BioNTech says its experimental cancer drug gotistobart has significantly extended survival in patients with a difficult-to-treat form of lung cancer. The company reported the findings from the PRESERVE-003 Phase 3 trial on Monday. The study examined patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer, or NSCLC, whose disease progressed after earlier immunotherapy and chemotherapy. According… Continue reading Gotistobart Lung Cancer: Trial Shows Survival Benefit
U.S. cancer centers are facing shortages of critical medicines, putting added pressure on hospitals and oncology teams. A recent survey from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) highlights the scale of the problem. The group surveyed pharmacy directors and other clinical and administrative leaders at its 34 member institutions in late August. Of the 31… Continue reading US Cancer Drug Shortages Hit Hospitals Nationwide
A new type of eye drop could help people who struggle to see clearly while driving at night. Opus Genetics reported encouraging results from late-stage studies of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%. The treatment improved several measures of vision in dim and dark conditions. The company is developing the drops for people with chronic night-driving problems… Continue reading Night Vision Eye Drops: Trials Show Better Driving Vision
Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy has received approval in China for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, known as MASH. The Danish drugmaker announced the decision on Thursday. It marks a major expansion for Wegovy beyond weight management. According to Novo Nordisk, Wegovy is the first GLP-1 receptor agonist approved in China for MASH.… Continue reading Wegovy MASH: China Approves Drug for Liver Disease
AstraZeneca said its cancer drug Imfinzi, combined with Amgen’s Imdelltra, significantly improved overall survival for patients with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer. The companies reported the results from the late-stage DeLLphi-305 trial on Tuesday. The study tested the combination as a maintenance treatment after patients completed initial therapy with Imfinzi and platinum chemotherapy. The findings could… Continue reading Imfinzi Imdelltra Combo Shows Lung Cancer Survival Benefit
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) will establish a Basic Life Support (BLS) training center in Larkana under a new partnership with Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU). The two universities signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to certified lifesaving training in Larkana and upper Sindh. Officials signed the agreement at… Continue reading Larkana BLS Center: DUHS to Expand Life Support Training
A new tick-borne virus has been identified by scientists in China after researchers investigated patients suffering from unexplained fever and flu-like symptoms. The virus, named Asian longhorned tick nairovirus (ALTNV), belongs to the orthonairovirus genus. Researchers identified it through genetic sequencing after routine testing failed to explain some illnesses among patients with a history of… Continue reading New Tick-Borne Virus Causes Flu-Like Illness
For many people, coffee is part of the daily routine. However, new research suggests that coffee and bone health may deserve closer attention, particularly among older women. Researchers at Flinders University studied nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older. They examined coffee and tea consumption alongside changes in bone mineral density over roughly a decade.… Continue reading High Coffee Intake May Affect Bone Health
Doctors in the United States are increasingly prescribing GLP-1 drugs to children under 12 with obesity, according to a new study. The research found that prescriptions increased more than 300-fold between 2019 and June 2026. However, the overall number of young children receiving these medicines remains relatively small. Researchers examined health records from more than… Continue reading GLP-1 Prescriptions for Children Under 12 Rise
A Salmonella outbreak in France linked to a batch of pumpkin seeds has sickened 81 people across several regions, according to the country’s Health and Agriculture ministries. The outbreak occurred between May and August. Six people needed hospital treatment, while two others received care from emergency medical services. All of those affected have since returned… Continue reading Salmonella Outbreak France: 81 Infected by Seeds
