Author: Rishi Anarkat
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Antibody-Drug Conjugates: A New Hope for Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer Treatment
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will discuss how antibody drug conjugates can possible help treat ovarian and endometrial cancer. The fight against ovarian and endometrial cancers, two of the most lethal gynecological cancers, may soon be revolutionized by a novel therapy: antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). These innovative treatments…
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Gene Therapy: Bringing New Hope for Patients with Bothnia Dystrophy
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will learn about how gene therapy can help patients with a rare retinal disorder: Bothnia Dystrophy. In an exciting development for those affected by Bothnia dystrophy (BD), gene therapy is emerging as a promising treatment for this rare inherited retinal disorder. Bothnia…
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Salmonella: How Heat Waves Are Increasing Food Poisoning Cases
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will look at an “appetizing” study about the increase in Salmonella cases due to high heat. As the world experiences increasing temperatures, new health risks are emerging that many may not have considered. One such risk is the rise in cases of…
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