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Clinical trial to test efficacy of stem cell transplants in stopping ALS muscle deterioration

Once funding is obtained, researchers can perform a clinical trial to test the efficacy of transplanting bone marrow cells into muscles to stop deterioration caused by the illness. The method has already yielded positive results on mice.

16 Mar 2018

Higher doses of radiation do not translate into longer survival for prostate cancer patients

A new study shows that higher doses of radiation do not improve survival for many patients with prostate cancer, compared with the standard radiation treatment.

15 Mar 2018

New class of menopause drugs provides beneficial effects in just three days

A new class of experimental drugs reduces hot flushes in menopausal women by almost three-quarters in just three days.

14 Mar 2018

PAREXEL and CHA collaborate to improve early phase clinical development in Korea

PAREXEL International Corporation, the world’s leading innovator of biopharmaceutical services, today announced an alliance with CHA Medical Group to enhance early phase clinical development in Korea.

From Parexel 14 Mar 2018

Protein pathways linked to heart disease, diabetic complications identified in patients with diabetes

Protein pathways that are closely linked to changes in both triglyceride and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetic patients have been identified in new research by the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

12 Mar 2018

Novel centrifugal-flow pump for heart failure patients provides improved long-term outcomes

New findings, presented today at the American College of Cardiology, provide long-term information about survival, stroke rates and durability of a novel centrifugal-flow pump compared with a commercial axial flow pump for heart-failure patients.

12 Mar 2018

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Integrated Diagnostics today announced the e-publication of full results of a large prospective clinical trial validating its Xpresys Lung 2 in the peer-reviewed medical journal CHEST¸ the official journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, titled: Assessment of Plasma Proteomics Biomarker’s Ability to Distinguish Benign From Malignant Lung Nodules: Results of the PANOPTIC trial.

12 Mar 2018

Gastrointestinal hormone offers possible new treatment for NAFLD and NASH patients

Through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that small doses of NGM282, a non-tumorigenic variant of an endocrine gastrointestinal hormone, can significantly and rapidly decrease liver fat content in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

9 Mar 2018

Study reveals new strategy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus

A clinical study coordinated by the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development and Chiang Mai University with their Thai, American, and French partners, strengthens the case for a new strategy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the hepatitis B virus.

8 Mar 2018

FDA approves new antiretroviral medication for patients with multidrug-resistant HIV

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk), a new type of antiretroviral medication for adult patients living with HIV who have tried multiple HIV medications in the past (heavily treatment-experienced) and whose HIV infections cannot be successfully treated with other currently available therapies (multidrug resistant HIV, or MDR HIV).

6 Mar 2018

One-month antibiotic regimen to prevent TB as safe, effective as nine-month therapy for HIV patients

A one-month antibiotic regimen to prevent active tuberculosis (TB) disease was at least as safe and effective as the standard nine-month therapy for people living with HIV, according to the results of a large international clinical trial.

6 Mar 2018

Researchers develop gene therapy that treats a form of macular degeneration in canine model

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have developed a gene therapy that successfully treats a form of macular degeneration in a canine model.

6 Mar 2018

NETRF awards six new research grants to improve treatments for neuroendocrine tumors

The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation today awarded six new research grants totaling $1.85 million to leading academic institutions around the world.

5 Mar 2018

Gastric bypass can provide better outcomes for patients with obesity and diabetes than lifestyle intervention

People with worrisome levels of obesity and poor control of their type 2 diabetes face two dramatically different options to substantially improve their health: bariatric (weight loss) surgery or intensive lifestyle management.

2 Mar 2018

Head injury patients have better outcomes when treated by trauma centers, research shows

Patients who sustain severe head injuries tend to have better outcomes if they are taken to a designated trauma center, but 44 percent of them are first taken to hospitals without these specialized care capabilities, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

2 Mar 2018

Deltex Medical’s ODM system reduces complications following major surgery

Deltex Medical, the global leader in Oesophageal Doppler Monitoring, today announced the results of the largest randomized controlled trial to date of its proprietary fluid management and cardiac output monitoring system.

2 Mar 2018

Nut consumption linked to colon cancer survival

People with stage III colon cancer who regularly eat nuts are at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who don't, according to a new, large study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center.

1 Mar 2018

Getting influenza vaccine linked to 50% drop in risk of death for heart failure patients

For people with heart failure, getting a seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine in a given year was associated with a 50 percent drop in the risk of death during flu season and a 20 percent drop in the risk of death during the rest of the year, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

1 Mar 2018

Volition declares interim results from first asymptomatic CRC frontline screening study

VolitionRx Limited today announced interim results from its first asymptomatic colorectal cancer frontline screening study. This ongoing study is being carried out in collaboration with Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and involves 680 subjects from the Danish National CRC Screening Program.

28 Feb 2018

Researchers successfully graft human neural stem cells into monkeys with spinal cord injuries

Led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, a diverse team of neuroscientists and surgeons successfully grafted human neural progenitor cells into rhesus monkeys with spinal cord injuries.

27 Feb 2018

Clinical Trial News and Research

Clinical trial to test efficacy of stem cell transplants in stopping ALS muscle deterioration

Higher doses of radiation do not translate into longer survival for prostate cancer patients

New class of menopause drugs provides beneficial effects in just three days

PAREXEL and CHA collaborate to improve early phase clinical development in Korea

Protein pathways linked to heart disease, diabetic complications identified in patients with diabetes

Novel centrifugal-flow pump for heart failure patients provides improved long-term outcomes

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Gastrointestinal hormone offers possible new treatment for NAFLD and NASH patients

Study reveals new strategy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus

FDA approves new antiretroviral medication for patients with multidrug-resistant HIV

One-month antibiotic regimen to prevent TB as safe, effective as nine-month therapy for HIV patients

Researchers develop gene therapy that treats a form of macular degeneration in canine model

NETRF awards six new research grants to improve treatments for neuroendocrine tumors

Gastric bypass can provide better outcomes for patients with obesity and diabetes than lifestyle intervention

Head injury patients have better outcomes when treated by trauma centers, research shows

Deltex Medical’s ODM system reduces complications following major surgery

Nut consumption linked to colon cancer survival

Getting influenza vaccine linked to 50% drop in risk of death for heart failure patients

Volition declares interim results from first asymptomatic CRC frontline screening study

Researchers successfully graft human neural stem cells into monkeys with spinal cord injuries

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