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London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The game changer' heart failure treatment that cuts deaths by two thirds

A new treatment for heart failure significantly reduces deaths and hospital readmissions, marking a breakthrough in patient care.
Alternative medicine
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It Makes You Lose Weight. Now They Say It Curbs Alcohol Cravings. Is It Too Good to Be True?

Ozempic may represent a significant breakthrough in treating multiple health conditions beyond just diabetes and weight loss.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Doctored by Charles Piller review the scandal that derailed Alzheimer's research

The amyloid hypothesis may not be the definitive cause of Alzheimer's disease, leading to misguided research funding and a lack of breakthroughs.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

British professor makes thrilling' breakthrough for cancer that killed his mother

A breakthrough in cancer research identifies a critical protein for chordoma treatment, offering new hope for effective therapies.
#glp-1-drugs
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Pfizer Stopped Us From Getting Ozempic Decades Ago

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to significantly impact obesity and multiple chronic diseases, shaping healthcare for years to come.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Pfizer Stopped Us From Getting Ozempic Decades Ago

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to significantly impact obesity and multiple chronic diseases, shaping healthcare for years to come.
more#glp-1-drugs
Miscellaneous
fromNature
3 months ago

AI-designed proteins tackle century-old problem - making snake antivenoms

AI-designed proteins could revolutionize snakebite therapies and improve treatment efficacy.
Machine learning significantly accelerates the computational protein design process.
#hiv-prevention
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Most Important Breakthroughs of 2024

2023 highlights include breakthroughs in gene therapy for sickle-cell anemia and a new HIV prevention drug that shows remarkable efficacy.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

Humanity is closer to stopping HIV, and the biggest obstacle is the price of the drug that will do it

Lenacapavir shows 100% efficacy in preventing HIV infections in women with simple administration.
It is not a vaccine but highly effective, sparking enthusiasm in the fight against HIV.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Most Important Breakthroughs of 2024

2023 highlights include breakthroughs in gene therapy for sickle-cell anemia and a new HIV prevention drug that shows remarkable efficacy.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

Humanity is closer to stopping HIV, and the biggest obstacle is the price of the drug that will do it

Lenacapavir shows 100% efficacy in preventing HIV infections in women with simple administration.
It is not a vaccine but highly effective, sparking enthusiasm in the fight against HIV.
more#hiv-prevention
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Seven Stories About Promising Medical Discoveries

Recent breakthroughs in lupus treatment offer renewed hope for patients.
New male contraception methods could reshape women's reproductive health.
Systems issues have delayed food-allergy solutions from reaching patients.
Phage therapy may provide answers to the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

Rachel had been ready to leave me if our IVF hadn't worked': writer Jack Thorne on how his family's fertility struggles inspired his new film

The groundbreaking work of Edwards, Steptoe, and Purdy led to the birth of the first IVF baby, impacting millions worldwide.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

'We Never Dared to Think About the Cure'

Breakthroughs in CAR-T-cell therapy offer hope for lupus and autoimmune disease treatments, suggesting a potential shift towards remission and management.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

One of the 7 people cured of HIV tells his story. Can his cure work for others?

Marc Franke, The Dusseldorf Patient, became the second person cured of HIV through a stem cell transplant, facing significant health challenges during the process.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
10 months ago

With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life

AlphaFold revolutionized protein structure prediction, democratized access to scientific research, and facilitated breakthroughs in various medical fields.
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