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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • mRNA-derived pancreatic cancer vaccine demonstrates efficacy in small study. Much more evaluation required for these bespoke vaccines.

    March 17, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 17, 2025 Source:Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows hope. Make the investment. Reference:RNA vaccine induces long-lived anti-tumour T cells in pancreatic cancer

  • mRNA vaccines show promise in pancreatic cancer in early trial  

    February 21, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 21, 2025 Source:mRNA vaccines show promise in pancreatic cancer in early trial   Reference:RNA neoantigen vaccines prime long-lived CD8+ T cells in pancreatic cancer

  • Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Trial

    May 11, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 11, 2023 Source:Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Trial Reference:Personalized RNA neoantigen vaccines stimulate T cells in pancreatic cancer

  • Discovery of largely unchanged ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 variants could lead to better treatment options

    August 19, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 19, 2022 Source:Discovery of ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 variants could lead to better treatment options Reference:SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern: spike protein mutational analysis and epitope for broad neutralization

  • A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its Phase 3 trial. Results to date show efficacy and safety. If trial is successful, official authorization expected in 2025.

    August 10, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 10, 2022 Source:A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial

  • Moderna releases data on Omicron version of their vaccine.

    June 9, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 9, 2022 Source:Moderna says experimental combination COVID-19 vaccine appears to work against Omicron

  • New Type Of Cancer Vaccine Bypasses Tumor Defenses In Animal Studies

    May 30, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 30, 2022 Source:New Type Of Cancer Vaccine Bypasses Tumor Defenses In Animal Studies Reference:A vaccine targeting resistant tumours by dual Tcell plus NK cell attack

  • Pfizer applies to FDA for approval of three-dose pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children under five years of age.

    May 25, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 25, 2022 Source:Pfizer says 3 COVID-19 shots protect children under 5

  • No, COVID vaccines do not cause infertility. Fantastic commentary by @DrJenGunter dismantles the misinformation and provides the evidence to refute same. #VaccinesWork #GoScience

    October 6, 2021

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 5, 2021 Source:How Can We Be Sure Vaccination against COVID-19 Doesn’t Cause Infertility?

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