20 stories tagged #clinical trial

  1. Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Friedreich Ataxia Cardiomyopathy
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    Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Friedreich Ataxia Cardiomyopathy

    A trial shows gene therapy may alleviate heart damage in Friedreich ataxia, with potential for future treatments.

    yesterday 1 min read
  2. Sepsis Remote Monitoring Fails to Lower Readmissions in Major Trial
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    Sepsis Remote Monitoring Fails to Lower Readmissions in Major Trial

    A randomized clinical trial found remote patient monitoring after sepsis or lung infection did not improve recovery time at home or reduce hospital readmissions, especially among older adults.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Psilocybin Shows Promising Effects on Alzheimer’s Patient in Brazil
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    Psilocybin Shows Promising Effects on Alzheimer’s Patient in Brazil

    A case study reports that a high dose of psilocybin temporarily improved symptoms in an advanced Alzheimer's patient, sparking interest in psychedelic research.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. 5-Minute Prayer Found to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Clinical Trial
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    5-Minute Prayer Found to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Clinical Trial

    A study by University of Maryland researchers found that just five minutes of in-person prayer provided significant relief from pain and anxiety in adult patients.

    3w ago 2 min read
  5. Ben Sasse Reports Significant Tumor Reduction with Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Drug
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    Ben Sasse Reports Significant Tumor Reduction with Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Drug

    Former Senator Ben Sasse details substantial tumor shrinkage and pain reduction from an experimental pancreatic cancer therapy, daraxonrasib, showing promising results in clinical trials.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Gene Editing Breakthrough: New Therapy Shows Promise for Beta-Thalassemia
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    Gene Editing Breakthrough: New Therapy Shows Promise for Beta-Thalassemia

    A novel gene editing approach successfully treats beta-thalassemia in a clinical trial, reactivating fetal hemoglobin and eliminating transfusion dependency.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  7. Pfizer and Valneva Report 70% Efficacy for Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate
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    Pfizer and Valneva Report 70% Efficacy for Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate

    Major breakthrough as Pfizer and Valneva announce promising Phase 3 results for PF-07307405, marking a potential first-line defense against Lyme disease with strong safety profiles.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Edmonton Researchers Launch Early Gamma Knife Trial for Severe Nerve Pain
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    Edmonton Researchers Launch Early Gamma Knife Trial for Severe Nerve Pain

    University of Alberta Hospital recruits 80 patients for ultra-early Gamma Knife surgery to prevent permanent brain damage from trigeminal neuralgia.

    3mo ago 2 min read