Argenx presents new efgartigimod data at EULAR 2025

Rheumatology studies show promising results for Sjogren’s disease Argenx has presented positive phase 2 results for efgartigimod in myositis and Sjogren’s disease at EULAR 2025. The company also announced the US FDA has granted Fast Track designation for efgartigimod in primary Sjogren’s disease. Data from the ALKIVIA study showed significant improvements in muscle strength and…

Otvoren 18. Festival mediteranskog filma Split

PROJEKCIJOM dugometražnog tuniškog filma Odakle vjetar dolazi, uz gostovanje redateljice Amel Guellaty, te kratkometražnog makedonsko-hrvatskog koprodukcijskog filma Šala mala u četvrtak navečer u Ljetnom kinu Bačvice otvoren je 18. Festival mediteranskog filma Split. 107 filmova iz 37 zemalja Na festivalu će do 21. lipnja u šest programa biti prikazano 107 filmova iz 37 zemalja, a…

Migraine takes the spotlight at European Parliament

EMHA calls for its inclusion in EU neurological health strategy The European Migraine and Headache Alliance (EMHA) has urged EU policymakers to include migraine in the forthcoming Neurological Health Strategy. During a European Parliament event, MEPs, patient advocates and neurologists discussed the disorder’s impact and the need for formal recognition within EU health policy. Migraine…

Aaron Judge and the Pride of the Yankees

Wright ThompsonJun 12, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN and is executive producer of TrueSouth and co-executive producer of Backstory. He is the author of New York Times bestselling The Cost of These Dreams. AARON JUDGE LAUGHED when I asked him about nap time. He’s got a four-month-old…

Levicept presents new LEVI-04 data at EULAR

Biotech firm shares phase 2 findings on novel osteoarthritis treatmen Levicept has presented new data from its phase 2 trial of LEVI-04 at the European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2025). The first-in-class biologic, designed as a non-addictive pain treatment, showed significant and clinically meaningful improvements in knee osteoarthritis patients, including enhanced physical function beyond pain…

RT-PCR test for Cabinet ministers? What rules are in place for rest of India – Firstpost

Experts have recommended maintaining Covid-appropriate behaviour, such as wearing masks, practising hand hygiene, and avoiding crowded areas. read more The Indian government has mandated an RT-PCR test for ministers meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid a rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country, reported Times of India. The country reported…

Bimekizumab shows lasting efficacy at EULAR 2025

Three-year data highlights inflammation control in psoriatic arthritis UCB has announced new three-year data from phase 3 trials and their open-label extensions investigating BIMZELX (bimekizumab) in psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis. The results, presented at EULAR 2025, show sustained inflammation control and significant long-term improvements in symptom relief and physical function. In psoriatic arthritis, 53.2%…

Is it time to sound the alarm bell? – Firstpost

India’s total fertility rate (TFR) has dipped below the replacement rate, according to a new United Nations demographic report. It also estimates that the South Asian country’s population will touch 1.46 billion (146 crore) in 2025. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s 2025 State of World Population (SOWP) Report, titled ‘The Real Fertility Crisis’, calls…

Is Your Fridge Acting Up? Try These Fixes

Summer is here, which means most of us are going to rely on our refrigerators more and can’t afford functional errors. If yours is acting up (leaking water all the time or making a noise), you may wonder if it’s time to replace it. Or if the ice maker isn’t working or it’s building up frost, you…

Tagomics secures £860k grant for colorectal cancer test

Biotech firm to collaborate with NHS on early detection study Tagomics has been awarded £860k in funding from Innovate UK’s Biomedical Catalyst programme to develop a novel diagnostic test for colorectal cancer. The grant forms part of a £1.2M project, with additional funding contributed by Tagomics, to customise its Interlace platform for early disease detection.…

Greenland ‘unanimously rejected’ for Concacaf membership

Jun 10, 2025, 06:23 AM ET Concacaf “unanimously rejected” Greenland’s application for membership on Monday. The governing body made the decision at its extraordinary congress before June’s Gold Cup. “Furthermore, based on a thorough assessment conducted by the Concacaf administration and Council, and in accordance with the Concacaf Statutes, the Member Associations reviewed the membership…

