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New Drug Causes Remission of Dad’s Aggressive Brain Cancer
health6 months ago

New Drug Causes Remission of Dad’s Aggressive Brain Cancer

A new immunotherapy trial for glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer, has been launched after a patient experienced a complete tumor disappearance following treatment with ipilimumab, offering hope for future therapies. The trial, inspired by the late Baroness Margaret McDonagh, aims to boost the immune system before standard treatment, and builds on promising results from earlier studies, including a patient who remains tumor-free over two years post-treatment.

UK Introduces Tongue Implant to Combat Sleep Apnea
health1 year ago

UK Introduces Tongue Implant to Combat Sleep Apnea

A new app-controlled tongue implant, designed to treat obstructive sleep apnoea by stimulating the hypoglossal nerve, is being trialed at University College London Hospital. The Genio Nyxoah implant offers an alternative to CPap machines, potentially reducing snoring and improving sleep quality. The device, which is implanted under the skin and controlled via a smartphone app, has shown promising results in early patients, with improvements in sleep patterns and overall well-being.