Taken very early, it would slow down the disease, but experts consider its effects “modest” and accompanied by side effects. It’s called donanemab, and it’s in 2023 that it should get the green light from health authorities in the United States. Developed by the pharmaceutical group Eli Lilly, it is the publication on Monday of … Read more
The use of perhexiline, a treatment used in Australia and New Zealand to treat heart disease, is proving promising. Knowing that pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive, results from preclinical trials are promising. They involved a drug used in Australia and New Zealand in cardiology, perhexiline. The tumor eliminated in mice Thus, the … Read more
the essential The France Alzheimer association organized in early July in Fleurance a convivial action, between carers and carers, on the occasion of the end of the “memory cafés” for the year 2022-2023. “It was with pleasure that we welcomed the carers and those helped, who came to attend our various “memory cafés” at Chantpie … Read more
the essential For several years now, the smoking ban has been extended to more and more places. In order to protect the environment and the health of its tourists, several town halls have chosen to make their beaches tobacco-free. If smoking on the beach remains generally legal, it is advisable to inquire before taking out … Read more
the essential The town of Lafrancaise, in Tarn-et-Garonne, now has two general practitioners thanks to the installation of Dr Nadia Chekroun. Good news for the people. There was a time when the arrival of a new doctor in the field went unnoticed. From now on, medical deserts helping, the installation of a practitioner is of … Read more
They form a trio like no other, a team they have called Raid d’Ingres and which smells of unscrupulous audacity. In a sporting and solidarity challenge, three women represent the association Les Papillons, which fights against all forms of child abuse. Its mission: to free the voices of child victims of abuse, whatever they may … Read more
the essential The number of people living with diabetes worldwide is expected to double by 2050, according to the latest models published in the scientific journal The Lancet. Researchers predict that more than 1.3 billion people could suffer from the disease in 30 years, compared to 529 million in 2021. A meteoric and worrying progression. … Read more
(AFP) – The combination of dazzling advances in neurotechnology, such as brain implants, and artificial intelligence poses a threat to the mental secrecy of individuals, warned Unesco on Thursday. The UN agency for science and culture is working on a global “ethical framework” concerning the protection of human rights in the face of neurotechnologies, it … Read more
A study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine links this type of cancer to the work environment. The risk factors for ovarian cancer are age, genetic predisposition, long exposure to estrogen and hormone treatment during menopause, or tobacco consumption. A recent Canadian study makes the link between this cancer and certain specific work … Read more
The National Consultative Ethics Committee favors the “recommendation” of the vaccination of caregivers outside the context of a crisis. On Tuesday July 11, the National Consultative Ethics Committee (CCNE) estimated that thevaccination obligation of caregivers maybe “legit” in the event of a health crisis potentially jeopardizing the healthcare system. In fact, CCNE favors only the … Read more