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Personalized cancer treatment edges closer with CRISPR trial success
Researchers have reported on the first ever human trials to use this technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.
Cancer Drug Makes History as Rectal Tumors Vanish in All Trial Participants
All 12 patients had their rectal tumors disappear after treatment with new experimental drug in small-scale study.
Ivermectin No More Effective Against COVID Than Placebo: Clinical Trial
The study published on Wednesday found that ivermectin appeared to be ineffective against COVID-19.
First Ever Genetically Modified Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Successful
Specialists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are optimistic that new peer-reviewed research will help dramatically reduce the massive organ shortage.
Ivermectin, 2 Other Drugs to be Tested as COVID Treatments in New Trial
The aim is to test the drug as a treatment for mild COVID symptoms, not as an alternative to vaccination, according to the Duke Clinical Research Institute.
How to Enroll As a Volunteer for the Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
Moderna's vaccine candidate will be trialed at 89 clinical research sites in the U.S.
How to Enroll in the Moderna Vaccine Trial after Promising NEJM Report
The vaccine to protect against COVID-19 will enter a Phase 3 efficacy trial at the end of July.
Hydroxychloroquine Trial to Include Hundreds of U.S. Coronavirus Patients
"We recognize the importance of answering the scientific question of whether hydroxychloroquine will be beneficial for patients with COVID-19 disease," said John Tsai, Novartis chief medical officer.
Scientist With Rare, Fatal Disease Uses Experimental Treatment on Himself
David C. Fajgenbaum was diagnosed with Castleman disease in 2010 and failed to respond to the only approved drug.
First Patients Receive 'Ground-breaking' Diabetes Drug
Researchers hope the drug will reduce reliance on injections and help prevent life-changing complications.
11 Babies Dead in Drug Trial in Netherlands
"We wanted to show that this is an effective way to promote the growth of the baby. But the opposite happened," one researcher said.
Researchers Try New Treatment for Macular Degeneration
In general, these kinds of small studies are done to make sure a treatment is safe. To figure out whether it really works, more studies have to be done.
Alzheimer's Drug Fails Clinical Trial
Intepirdine did not demonstrate improvements in cognition and functioning in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Diabetes Vaccine Entering Clinical Trials Next Year
Clinical trials on a prospective type 1 immunization are set to begin next year.
How to Find a Clinical Trial: Tips for Cancer Patients
When should cancer patients consider clinical trials? Where should they look? How should they evaluate options?
Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients Not Always Pleasant
Some clinical trial experiences are so terrible, it's "almost as bad as dealing with Comcast or the worst airline."
Personalized Cancer Vaccines 'Safe and Effective'
Scientist warn the results are preliminary, but demonstrate the potential of personalized medicine in cancer treatment.
Clinical Trial: Could a Vaccine Lower Cholesterol?
Scientists have started a clinical trial to see whether a vaccine could reduce high cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease and other complications.
Cannabis Drug Stops Seizures in Rare Form of Epilepsy
Dravet syndrome causes drug-resistant seizures and children rarely survive to adulthood.
Over 100 Women Allegedly Raped After Man Sets Up Fake Clinical Trials
Police say the man drugged and raped at least 100 women, but the total number could be much higher.