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Test detects brain cancers in cerebrospinal fluid with high accuracy
A novel, multi-analyte test developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Ludwig Center and the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery can accurately identify brain cancers using small samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), offering a promising new tool to guide clinical decision-making.
Gene therapy leads to improved quality of life in patients with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia
Treatment with exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) led to robust and sustained improvements in quality of life for patients with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, according to two studies published in Blood Advances.
Functional ureter tissue created from stem cells paves way for transplantable kidneys
Scientists at Kumamoto University have made a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine by successfully creating functional ureter tissue—organoids resembling the urinary tract—from pluripotent stem cells.
‘Eye-on-a-chip’ reveals trigger for steroid-induced glaucoma
The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this condition—glaucoma—can cause irreversible vision loss. Certain popular anti-inflammatory eye medications that contain steroids can in some cases compound the problem, although scientists have been at a loss to understand why.
Novel backpack enhances stability for people with ataxia
A newly designed backpack, incorporating aerospace technology, shows promise as a balance aid for patients with the movement disorder ataxia. Research conducted by Radboud university medical center, in collaboration with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and Erasmus MC, reveals that the backpack helps individuals with ataxia stand and walk more steadily, reducing their reliance on mobility aids like walkers.
Cartherics granted Chinese patent for enhancing immune cell function
Cartherics, a biotech company developing off-the-shelf immune cell therapies focusing on high-impact women’s diseases, with lead programs in ovarian cancer and endometriosis, has announced the granting of a patent for ‘Method for Providing Immune Cells with Enhanced Function’ by the Chinese Patent Office.
New smartphone test to ‘revolutionise’ type 2 diabetes prevention
PocDoc, a leading UK digital health diagnostics company, has launched what it says is the world’s first smartphone-based test for type 2 diabetes risk including the gold-standard blood biomarker, HbA1c, a landmark step in diabetes prevention according to the company.
Ciliatech wins CE mark for implant that treats glaucoma
Ciliatech announced today that it received CE mark approval for its Intercil uveal spacer, an eye implant for treating glaucoma.