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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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First biologic therapy for young children with severe eczema

Drug Discovery World

A biologic therapy for very young children with moderate to severe eczema (or atopic dermatitis) has been shown to be safe and effective in an international trial. The therapy is already licensed in the UK for adults and children aged six to 18, and was approved by the FDA in June 2022 for use in younger children.

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Leveraging Genetic Testing for Enrolling Rare Disease Trials

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

Written By: Derek Ansel, MS, CCRA, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Given that 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology, genetic implications should be addressed at the onset of a clinical program to support trial enrollment. One diagnostic example that I discussed in my presentation is autism.

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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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How to Prioritize Pediatric Populations in NASH Trials

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The number of pediatric patients diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is on the rise, yet there are currently no approved therapies to treat NAFLD and NASH in adult or pediatric populations. As therapies for the treatment of NASH in adult patients go this year to 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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