CLINICAL TRIAL

Oct 17 2024HEALTH

New Chemo Plan Boosts Cervical Cancer Survival

Doctors have found a game-changer for locally advanced cervical cancer. A new study showed that adding a six-week chemotherapy course before standard treatment can significantly increase survival rates. The trial involved patients from different countries, divided into two groups. One group received

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Rwanda Readies for Marburg Trials: Vaccines and Therapeutics on the Way

This weekend, Rwanda will receive experimental vaccines and therapeutics to fight the deadly Marburg virus. These will be used in clinical trials expected to start soon. The virus, similar to Ebola, has caused 41 cases so far, with 12 deaths, mostly among healthcare workers. The government aims to q

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Sep 20 2024HEALTH

The Cancer Conquest: New York's Remarkable Progress

In the past three decades, the chances of dying from cancer have plummeted in New York, and the state's story is a testament to the power of medical advances and public health efforts. The 43.5% drop in cancer death rates between 1991 and 2021 is a staggering achievement, and one that has left exper

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Can Alzheimer's Really Be Reversed?

Imagine being diagnosed with a disease that once seemed unbeatable, only to find that simple lifestyle changes could reverse its devastating effects. Meet Cici Zerbe and Simon Nicholls, two individuals who claim to have conquered Alzheimer's through healthy habits. Their remarkable stories have spar

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