New therapy for the treatment of urothelial cancer

New therapy for the treatment of urothelial cancer

An international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can nearly double patients’ life expectancy. The new immunotherapy is a combination of two drugs – enfortumab vedotin (EV) and pembrolizumab – delivered by...
Please explain: How to choose a new year diet

Please explain: How to choose a new year diet

There is no time like a new year for starting a fresh diet or way of eating, but with so many options – and passionate supporters in every camp – it can be hard to know which one to choose. MQ Health Accredited Practising Dietitian Valentina Duong weighs up the pros...
A deadly misconception in the shrimp industry

A deadly misconception in the shrimp industry

Research shows POC tests only detect high-level infection of WSSV, but there’s a better solution for shrimp farmers. In 2019, Australia’s CSIRO undertook a scientific investigation into the effectiveness of shrimp point of care test kits in detecting white spot...
A breakthrough in malaria treatment

A breakthrough in malaria treatment

A partnership between two leading organisations has led to a breakthrough in the treatment of Malaria. La Trobe University has joined forces with AdAlta, a clinical-stage drug development company, to head research into a world-first malaria treatment. The treatment...