Category: pharma & healthcare

Reimagining Alzheimer’s (Part 4): Cautious Optimism For A New Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

Cautious optimism about the use of a new anti-amyloid fibril antibody for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s.

Broadly Neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies From Immunized Macaque Monkeys

Monoclonal antibodies derived from macaque monkeys may be a new tool to fight against moderate to severe Covid-19.

Introducing A “Naked” Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccine Candidate

Researchers have developed a “naked” self-amplifying RNA vaccine optimized for injection into the skin, rather than the muscle.

How Enhanced Ventilation And Air Filtration Can Fight Covid-19

Improving air management can help fight Covid-19

CAR T Therapy For Drug Resistant Multiple Myeloma

Patients with drug-resistant multiple myeloma find early success with a new CAR T therapy, a recent study finds

Reimagining Alzheimer’s (Part 3): The APOE Story In Alzheimer’s And Other Diseases

In part 3 of my series on Alzheimer’s, I explore the different variants of APOE— the primary gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Mental Health Awareness Isn’t Enough: More Funding Is Needed

Raising awareness of issues regarding mental health problems should be the start of a process of addressing them. Yet, society isn’t doing enough to fund mental health research, alleviate shortages in inpatient beds, pay healthcare providers, build inf…

Sports Icon Martina Navratilova Battled Tennis Foes On The Court And Breast Cancer Off The Court

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova won an unprecedented 59 Grand Slam titles around the world. But she was never nervous until she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Now she’s on a mission to empower ALL women to prioritize their health throu…

Children Experiencing Respiratory Trouble Post-Covid-19 Improve With The Use Of An Inhaler And Exercise Regimen

The most common of these symptoms is pediatric dyspnea, otherwise known as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

Progress In The Search To Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss

Thanks to new techniques in regenerative medicine we are now closer to a future where your own cells can be used to restore the sense of vision.