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Scientists at La Trobe University have discovered a new antibody-like molecule which could be used in therapy to prevent infection from multiple malaria parasite species. The research, recently published in Nature Communications, found that when the molecule WD34 binds with a protein produced by malaria parasites, it inhibits their ability to infect cells at different stages of the disease. Led by Professor Michael Foley, Professor Robin Anders and PhD candidate Dimuthu Angage at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), the research also showed that WD34 can protect against several different malaria parasite species. Professor Foley said the discovery…
Highlights U.S. clinical trials commenced with first patients enrolled over 8 recruitment centres Trial will validate the use ofCLEO’s ovarian cancer blood test for the U.S. market Pathway set toward FDA submission in CY2025. ___________ MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 6 September 2024: Ovarian cancer diagnostics company, Cleo Diagnostics Limited (ASX:COV) (CLEO, or the Company) is pleased to confirm the commencement of U.S. clinical trials for its ovarian cancer diagnostic blood test. Commencement of U.S. Clinical Trials CLEO’s pivotal FDA-enabling clinical trial has commenced in the United States, with first patients recruited into the study. The trial is designed to benchmarkCLEO’s technology, with…
The New South Wales Government’s move to expand the scope of pharmacists to treat a range of conditions is politically driven and risks the health of people across the state, says the Royal Australian College of GPs. Health Minister Ryan Park made the announcement at a Pharmacy Guild conference last night that work was underway to expand pharmacists' scope to treat ear infections, wound management, nausea, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, acne, and muscle and joint pain. RACGP NSW Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman slammed the move as reckless and putting politics before patient safety. “This is politically driven policy, and it has…
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