Study of the Week: The Thunder God Vine Versus Pancreatic Cancer
Welcome to study of the week, a new series from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is…
Welcome to study of the week, a new series from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is…
While novel treatments have been rapidly emerging onto the drug scene, new treatment options for pancreatic cancer have fallen behind. But now, according to OncLive’s interview with Dr. P.A. Philip,…
According to EMJ, findings from an analysis spanning 20 years has found that weight loss surgery used to address obesity also significantly lowers a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer.…
Cancer screenings are very important for early detection, which can then lead to treatment administered earlier in disease progression and better outcomes. Pancreatic cancer is no exception. In fact, this…
According to OncLive, Oncolytics Biotech and Roche are pairing up to run a new German Phase ½ clinical trial. The GOBLET trial will evaluate pelareorep in conjunction with atezolizumab (Tecentriq)…
Could the perennial thunder god vine, usually found in China and Taiwan, be aptly named? Does it provide a strong and beneficial impact? According to Medical Xpress, this vine, also…
Recently, scientists have been exploring a more genetically-based underlying cause of pancreatic cancer. Now, according to Medical XPress, researchers are deepening their understanding of genetics and pancreatic cancer in relation…
When you think about genetic testing, what first comes to mind? Is it pancreatic cancer? While this might not be the first thing you consider, a new study suggests that…
Pancreatic cancer is a rare but severe cancer, and it is often difficult to diagnose until it has advanced. When you combine this with a lack of knowledge and awareness…
According to a story from BioSpace, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it has awarded grant funding that will go towards six clinical trials that will…
The United States FDA has just announced that they will be providing 6 new grants, which are worth 16 million dollars for rare disease research. These grants will last a…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biotechnology company Tiziana Life Sciences plc has announced that it was recently granted a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office…
News-Medical Life Sciences recently interviewed Dr. Ananya Malhotra, Research Fellow at the London School of Hygiene, regarding her most current research involving pancreatic cancer. Dr. Malhotra believes artificial intelligence (AI)…
Earlier this week, biotechnology company Time Technologies announced that its drug candidate SM-88 received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The FDA defines…
Happy Friday! Did you know that August is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month? It's a type of severe skin reaction that often involves admission to a burn unit for treatment. We've…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biotechnology company Tyme, Inc. has just announced that it has earned Orphan Drug designation for its experimental product candidate SM-88. SM-88, also known…
According to Medical XPress, researchers have discovered a new potential therapy for patients with pancreatic cancer. By changing the pH balance within cancer cells, researchers could trigger cell death. Read…
According to a news release, researchers have found that cysteinase, a compound designed to treat a rare kidney stone disease, may also be effective in treating patients with pancreatic cancer.…
In a period of unprecedented changes, it is understandable that people may question what their lives may look like moving forward. COVID-19 has now spread to 196 countries and…
Cell-in-a-Box, the name of one of Biotech’s new products is just as intriguing as the drug itself. A recent article in NewsFile characterizes the product as having the potential…
According to a story from Newsfile, the biotechnology company PharmaCyte is beginning to turn heads with the potential of its proprietary Cell-in-a-Box technology that has the potential to greatly improve…
The ASCO Post recently reported findings of high response rates and improved survival from the combination of platinum-based cisplatin and gemcitabine (chemotherapy) in BRCA/PALB2 mutation positive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The goal…
The Study: MRx0518-I-003 MRx0518-I-003 is a trial investigating MRx0518 as part of a combination treatment for pancreatic cancer, used with preoperative radiotherapy. The trial will evaluate the therapies safety and…
According to an article in BioSpace, the FDA recently approved the PARP inhibitor Lynparza that was developed by Merck and AstraZeneca to be used as maintenance therapy for pancreatic…
John Lewis, a longtime United States congressman and civil rights leader who helped organized the historic 1963 March on Washington, announced he's undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. At…