Genomics plc and GSK collaborate to harness polygenic risk scores in clinical trials
Genomics plc and GSK announced a new collaboration to explore the potential for using polygenic risk scores (PRS) in clinical trials, to improve understanding of disease risk and patient selection,…
Janssen-Cilag seeks European approval for guselkumab in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease treatment
Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced it has submitted applications to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking to expand the Marketing Authorization Application for TREMFYA® (guselkumab) to…
Ancient Grains Help Improve Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Levels In Diabetes Patients: Study
What is the best grain suited for you if you have diabetes? A new study revealed that the use of ancient grains in the diet could improve blood sugar and…
Intensive Therapy Beneficial in T2D and Early Hypertension
TOPLINE:Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) whose hypertension was diagnosed earlier in life are at a greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and may benefit from intensive antihypertensive therapy.METHODOLOGY:Age-related elevation…
New influenza vaccine strategies aim to enhance protection with T-cell responses
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology, researchers discussed the limitations of current influenza vaccines and the potential for future vaccines to induce both T-cell responses…
Many Patients With Advanced MCC Not Receiving Immunotherapy
PHOENIX — Immunotherapy has revolutionized outcomes for patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). However, findings from a new study suggest that many patients who are eligible for immunotherapy are…
Raw meat-based diet for pets linked to drug-resistant bacteria, prompting concerns over public health risks
In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated the potential role of the increasingly popular ‘raw meat-based diets (RMBDs)’ as reservoirs and human and pet infection risks…
Wild Sumatran orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat facial wound
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers documented the first observed instance of a wild Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) actively treating a facial…
Differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females
In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, researchers examined the differences in the leading causes of disease burden between males and females. Evidence shows that…
Evaluating ChatGPT for structured data extraction from clinical notes
In a recent study published in npj Digital Medicine, researchers evaluated ChatGPT's ability to extract structured data from unstructured clinical notes. Study: A critical assessment of using ChatGPT for extracting structured…