The Case for MDMA’s Approval Is Riddled With Problems
The FDA is considering approving MDMA alongside psychotherapy as a treatment for PTSD. But evidence of the drug’s effectiveness isn’t clear cut. Key Points
WIREDNexCAR 19 cancer therapy: Conceived at IIT Bombay, delivered in Tata Memorial
CAR T-cell therapy involves modifying a patient’s T-cells—white blood cells that are integral to the immune system. The lab-modified cells are then infused in the patient to multiply and fight cancerous cells. The therapy costs $400,000 in the US and tenth of that in India. But, does it work? Key Points
mintModerna, Merck begin late-stage study for mRNA cancer therapy
Moderna (MRNA.O) and Merck & Co (MRK.N) said on Monday they have started a late-stage trial of their experimental personalized mRNA cancer treatment in combination with blockbuster drug Keytruda for patients with a type of lung cancer. Key Points
ReutersNew cancer therapy appears to be effective against TB
Washington DC [US], November 17 (ANI): A promising new cancer treatment appears to be particularly effective against one of the world’s most lethal infectious illnesses, tuberculosis (TB). Scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) found the therapy dramatically reduces TB growth, even for bacteria that are drug-resistant. The findings, reported in the journal Biomedicine […] Key Points
ThePrintFDA panel says Vertex/CRISPR to assess safety risks of gene therapy in follow-up study
A panel of advisers to the U.S. health regulator said on Tuesday Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP.BN) could assess potential safety risks of their sickle cell disease gene therapy after approval. Key Points
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Bluebird bio to sell sickle cell FDA voucher for $103 mln if therapy approved
Bluebird bio (BLUE.O) said on Monday it has agreed to sell its priority review voucher for $103 million if it gets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval for its gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease. Key Points
ReutersUS FDA advisers to consider need for more studies for Vertex/CRISPR gene therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's staff reviewers on Friday asked the regulator's advisory panel to consider the need for additional studies for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O) and CRISPR Therapeutics' (CRSP.BN) sickle cell disease gene therapy. Key Points
ReutersAll about India's 1st 'living drug' that uses patient's own genetically engineered cells to fight cancer
Patients already registering for CAR T-cell therapy, developed indigenously by ImmunoACT under the name NexCAR19. It will be used to treat leukemia & refractory or relapsed lymphoma. Key Points
ThePrintTakeda announces voluntary withdrawal of lung cancer therapy
Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502.T) said on Monday it would be working with the U.S. health regulator towards a voluntary withdrawal of its lung cancer therapy in the country, after it failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study. Key Points
ReutersI tried therapy in a different language and got more effective treatment
She grew up speaking English, but trying therapy in Dutch allowed her to move forward with her issues. therapy in a different language got her a better diagnosis. Key Points
InsiderComorbid diagnoses: How I recovered from 3 mental illnesses
I struggled after getting comorbid diagnoses of borderline personality disorder, anorexia, and major depressive disorder. This is how I recovered. Key Points
InsiderHow I quit drinking: therapy for child abuse, sexual assault traumas
I developed an alcohol addiction and complex PTSD after a sexual assault. Trauma therapy helped me confront childhood abuse and quit drinking. Key Points
InsiderBluebird bio submits US marketing application for blood disorder gene therapy
Bluebird bio Inc said on Monday it has submitted a marketing application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease. Key Points
ReutersSarepta slides as FDA about-turn on panel clouds gene therapy approval path
Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics Inc slumped as much as 21% on Friday on uncertainty over its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy after the U.S. health regulator reversed its decision on a panel meeting. Key Points
ReutersModerna's combination skin cancer therapy receives FDA's breakthrough tag
Moderna Inc said on Wednesday its experimental personalised mRNA skin cancer vaccine in combination with Merck & Co Inc's drug Keytruda has received breakthrough therapy designation from U.S. regulators as an additional treatment for high risk patients. Key Points
ReutersFriendship therapy: why it works, how to suggest it, who it's for
More people are trying friendship therapy to repair their friendships. Here's why it works, how to suggest it to a friend, and who it's for. Key Points
InsiderGene therapy in the Womb Is Inching Closer to Reality
Treatment in utero could cure diseases before birth. Recent advances in lab animals may bring medicine closer to achieving it—but this field is still in its infancy. Key Points
WIREDAamir Khan, daughter Ira say they've been taking therapy for years. Watch
Aamir Khan and Ira Khan shared a video on World Mental Health Day, urging viewers to seek therapy when needed. Actors Ali Fazal and Vir Das also chipped in. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow did Jo Lindner die? He mentioned about hormone therapy in last post
