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Study finds an increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

Study finds an increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

A new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older are facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses and dying from the disease. This is despite guidelines that recommend most women stop screening for cervical cancer at this age. “Our findings highlight the need to better …

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Soligenix Stocks Increase After Hitting Trial Goal

Soligenix Stocks Increase After Hitting Trial Goal

Soligenix’s cutaneous T-cell lymphoma treatment has just managed to hit the goal for a phase 3 trial which has driven shares in the nanocap biotech drug development company up almost 50% at points in premarket trading. The trial was designed to test SGX301 which is a synthetic form of hypericin; the drug was moved into …

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