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Learn more about how Quezon City health workers underwent training on treating cough symptoms and educating patients on the appropriate medicines for different types of cough. Follow health protocols and consult a doctor for persistent or worsening symptoms.
Learn more about the new treatment for drug-resistant TB in the Asia-Pacific region, offering hope for patients suffering from this deadly infectious disease. Trials have shown a cure rate of over 90% after just six months, providing a potential breakthrough in TB treatment. Read more about the impact of this new drug regimen and the experiences of patients like Efifanio Brillante.
Learn more about how the immunization gap during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in measles and pertussis cases in the Western Pacific region. Discover the efforts of the World Health Organization to address the challenges and strengthen health systems for future emergencies.
Learn more about the charges filed against a Valenzuela hospital for the illegal detention of patients and the provision of legal assistance to the complainants. Support is being offered to those who have experienced similar situations.
Learn more about the impact of ‘forever chemicals’ on human health, including their association with cancer, obesity, and other diseases. Understand the need for stricter regulations and bans to protect public health.
Learn more about a groundbreaking study that reveals a new therapeutic approach to combat metastatic breast cancer, utilizing existing medications. Discover how this approach targets the interplay between cancer cells and the immune system, offering hope for improved survival rates. In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers have unveiled a novel therapeutic approach that utilizes already-existing medications, offering hope for improved survival rates. Breast cancer, which commonly metastasizes to the bones, disrupts normal bone function and leads to bone pain, fractures, and elevated calcium levels in the blood. Understanding the mechanisms driving the progression of the disease is crucial in developing effective treatments. Tel Aviv University researchers, led by Prof. Neta Erez and Dr. Lea Monteran, scrutinized bone samples from model mice representing different stages of metastasis. They discovered the pivotal role of T cells, the foot soldiers of the immune system, in infiltrating bone metastases. However, inhibitory immune cells hindered the efforts of T cells to eradicate cancerous cells. Armed with this knowledge, the research team devised a therapeutic cocktail of already existing drugs that neutralize the inhibitory immune cells and bolster the activity of T cells. When administered to mice, the cocktail yielded promising results, significantly reducing bone metastases and bolstering survival rates. Subsequent analysis of tissue samples from breast cancer patients affirmed the relevance of these findings in a clinical context, suggesting broader applicability across various cancer types. This groundbreaking combined treatment strategy holds immense potential for addressing bone metastasis not only in breast cancer, but also in other malignancies. By targeting the communication channels between cancer cells and healthy tissues, this approach offers hope for improved survival rates and a more effective treatment option for patients.