Nihad Hasagic – PharmaTimes

Clinigen has appointed Nihad Hasagic as SVP for CLS Clinigen has appointed Nihad Hasagic as Senior Vice President for Clinigen Lifecycle Services (SVP CLS). CLS plays a key role in Clinigen’s growing service portfolio, helping to facilitate accelerated pathways to patients for critical medicines at every stage of their life cycle, even in complex markets. This key appointment is part of…

Here’s what’s coming to macOS Tahoe

At Monday’s WWDC conference, Apple announced the new macOS Tahoe, which comes with a series of updates related to Apple Intelligence, continuity features with the iPhone, and Spotlight search. Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” design is coming to macOS Tahoe, making for a sleek, customizable look — yes, at long last, you can make your folder…

Why booster shots are crucial even with mild Covid-19 symptoms prevailing – Firstpost

India is experiencing a mild surge in Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron subvariants, with mostly mild symptoms. Experts stress the importance of boosters, surveillance and protecting vulnerable groups. Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on symptoms, vaccine effectiveness, and the country’s preparedness in tackling the evolving situation. read more According to the Ministry of…

PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas

Enter The 2025 PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas! Enter The 2025 PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas! Introducing the Decentralised Solutions Individual of the Year category. This category is designed to challenge digital and clinical individuals on their understanding of the importance decentralised solutions play in Clinical Research,…

Dr Jason Slingsby – PharmaTimes

Tozaro has announced the appointment of Dr Jason Slingsby as Chief Executive Officer. Jason will lead the company’s long-term strategy, including commercialisation of its Smart Polymer technology to enhance downstream manufacturing of viral vectors in cell and gene therapy (CGT). A renowned biotech leader, Jason has over 20 years of experience and demonstrated successes in business development, strategic…

Carlos Alcaraz Wins French Open In Epic Comeback

PARIS (AP) — Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz, and each time it’s happened he has won the tournament anyway. But not in such dramatic style as Sunday’s French Open final, when the Spaniard rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner…

Argentine Anti-Corruption Office clears President Milei of ethics violation over LIBRA promotion

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office has determined that President Javier Milei did not violate any ethics laws when he promoted the Solana-based LIBRA memecoin in February. In a resolution issued on Friday, the office declared that Milei’s Feb. 14 X post constituted a personal statement rather than an official announcement as a public servant. Therefore, Milei’s post…

Scent stylist and novelist Anna Dorn offers personalized perfumes over text

There’s a reason perfume commercials aren’t close-up images of the ingredients noted in a specific fragrance. Instead, they’re sweeping landscapes, a beautiful man on a galloping horse, a wistful goodbye between two lovers with no backstory. That’s because scent isn’t simply the notes — say vanilla, sandalwood, tuberose; it’s about the feeling they evoke. It’s…

“Kraj serije ostavlja bez daha”: Netflixova nova serija oduševila ljubitelje trilera

NETFLIXOVA najnovija kriminalistička serija Sara: Žena iz sjene (Sara: Woman In The Shadows) izazvala je val oduševljenja među gledateljima, koji je opisuju kao napetu, šokantnu i briljantno izvedenu. Šestodijelna talijanska serija već prvog dana skočila je na sedmo mjesto Netflixove ljestvice gledanosti. O čemu se radi u seriji? Serija prati Saru Morozzi, bivšu tajnu agenticu,…

40 women using weight-loss drugs see unexpected pregnancies; prompt UK’s warning over contraceptives – Firstpost

The weight loss drugs, by mimicking gut hormones, effectively reduce appetite and promote weight loss, which can in turn boost fertility in women with obesity read more British health authorities have issued a warning to women using weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, urging them to use effective contraception after dozens of pregnancy…

Završio je Animafest, glavne nagrade osvojili njemački i australski film

GRAND Prix Animafesta osvojio je u kratkometražnoj konkurenciji njemački film “Zagasite mrlje zelenkastih boja” Saše Svirskog, a u dugometražnoj australski “Memoari jednog puža” Adama Elliota, objavljeno je na dodjeli u Kinu SC, kojom je u subotu završilo 35. izdanje festivala. Pobjednik kratkometražne konkurencije Žiri kratkometražne konkurencije istaknuo je da film kojemu je dodijelio glavnu nagradu…

