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7 health benefits of raspberry leaf tea

The Checkup by Singlecare

Red raspberry leaves are rich in tannins (a chemical compound) and flavonoids (a plant pigment), which both have antioxidant properties, according to research in Antioxidants journal. Antioxidants are often associated with a healthy immune system, but they may also stave off disease by protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a soft-tissue cancer drug approval, the Zepbound shortage ending, and more

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… The FDA has approved a cutting-edge treatment for a rare soft tissue cancer, STAT tells us. The therapy equips T cells, an important class of immune cell, to target synovial sarcomas, cancers that can form in muscles and ligaments. CEO David Ricks expects Zepbound to come off the FDA’s shortage list in the coming days.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

You may be familiar with naltrexone, which is an FDA-approved medication that has been used since the 1980s for opioid withdrawal. However, low doses of this medication (hence, low dose naltrexone or LDN), have been found to modulate the immune system and have shown promise in improving cases of autoimmune disease. Doses of 1.5-4.5

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Company profile: NeoImmuneTech

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Amplifying and reinvigorating persistent T cell immunity has become a much-needed path to enhance anti-tumor efficacy. By enabling strong CD8 T-cell infiltration in cold tumor tissues, NT-I7, a compound developed by NeoImmuneTech, is capable of promoting a microenvironment that contributes to clinical efficacy, when combined with a CPI.

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Targeting tumours with novel radiopharmaceuticals

European Pharmaceutical Review

With alpha particles, you must be very careful how the drug is made to ensure that the compound remains stable between manufacturing and use. This has been demonstrated recently with PLUVICTO ® , which was the first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved targeted radioligand therapy for eligible patients with prostate cancer.

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The future of medical cannabis development in Europe

European Pharmaceutical Review

While this is essential in the interrogation of novel compounds for which we know very little about their efficacy and safety, it is also true that some biomedical research is highly wasteful. It is estimated that only one in 10 drugs that enter Phase I trials are subsequently licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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7 benefits of sea moss for women

The Checkup by Singlecare

It may also boost your immune system, gut health, libido, and overall health. Immune function support There isn’t a lot of evidence of sea moss’ immune system support in human studies, but a 2018 study on Atlantic salmon found that dietary seaweed stimulated the immune response and helped them fight infection.