Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for birth defects

The highest risk of birth defects is from Zika virus infection during the first and second trimester, USC researcher says USC researchers have identified biomarkers associated with severe birth defects in babies born to women infected with the Zika virus. The discovery could lead to screening tests and a better understanding about how the infection… Read More: Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for… »

Shire's Takhzyro gets off to hot start, boosting immunology sales ahead of Takeda buyout

Critics of Takeda’s $ 62 billion Shire buyout and Shire’s own investors have fretted lately about the company’s standing in the hemophilia market. But immunology is a different story. In the third quarter, the unit continued to post “strong growth,” as Jefferies analyst David Steinberg put it in a Thursday note to clients, with revenues… Read More: Shire's Takhzyro gets off to hot start, boosting immunology sales… »

Prostate cancer warning: Three signs you MUST know about – does your urine look like this?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to be diagnosed in men, in the UK. It’s caused by a tumour growing on the prostate gland – a small gland in the pelvis of men. The cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms until the tumour has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra. When… Read More: Prostate cancer warning: Three signs you MUST know about –… »