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US FDA grants approval for AstraZeneca’s lung cancer therapy

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for AstraZeneca ’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) plus Imjudo (tremelimumab) and platinum-based chemotherapy to treat Stage IV (metastatic) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults.

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Tuoyi to transform treatment of recurrent/metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma

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Patients in the US and EU with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a subtype of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), are mostly treated with a combination of chemotherapy agents in the frontline setting, such as cisplatin + gemcitabine. months for the chemotherapy arm (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.52).

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Immunocore gets EU nod for TCR cancer therapy Kimmtrak

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Kimmtrak (tebentafusp) has been cleared to for the treatment of HLA-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM), mirroring its label in the US. GlobalData analyst Dr Sakis Palioras said in a recent research not that Kimmtrak’s 5.7 ” Image by Pexels from Pixabay .

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Immunocore claims first-ever FDA approval for TCR cancer therapy

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“Every year in the US, hundreds of people are diagnosed with metastatic uveal melanoma who, until now, had no approved treatment options,” said Immunocore chief executive Bahija Jallal.

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Who should not take probiotics?

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A healthy gut biome is crucial to your immune system and regulates proper digestion, bowel movements, and other bodily functions. People with compromised immune systems. Anyone with food allergies should thoroughly review the label, research the company, and consult their allergist or healthcare provider before taking probiotics.

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Roche nabs breakthrough tag for TIGIT cancer immunotherapy

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Like PD-L1, TIGIT is thought to act as a molecular brake that stops T cells from attacking tumours, and tiragolumab is currently leading the pack among drugs targeting the immune checkpoint.

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10 benefits of acidophilus probiotics

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Or perhaps a friend has recommended it as an immunity booster for fighting the cold or flu. Supports immune health What do the experts say about lactobacillus acidophilus warding off ailments like the common cold and seasonal flu ? “L. acidophilus has been shown to boost the immune system,” says Dr. Pepin.