Tag Archives: Promising

More data, supply needed before making promising COVID-19 drug Remdesivir a routine part of treatment in Canada, say experts

The hopeful buzz around the drug Remdesivir and its potential as a COVID-19 treatment was so deafening Wednesday, it triggered an unexpected surge in the financial markets. New evidence “has proven … that a drug can block this virus,” enthused Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert. But Canadian experts were not… Read More »

Promising new sickle cell disease medicine wins FDA approval

This undated image provided by Novartis shows bottles of Novartis’s Adakveo. U.S. regulators have approved the new sickle cell disease medicine that can prevent extremely painful, dangerous “crises” in which misshapen blood cells clump together, reducing blood and oxygen flow. (Novartis via AP) After a recent decision by the FDA a better day could be… Read More »

Glioblastoma patient’s tumor no longer measurable thanks to promising clinical trial

At 30, Amanda Johnson learned that she had about 16 months to live after her on-again-off-again headaches lead to a glioblastoma diagnosis. In fact, the tumor in her brain was so large that it was threatening even the short time frame that she was given. Amanda Johnson, pictured with dad Larry, started getting headaches, which… Read More »

Here’s How This Female-Founded Startup Is Promising To Revolutionise Your Sex Life

Ever thought of sex toys, lube—hell, even condoms as kinda tacky before? All bright colours and provocative imagery that just doesn’t compute with who you are? Well, no more! Maude is here, and their aim is simple; to make sex better for all people. Tired of seeing an outdated, over-assorted, and gendered approach to the… Read More »