Sotorasib approved as the first targeted therapy for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the leading cancers in Hong Kong, accounting for 26.4% of cancer mortality in 2018. Approximately 80% of the lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Detecting metastases with PSMA-PET in prostate cancer
Conventional imaging with computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and bone scans, are the current standard of care for imaging prostate cancer. Accurate imaging primarily relies on nodal metastases size for detection.
Combination therapy with a novel agent, albuvirtide, in hospitalised AIDS patients
Delayed therapy start and antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance are two common issues affecting up to 33% and 17% of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), respectively. These patients commonly present with higher viral loads, lower CD4 T-cell count, and complications such as infections requiring acute treatment. For those patients presenting with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or those who have breakthrough HIV, and who present with opportunistic infections and comorbidities requiring hospitalisation, ART treatments are limited.
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