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Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The infant, who was diagnosed with the rare condition carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency shortly after birth, has responded positively to the treatment. The process, from diagnosis to treatment, took only six months and marks the first time the technology has been successfully deployed to treat a human patient.

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Combo Drug Treatment More Effective For Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetics

Drugs.com

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — Prompt treatment with a drug combo can effectively manage chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, a new clinical trial shows. Patients prescribed the combination of finerenone and empagliflozin.

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A new class of molecules against cancer cells refractory to standard treatments

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new class of molecules capable of killing the cancer cells that are refractory to standard treatments and responsible for recurrence has just been developed.

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First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years

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A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

From Research to Real-World Care 🌎 Understand how AI-driven advancements are shaping personalized treatments and patient outcomes. Key Takeaways: Faster, Smarter Trials ⚡ Learn how AI is streamlining patient recruitment, data collection, and trial efficiency. Register today to save your seat!

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Combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In preclinical studies, a team of researchers report new findings on a therapeutic combination that regenerated human insulin-producing beta cells, providing a possible new treatment for diabetes.

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CPAP Or Zepbound? Patients, Doctors Debate Sleep Apnea Treatment

Drugs.com

MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study reports. Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines.

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

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

Key Learning Objectives: Enhance Patient Communication 📲 Explore how AI facilitates more personalized, timely, and efficient patient interactions, improving overall engagement and satisfaction Leverage AI for Improved Patient Care & Predictive Medicine 🧬 Learn how AI helps healthcare providers offer more precise, preventive care by (..)