Positive results from clinical trials of an immune therapy in dogs with bone cancer have been used to fast-track the development of the drug to treat children with the same cancer. It highlights how leveraging our genetic similarity can benefit both species.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Bone cancer, Osteosarcoma, Immunotherapy, clinical trials, C
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Canine cancer drug fast-tracked for treating kids
Posted by ArielTechGeek 9 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Common diabetes drug associated with “exceptional longevity”
Posted by ArielTechGeek 11 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Metformin, a drug used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been associated with a 30% lower risk of death, according to a new study. The research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that the common drug may possess anti-aging properties.Continue ReadingCategory: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Aging, Healthy aging, Type 2 diabetes, UC San
New & old drug combo drops cholesterol by 49% in human trial
Posted by ArielTechGeek 17 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Some people can’t get their bad cholesterol levels down, even if they take cholesterol-lowering meds. A new clinical trial using a combination of existing and not-yet-released cholesterol tablets lowered bad cholesterol by almost half in people at high risk of heart disease.Continue ReadingCategory: Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) choles
Dual-target weight-loss drug is 47% more effective than its rival
Posted by ArielTechGeek 23 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
The first clinical trial comparing semaglutide and tirzepatide, two popular, injectable weight-loss drugs, has been published, examining their ability to reduce weight and waist circumference. And one clearly comes out on top.Continue ReadingCategory: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: GLP-1 receptor agonists, Obesity, Weight Loss, clinical trials, Weill Cornell Medicine
"Obesity immunity" drug a step closer thanks to silencing Mitch
Posted by ArielTechGeek 28 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Following on from a remarkable study in mice, scientists have now confirmed that silencing a certain protein in muscle tissue leads to energy-deprived human cells seeking out fat for fuel, while blocking the body's ability to store extra fat cells.Continue ReadingCategory: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Weizmann Institute, Obesity, Fat cells, Weight Loss, Muscle, metaboli
Color E Ink monitor is kinder to the eyes of productive pros
Posted by ArielTechGeek 32 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Staring at a computer screen all day and into the night can be fatiguing for your peepers. For certain tasks – such as coding or pawing through documents – an E Ink monitor might be a better fit. Boox has launched a 25.3-inch color E Ink display with super-refresh tech called the Mira Pro.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: E-Ink, Monitor, Display, Colors
Common diabetes drug significantly improves osteoarthritic knee pain
Posted by ArielTechGeek 36 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A mainstay diabetes medication reduced pain and stiffness and improved function in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study has found. Effective pain reduction and improved mobility may mean that people with the condition can delay invasive knee replacement surgery.Continue ReadingCategory: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Osteoarthritis, Knee, Chronic p
Barrel-rotor flying car prototype begins flight testing
Posted by ArielTechGeek 60 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
One of the most fascinating aircraft in the eVTOL space has moved into flight testing with a new large-scale prototype. Cyclotech's Blackbird airframe becomes the world's first aircraft to fly with six barrel-shaped "Cyclorotors" for propulsion.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: eVTOL, Electric Aircraft, Cyclorotors, Personal eVTOLs
3D-printed skin could replace animal testing for cosmetics
Posted by ArielTechGeek 61 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
While we're making progress in phasing out animal testing in the cosmetics industry around the world, there's still a ways to go in terms of regulatory measures (some 35 US states still allow it), international cooperation, and scientific advancements in developing reliable alternatives. 3D-printed 'imitation skin' could be the ticket.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: cosmetics, Skin, 3D Pri
Smarter drug delivery system stores doses under your skin as crystals
Posted by ArielTechGeek 71 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
For many people, injection needles can be scary – and the larger ones for specialized longer-term medications are far more intimidating.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: MIT, Drug delivery, Stanford University
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