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Vektor Pharma: leaders in thin film drug formulations
Vektor Pharma TF GmbH and its team have been leaders in the design, testing, and manufacture of thin film drug formulations.
Vektor Pharma TF GmbH ...
New hope for lacunar stroke treatment
Two cheap and common drugs could be repurposed as a new treatment for lacunar stroke, a specific type of stroke linked to nearly half...
Reducing the risk of stomach bleeding after long-term aspirin use
A new study by the University of Nottingham found that the risk of stomach bleeding caused by long-term aspirin use can be reduced with...
Predicting effective drug combinations for postmenopausal osteoporosis
A new mathematical model could help clinicians choose effective combinations of medications for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Postmenopausal osteoporosis occurs when the sudden loss of oestrogen during...
NICE recommend new treatment to support kidney transplant
A new treatment recommended by NICE increases the chance of a successful kidney transplant and could revolutionise future surgeries.
In the new final draft guidance,...
The cost of brand-name epilepsy drugs has risen by 277%
New research finds that the costs of brand-name epilepsy drugs have rapidly increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018.
Epilepsy is a common condition affecting...
Life-changing therapy for short bowel syndrome recommended by NICE
NICE recommends a potentially life-changing treatment for short bowel syndrome, a chronic condition affecting nutrient absorption.
Short bowel syndrome causes the body to not absorb...
New immunotherapy for a rare form of triple-negative breast cancer
A new recommendation from NICE could revolutionise treatment for a rare form of triple-negative breast cancer.
Around 100 people per year with triple-negative breast cancer...
New treatment for urothelial cancer available on the NHS
Over 800 people with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer will benefit from a new treatment – avelumab.
Urothelial cancer is a type of bladder...
Predicting cancer drug combinations with AI test
Scientists have created a prototype test that can predict which cancer drug combinations are likely to work for patients in less than two days.
The...
Popular nausea medications linked to increased stroke risk
Nausea medications known as antidopaminergic antiemetics (ADAs) are associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke.
The new study published by The BMJ found that...
New lung cancer drug fast-tracked by the NHS
The NHS is fast-tracking a new lung cancer drug for eligible patients that will target an aggressive and rare form of cancer.
Patients in England...
Blueprint revealed for delivering hepatitis C treatment to drug users
An expert guide to delivering hepatitis C testing and treatment to people who inject drugs could help to eliminate the virus, scientists say.
Following a...
Sleep apnoea severity can be reduced by repurposed drugs
Existing medications could be repurposed to successfully reduce the severity of sleep apnoea by at least 30%, new research has revealed.
Professor Danny Eckert, Principal...
Fertility treatment drugs do not increase breast cancer risk
Common fertility treatment drugs used to release eggs do not increase the risk of developing breast cancer, new research has shown.
An analysis was carried...
Using microneedles for painless drug delivery
Researchers have suggested using microneedles for immunotherapy to vaccinate or treat diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders, with minimal pain, invasiveness, and side...
Drug shows promise for Alzheimer’s by preventing amyloid plaque build-up
A novel drug has been demonstrated to prevent the build up of amyloid plaques in the brain – a major contributor to the development...
New drug could be a ‘gamechanger’ for treating obesity
A new drug has been hailed as a ‘gamechanger’ for treating obesity after leading to a 20% reduction of total body weight in participants...
Harnessing the power of sound waves for advances in drug delivery
Pioneering new research is harnessing the power of sound waves to deliver drugs – demonstrating how high-frequency sound could revolutionise the field of ultrasound-driven...
Deploying AI in drug discovery
AI healthcare upstart Aladdin continues to develop best-in-class AI technologies to advance and accelerate new breakthroughs in drug discovery.
In October 2020, UK-based healthcare technology...