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Recurrent brain trauma may increase Alzheimer's risk

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New research finds that the brains of otherwise healthy military personnel who are exposed to explosions show an abnormal brain accumulation of amyloid-beta protein—a protein that plays a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The results of the study were published today in Radiology.

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Symbiotica and Quidel Score FDA Authorizations for COVID-19 Tests

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COVID-19 antibody tests can help identify people who may have had prior COVID-19 infection, and importantly, asymptomatic individuals with a developing or current infection. The tests do not detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus itself, and hence should not be used for diagnostic purposes.

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Novartis builds radio-oncology pipeline with iTheranostics deal

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The diagnostic imaging agents all target fibroblast activation protein (FAP), a molecule that is only expressed at low levels on healthy cells but is found much more abundantly in solid tumours. Novartis licenses the drug from Genmab and reformulated into its Sensoready autoinjector pen.

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Sanofi and GSK COVID-19 vaccine candidate demonstrates strong immune responses across all adult age groups in Phase 2 trial

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After a single injection, high neutralizing antibody levels were generated in participants with evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, suggesting strong potential for development as a booster vaccine. Department of Health and Human Services in collaboration with the U.S. GSK commitment to tackling COVID-19.

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Considerations for Neuroscience Trials with Intrathecal Delivery and Other Methods of Direct CNS Administration

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One of the biggest challenges with developing therapies to treat CNS disorders is the delivery of systemically administered investigational products (IPs) to the brain, which is limited by the blood-brain barrier. Why is it Difficult to Develop CNS Therapeutics? Intrathecal Drug Systems are an Important Pain Treatment Modality.

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Novartis expands in radio-oncology again with $1.3bn Artios alliance

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billion-plus alliance with UK biotech Artios Pharma to develop precision medicines for cancer. Last week, it licensed a series of fibroblast activation protein (FAP) targeting agents from iTheranostics that can be used to image and potentially to treat tumours. billion along with its developer Advanced Accelerator Applications in 2017.

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The Medical Metaverse Digest for June 30

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But brands are increasingly going to have to address this unfamiliarity, and normalize therapeutics that aren’t just made out of cellulose and proteins. Mark Zuckerberg is quoted as saying, “This research could accelerate development of prosthetics, physical rehab, and surgery techniques.