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APRIL 8, 2024

Scientists from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in Korea have discovered compound 11c, a potentially ground-breaking oral treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Their research signals a transformative leap in liver disease management, addressing both inflammation and fibrosis.

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MAY 8, 2024

Fiona Maini , Senior Director Global Compliance & Strategy, at Medidata looks at the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) within life sciences and the applications for the technology in clinical trials.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Axoltis Pharma has received authorisation from ANSM, the French agency for the safety of health products, to launch the SEALS study for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This Phase II clinical trial of drug candidate NX210c in patients with ALS is the first to target the integrity of the blood brain barrier (BBB).

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For Rare Disease Day 2024, Diana Spencer provides a round-up of the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of rare disease. million from the French government to advance the development of a gene therapy for the treatment of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX), a rare neurodegenerative disease.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

By: Nathan Chadwick, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Over the last few years in clinical trials, particularly within the rare disease community, a notable shift is underway, where patients and caregivers are taking the lead in reaching out to clinical trial sites rather than the other way around.

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MARCH 6, 2023

The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) and Protas, led by Oxford University clinical trialist Professor Sir Martin Landray, will collaborate to develop new approaches to large randomised clinical trials.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

It is approved for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic cancer, who are eligible for platinum-containing chemotherapy. I look forward to seeing the treatment combination implemented as a first-line regimen in the clinical setting.” months compared to 16.1 The median PFS of 12.5

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sophie Winandy , Executive Director of Medical Imaging at ICON explores the benefits of AI and how it can be integrated throughout medical imaging within clinical trials. This can lead to generation of more objective endpoints that might lead to a better assessment of treatment efficacy.

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MARCH 1, 2023

The new Liverpool Clinical Research Facility (CRF) unit has opened at the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital thanks to £5.3m ($6.4m) funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The CRF will explore new treatments and vaccines for a range of diseases prevalent in Liverpool’s communities.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Durvalumab and olaparib, AstraZeneca A primary analysis of the DUO-E Phase III trial investigating durvalumab and olaparib in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer showed an improvement in PFS compared to chemotherapy, reducing the risk-of disease progression or death by 45%. months compared to 4.9 compared to 22.9%.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

A new whitepaper has introduced the concept of ‘cross-over’ options in cancer clinical trials, as a way to make trials more patient-centric in design. It also encourages sponsors, investigators and regulators to advance patient-centric trial designs.

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ProRelix Research

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Autoimmune disorders comprise several diseases in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the body’s own healthy cells instead of destroying bacteria and viruses to keep the body healthy. […] The post Autoimmune disorders and current developments of novel treatments under clinical trials appeared first on ProRelix Research.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Clinical trials are, undoubtedly, an essential part of the drug development process, providing us with valuable information about the safety and efficacy of new treatments and therapies. of participants 2 Covid-19 vaccination trials. In fact, these demographics which make up 13.8%

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ProRelix Research

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The rising prevalence of ophthalmology disorders such as dry eye disease (DED) and vision-related issues is largely related to the increasing use of mobile phones, tablet screens, and laptops.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 31, 2023

Clinical trial technology platform Inato, based in Paris, France, has closed a $20 million Series A funding from investors including Cathay Innovation, Obvious Ventures, La Maison and Top Harvest Capital. The company will also invest in oncology-specific innovation to increase access to treatments where enrolment rates remain low.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Disease progression X-ALD male patients (paediatric and adult) develop cerebral lesions that can evolve to progressive cerebral ALD (cALD), which is devastating and leads to death within two to four years. Treatment with leriglitazone also significantly reduced plasma levels of MMP-9, a marker of blood-brain barrier integrity.

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JULY 19, 2022

An early-stage clinical trial has been launched in the US investigating a vaccine against Nipah virus infection. . The clinical trial has been launched by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to evaluate an investigational vaccine to prevent infection with Nipah virus. Fauci, M.D.

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ProRelix Research

JULY 6, 2023

Biosimilar clinical trials and study designs’ Considerations The rising prevalence and large market share of biological products emphasize their importance as treatment options for several cancers and autoimmune diseases.

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JULY 5, 2024

Amgen has reported positive topline results from its randomised, double-blind, multicentre, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of its treatment for Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD).

