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Researchers engineer rare immune cells to create powerful new cancer vaccine
In a new study published in Cancer Immunology Research, scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel method to generate billions of rare immune cells known as conventional type I dendritic cells (cDC1s), potentially paving the way for a new class of off-the-shelf cellular cancer vaccines.
Spirair wins FDA nod for bioresorbable sinus surgery implant
Spirair announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its TurbAlign bioabsorbable implant device.
Boston Scientific Watchman wins FDA expansion for post-ablation patients
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has received expanded FDA approval for the use of its Watchman FLX and Watchman FLX Pro devices.
Johnson & Johnson’s TAR-200 for Bladder Cancer Granted FDA Priority Review
NDA for TAR-200 targets high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, highlighting potential to transform treatment for patients unresponsive to BCG therapy
Rescued by fat bubbles: Scientists treat rare genetic disease with designer molecule
Tiny fat bubbles carrying gene therapy have successfully repaired DNA in the lungs and liver of animals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency—a promising leap toward treating humans with this rare inherited disease.
Surprising finding could pave way for universal cancer vaccine
An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer.
Scientists develop new tool to identify NF1 cognitive signs earlier
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Children diagnosed with the disorder often have motor delays and learning disabilities. Many are also diagnosed with autism or brain tumors.
New advanced imaging technology enables detailed disease mapping in tissue samples
Researchers from Aarhus University—in a major international collaboration—have developed a groundbreaking method that can provide more information from the tissue samples doctors take from patients every day.