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The effectiveness of nanoparticles in chemotherapy

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Researchers have explored systems that can deliver drugs directly to tumours in hope to reduce chemotherapy side effects. The use of nanoparticles, which are around the size of a virus particle, is a very promising delivery method for overcoming chemotherapy issues. Therapeutic and diagnostic nanoparticles typically fall into two categories: inorganic nanoparticles (eg, gold, silica, iron oxide, etc) and organic nanoparticles (eg, polymeric, liposomes, micelles, etc). 1 Dr Ninh (Irene) La-Beck,

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New Advances Mean Many Patients Go Home Same Day After Knee Replacement

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FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities.And thanks to medical advances, Fleetwood was able to go home the same he.

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Documenting the mammalian brain using machine learning

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Dr Jeff Lichtman, Jeremy R Knowles Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, has pioneered a field known as ‘connectomics’, creating maps of the brain in an attempt to understand this organ that has nearly 100 billion neurons communicating across trillions of synapses. Lichtman’s ultimate goal is to form a ‘connectome’, a whole-mammalian brain map that accounts for every neural connection.

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Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid Symptoms

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FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condition, according to the Academy of.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Exploring the Nuances: Genotoxicity vs. Mutagenicity

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In the realm of molecular biology and toxicology, the terms "genotoxicity" and "mutagenicity" are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct concepts with unique implications. Understanding these differences is crucial for assessing the potential risks associated with various substances and environmental factors. Due to this, it is vital to delve into the intricacies of genotoxicity and mutagenicity, shedding light on their definitions, mechanisms, and significance.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Croatia?

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This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Croatia. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.… The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Croatia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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New patent for Abbvie drug RINVOQ

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for RINVOQ Rinvoq is a drug marketed by Abbvie and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are twenty-six patents protecting… The post New patent for Abbvie drug RINVOQ appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Microsoft Ignite: Nine Exciting Product Announcements and Key Takeaways

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Last week, Microsoft brought together partners, customers, and thought leaders at Microsoft Ignite , its annual conference, held this year in Seattle. This year’s event featured close to 600 sessions on AI alone, which is unheard of among technology partners. Generative AI is the pinnacle of many of Microsoft’s new product announcements, including more Copilots, additional Azure features, new AI capabilities for large language models (LLMs) in Azure, and more.

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New patent for Antares Pharma drug XYOSTED (AUTOINJECTOR)

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XYOSTED+%28AUTOINJECTOR%29 Xyosted (autoinjector) is a drug marketed by Antares Pharma Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are… The post New patent for Antares Pharma drug XYOSTED (AUTOINJECTOR) appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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