Jo Lindner, better known as “Joesthetics , had over 8 million followers on Instagram and used to share posts on his training regiment. In his last post on Instagram, he mentioned about testosterone replacement therapy or TRT. Key Points
Economic TimesHeat pack vs cold pack: What should one use in case of injuries, aches and pain
Whether to apply heat pack or a cold one depends on the nature of injury on discomfort. Here is an expert's guide. | Health Key Points
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu credits Ozone therapy for her treatment of myositis; here's what it means | Explained
The actress has also thanked Dr. Samir Purohit with whom she recently underwent an EMS session. She shook her fans last year when she announced a break from acting to focus on her health Key Points
FirstpostStudy discover emotion-focused therapy for bipolar disorder
A therapeutic tool focused on emotional awareness that increased activation and connectivity of an emotion-regulating centre in the brain has been discovered by researchers. The therapy may be useful in the long-term treatment and prevention of relapse in bipolar disorder (BD). Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBeiGene to buy global rights to Ensem's experimental cancer therapy
BeiGene (6160.HK) said on Tuesday it would buy the global license for a cancer therapy that is ready to enter early-stage trial from U.S.-based biotech company Ensem Therapeutics. Key Points
ReutersUS approves two gene therapies for sickle cell disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a pair of gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment based on the breakthrough CRISPR gene editing technology. Key Points
ReutersTwo doctors, victory against cancer: Behind India’s low-cost CAR T-cell therapy
An IIT professor and a doctor at Tata Memorial have developed a low-cost version of a breakthrough treatment. Their mission now: To make it accessible to all. Key Points
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Injecting a Gene Into Monkeys' Brains Curbed Their Alcohol Use
Chronic drinking depletes the brain’s dopamine levels. A single dose of a gene therapy reset them, and stopped the craving for alcohol. Key Points
WIREDInside the Secretive Life-Extension Clinic
Longevity evangelists are injecting people with experimental gene therapies. There are no guarantees—and no refunds. Key Points
WIREDNew hope for HIV cure: Dual gene editing 'eliminates' infection, targets protein that helps virus enter body
US study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. therapy administered to mice engrafted with human T cells resulted in suppression of virus & elimination of HIV-1. Key Points
ThePrintUS FDA approves BioMarin's gene therapy for hemophilia A
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved BioMarin Pharmaceutical's gene therapy for hemophilia A, the company said, giving patients with the inherited bleeding disorder an option to reduce regular blood infusions. Key Points
ReutersYou need to follow these therapists on TikTok
Discover the best therapists you should follow on TikTok today. Psychologists use TikTok to increase awareness of mental health issues and advise followers. Key Points
Insidertherapy to treat rare, hereditary diseases
Gjovik [Norway], November 24 (ANI): Over many decades, much study has been conducted on diseases that affect big populations, such as cancer and heart disease. As a result of long-term research efforts on diseases that affect a large number of people, therapeutic approaches have vastly improved. However, there are many diseases that affect just a […] Key Points
ThePrintCentre revises COVID-19 guidelines; Warns over antibiotics usage sans bacterial infection
The AIIMS/ICMR-COVID-19 National Task Force met on January 5 to revise the clinical guidance protocol. It has also advised doctors not to use convalescent plasma therapy. Key Points
FinancialexpressPlease Stop Asking Chatbots for Love Advice
We get it, relationships are hard. But asking ChatGPT how to do emotions is not going to work. Here are some better ideas. Key Points
WIREDWhat a Therapist Wants You to Know About Remote Therapy
Covid-19 changed how therapists work, for good and ill. Here's how you can adapt, whether you're a patient or a practitioner. Key Points
WIREDWhy you shouldn’t fall for Anil Kapoor or Tiger Shroff’s fitness routine in a Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy chamber
This kind of therapy is not for a spa wellness routine. It has to be taken under medical guidance for serious health conditions and in a hospital. In fact, too much oxygen, obviously the result of an unregulated process, may cause poisoning and side effects, says Dr Tarun Kumar Sahni, HOD, Hyperbaric Medicine at Apollo Hospital, Delhi and president of the Hyperbaric Society of India Key Points
The Indian ExpressBenefits of exercise, diet akin to psychological treatment for depression
New Delhi, August 3 Benefits of physical exercise and a good nutritional diet are as effective as psychological treatment for depression—one of the most common mental disorders worldwide—claimed a study. Treating depression with exercise and a proper diet could also... Key Points
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