Daily Archives: September 7, 2016

Cancer breakthrough: Scientists develop ‘smoke detector’ test that can spot disease before symptoms are noticeable | The Independent

September 7, 2016 By in Healthcare, People, Science Tags: , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment
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The Independent reports that a simple blood test that can detect cancer before any symptoms are noticeable has been developed by researchers in a breakthrough that could save thousands of lives. The scientists, who unveiled the test at the British Science Festival in Swansea, compared the new test to a smoke detector, because it does not actually find cancer but changes to red blood cells that occur when cancer is present.

Source: Cancer breakthrough: Scientists develop ‘smoke detector’ test that can spot disease before symptoms are noticeable | The Independent

Unfortunately, large scale trials are required before this breakthrough becomes available.

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Benralizumab phase III trials show positive results in severe asthma – Press Release – AstraZeneca

September 7, 2016 By in Business Administration, Healthcare, NHS, Science Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

Read first-hand Astra Zeneca’s press release where they report that AstraZeneca’s first biologic respiratory medicine met primary and key secondary endpoints in pivotal trials for severe asthma.

Source: Benralizumab phase III trials show positive results in severe asthma

This drug is potentially a breakthrough for severe asthma.

At the moment, the standard treatment is steroids. But systemic steroid exposure can lead to serious and irreversible adverse effects, including osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, weight gain, glaucoma and diabetes.

If you suffer with asthma or have a friend or family member with this condition, this article might give them new hope.

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