Month: September 2019
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Clinical Research Sites Open in Canadian Walmart Stores
A collaboration between a research company and local health clinic chain is enabling customers at Walmart stores across Canada to take part in clinical research studies.
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Gel, Crispr Help Defeat Cancer Drug Obstacles
A high-powered binding protein, formulated as a gel and targeted by Crispr gene editing is shown in lab mice to precisely deliver drugs and kill cancer cells.
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Editorial Posts Resume Tomorrow
We’ll resume our regular posting tomorrow.
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Infographic – Mobile Industry’s Economic Role
As mobile phones, smart watches, and tablets play an increasingly key role in our daily lives, a new report shows mobile technology makes a sizeable contribution to the world’s economy.
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Migraine Drug Developer Raises $82.5M in IPO
A developer of a drug for migraine formulated as a dry powder and given as a nasal spray is raising $82.5 million in its initial public offering of common stock.
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A.I.-Powered Network to Identify, Build Molecules
A chemical engineering team is creating an open network for chemists and data scientists to share data for speeding the development of new molecules.
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NIH Funds Augmented-Reality Endovascular System
A grant from National Institutes of Health is funding a system using augmented reality and holography to improve minimally-invasive repair of blood vessels.
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Hydrogel Shown Safe to Repair Heart Damage
Results of a small-scale clinical trial show an experimental treatment using an injectable gel to repair damage from a heart attack is safe for patients.
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Network to Promote Real-World Dementia Trials
University and senior care center researchers are building a nationwide network to collect real-world evidence on caring for people with dementia.
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New App for Medical Research, Studies Revealed
Apple Inc. plans to release a new medical research app and announced a series of studies for its use in women’s health, hearing, and heart health.