Understanding cryotherapyHow cryotherapy works at the cellular and physiological levelsBenefits of cryotherapyThe scientific verdict: What the research saysRisks and precautionsThe future of cryotherapy in medical practiceReferencesFurther reading Cold has been used to treat illnesses since at least 450 BC when Hippocrates advised packing wounded soldiers in ice to delay death. In the 1800s, wounded soldiers
Hrishikesh S. Kulkarni, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received the 2023 Svar Complement Excellence Award from the International Complement Society and Svar, a life sciences company based in Sweden. The annual award recognizes excellence in
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way diabetes onset is predicted. By analyzing large amounts of data, AI algorithms can accurately diagnose and predict the likelihood of developing diabetes, enabling early intervention. Image Credit: Nan_Got/Shutterstock.com Introduction Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels, has become a global concern due to its
IntroductionLiquid biopsy systemsPerformance comparison of liquid biopsy systemsHow can liquid biopsy systems be deployed in clinical settings?Future of liquid biopsyRole of artificial intelligence (AI) in liquid biopsy systemsHow can AI benefit liquid biopsy systems?Challenges of liquid biopsyReferencesFurther reading Liquid biopsy, or the evaluation of malignancies using biomarkers found in bodily fluids, has gained popularity in recent years.
Scientists have completed a deep analysis of the proteins driving cancer across multiple tumor types, information that can’t be assessed by genome sequencing alone. Understanding how proteins operate in cancer cells raises the prospect of new therapies that block key proteins that drive cancer growth, or therapies that trigger immune responses to abnormal proteins created
Ting Wang, PhD, a national leader in genetics and genomics who has led groundbreaking studies in how the genome is regulated, has been named head of the Department of Genetics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. A computational biologist, he will begin his new role Aug. 1. Wang’s lab is focused on
Treatment for: Fungal Infections F2G Receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for New Drug Application for Olorofim for The Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infections Complete Response Letter is related to the request for additional data and analyses. F2G remains committed to bringing olorofim to patients and intends to meet with FDA in the coming months
As a kid, one of Alexandra Zdonczyk’s favorite activities was discovering and observing small creatures in her backyard, and in streams and tidepools. She envisioned herself growing up and studying insects, birds or marine life. In high school, she became fascinated with human biology and imagined careers in medicine. Even so, Zdonczyk never saw herself
quizartinib Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Quizartinib NDA Review for Patients with Newly Diagnosed FLT3-ITD Positive AML Extended by FDA TOKYO & BASKING RIDGE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– April 21, 2023 — Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for the New Drug Application (NDA)
Metastatic breast cancer has no cure and has proven stubbornly resistant to one of the most innovative and promising new cancer treatments: immunotherapy. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a way to treat the area surrounding breast tumors that have spread to bone so that such tumors become
Treatment for Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma FDA Accepts for Priority Review ADX-2191 New Drug Application for the Treatment of Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma “The FDA’s decision to grant Priority Review with a PDUFA date four months from NDA acceptance underscores the significant need for an FDA-approved treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, a rare but potentially fatal cancer,”
Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of Filing of Resubmitted NDA for VP-102 for the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum WEST CHESTER, PA – February 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that the U.S.
Treatment for Presbyopia FDA Accepts Orasis Pharmaceuticals’ New Drug Application for CSF-1 for the Treatment of Presbyopia Investigational, novel eye drop candidate was assigned PDUFA goal date of October 22, 2023 Ponte Vedra, FL, February 21, 2023 – Orasis Pharmaceuticals, an emerging ophthalmic pharmaceutical company focused on developing a unique eye drop to improve near
Half of voters say the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion has made them more motivated to vote in next month’s midterm elections, with enthusiasm growing especially among Democrats and those living in states with abortion bans, according to a new poll from KFF. The survey also showed that most voters,
IntroductionBacterial behavior over the infection cycle of UTIs revealedScientists develop vaccine strategy for urinary tract infectionsScientists develop new AI that can identify UTIsReferences Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common and can be detrimental to health and quality of life. Recent figures estimate that more than half of women will suffer a UTI at some
Pancreatic cancer has few treatment options and limited survival, with only 9% of patients still living five years after diagnosis. But a detailed analysis of pancreatic cancer by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed details of two key transition points in the development of these tumors — the shift
Pancreatic cancer has few treatment options and limited survival, with only 9% of patients still living five years after diagnosis. But a detailed analysis of pancreatic cancer by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed details of two key transition points in the development of these tumors — the shift
IntroductionSocial Media and COVID-19: What are the Downsides?Social Media and COVID-19: Is there an Upside?Millennials, Generation Z and Social MediaReferencesFurther Reading In the wake of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many turned to social media for information and guidance. There are both positive and negative aspects to this behavior. These range from the spread of misinformation to
By Keynote ContributorDr. Praveen Bhatia, MBBS, FRCPConsultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine Honorary Senior Lecturer for Manchester Medical School Written by Keynote Contributor, Dr. Praveen Bhatia, MBBS, FRCP An introduction to COLDOSA In the medical sphere, we love acronyms. You might visit your GP, who manages your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to decide whether you need
IntroductionCauses and Symptoms of Carpenter SyndromeThe RAB23 GeneThe MEFG8 GeneEpidemiology of Carpenter SyndromeDiagnosis and Treatment of Carpenter SyndromeReferences Carpenter syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by several developmental problems. It belongs to a group of disorders known as Acrocephalopolysyndactyly syndromes. A congenital malformation disorder is marked by multisuture craniosynostosis, polysyndactyly of the hands
