Illustrative image of human cells against a blue background. Anusorn / stock.adobe.com DECRYPTION – Scientists claim that this new virus could bypass the immune protection provided by vaccines. Others invite not to give in to psychosis, recalling that it has not been observed in humans. For the past few days, a new virus has been … Read more
By Delphine Chayet Posted on 09/19/2022 at 7:23 p.m., Update yesterday at 2:13 p.m. Kaftrio can be given to a large majority of patients after 12 years. It is delivered in the form of tablets and its side effects are most often mild or moderate. skif – stock.adobe.com DECRYPTION – Accessible in France for a … Read more
This new booster dose will be recommended during a new vaccination campaign, coupled with that against influenza. The High Authority for Health (HAS) gives the green light to three anti-Covid-19 vaccines adapted to Omicron for a new booster vaccination campaign planned for the fall and coupled with that against the flu, it announced Tuesday, September … Read more
By Cecile Thibert Posted on 09/15/2022 at 11:11, Update yesterday at 2:39 p.m. Around 6,000 people currently live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in France. On average, the first symptoms appear around the age of 55. Adobe Stock When this neurodegenerative pathology occurs, patients most often only have two to five years to live. If the … Read more
T lymphocytes are taken from fragments of the patient’s tumor and then grown in the laboratory until they reach several million in order to create a kind of personalized immunotherapy. Carlos Munoz Yague/Divergence DECRYPTION – This advanced treatment has been beneficial to patients with skin cancer with metastases. New hope is emerging for patients with … Read more
By Soline Roy Published yesterday at 7:06 p.m., Update yesterday at 8:04 p.m. This “liquid biopsy” consists of searching the blood for the “abnormal” DNA of tumor cells. Grafvision/Adobe Stock DECRYPTION – A study has detected cancer in apparently healthy people. Finding cancer long before it does damage: a holy grail for oncology research. This … Read more
By Anne Prigent Published 3 hours ago, Update 3 hours ago Disabled and sick pilgrims in Lourdes, in 1948. www.bridgemanimages.com/Bridgeman Images DECRYPTION – Immunity, placebo effect or lifestyle could be at the origin of these mysteries that medicine does not understand. “I followed for fifteen years a patient carrying a glioblastoma frontal, one of the … Read more
Eight cases of autochthonous dengue, that is to say contracted in France, were noted by the Regional Health Agencies. Several mosquito control operations are carried out. Since May 1, Public Health France has identified 123 cases of dengue fever imported across France, the largest part (42) in Île-de-France, then in Occitanie (24) and in New … Read more
By Sandy Plas Posted 2 minutes ago, Update 2 minutes ago Paul Tafforeau (here, at the Grenoble synchrotron) is at the origin of the development of biomedical imaging technology, making it possible to scan organs with X-rays. Sandy Plas STORY – Launched in 2020 at the European synchrotron in Grenoble, the Human Organ Atlas program … Read more
Marketing authorizations for cough syrups containing pholcodine could be suspended in France in the face of a “significant risk» allergy during anaesthesia. Marketing authorizations for cough syrups containing pholcodine could be suspended in France in the face of a “significant risk“Serious allergy to muscle relaxants during anesthesia, announced Monday, August 29 the National Agency for … Read more