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Breast cancer drug may help thousands more women than previously thought

20 March at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

Pembrolizumab is used to treat triple-negative form of disease but researchers say it could be used more widely

Thousands more women with breast cancer could benefit from a blockbuster immunotherapy drug than previously thought, research suggests.

Pembrolizumab, sold under the brand name Keytruda, targets and blocks a specific protein on the surface of certain immune cells that then seek out...

People with hypermobility may be more prone to long Covid, study suggests

20 March at 00:30 AM, via The Guardian

People with excessive flexibility 30% more likely to say they had not fully recovered from Covid, research finds

People with excessively flexible joints may be at heightened risk of long Covid and persistent fatigue, research suggests.

Hypermobility is where some or all of a person’s joints have an unusually large range of movement due to differences in the structure of their connective...

British AI pioneer joins Microsoft

19 March at 21:05 PM, via BBC News

Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder DeepMind – which was bought by Google – is to lead Microsoft AI.

Technology must tackle bias in medical devices | Letter

19 March at 20:06 PM, via The Guardian

Engineers need to be sensitive to how exclusion occurs or they risk making health inequity worse, say Prof Steven Johnson and Prof Jonathan Ensor

The independent review on equity in medical devices once again highlights the multiple ways in which medical technology development can lead to solutions whereby the benefits are distributed inequitably across society, or can further exacerbate health...

SA Parliament Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula’s Home Raided In Corruption Probe

19 March at 14:49 PM, via Tech Financials

The Hawks, representing the NPA’s Investigative Directorate, conducted an early morning raid on parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Johannesburg home on Tuesday, according to a report in Business Day. Allegations suggest she received and solicited over R2.3m from a former military contractor during her time as defence minister. Mapisa-Nqakula was reportedly present during the...

AstraZeneca to buy Canadian cancer specialist Fusion for $2.4bn

19 March at 13:55 PM, via The Guardian

Britain’s biggest drugmaker’s latest acquisition will help it to develop new radiotherapy treatments

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Britain’s biggest drugmaker, AstraZeneca, is to buy a Canadian cancer specialist focused on next-generation treatments for $2.4bn (£1.9bn), the latest in a string of acquisitions made to strengthen its portfolio of new medicines.

The Anglo-Swedish company struck an...

TikTok In The Workplace. Rather Not?

19 March at 12:12 PM, via Tech Financials

It is a new age, and Generation Z, aptly known as Zoomers, are beginning to make up a large part of the workplace. With that comes employees who actively engage in all forms of social media. They use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok almost interchangeably. While social media certainly has its benefits, there is […]

REVIEW: Volvo XC90 T8: Efficiency Perfected, Power Redefined

19 March at 11:21 AM, via Tech Financials

After school, many kids seek solace in TikTok after a day of classes. As a parent one might ask, what could be more exciting and engaging? For Gareth, my son, it was the brand new Volvo XC90 T8 that he saw, for the first time, when he got home from school on Monday. Forget TikTok, […]

Jobs cuts hit Vodacom South Africa

19 March at 11:14 AM, via TechCentral

Vodacom Group is planning to cut jobs in South Africa, its biggest market, to help reduce costs.

Technological Innovations Revolutionise The Cleaning Sect

19 March at 10:33 AM, via Tech Financials

Advancements in technology are transforming the cleaning industry. From robotic vacuums to advanced disinfection systems, these innovations are not only boosting efficiency but also elevating health, safety, and environmental standards. The introduction of robotic cleaning equipment has been a game changer in the cleaning industry. These robots are helping to drive efficiency, cost savings, and...

Connecting To The Future: How Fibre Unlocks New Opportunities For Your Business

19 March at 10:15 AM, via Tech Financials

Broadband connectivity in South Africa has been transformed thanks to the proliferation of fibre optic cables installed across many of the country’s metropolitan and urban areas, creating a web of cutting-edge internet infrastructure. The increased availability of fibre marks a turning point for both consumers and businesses as faster, more reliable broadband enables all spheres […]

Software Developers Must Protect Themselves And Clients From GenAI Risks

19 March at 10:01 AM, via Tech Financials

The latest PWC insight shows that a large number of CEOs have embraced the efficiencies that generative AI can bring to their business, with 51% of respondents saying they had already integrated AI into business operations. However, software development specialist, Global Kinetic, has warned that IT leaders should still exercise some caution, especially as global […]

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