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Protein discovery could help with lung cancer treatment and early detection | Science & Tech News
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Levels of a protein present in tumours could predict someone’s chances of surviving lung cancer and provide a new treatment, according to a study. Patients with high levels of TLR2 in early-stage lung cancer were found to have increased survival rates compared with those with lower levels. A drug compound that activates TLR2 was also…
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New tiny microscope ‘could speed up breast cancer treatment’ and cut NHS waiting lists | Science & Tech News
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A tiny microscope that can be manoeuvred through small spaces inside the body during surgery could speed up breast cancer treatment and help cut NHS waiting lists, say scientists. Experts from Imperial College London have developed an endo-microscope that is less than 1mm in diameter – about the width of 25 human hairs – and…
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‘Historic moment’ in Alzheimer’s treatment as trial drug found to slow cognitive decline | Science & Tech News
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A new drug found to reduce cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s has been hailed as an “historic moment” in the treatment of the disease. During trials, Lecanemab was found to slow the decline in people’s memory and thinking by up to 27% over 18 months, compared with a placebo. Alzheimer’s Research UK called the finding…
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Motor neurone disease: ‘Milestone’ treatment slows or even reverses progressive muscle weakness, study finds | Science & Tech News
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Doctors have hailed a “milestone” treatment that slows or even reverses progressive muscle weakness in sufferers of motor neurone disease (MND). New results from an international study show patients having monthly injections of the drug tofersen reported better mobility and lung function after a year of treatment. One patient who was in a wheelchair at…
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‘Important new step’ in finding treatment for motor neurone disease, scientists reveal | UK News
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Researchers believe they have found an “exciting new potential therapy” for motor neurone disease (MND), with a drug commonly used for other health treatments. MND is a group of rare diseases that destroy cells called motor neurons and causes patients to slowly lose the function of their muscles. About 5,000 people are thought to be…