The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Talvey, a new antibody-based therapy for adult patients with tough-to-treat blood cancers such as multiple myeloma. The drug is made by Johnson & Johnson. This is a “major step forward”
New blood cancer treatment, neurosurgeon's longevity tips and good news for cystic fibrosis patients
Advancements in cystic fibrosis treatment and therapies are associated with a substantial increase in life expectancy, a new study found. (iStock) DOUBLE THE LONGEVITY – Cystic fibrosis patients are living much longer than they were just 15 years ago. Here’s why. Continue reading…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese diplomats in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Armistice Day of the Korean War. The Chinese delegation, led by Communist Party Politburo member Li Hongzhong, presented the supreme leader with an official
Rishi Sunak was greeted with boos, jeers and heckles at the Infected Blood Inquiry this afternoon as he faced cross-examination over government failure to organise proper compensation. Mr Sunak was asked whether it was “good enough” that there was no “concrete framework”
Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by a finger prick blood test for earlier diagnosis and treatment
A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam. The blood test is similar to the glucose testing method used by people with diabetes. Instead
The Cleveland Browns will be without a reliable veteran for at least the beginning of training camp. The team announced wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is dealing with with blood clots. Goodwin is about to enter his 10th NFL season after signing with
Tracey Edmonds, a television producer and longtime girlfriend of Deion Sanders, provided an update on health status of the Colorado Buffaloes. The NFL legend underwent another surgery this week to repair blood clots in one of his legs. He initially had a
Deion Sanders will not make his highly anticipated debut at the Pac-12 media day Friday. The first-year Colorado Buffaloes head coach is scheduled to have a “routine follow-up” medical procedure related to the blood clots in his legs Thursday, the university announced.
Eco-protestors in Ibiza have used fire extinguishers to spray black and red paint on a $300million (£228million) mega yacht owned by Walmart heiress Nancy Walton. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the activists from the group “Futuro Vegetal” (Vegetable Future) uploaded a
In Cardiff on Tuesday evening, members of the public bravely intervened to protect a dog that was being viciously attacked by another dog. The shocking scene unfolded on Connaught Road in Roath, with witnesses describing the chaos and efforts of the public