The ‘Bitcoin Family’ has split and hidden seed phrase across 4 continents amid rising kidnappings

The ‘Bitcoin Family’ has completely overhauled its security measures amid rising cases of crypto-related kidnappings, according to a CNBC report. The family, which sold all their belongings in 2017 to invest in Bitcoin (BTC) and now travels around the world, has taken extreme measures amid a rise in perceived threats. This includes storing parts of…

How Salmonella contamination spreads and what it means for consumers – Firstpost

Salmonella is a leading global cause of diarrhoeal diseases, often spread through contaminated food and water, including fresh produce like cucumbers. While most infections are mild, severe cases can be life-threatening, especially for vulnerable groups. Read here read more Salmonella is one of the four major global causes of diarrhoeal diseases, commonly affecting the intestinal…

The future of crypto belongs to communities—treasury governance will get us there

The following is a guest post and analysis from Maarten Henskens, Head of Astar Foundation. Web3 has a problem with value capture. Despite billions in market capitalization, most projects continue to extract value from their communities rather than return it. While venture capitalists and founding teams reap substantial rewards through token sales and vesting schedules,…

What’s really on your plate? How pesticide residues could increase your cancer risk – Firstpost

Scientific evidence indicates that long-term exposure to pesticide residues in food can increase the risk of certain cancers, say leading medical and agricultural experts. While the risk to a single consumer from low-level exposure is generally low, chronic consumption, especially of produce with high pesticide loads can have cumulative health effects. Explaning the complex relationship…

institutions cut Bitcoin ETF exposure by 23% in Q1

Institutional investors cut Bitcoin (BTC) allocations in US-based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the first quarter after hedging profits waned and futures premiums compressed, a June 5 CoinShares report showed. The report assessed 13-F filings from asset managers with at least $100 million in assets under management. These investors reported $21.2 billion in Bitcoin ETF…

slushy paper plane – smitten kitchen

A few years ago, Alex and I started batching cocktails and keeping them in the freezer. Batching may sound fancy and professional but at most we were participating in rudimentary math (“one ounce? nah, one cup!”) and advanced laziness (ahem, preparedness). Having cocktails ready to go and super, super cold so that they won’t immediately…

Linear Diagnostics awarded £1m to develop rapid STI test

New funding supports development of diagnostic platform Birmingham spin-out Linear Diagnostics has secured £1m funding to advance a rapid test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), working in partnership with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation and the North East Innovation Lab, part of Newcastle Hospitals. The funding, from the National…

VerifiedX Launches Vault Accounts – Setting a New Standard for Bitcoin Security

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › VerifiedX, the pioneering decentralized Layer 1 blockchain protocol, has officially launched Vault Accounts, a groundbreaking on-chain custody solution that redefines crypto security and user control — particularly for Bitcoin holders. Unlike traditional custodial wallets or smart…

A photographic road to the 2025 NBA Finals

The 2025 NBA Finals are finally here, with Game 1 tipping off between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC). And it has been an eventful road to get there. Editor’s Picks 2 Related With high-flying slams and a first round that featured two seven-game series, shining moments…

NICE recommends Sogroya for growth hormone deficiency in children

Treatment provides option for children with growth failure The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Sogroya (somapacitan injection) for children aged 3 to 17 years with paediatric growth hormone deficiency. The once-weekly treatment, developed by Novo Nordisk, offers an alternative to existing therapies for children experiencing growth failure due to the…

Chess Great Throws Shocking Tantrum After Defeat

Keep your temper in check, mate. On Carlsen’s home turf of Norway no less. Carlsen slammed the table with his fist, knocking over pieces. After shaking hands with the victor as both barely made eye contact, he raised his arms and yelled in frustration, “Oh, my God!” But it still prompted a king-size hissy fit.

Patient puzzle – PharmaTimes

Last month, I had the privilege of hosting a webinar for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) on ‘Strategies for Growing Patient Recruitment and Retention through Inclusive Research Design and Delivery’ (watch via the QR code). The discussion reaffirmed something that’s been increasingly clear to many of us working at the intersection…