Personalized Chemotherapy Dosing: MIT Engineers Develop Advanced System

Cancer chemotherapy dosing is currently calculated based on a simplistic formula that does not account for individual variations. This approach can lead to patients receiving either too much or too little of a drug, resulting in avoidable toxicity or insufficient benefit. MIT engineers have developed an alternative approach, called CLAUDIA, that personalizes the dose to the patient based on real-time measurements of drug concentration in the system. This closed-loop system compensates for differences in drug metabolism, genetic makeup, and other factors, potentially improving safety and efficacy.

Radiopharmaceuticals Market to Grow by 10.22% During 2023-2027

The global radiopharmaceuticals market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.22% from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio. This growth is primarily attributed to the increasing prevalence of neurological disorders, rising demand for early and accurate disease diagnosis, and advancements in medical imaging technologies. Radiopharmaceuticals play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. The market is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing adoption of personalized medicine, the development of new radiopharmaceuticals, and the expansion of the geriatric population.

Early Detection of a Precancerous Pancreatic Tumor with Longitudinal Multi-omics Monitoring (LMOM)

Longitudinal multi-omics monitoring (LMOM) is a promising tool for early cancer detection and personalized medicine. In a recent case study published in OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology, researchers used LMOM to detect a precancerous pancreatic tumor in a patient who had undergone annual blood-based monitoring. The tumor was successfully removed through surgical intervention, highlighting the potential of LMOM for improving patient outcomes.

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