Tag Archives: Breakthrough

Nature’s Breakthrough: BPD-9 Targets Tuberculosis with Revolutionary Effectiveness

Recent advancements in medical research have unveiled a promising new compound called BPD-9, derived from the natural antimicrobial agent sanguinarine. This semi-synthetic compound has shown remarkable effectiveness against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), including strains resistant to conventional treatments. This discovery could pave the way for more effective tuberculosis (TB) therapies, a pressing public health concern… Read More »

A Breakthrough Nasal Spray That Could Block COVID-19, Flu, and Common Cold

Respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and the common cold are primarily spread through airborne respiratory droplets. These droplets enter our bodies through the nasal passages, where pathogens can begin to take hold. However, recent scientific advancements are showing promise in stopping these infections before they even start. A team of researchers from Brigham and Women’s… Read More »

WHO urges caution on ‘breakthrough’ coronavirus drug dexamethasone, citing early data

A pharmacist displays an ampoule of Dexamethasone at the Erasme Hospital amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, June 16, 2020. Yves Herman | Reuters The World Health Organization is urging the public to be cautious about dexamethasone as information on the use of the steroid treatment for Covid-19 is still in the… Read More »

Breakthrough Treatment Could Protect People With Peanut Allergies

There are no treatment options approved for peanut allergy, which is commonly found in American children. But new findings presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting and published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveal that a therapy to protect people with this allergy is awaiting review… Read More »