Immunotherapy
The Albanese Labor Government has initiated a groundbreaking new program to support babies with peanut allergies through funding the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) to deliver the ADAPT Oral Immunotherapy Program. This novel approach aims to change the treatment paradigm for peanut allergy, shifting from strict avoidance to safely
Children's hospitals
Australia has become the first country to offer a nationwide oral immunotherapy treatment to babies with peanut allergies, aiming to build immunity and reduce the risk of life-threatening reactions. Ten paediatric hospitals in five states have partnered with the National Allergy Centre of Excellence to run a nationwide programme, providing
Health
India is embracing Yoga as a core component of its health and wellness strategy, with experts highlighting its benefits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through regular practice, Yoga can improve flexibility, strength, and balance while reducing the risk of injuries. Its positive effects on mental health include reducing stress,
Cancer research
Scientists at the University of Freiburg have made a breakthrough in cancer research, developing a novel approach to fight cancer by targeting aberrant glycosylation patterns on tumor cells. The research, published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, presents a bispecific construct composed of a lectin linked to an antibody fragment,
Cancer research
A recent study published in eLife, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, has shed light on the efficacy of cancer gene therapy in treating colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers from Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, have identified a long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) called VPS9D1-AS1, which plays a crucial role in the development
