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Landmark research aims to close cultural gaps in cancer care

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WEHI researchers are tracking the healthcare experiences of culturally diverse men with prostate cancer for the first time, in a landmark project aimed at closing the healthcare gap in patient care.   The project will assess the lived experiences of hundreds of patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to better understand how cultural … Continued

Ferring Japan announces PMDA Acceptance of NDA Filing for nadofaragene firadenovec

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Nadofaragene firadenovec is the first and only non-replicating gene therapy administered intravesically, and it is already approved and launched in the US This represents the first filing of a novel non-chemotherapy approach in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) treatment In the Japanese Phase 3 clinical trial, 75% complete response rate was achieved with single quarterly … Continued

New blood test to aid liver disease treatment

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A new study by the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District has found that a specialised blood test can detect alcohol use in people with liver disease far more accurately than commonly used biomarker tests or patient self-reports. The breakthrough could help clinicians make better treatment decisions and guide eligibility for liver transplants. … Continued

Axelspace Becomes the First Japanese Private Company Recognized as a Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Associate

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TOKYO–BUSINESS WIRE– Axelspace Holdings Corporation (“Axelspace Holdings”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Axelspace Corporation, has been formally recognized as a Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Associate—the first private company from Japan to receive this distinction. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250909494725/en/ GEO is a global partnership that brings … Continued

Polar geoengineering concepts will not help and could harm, warn experts

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Five highly publicised polar geoengineering concepts are unlikely to help and could harm Antarctica and the Arctic, according to new research from an international consortium including scientists from Monash University. The new assessment, published in Frontiers in Science, examined five of the most developed geoengineering concepts currently being considered for use in Antarctica and the … Continued

France Grants Reimbursed Compassionate Access (AAC) for Agenus’ BOT/BAL in Refractory MSS Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

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LEXINGTON, Mass.–BUSINESS WIRE– Agenus Inc. (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno‑oncology, today announced its investigational combination botensilimab plus balstilimab (BOT/BAL) is now available to eligible patients with refractory microsatellite‑stable (MSS) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) under France’s compassionate access (Accès compassionnel, or AAC) framework. The French National Agency of Medicines and Health Products Safety’s (ANSM) listings … Continued

IFF expands LMR Naturals site in Grasse, advancing naturals innovation leadership

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A €10 million investment enhances capacity, sustainability and innovation in the heart of the world’s perfume capital. GRASSE, France–BUSINESS WIRE– IFF (NYSE: IFF), a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and biosciences, today inaugurated its expanded LMR Naturals site in Grasse following a €10 million investment. The expansion increases the facility’s footprint by 75 … Continued

CDU EXPERT: Poor policy making Australia lose grip on e-scooters

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8 SEPTEMBER, 2024 Who: Charles Darwin University sustainable transport solutions expert, PhD Candidate in Law, Ferdinand Balfoort. Ferdinand is completing his doctoral dissertation on the topic of distributive justice, sustainability and shared e-scooters, focusing on the benefits and burdens of sustainable transport technologies. Topics: Regulatory frameworks for sustainable transport solutions including micromobility (e-scooters and e-bikes) … Continued