Tag: life sciences
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Real-World Evidence Assessed for Cancer Drug Trials
Two medical technology companies are evaluating real-world evidence from patients to simulate randomized clinical trials for testing new cancer treatments.
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Trial to Test CBD for Parkinson’s-Related Psychosis
A clinical trial is planned to test cannabidiol, or CBD, derived from cannabis as a treatment for hallucinations and delusions among people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Nanoparticles Designed to Cross Blood-Brain Barrier
Nanoscale particles derived from viruses are shown in tests with lab mice to cross the blood-brain barrier, and reach nerve cells in the brain.
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A.I. Image Analysis Computes Stroke Damage
A review study shows an analysis of CT scans using artificial intelligence matches calculations of damage from stroke made with more advanced imaging.
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Companies Developing Hemophilia Gene Editing Therapy
A partnership between drug maker Novo Nordisk and biotechnology company bluebird bio is designing a treatment for hemophilia with gene-editing proteins.
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Merck Gaining Gut Microbe Technology for Vaccines
Drug maker Merck & Co. is partnering with a developer of treatments for disease derived from microbes in the gut, for discovery of up to three vaccines.
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Heartbeat Biometric Security Device Being Developed
A national lab and security company are developing a device using a person’s unique heart beat pattern as a signature for controlling access.
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Peanut Allergy Patch Under FDA Review
A device to build a tolerance of peanuts in children with a peanut allergy, worn like a patch on the skin, is under review by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Dementia Drug Candidate in Preclinical Tests
A study is underway of a new treatment approach for dementia that targets inflammation and microscopic bleeding in the brain that can accompany Alzheimer’s disease.
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App Detects Early Eye Disease Symptoms from Photos
In tests with thousands of children’s photographs, a smartphone app shows it can detect early symptoms of serious eye diseases, including cancer.