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 30, 2024

A new partnership between NHS Scotland, AstraZeneca and the Universities of Dundee and Glasgow hopes to accelerate research into treating chronic kidney disease. The partners will work together on new medicines to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, reducing the risk that patients might need dialysis or kidney transplantation.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

The primary objectives of MOVE were to evaluate the efficacy of palovarotene in reducing new HO volume, as assessed using whole-body computed tomography. “There is a significant need for a treatment specifically developed to help manage the progression of this disease.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Genoscience Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company developing lysosomotropic drug candidates for the treatment of cancer, fibrosis and auto-immune diseases through autophagy modulation has launched the ABE-LIVER study, along with trial sponsor Grenoble University Hospital. . The trial . Context .

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Breye Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel oral therapies for retinal vascular diseases within ophthalmology, has started a Phase Ib/IIa clinical trial to investigate danegaptide, following oral administration, in patients suffering from diabetic macular oedema (DMO).

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Antidote

JANUARY 29, 2024

For individuals living with a condition like melanoma, volunteering to participate in a clinical trial can be a rewarding experience. Individuals with Jamie’s specific diagnosis are given a 14% 5-year survival rate — but through participating in an immunotherapy clinical trial, Jamie is living without evidence of the disease.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The post Data shows restored motor function in mouse models of Parkinson’s disease appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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APRIL 10, 2023

RESP-X, Infex Therapeutics’ anti-virulence therapy to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) infections in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) patients, has shown a promising interim safety and tolerability profile in its ongoing first-in-human Phase I clinical trial.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

A Phase I/II clinical trial targeting a treatment for Huntington’s Disease (HD) using a gene therapy has been given the clearance to go ahead in France. . There are currently no approved disease modifying therapies for Huntington’s Disease. Official comments.

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Drug Discovery Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A new approach to treating one of the leading causes of blindness among patients with diabetes is being tested in clinical trials which begin this month.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

A new clinical trial, led by the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), hopes to improve treatment options for patients with Crohn’s disease. . Unfortunately, no currently available treatment provides an effective solution for all patients. Official comments.

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MARCH 15, 2024

million to accelerate development of its lead drug candidates in the area of mitophagy, MTX325 and MTX652, through clinical trials. from our investors, we can now make the next vital steps, progressing with essential clinical trials.” Mission Therapeutics has raised £25.2 ($32.1) Thanks to this additional £25.2m

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APRIL 11, 2023

Owing to the complexity of severe asthma, many patients have unclear or multiple drivers of airway inflammation resulting in some patients not responding to the current standard of treatment, and being at increased risk of asthma attacks, hospitalisations, and a poor quality of life 3,4,5,6. Final draft guidance is subject to appeal.

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SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

7, 2023 – Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia that affects more than 6.5 To find effective treatments and slow the progression of this debilitating disease, researchers have made much progress in developing new drugs that target beta-amyloid plaques, one of […] WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.

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Vial

JUNE 24, 2024

Contract research organizations (CROs) and pharmaceutical companies can leverage these cutting-edge technologies to streamline clinical trials and introduce automation in drug discovery. As clinical trials grow in complexity, the volume of data being gathered and utilized for these studies is expanding.

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JULY 24, 2024

The trial was carried out at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK, by the University of Birmingham’s Drugs, Devices, Diagnostics and Biomarkers (D3B) team. I am very grateful for the engaging participation by the patients in especially difficult circumstances due to the onset of the pandemic during the trial period.”

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Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Almost every one of us will know someone with a neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. It is less common to know someone with a rare genetic disease; but while individually rare, collectively they have an enormous impact. Most of these conditions are genetic in origin and the majority have no effective treatment.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Vera Therapeutics has announced positive 72-week data from the open label extension (OLE) period of its Phase IIb ORIGIN clinical trial of atacicept in participants with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). In aggregate, the 72-week data with atacicept are consistent with a profile of true disease modification in IgAN. PLOS ONE 2015). “We

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Big pharma is helping to shape the focus The good news is that clinical trials are on the increase and market education is upping pace. Meanwhile, the Pfizer purchase of Arena Pharmaceuticals, highlights cannabinoid-based bowel disease treatments as a promising area.

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