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Balancing hope and hesitation: A closer look at Tofersen approval for ALS

Niamh WalkerJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 2024010 mins

Niamh Walker reports on a recent, controversial decision by the FDA to approve Tofersen for ALS treatment.

Adèle BouyerOctober 2, 2023October 24, 2023015 mins

Adèle Bouyer explores the efficacy and challenges of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in modern healthcare.

Felicites RaponSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 202305 mins

Felicites Rapon explores the advantages of PROTACs over small molecule inhibitors in addressing cancer treatment and drug resistance.

Marianna BirkittSeptember 1, 2023October 1, 2023012 mins

Marianna Birkitt examines the multifaceted applications of microfluidics in biological research, ethical drug testing, and space exploration.

Isabelle Goodall-SummersAugust 30, 2023September 22, 2023014 mins

Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss, highlighting potential societal implications.

Niamh WalkerAugust 24, 2023August 24, 202308 mins

Niamh Walker reports on the recent development of AOH1996, a pill targeting cancerous cells, offering a new approach to cancer treatment.

Lily MasseyAugust 23, 2023September 19, 2023015 mins

Lily Massey explores the potential of senolytics to combat age-related diseases, possibly improving the quality of human life in later years.

Jamie AdamsMay 8, 2023June 18, 2023018 mins

Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.

Adèle BouyerMarch 1, 2023June 21, 2023014 mins

Adèle Bouyer reviews how a recent change in FDA regulation may herald a decline in animal testing, in the face of new alternative models.

Sophie BeaumontFebruary 17, 2023March 14, 2023015 mins

Sophie Beaumont reviews research into how the blood-brain barrier protects the brain, and poses challenges for delivery of medical treatment.