Combo Disappoints in Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Combining the tyrosine kinase inhibitor saracatinib with docetaxel does not benefit patients with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to researchers. In a phase 1/2 study, adding saracatinib to docetaxel increased toxicity without improving progression-free or overall survival. “Although we could safely combine the Src kinase inhibitor saracatinib with docetaxel, it did not show any improvement in outcomes, when compared […]

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COVID vaccination potential will not be achieved without increased production, affordable pricing, global availability

Having new COVID-19 vaccines will mean little if people around the world are unable to get vaccinated in a timely manner. Vaccines have to be affordable and available to all countries, and governments must have the administrative and political capacities to deliver them locally to ensure an effective global immunisation strategy against COVID-19, say the authors of a Health Policy […]

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Diabetes type 2: Eight warning signs of high blood sugar that require medical assistance

Type 2 diabetes: Dr Mosley gives his dietary tips When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Type 2 diabetes can lie dormant for […]

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Shortages stymie Brazil vaccination drive

Hard-hit Brazil’s drive to vaccinate its population against COVID-19 has stumbled this week as a lack of doses forced authorities to slow or halt immunization in several key areas. Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo state and the northeastern city of Salvador have all run into vaccine shortages, fueling frustration with the government, which already faced criticism for President Jair Bolsonaro’s […]

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U.S. CDC says schools in low COVID-19-transmission areas can fully reopen with mask-wearing, mitigation

(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Friday released new guidance for school reopenings, saying schools in areas of low COVID-19 transmission can fully reopen if they employ universal mask-wearing and other mitigation strategies. The agency said school reopenings should not be conditional on teachers’ access to COVID-19 vaccines, but strongly recommended U.S. states prioritize teachers and school […]

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