Tag: Canada
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Implanted Tissue Shown to Produce Thyroid Hormones
In a preclinical test, thyroid tissue earlier removed from lab animals was re-implanted in a protective pouch, which generates production of key hormones by the animals.
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Trial Testing Ultrasound for Brain Cancer Liquid Biopsies
A clinical trial is underway testing the safety and feasibility of focused ultrasound to enable use of blood tests to monitor a patient’s glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
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Industry-Univ. Team Assessing Electronic Brain Biomarkers
A developer of software analyzing brain signals for neurological disease indicators is engaging medical researchers to help assess the software in real-world settings.
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Trial Underway of AI Depression Guidance System
A clinical trial has begun testing a system based on artificial intelligence to help clinicians prescribe personalized care for depression in patients.
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Companies Partner on Implanted Diabetes Beta Cell Device
A company developing implants that release cell therapies is collaborating with a producer of regenerative stem cells to dispense insulin for people with diabetes.
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Virtual Reality Studied for Chronic Cancer Pain
A software company is partnering with a psychologist to explore virtual reality working with mindfulness for relieving pain in cancer patients.
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Trial Assessing Digital Data for Covid-19 Vaccine Responses
A clinical trial is evaluating data gleaned from wearable devices for measuring individual physiological reactions to Covid-19 vaccines.
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Covid-19 Nasal Vaccine Produces Antibodies, Cuts Viral Load
Tests with lab animals show a vaccine given as a nasal spray produces high antibody volumes against SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduces viral loads.
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Human Intelligence Robot Maker Raises $58.5M in Early Funds
A developer of robotics with human-like intelligence for general-purpose workplace applications is raising nearly $US 59 million in its first venture round.
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Trial Begins for Advanced Covid-19 Disease Anti-Viral
A late-stage clinical trial is underway testing an oral anti-viral drug to treat moderate to severe cases of Covid-19 infections.