The drug helps surgeons find tumor cells that would have otherwise been missed.
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African Morgue Data Reveals A More Significant Covid-19 Death Toll Than Official Reporting
A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers suggests that the reported Covid-19 death toll in Africa is substantially higher than official records indicate.
How Recently Approved Tocilizumab Treats Covid-19
The FDA recently approved the drug Tocilizumab for use in hospitalized adults with severe Covid. Here we take a closer look at the data behind the approval.
More Evidence That Covid-19 Vaccines Are Effective For People With Blood Cancer
People with blood cancer don’t always produce antibodies after Covid-19 vaccines, but another type of immune cell seems to compensate.
Does Everything Cause Cancer? New Study Shows Many Are Confused About Real Causes
Anti-vaxxers, flat-earthers and believers in reptilian overlords were more likely to believe misinformation about cancer causes.
New Monoclonal Antibody Fully Approved For The Treatment Of Covid-19
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Tocilizumab for use against moderate to severe Covid-19 symptoms.
CAR T Therapy, A Promising New Therapy For Multiple Sclerosis?
A recent study of mice suggests CAR T therapy may provide a new way to treat and potentially cure multiple sclerosis.
New Insights Into The Postfusion Structure Of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein
A startling new structure of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein sheds light on the critical first step of infection, fusion of the virus and cell membranes.
Successes Like The Covid-19 Vaccines Come From Long-Term Investments In Public Health
The Covid-19 vaccines have prevented more than 18 million additional hospitalizations and more than 3 million additional deaths in the United States alone but their success was only possible because of sustained investments in public health.
CAR T Therapy To Treat And Cure Rheumatoid Arthritis
One study progresses towards a cure for rheumatoid arthritis by using CAR T therapy, a treatment originally designed to fight cancer.
