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David C. Fajgenbaum was diagnosed with Castleman disease in 2010 and failed to respond to the only approved drug.

Researchers hope the drug will reduce reliance on injections and help prevent life-changing complications.

"We wanted to show that this is an effective way to promote the growth of the baby. But the opposite happened," one researcher said.

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.

Intepirdine did not demonstrate improvements in cognition and functioning in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Clinical trials on a prospective type 1 immunization are set to begin next year.

When should cancer patients consider clinical trials? Where should they look? How should they evaluate options?

Some clinical trial experiences are so terrible, it's "almost as bad as dealing with Comcast or the worst airline."

Scientist warn the results are preliminary, but demonstrate the potential of personalized medicine in cancer treatment.

Scientists have started a clinical trial to see whether a vaccine could reduce high cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease and other complications.

Dravet syndrome causes drug-resistant seizures and children rarely survive to adulthood.

Police say the man drugged and raped at least 100 women, but the total number could be much higher.