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Health Check

A promising new cancer treatment

Mar 13, 2024
The podcast explores a new global study on asbestos-related cancer, Mike's kidney transplant journey, updated Hepatitis B treatment guidelines in Africa, a breakthrough in mesothelioma treatment, a novel cancer treatment method in Brazil, and the challenges of disease spread amid a dengue outbreak.
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Quick takeaways

  • A new combination treatment for mesothelioma involving chemotherapy and nutrient deprivation shows promise in extending survival rates.
  • Revised guidelines by WHO for hepatitis B treatment aim to reach more individuals in limited-resource regions, potentially reducing mortality rates.

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New Treatment for Mesothelioma

A new treatment has been introduced for mesothelioma, a fatal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The treatment involves combining standard chemotherapy with a drug that starves cancer cells of essential nutrients, showing promising results in extending survival rates.

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