Good News Notes: “Proton therapy leads to significantly lower risk of side effects severe enough to lead to unplanned hospitalizations for cancer patients when compared with traditional radiation, while cure rates between the two groups are almost identical. The findings come from an expanded analysis of the largest review of its kind, performed by researchers…
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Cancer patient raises £52,000 after drug application refused
Good News Notes: “Gemma Williams, of Cwmbran, Torfaen, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in January.” “After going through treatment, the 35-year-old was told by doctors a drug called Kadcyla gave her the best chance of stopping the cancer’s return. But her application to have the drug was rejected three times by…
FlowPlay Vegas World initiative generates $100,000 for cancer charity
Good News Notes: “Immersive gaming platform specialist FlowPlay has announced that its Vegas World in-game fundraising initiative has generated more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society in 2019. The company and its community of gamers continue to grow their support for the American Cancer Society and have raised more than $200,000 for the organization since 2016.” “During…
New drug shows promising results in the treatment of Alzheimer’s
Good News Notes: “Alzheimer’s disease affects some 5 million people in the United States, and as the population ages, doctors estimate those affected will more than double by 2050.” “A new drug might offer new hope.” “Dr. Daniel Murman, a neurologist with University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been studying a new drug that can…
How a Pharmaceutical Company Developed a Breakthrough Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis
Good News Notes: “In June 1989, Dr. Lap-Chee Tsui and Dr. Francis Collins, two geneticists, pinpointed the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis, the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.” “In the decade that followed, scientists experimented with gene therapy, a method of replacing defective genes with healthy ones, but to no avail.” “Eventually, in…
Singer joined by GOSH patient Scarlett to launch annual Christmas fundraising appeal
Good News Notes: “Nicole joined GOSH cystic fibrosis patient Scarlett, seven, for a ribbon-cutting to mark the start of Christmas in the hospital and to launch the charity’s Christmas appeal. The annual Christmas Stocking appeal encourages members of the public to send a message of hope and support to children and families at GOSH over…
Ben Affleck Opens Up About Giving Back Amid His Recovery, Jokingly Says ‘I’m Dating’
Good News Notes: “Ben Affleck is using the spotlight on his dating life to support a good cause.” “Affleck entered rehab for the third time last year on Aug. 22, PEOPLE previously confirmed. He stayed at the center, with only brief breaks to work out at home and attend business meetings, until October when he broke his silence about his…
Germ Transplant Helps Women With Tough-to-Treat Vaginal Infections
Good News Notes: “Bacterial vaginosis is a common infection in women that’s usually easily treated with antibiotics. But for those who develop recurrent infections, treatment options have been limited.” “Now, Israeli researchers report they were able to put recurrent infections into remission in four out of five women who received a “vaginal microbiome transplant.” The transplant…
Lee’s Summit police launch program, welcoming drug users to station for treatment not jail
https://fox4kc.com/2019/08/05/lees-summit-police-launch-new-program-welcoming-drugs-and-users-into-the-station/
Fecal treatment leads to improved life for Arizona teen with autism
https://ktar.com/story/2587882/fecal-treatment-leads-to-improved-life-for-arizona-teen-with-autism/