Tag: clinical trials
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Neuro Stimulation Reduces Stroke Muscle Weakness
A clinical trial shows a non-invasive device stimulating the spinal cord and upper limb muscles reduces spasticity and muscle weakness in people who suffered a stroke.
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Trial Shows Two Drugs Can Treat Ebola Virus
A clinical trial in the Congo shows two different therapies made with synthetic antibodies are better able to treat Ebola infections than two other drugs tested.
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FDA Investigating Data Manipulation in Gene Therapy Approval
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating manipulation of preclinical tests submitted for its approval of a gene therapy to treat a rare disease.
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Company Forms to Treat Vaginal Microbial Disorders
A new enterprise has launched to develop live microbial treatments for urinary tract infections and other diseases originating in vaginal bacterial communities.
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Hearing Loss Cell Therapy Licensed in $625M Deal
A biotechnology company developing regenerative treatments for various disorders is licensing its lead therapy candidate for hearing loss to Astellas Pharma.
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Trial to Test App Alerting for Dementia-Linked Drugs
A mobile and computer app that alerts older citizens about a class of drugs associated with Alzheimer’s disease will soon be tested in a clinical trial.
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Trial Shows Immunotherapies Extend Life with Melanoma
First results from a clinical trial show a combination of immunotherapies extends survival among patients with melanoma, but shorter periods for other solid-tumor cancers.
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Analysis – Most New Drugs Not Adding Patient Benefits
An analysis of drugs approved for use in Germany since 2011 shows no evidence most treatments provide new or added benefits to patients compared to standard care.
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Voice Indicators to Monitor Dementia Progression
A company developing diagnostics for cognitive disorders from changes in speech patterns is partnering on vocal biomarkers to track progression of a form of dementia.
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Defense Dept Funding Fast TBI Diagnostics Kit
A medical device company in Finland is receiving a U.S. Department of Defense grant to develop a kit for soldiers in the field to quickly detect concussions.