“I’ve never been more hopeful about the possibility of improving the survival rate for this disease,” said researcher Sana Karam, who noted the animal study could change the way doctors treat the condition in the “near future.”
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Eli Lilly Pushes For Fast-Track Approval Of Mounjaro As Weight-Loss Drug
Late-stage trials suggest Lilly’s tirzepatide, sold under Mounjaro, could be a more effective obesity drug that Ozempic or Wegovy, and the company expects a regulatory decision by the end of the year.
Mifepristone: Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pills Legal—At Least For Now—Blocking Ruling
The high court’s ruling means mifepristone’s approval will stay in place as the lawsuit against it plays out in court.
Moderna Partners With IBM Hoping AI Can Help Develop More mRNA Medicine
Moderna’s CEO said the partnership will allow the company to advance and accelerate its mRNA research and help it build a “quantum-ready workforce.”
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Shows Promise Preventing Earliest Symptoms Of Degenerative Disease
Early findings suggest the drug, which is already approved for MS symptoms, could slash the risk of people with no symptoms but who have signs of nerve damage on MRI scans.
GSK Inks $2 Billion For Cough Medicine Biotech To Bolster Drug Pipeline
GSK said Bellus’ experimental cough medicine could help treat millions of people with untreatable chronic coughs and had “significant sales potential” if approved.
Abortion Pill Mifepristone Won’t Lose Approval—At Least For Now—As Appeals Court Partially Blocks Controversial Ruling
The 5th Circuit partially blocked an order from a Trump-appointed judge that would have thrown access to mifepristone into doubt at the end of the week.
Game-Changing New Parkinson’s Test Paves Way For Treatments And Cure
The test, capable of detecting Parkinson’s before the onset of symptoms, “launches a new, biological era in Parkinson’s research” and could pave the way for a cure, said researcher Kenneth Marek.
Rare Human Death From Bird Flu Reported In China—Here’s What You Need To Know About The Disease
Health officials say the woman likely caught the virus at a wet market selling live poultry.
Medication Abortion Without Mifepristone? What To Know About Misoprostol-Only Abortions In Wake Of Court Ruling
The one-drug regimen is widely viewed as a backup plan if higher courts uphold Judge Kacsmaryk’s ruling blocking approval for mifepristone.
