SBI inducts 2023 fellows
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) inducted four new fellows for 2023 at it...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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SBI, Theragnostics ink oral cancer technology deal (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Stanley Tucci reflects on his'terrifying' oral cancer battle
Stanley Tucci is looking back on his battle with cancer and thanking the loved ones who helped him get through it. The actor spoke with NBC's Today about being diagnosed with oral cancer in 2017, noting it was "terrifying" especially after his first wife, Kate, died from breast cancer in 2009. "So…#stanleytucci #tucci #felicityblunt #emilyblunt #devilwearsprada #vera (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Oral sex linked to throat cancer 'epidemic', warns doctor - symptoms of disease
Dr Hisham Mehanna is concerned about the "rapid increase" in the number of oral cancer cases in the UK. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stanley Tucci Credits Felicity and Emily Blunt for Helping Him Get Through “Brutal” Cancer Treatment
Stanley Tucci is opening up about his 2017 oral cancer diagnosis and whom he thanks for helping him get through the tough times. The Citadel actor recently told Willie Geist on Sunday Sitdown that “it was terrifying” when he first learned he had the disease. Tucci said he and his late wife, Kate…#stanleytucci #williegeist #sundaysitdown #tucci #katespathtucci #felicityblunt #devilwearsprada #emilyblunt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Navidea to sell $8M milestone payment
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals plans to sell an $8 million milestone paymen...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Navidea touts early results of RA study (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Pill for the Microbiome
Probiotics have long been star ingredients in dairy foods, drinks, and supplements, promising to generate a better bacterial balance to our guts.
On Apr. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a step toward formalizing the idea of adjusting gut-bacteria populations when it approved the first oral drug designed to treat the microbiome. Called SER-109, the pill is a cocktail of bacteria that can prevent recurring infections of C. difficile bacteria in people who have had previous episodes, and help them maintain healthy levels of gut bacteria. Keeping beneficial bacteria in proper balance could be an important ...
Source: TIME: Health - April 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
