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Illicit drug use associated with increased odds of stroke

According to the World Health Organization, stroke was the third leading cause of death and disability globally in 2021, and…
Preclinical data for MDL-001 indicates potential across multiple viral infections

Model Medicines presented an update on its lead candidate, MDL-001, at the Biocom Global Partnering Conference in California. MDL-001 is…
Study explores links between gestational diabetes, prenatal depression and childhood obesity

In the US, the burden of childhood obesity has posed a formidable public health problem. Obesity in early life predisposes…
Long-term aspirin use is associated with lower ovarian cancer risk

Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of gynaecological cancer mortality worldwide. Early symptoms of ovarian cancer can include decreased appetite,…
ArgenX highlights new Vyvgart data, demonstrating early disease control in ocular MG

On 26 February, ArgenX announced results from additional analyses of its blockbuster FcRn inhibitor Vyvgart in the Phase III Adapt…

DOR/ISL Phase III data underlines trend for shift towards two-drug STRs in HIV

A 96-week Phase III study in adults with HIV who were previously virologically suppressed on oral antiretroviral therapy (ART) has…
FDA reversal on mRNA-1010 could transform the seasonal influenza vaccines market

Moderna has announced that the FDA will initiate the review of its seasonal influenza vaccine candidate, mRNA-1010. This announcement comes…
Greater intake of caffeinated coffee and tea lowers dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia globally. It is characterised by memory loss, cognitive impairment, and a…
A dose of optimism: WHO prequalifies new oral polio vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced this month that a novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) has been prequalified.…
Obesity associated with increased infectious disease risk

According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in eight people worldwide was living with obesity in 2022. Obesity is…