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Good News or Bad: Primary Outcomes in GI Journal Trials

November 23, 2024

Scientists and doctors have been buzzing about something interesting. They've found that some clinical trials, especially ones focusing on tummy and liver diseases, might not always stick to their planned main goals. These trials, called randomized controlled trials (RCTs), are designed to test new

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Does Physical Therapy After Hip or Knee Replacement Really Help?

November 8, 2024

You might think that physical therapy after a hip or knee replacement is a no-brainer. But is it really necessary? A new study set out to answer this question by comparing patients who got physical therapy to those who didn't. The surprising result? There wasn't a huge difference in how well patient

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Fifty Monkeys on the Run in South Carolina

November 7, 2024

Imagine this: a research facility dedicated to studying monkeys, and suddenly, a group of about 50 monkeys from Alpha Genesis in Yemassee, South Carolina, makes a great escape! This isn't a scene from a movie; it really happened last Wednesday night. The facility, called Alpha Genesis, works with mo

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Pfizer's New Treatment for Hemophilia Gets FDA Approval

October 18, 2024

Pfizer Inc. has shared some exciting news! Their new medicine, HYMPAVZI (marstacimab-hncq), just got the green light from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. This medication is designed to help people with hemophilia A and B prevent or reduce bleeding episodes. Hemophilia is a rare condition th

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New Chemo Plan Boosts Cervical Cancer Survival

October 17, 2024

Doctors have found a game-changer for locally advanced cervical cancer. A new study showed that adding a six-week chemotherapy course before standard treatment can significantly increase survival rates. The trial involved patients from different countries, divided into two groups. One group received

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Rwanda Readies for Marburg Trials: Vaccines and Therapeutics on the Way

October 6, 2024

This weekend, Rwanda will receive experimental vaccines and therapeutics to fight the deadly Marburg virus. These will be used in clinical trials expected to start soon. The virus, similar to Ebola, has caused 41 cases so far, with 12 deaths, mostly among healthcare workers. The government aims to q

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The Cancer Conquest: New York's Remarkable Progress

September 20, 2024

In the past three decades, the chances of dying from cancer have plummeted in New York, and the state's story is a testament to the power of medical advances and public health efforts. The 43.5% drop in cancer death rates between 1991 and 2021 is a staggering achievement, and one that has left exper

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Can Alzheimer's Really Be Reversed?

September 15, 2024

Imagine being diagnosed with a disease that once seemed unbeatable, only to find that simple lifestyle changes could reverse its devastating effects. Meet Cici Zerbe and Simon Nicholls, two individuals who claim to have conquered Alzheimer's through healthy habits. Their remarkable stories have spar