Tag: clinical trials
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Covid-19 Vaccine Challenge Trial Underway
Researchers in the U.K. are beginning a human challenge trial that intentionally exposes volunteers to SARS-CoV-2 viruses to test candidate vaccines.
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Myeloma Drug Shown to Treat Covid-19 Patients
Results from an early clinical trial show a drug designed to treat multiple myeloma also reduces viral loads and hospital stays of patients with Covid-19 infections.
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ALS Drug Shown to Extend Patient Survival
Results of a clinical trial show a drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, extends patients’ survival by several months and slows decline of their functions.
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Cancer Center, Biotech Partner on Off-the-Shelf T-Cells
MD Anderson Cancer Center and Allogene Therapeutics Inc. agreed to jointly study the company’s cancer treatments derived from donated T-cells.
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NIH Trial Testing Current Drugs to Treat Covid-19
A clinical trial is planned to assess two drugs designed for other medical conditions as treatments for Covid-19 infections.
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Stimulation Device Shown to Reduce Tinnitus Symptoms
Results from a clinical trial show a device that sends audio and electrical signals to the ears and tongue reduces tinnitus symptoms for as long as one year.
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FDA Bucks White House, Issues Strict Vaccine Guidance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday issued guidance for Covid-19 vaccine developers, requiring extended follow-up with clinical trial participants.
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Heart Disease Biotech Acquired in $13.1B Deal
A company developing precision medicine drugs to treat inherited heart disorders was acquired by drug maker Bristol Myers Squibb, or BMS, for $13.1 billion.
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BARDA Funding Vaccine Patch Clinical Trial
The U.S. government’s medical preparedness agency is funding a clinical trial of a patch that dispenses vaccines with a much lower dose than syringes.
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Int’l Lab Network to Assess Covid-19 Vaccines
Six clinical testing laboratories worldwide plan to evaluate vaccines for protecting against Covid-19 infections with a common set of test protocols.