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New Alzheimer's treatment approved by FDA

July 5, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new Alzheimer\'s treatment from American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.

UK introduced new pregnancy prevention measures for topiramate (Topamax)

June 21, 2024 Following a major safety review triggered by a new study conducted in Europe, the \r\nMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is introducing new safety measures for topiramate, also known by the brand name Topamax.

UK: People with HIV can now donate eggs or sperm to start family

May 17, 2024 People with HIV are now able to donate their sperm or eggs to their partners, as the law in the UK is updated.

EU health watchdog urges vaccinations to stem surge in Whooping Cough cases

May 10, 2024 The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) called for member states to increase their vaccination efforts in response to a significant increase in reported cases of Whooping Cough.

Brazil resumes insulin production after two decades

April 26, 2024 After 23 years, Brazil returns to producing insulin.

India launches first home-grown gene therapy for cancer

April 5, 2024 Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday officially launched the country\'s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in the country\'s financial capital Mumbai.

UK scientists win funding for 'cancer detecting' Lollipops

April 5, 2024 In a significant development, a team of UK scientists has been awarded a £350,000 ($441,588) funding over the next three years by Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop a cancer detecting ‘Lollipop.’

State to cover rare disease treatment costs in Bulgaria

April 3, 2024 The government will fund medications and specialized foods for individuals over 18 with rare diseases, but eligibility hinges on starting treatment before adulthood.

Type 1 diabetes patients in England to receive 'artificial pancreas' as medication

April 2, 2024 Type 1 diabetes patients in England will receive an “artificial pancreas” to cope with their condition, the National Health Service announced Tuesday.

Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

April 2, 2024 For people living with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, standard treatment with antipsychotic medications can be a double-edged sword.

Texas reports possibly U.S. first human case of bird flu linked to cattle

April 2, 2024 A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC.

Somalia receives 1.4 mln doses of oral cholera vaccine as cases surge

April 1, 2024 Somalia has received 1.4 million vials of the oral cholera vaccine worth 2.5 million U.S. dollars from the United Nations Children\'s Fund (UNICEF) amid alarm over the increasing number of reported cases in the country.