medicine

Curcumin, a molecule extracted from turmeric, could open new perspectives in the treatment of SMA Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder affecting motor neurons, the nerve cells that control muscle movement. This…

New light on the aging process of our body, five ways in which our brain ages Aging is a natural and inevitable process that involves every organ of our body, including the brain. In recent years, thanks to advances in medical technology…

Australian researchers have used 3D printing to combine multiple drugs into a "poly-pill" 3D printing technology, traditionally used for rapid prototyping and complex object production, is also revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry.…

A revolutionary molecule that activates based on blood glucose levels Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that forces millions of people to carefully manage their blood sugar levels, could soon see a radical turnaround thanks to a new…

Researchers have created an interface that directly connects the prosthesis to the patient’s nervous system A landmark for rehabilitation medicine. Research by a group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in…

Lorlatinib, a new lung cancer drug. Recorded an 81% reduction in the risk of progression and death A breakthrough drug, lorlatinib, is proving to be a powerful weapon against lung cancer. In particular, it is revolutionizing the treatment…

The six-month injection of the new drug Lenacapavir has proven incredibly effective in preventing HIV infection A new chapter in the fight against HIV has opened with the results of the Purpose 1 study, presented at the 25th International…

In Milan, the first virtual hospital. An innovative model that reduces hospitalizations and improves access to care At the Motore Sanità 2024 conference, held at the Palazzo Pirelli in Milan, a revolutionary project for Italian healthcare…

Green light to market a new Alzheimer's treatment that can slow disease progression by up to 35% Alzheimer's disease: some facts about the disease Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia that predominantly affects the elderly…

Placebo medicine plays a key role in drug research. It is also possible to employ it in the process of treating the so-called "imaginary sick" What is placebo drug? Placebo is a substance without specific active ingredients. It is…