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Baycrest / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.5)Hong Kong Researchers Develop Nasal Spray for Stroke Aid, Wins Geneva Invention Prize
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have created a nasal spray that delivers neurotherapeutic powder to the brain for ischemic stroke patients. The innovation, called NanoPowder, won the Special Grand Prize and a gold medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Invention…
Doctors Test Mobile Brain Scanners in Australia's Outback for Rapid Stroke Diagnosis
Doctors in Australia's outback are testing mobile brain scanners capable of distinguishing clots from bleeds. These devices provide results in minutes. The testing aims to improve stroke care in remote areas.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)California Snakebite Deaths Highlight Development of Oral Antivenom Treatment
Recent snakebite fatalities in California have drawn attention to efforts to develop an oral antivenom pill. Ophirex is advancing Varespladib, a treatment designed to improve survival odds after bites from common U.S. snakes. The pill is intended for immediate use before hospital…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)CAR-T Therapy Shows Increasing Remissions in Autoimmune Diseases with Rising Experimentation and Investment
CAR-T cell therapy, originally developed for cancer treatment, is achieving more remissions in patients with autoimmune diseases. According to STAT News, this progress has prompted additional clinical trials and investments from pharmaceutical companies.