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A groundbreaking treatment called Vyvgart is giving hope to people with ocular myasthenia gravis, a chronic condition causing drooping eyelids and double vision. The therapy works fast, showing improvements in just four weeks.
Researchers in Finland discovered how to potentially break the inflammatory cycle that helps aggressive skin cancer spread. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that stop melanoma cells from communicating with immune cells that accidentally help tumors grow.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University discovered that stress nerves help pancreatic tumors grow, opening doors to potential new treatments. The breakthrough could transform how we fight one of the deadliest cancers.
Texas A&M researchers have created a breakthrough map showing how cells control immunity and inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Kenya just became one of the first countries to roll out a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that requires just two shots per year. The new treatment could transform how millions protect themselves from the virus.
After decades of managing HIV with complex multi-pill regimens, older patients may soon have access to a single daily pill that works just as well. A groundbreaking clinical trial shows the new treatment suppressed the virus in 96% of participants while also improving cholesterol levels.
Scientists discovered why mountain living reduces diabetes risk: red blood cells act like sugar sponges in low-oxygen environments. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for millions managing blood sugar.
A self-driving lab just found a game-changing way to deliver mRNA therapies, and it discovered the solution completely on its own. The breakthrough could unlock new treatments for diseases beyond vaccines.
The U.S. just approved the largest federal ALS research budget in history at $315 million. New treatments targeting the disease's root causes are showing real promise for the first time.
Researchers discovered proteins in ear cells have a hidden second job that, when disrupted, causes permanent hearing loss. This breakthrough could lead to antibiotics that don't damage hearing and new treatments for genetic deafness.
Scientists discovered how exercise protects aging brains by triggering the liver to produce a protein that repairs the leaky blood vessels surrounding our brains. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's and age-related memory loss.
For the first time in three decades, patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer have a new treatment option. The FDA just approved Optune Pax, a wearable device you use at home that uses electric fields to kill cancer cells.
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia now have a new treatment option that doesn't require chemotherapy and allows time off from treatment. The FDA approved the first all-oral, fixed-duration therapy for this common adult leukemia.
Millions living with serious mental illness just got a new treatment option. The FDA approved Bysanti, offering hope for those managing bipolar 1 disorder and schizophrenia.
Scientists have identified three medicines already on pharmacy shelves that could help fight Alzheimer's, with a shingles vaccine leading the pack. The discovery could fast-track new treatments by years and save billions in development costs.
A groundbreaking FDA-approved treatment is helping Type 1 diabetes patients stop daily insulin injections by replacing their destroyed cells with healthy ones from donated organs. University Hospitals in Cleveland is now offering the therapy that freed 70% of trial participants from insulin after just one year.
Scientists found a molecular switch that tells lung cells whether to repair damage or fight infection. The discovery could lead to new treatments for chronic lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.
South Korean researchers discovered that blocking a single protein called NSMF dramatically slowed colorectal cancer in mice, extending their lives by over 33% without harming healthy cells. The breakthrough offers hope for a new treatment approach as colon cancer cases double among young adults.
People with a rare autoimmune disorder that causes blindness and paralysis now have a promising new treatment option. A clinical trial showed daratumumab reduced relapse risk by 74% compared to placebo.
Scientists created the first detailed maps showing how genes control each other in Alzheimer's brains, uncovering hundreds of targets for future treatments. The AI system named SIGNET goes beyond linking genes to revealing which ones actually drive the disease.
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