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Navigating the Challenges in Clinical Research for Hepatitis C Therapies

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In the decades since its identification in 1989, advances in clinical research for new Hepatitis C therapies and the introduction of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) have led to viral eradication in more than 98% of patients, resulting in HCV crossing from manageable to being the first curable , chronic viral infection.

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Top Clinical Research Conferences of 2024

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The field of clinical research is a dynamic and rapidly evolving one. One way to ensure that you are at the forefront of these developments is by attending clinical research conferences. AACR, founded in 1907, is the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research.

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Incentivizing Participation: The Evolving Role of Patient Payments in Clinical Research

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Clinical research is an integral component of the healthcare ecosystem. It is pivotal in the development of cutting-edge treatments, therapies, and interventions for a wide array of diseases. Patient Payments in Clinical Research: Perception Over the Years In the U.S.,

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Researchers hope to cure HIV using CAR-T cells

Drug Discovery World

University of California researchers have dosed the second participant in their clinical trial to identify a potential cure for HIV utilising CAR-T cell therapy. The trial is the first-in-human clinical study investigating the duo CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of HIV. “We

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Four Pain Models Altasciences Uses to Assess Treatments During Clinical Trials

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Four Pain Models Altasciences Uses to Assess Treatments During Clinical Trials pmjackson Wed, 09/13/2023 - 17:01 September is pain awareness month, and the importance of pain management and continued research into effective analgesics is integral to helping patients suffering from various pain conditions.

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Q&A with Mark Garner: The golden age of cancer research  

Drug Discovery World

The scientific community has 50 years of research fundamentals under their belts to make a substantial difference in patient care, particularly in the areas of immunotherapy and precision oncology. These types of therapies are often more effective and have fewer side effects. We’re starting to see that this goal is realisable.

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Leveraging Genetic Testing for Enrolling Rare Disease Trials

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Many parents are hesitant to pursue testing since it will not affect the patient’s care management, as several of these diseases have no approved treatments, such as Fragile X, a syndromic form of autism. Throughout my research, I discovered that genetic counselors are more likely to discuss clinical trials with rare disease patients.

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