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Stroke transfer delays reduce access to life-saving thrombectomy

Gaps in the nation's stroke transfer system are drastically reducing survivors' chances of receiving critical treatment and increasing the likelihood that they will leave the hospital with a disability, a new study suggests.

21 Jan 2026

Major trial questions the need for invasive monitoring in heart surgery

Australians undergoing open-heart surgery could soon benefit from safer, simpler care and get home earlier thanks to the results of a world-first clinical trial led by Monash University's Victorian Heart Institute.

21 Jan 2026

Study finds no safety or efficacy gap between paracetamol and ibuprofen for neonatal PDA

In a UK pilot randomized trial, intravenous paracetamol and ibuprofen showed no statistically significant differences in short-term efficacy or safety when used as rescue therapy for hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in very preterm infants. The study demonstrated high feasibility but was not powered to determine clinical superiority or equivalence between treatments.

21 Jan 2026

New oral contrast agent improves bowel disease detection on CT scans

In a new pilot feasibility study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, the University of Washington School of Medicine, the University of California San Francisco, and Nextrast Inc. found that a new imaging oral agent, also known as a "contrast agent," helps radiologists better see bowel structures and disease in CT imaging when compared with the current oral contrast agents.

20 Jan 2026

HonorHealth patient first in Arizona to receive new investigational treatment for ischemic stroke

A stroke patient at HonorHealth Research Institute is the first in Arizona to receive a new investigational treatment that targets platelets - rather than traditional clotting proteins - to help reopen blocked blood vessels in the brain.

20 Jan 2026

ELRIG announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026

ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to the global drug discovery community, today announced the keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026. Drs Stephen Ward (Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult) and Annarita Miccio (Imagine Institute) will lead the inaugural two-day event taking place at Hinxton Hall in Cambridge, UK from 9-10 March.

20 Jan 2026

High-dose flu shots lower hospitalization risk in older adults

High-dose influenza vaccines may lower serious hospitalization rates in older adults, particularly those with diabetes, according to a recent Danish trial.

20 Jan 2026

Insulin anxiety and workplace barriers complicate gestational diabetes care

Insulin use in gestational diabetes presents challenges; education and support are key to overcoming fears and ensuring effective self-management for mothers.

20 Jan 2026

Investigational cancer vaccine shows early promise for cancer prevention in Lynch syndrome

The investigational cancer vaccine, NOUS-209, was found to safely stimulate the immune system to target precancerous and cancerous cells in individuals with Lynch Syndrome (LS), according to a study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

16 Jan 2026

Study tests combined targeted radiopharmaceuticals and precision radiation for recurrent prostate cancer

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have opened a clinical trial that will look at whether combining precision radiation with a targeted radioactive therapy drug can help patients with recurrent prostate cancer delay progression, while delaying or avoiding the side effects of long-term hormone therapy.

16 Jan 2026

Monolithic photocurable hyaluronic acid patch achieves strong wet adhesion for durotomy repair

Durotomy is a common neurosurgical complication involving a tear in the dura mater, the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

16 Jan 2026

FDA-cleared ADHD device not effective in reducing symptoms

A large multicenter clinical trial led by King's College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.

16 Jan 2026

New oral drug safely lowers triglycerides and other blood lipids in Phase 1 trial

In a Phase 1 clinical study, researchers led by EPFL and their partners report that a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug can safely lower triglycerides and other blood lipids.

16 Jan 2026

New blood biomarker tracks brain injury progression after ischemic stroke

A new blood marker reflects the extent of brain injury after an ischemic stroke and can predict patient outcomes months to years later.

15 Jan 2026

Bio-engineered skin grafts offer new hope for severe burn injuries

Bio-engineered skin grafts can play an important role in the treatment of burn victims. Researchers at the University of Zurich have been working on new approaches for such grafts for over 15 years.

15 Jan 2026

Smoking cessation drug shows promise for treating cannabis use disorder

A new randomized controlled trial has found promising evidence that the smoking cessation medication varenicline (Chantix/Champix) can help people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) to reduce cannabis use.

15 Jan 2026

$Six week casting proves as effective as surgery for unstable ankle fractures$

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Clinical Trial News and Research

Stroke transfer delays reduce access to life-saving thrombectomy

Major trial questions the need for invasive monitoring in heart surgery

Study finds no safety or efficacy gap between paracetamol and ibuprofen for neonatal PDA

New oral contrast agent improves bowel disease detection on CT scans

HonorHealth patient first in Arizona to receive new investigational treatment for ischemic stroke

ELRIG announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026

High-dose flu shots lower hospitalization risk in older adults

Insulin anxiety and workplace barriers complicate gestational diabetes care

Investigational cancer vaccine shows early promise for cancer prevention in Lynch syndrome

Study tests combined targeted radiopharmaceuticals and precision radiation for recurrent prostate cancer

Monolithic photocurable hyaluronic acid patch achieves strong wet adhesion for durotomy repair

FDA-cleared ADHD device not effective in reducing symptoms

New oral drug safely lowers triglycerides and other blood lipids in Phase 1 trial

New blood biomarker tracks brain injury progression after ischemic stroke

Bio-engineered skin grafts offer new hope for severe burn injuries

Smoking cessation drug shows promise for treating cannabis use disorder

Six week casting proves as effective as surgery for unstable ankle fractures

Bacterial metabolite enhances immune checkpoint therapy against lung cancer

Phase II clinical trial shows promising results for novel sepsis drug

New metabolomic signature predicts type 2 diabetes risk beyond traditional factors

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