Made up of fibre-optics encased within a fine needle, the probe can look for cancer under the skin’s surface in areas such as the neck.
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Symbiosis expands facilities with £1.5m funding
The new operational area provides additional capacity for GMP-compliant manufacturing services for improved supply chain management.
Xtandi nabs FDA approval for certain prostate cancers
The approval marks the drug as the first and only oral treatment approved by the FDA in three distinct types of advanced prostate cancer.
New stem cell discovery could accelerate MND research
The discovery is important as there is currently no cure for MND, and treatment options are limited.
Novartis abandons asthma drug after late-stage failure
The company will continue to to invest in respiratory medicines with in-market products Xolair (omalizumab) and other Phase III investigational products, QVM149 and QMF149.
Five meds recommended in final 2019 CHMP meeting
The recommendations bring the total count for the year to 66.
UK green light for Roche’s purchase of Spark
The Competition and Markets Authority has unconditionally approved the deal
Diurnal files Chronocort in the EU
If approved, the firm will be able to offer lifelong treatment for the rare condition congenital adrenal hyperplasia
NICE u-turn backs NHS use of Veltassa
The drug will be funded on the NHS to treat hyperkalaemia
ViiV submits dispersible form of dolutegravir in the US, EU
The company is seeking approval to market the formulation for children with HIV
CR UK research backs liquid biopsy for breast cancer
Blood tests can provide a bigger, faster picture of mutations present within multiple tumours, the researchers say
Novartis’ Kisqali bests AZ’ Faslodex in breast cancer trial
Adding Kisquali to Faslodex resulted in an almost 30% reduction in risk of death compared to Faslodex alone
UK researchers make new Alzheimer’s disease discovery
Scientists hope the discovery will lead to new treatments for the disease
EU approves new osteoporosis treatment
Amgen and UCB’s Evenity has been given the green light for postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis to help prevent further fractures
Boris Johnson remains UK prime minister
Conservatives win a huge majority after a crushing defeat for Labour
