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Clinical trial finds finerenone reduces worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Finerenone reduced the composite of total first and recurrent heart failure (HF) events (hospitalizations for HF or urgent HF visits) and cardiovascular death in patients with HF and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction, according to an international clinical trial.

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FDA puts Novavax flu vaccine trials on hold

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The hold, which was made in response to a serious adverse event report, could impact the company’s plans to start a Phase 3 trial of a combination shot for COVID-19 and influenza.

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Study shows anti-clotting drug reduced bleeding events in patients with atrial fibrillation

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The trial was stopped early by the recommendation of the Data Monitoring Committee due to an overwhelming reduction in bleeding compared to standard-of-care treatment.

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Ozempic Lowers Odds for Death, Illness in People With Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 -- Ozempic provides a wide variety of health benefits for people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, a major clinical trial has found. The drug significantly reduces the risk of severe kidney events, heart problems and.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management.

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When is a Confirmatory Trial “Underway” or Conducted with “Due Diligence” Enough for Accelerated Approval? FDA Explains Its New Authorities

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

However, as we note in that post, the design, timing of initiation, and timely conduct of confirmatory trials are also important considerations in FDAs determination of whether accelerated approval is appropriate. This blog post focuses on interpreting these new authorities with respect to timely conduct of confirmatory trials.

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Enhancing Clinical Trials: The Power of Contact Center Services

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Clinical trials are the backbone of medical research, enabling the development of new treatments and therapies that can improve patient outcomes. However, conducting successful clinical trials requires efficient communication and coordination among various stakeholders. This is where contact center services play a vital role.