The anti-obesity drug Wegovy marketed in France, without reimbursement
Developed by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, Wegovy, a treatment for obesity, is now authorized in France but without coverage ...
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A new target protein to treat cardiac arrhythmia
A team of researchers has discovered a new potential target for developing treatments against cardiac arrhythmias, starting with atrial fibrillation. ...
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Do breast cancer treatments accelerate aging?
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, commonly used to treat breast cancer, appear to intensify the cellular aging process in survivors, a ...
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Breast cancer treatments: what are the latest advances?
On the occasion of Pink October, Professor Luis Teixeira (Saint-Louis AP-HP Hospital) takes stock of immunotherapy and antibodies, two new ...
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Tuberculosis: this African plant could help fight against the disease
A chemical compound found in a plant native to South and West Africa could be effective against tuberculosis, according to ...
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Marburg virus: what is this disease that killed 6 people in Rwanda?
The Marburg virus hits Rwanda, which currently has 20 people infected and 6 deaths linked to this disease. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Childhood cancers: what treatments can be offered?
For several years, the month of September has been dedicated to the fight against childhood and young adult cancers. THE ...
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Eczema: what’s new about atopic dermatitis?
Dermatologist Marie Jachiet reviews the latest developments in eczema (or atopic dermatitis) treatments. Why Doctor: What are the different forms ...
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Type 2 diabetes: intensive treatment reduces gum inflammation
Japanese researchers evaluated the effects of intensive treatment of type 2 diabetes to reduce periodontal inflammation. THE ESSENTIAL Diabetic patients ...
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Genethon develops a promising drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Duchenne disease treatment, dubbed "GNT0004", follows the principles of gene therapy. THE ESSENTIAL To help people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, ...
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Prostate: a promising treatment against aggressive cancers
A drug, called CDKI-73, is showing promising results against aggressive forms of prostate cancer. THE ESSENTIAL CDKI-73 is an inhibitor ...
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How to Stop Burping All the Time
Researchers have looked at belching disorder to help people with the condition burp less. THE ESSENTIAL People with belching disorder ...
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This Parkinson’s treatment could delay the progression of AMD
A new alternative to injections to treat AMD could soon become a reality. THE ESSENTIAL AMD is a multifactorial retinal ...
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Myocardial infarction: lifelong beta-blockers, a dogma to be revisited?
Beta-blockers are widely prescribed after myocardial infarction, but the question of their long-term use remains debated. The ABYSS trial recently ...
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Stopping migraine before it starts: a new treatment with promising results
A new study published in Neurology finds that a CGRP inhibitor, ubrogepant, may stop migraine attacks when taken at the ...
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A new target in the treatment of psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that is often very difficult for those who suffer from it, particularly because of its ...
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Placebos work against anxiety
Researchers have shown that placebos are effective in reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety, even when the patient knows they ...
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Vitamin D and osteoporosis: what is the optimal frequency of taking it?
The issue of vitamin D supplementation in osteoporotic patients, and the optimal frequency of intake, is a subject of ongoing ...
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Fezolintant: A New Era in the Treatment of Hot Flashes
A new molecule, fezolinetant, provides a promising, non-hormonal alternative to the treatment of hot flashes during menopause. THE ESSENTIAL Fezolintant ...
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Treatment: How long should you take antidepressants?
The duration of use of antidepressants often raises questions. THE ESSENTIAL Typically, doctors recommend continuing antidepressant treatment for at least ...
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Breast cancer: she sues social security to obtain reimbursement for her treatment
Suffering from breast cancer, a patient from Allier is taking health insurance to court because the organization refuses to cover ...
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A natural sugar to cure male pattern baldness?
Researchers have discovered that a sugar naturally produced by the body could hold the key to a new treatment for ...
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Cervical cancer: “Immunotherapy can be a game changer”
Immunotherapy is raising great hopes among those battling cervical cancer. THE ESSENTIAL For many years, therapeutic strategies for combating cervical ...
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HIV: 1,000 times cheaper treatment could change the situation
While lenacapavir treatment is inaccessible to most patients, its generic version could revolutionize the fight against HIV. THE ESSENTIAL While ...
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Testicular cancer treatment: don’t get discouraged!
Testicular cancer mainly affects young people but is easily treated. THE ESSENTIAL Paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin (TIP) have been tested ...
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Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What are the 3 Main Drivers of Progress?
Ovarian cancer treatments are progressing thanks to three major developments. THE ESSENTIAL Ovarian cancer affects nearly 5,900 French women and ...
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Diabetes: New treatment could reverse the disease
A new treatment tested in diabetic mice has regenerated insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, which are essential for regulating blood ...
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Thyroid nodule: “Avoiding surgery and medication for life is now possible”
A new technique called "thermoablation" can reduce the volume of a thyroid nodule by 90% without surgery. THE ESSENTIAL Very ...
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Collagen-based valve: “We needed a mechanically strong membrane to repair children’s hearts”
Inserm researchers have developed an innovative pulmonary valve using human collagen, a promising advance that could be a "game changer" ...
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Symptoms, treatments, incidence… Everything you need to know about kidney cancer
As the number of kidney cancers increases in France, here is a summary of everything you need to know about ...
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