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NIH awards $2 million grant to test effectiveness of nonmedication ADHD treatments

Florida State University researchers are seeing promising results from "video games" they created as a potential new option to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder without medication.

24 Jan 2018

NIH launches large study to compare treatments for pregnant women with HIV

The National Institutes of Health has launched a large international study to compare the safety and efficacy of three antiretroviral treatment regimens for pregnant women living with HIV and the safety of these regimens for their infants.

24 Jan 2018

New study to use social media for exploring blunt use among African-American young adults

The use of blunts--tobacco cigar shells filled with marijuana--has increased steadily since they first became popular in the 1990s, especially among young adults.

23 Jan 2018

Many PTSD sufferers can benefit from expedited short course of treatment, study shows

Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating and standard treatment can take months, often leaving those affected unable to work or care for their families. But, a new study demonstrated that many PTSD sufferers can benefit from an expedited course of treatment.

23 Jan 2018

Combination chemotherapy increases survival in animal models of glioblastoma

A diagnosis of the brain cancer glioblastoma carries a dismal prognosis, with most patients dying within five years.

23 Jan 2018

Study shows value of occupational therapy in the lives of young adults with diabetes

New results from a University of Southern California-led research study demonstrates the distinct value of occupational therapy for improving the health and quality of life of young adults living with diabetes.

22 Jan 2018

New precision medicine approach for metastatic pancreatic cancer

A three-year grant has been awarded to fund a phase 1b clinical trial of a precision medicine approach to treating metastatic pancreatic cancer.

18 Jan 2018

Patients with monoclonal gammopathy at risk of developing cancer even after 30 years

Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance are at risk of progressing to multiple myeloma or a related cancer ─ even after 30 years of stability.

18 Jan 2018

Pretreatment improves outcomes in high-risk stage 3 melanoma, study shows

A pair of targeted therapies given before and after surgery for melanoma produced at least a six-fold increase in time to progression compared to standard-of-care surgery for patients with stage 3 disease, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report in Lancet Oncology.

18 Jan 2018

Study to test new precision medicine approach for metastatic pancreatic cancer

The Lustgarten Foundation has awarded Columbia University's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center a three-year grant, as part of its Translational Clinical Program, to test a new precision medicine approach to the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer.

18 Jan 2018

New vaccine approach offers effective protection against tuberculosis

A unique platform that resulted in a promising HIV vaccine has also led to a new, highly effective vaccine against tuberculosis that is moving toward testing in humans.

18 Jan 2018

Study reveals key challenges and frustrations associated with current RTSM/IRT solutions

Oracle Health Sciences today announced the results of a new study, conducted in partnership with Informa Engage, which reveals the top challenges and frustrations for clinical trial professionals with current Randomization and Trial Supply Management/ Interactive Response Technology systems, as well as opportunities for improvement.

18 Jan 2018

New universal flu vaccine moves to clinical trial phase and could be a reality soon

Alphabet’s venture arm called Google Ventures earlier is one of the supporters of a mega projects that is developing a vaccine for flu that is safe and effective. Vaccitech from United Kingdom is working towards development of the vaccine and Alphabet has shown its support by contributing $27.6 million in new funding. The funds would be used conduct clinical trials and try the new vaccine.

16 Jan 2018

When you need a breast screening, should you get a 3-D mammogram?

When I went to the imaging center for my regular mammogram last year, the woman behind the desk asked me if I'd like to get a "3-D" mammogram instead of the standard test I'd had in the past.

16 Jan 2018

ASIT biotech’s new article presents clinical results of gp - ASIT+ for treatment of grass pollen-induced rhinitis

ASIT biotech (ASIT - BE0974289218), a Belgian clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specialized in immunotherapy products for the treatment of allergies, is publishing a new article in the prestigious science journal ALLERGY.

16 Jan 2018

New study enrolls first patient to evaluate potential of WaveCrest LAAO System

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies today announced that Biosense Webster, Inc., a worldwide leader in the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias, enrolled the first patient in the WaveCrest Investigational Device Exemption Trial.

16 Jan 2018

FDA grants approval for first drug to treat inherited breast cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Lynparza (olaparib tablets) to include the treatment of patients with certain types of breast cancer that have spread (metastasized) and whose tumors have a specific inherited (germline) genetic mutation, making it the first drug in its class (PARP inhibitor) approved to treat breast cancer, and it is the first time any drug has been approved to treat certain patients with metastatic breast cancer who have a "BRCA" gene mutation.

15 Jan 2018

Clinical Trial News and Research

NIH awards $2 million grant to test effectiveness of nonmedication ADHD treatments

NIH launches large study to compare treatments for pregnant women with HIV

New study to use social media for exploring blunt use among African-American young adults

Many PTSD sufferers can benefit from expedited short course of treatment, study shows

Combination chemotherapy increases survival in animal models of glioblastoma

Study shows value of occupational therapy in the lives of young adults with diabetes

New precision medicine approach for metastatic pancreatic cancer

Patients with monoclonal gammopathy at risk of developing cancer even after 30 years

Pretreatment improves outcomes in high-risk stage 3 melanoma, study shows

Study to test new precision medicine approach for metastatic pancreatic cancer

New vaccine approach offers effective protection against tuberculosis

Study reveals key challenges and frustrations associated with current RTSM/IRT solutions

New universal flu vaccine moves to clinical trial phase and could be a reality soon

When you need a breast screening, should you get a 3-D mammogram?

ASIT biotech’s new article presents clinical results of gp - ASIT+ for treatment of grass pollen-induced rhinitis

New study enrolls first patient to evaluate potential of WaveCrest LAAO System

FDA grants approval for first drug to treat inherited breast cancer

Stem cell transplant can effectively treat patients with rare autoimmune disease, study shows

Global study on stroke prevention in high-risk AF patients

Exposure to estrogen-mimicking compounds may reverse effects of breast cancer treatment

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