Monthly Archive: December 2024

 

“100% successful” cancer drug gets landmark FDA approval

Novel immunotherapy is a potential breakthrough for colorectal cancer suffers Depositphotos By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Dec 21 – Hugely promising cancer drug dostarlimab is one step closer to being widely available, after the Food and Drug Administration granted it Breakthrough Therapy Designation status that, …

World’s most popular OTC painkiller not so safe for over-65s

    Prolonged use of acetaminophen/paracetamol could be risky for over-65s Depositphotos By Paul McClure 2025 Dec 20 Taking acetaminophen, a.k.a. paracetamol, one of the most globally recognized, widely-used painkillers for a prolonged period, increases the risk of serious complications in older folks, …