A study of over 85,000 women found that insurance coverage and healthcare access significantly affect folic acid use, increasing preventable birth defect risks. The findings support fortification efforts, while a University of Houston initiative aims to address pharmacy access barriers.
A $3.2 million research collaboration is developing a drug that directly breaks down MDM2 in triple-negative breast cancer. Early laboratory models showed tumour shrinkage, and the team is studying dosing, safety and performance.
A University of Houston researcher has joined a $3.2 million effort to develop a new drug targeting MDM2, a cancer-driving protein in triple-negative breast cancer. The compound has shown ability to shrink tumors in early laboratory models.
