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Increasing Patient Access To Experimental Drugs

There are many experimental drugs being tested for various conditions, but many of them never get to real patients due to obstacles like low rates of clinical trial participation. Our expert this week explains a growing research method that brings the trials directly to patients and gives them the opportunity to access a wider range

todayAugust 3, 2025

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The New Drug That Shrinks Tumors For Patients With NF1-PN

Born with NF1-PN, a rare genetic disorder, Austin Fields spent his childhood learning how to live in a body riddled with benign tumors. Though removal surgery is the main treatment for this painful condition, a new medication has recently been approved for adults with NF1-PN. Our experts explain what it’s like to live with this

todayAugust 3, 2025

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Medical Notes: A New Cause of Infertility, the Future of Drinking Ocean Water, and Why You Should Embrace PDA

Researchers Discover a New Cause of Infertility A study in the journal Environmental International has found that air pollution can harm embryo development in IVF cycles. Issues stem from both maternal and paternal exposure to outdoor air pollution. Specifically, exposure to organic carbon, which is emitted from cars and wildfires, negatively impacts fertilization, survival, and

todayJuly 30, 2025

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The FDA Is Vegan: Why The Agency Is Phasing Out Animal Testing

In a historic move, the FDA has taken the first steps to phase out animal testing in research. Though it’s been a requirement for new drug development for decades, there are other, more accurate methods that the FDA wants to move forward with. Our expert discusses these new methods and the emerging technology helping to

todayJuly 27, 2025

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Medical Notes: How Your Eyes Help You Run Faster, the High-Tech Teeth Your Dentist May Soon Be Using, and How to Detect Cancer Early

We Can Detect Cancer Faster Than Ever Before Scientists are now able to detect the genetic material shed by tumors in the bloodstream. A study published in Cancer Discovery reveals that this detection can occur up to three years before a clinical diagnosis. That’s incredibly valuable time to plan intervention strategies and start treatment. (Johns

todayJuly 23, 2025

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Edible Sunscreen: Can You Eat Your Sun Protection?

Edible sunscreens have become a hot topic, but can SPF gummies replace your normal sunscreen? Dr. Susan Massick explains how UV rays cause damage throughout our body and what type of protection will be most effective. Guest Information: Dr. Susan Massick, Dermatologist, Associate Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Links for

todayJuly 20, 2025