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Ketamine vs. Fentanyl: Utah Study Aims to Reshape Prehospital Pain Management

8/28/2024

A clinical trial is underway to compare ketamine and fentanyl for prehospital pain management in trauma patients.

Phase 3 Trials Target Advanced Prostate Cancer with Novel Therapies

9/23/2024

A Phase 3 trial is underway to assess CAN-2409 immunotherapy combined with radiation for localized prostate cancer, aiming to improve disease-free survival.

Immunotherapy Combinations Improve Survival in Aggressive Cancers: TNBC and Bladder Cancer

9/15/2024

Phase III trials show that combining immunotherapy drugs with chemotherapy improves survival in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Bioxytran's Antiviral PHM23 Selected for University of Georgia's $100M Bird Flu Challenge Submission

5/21/2025

Bioxytran's antiviral compound PHM23 has been selected by the University of Georgia for inclusion in their grant submission to the USDA's $100 million Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge.

University of Glasgow and myDNA Partner to Advance Pharmacogenomics Integration in NHS Healthcare

4/18/2025

The University of Glasgow's Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine has partnered with myDNA to generate real-world evidence supporting pharmacogenomics adoption in healthcare systems.

University of Calgary Launches Validation Study for Advanced At-Home Hormone Monitoring Device

1/31/2025

University of Calgary researchers are initiating a validation study for the Mira Hormone Monitor, a device claiming to provide precise numerical readings of hormone biomarkers from urine samples.

Second University of Minnesota Study Shows No Hydroxychloroquine Benefit in COVID-19 Fight

1/9/2025

A second University of Minnesota study has found that hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug once championed by President Donald Trump, does not provide substantial benefits in treating COVID-19. The study compared outcomes of patients taking hydroxychloroquine with those taking a placebo and found no significant differences in death rates, hospitalizations, or persistent symptoms. The findings add to the growing evidence against the use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.

Innovative Clinical Trials at University of Minnesota Offer New Hope for Glioblastoma Patients

1/9/2025

The University of Minnesota is conducting groundbreaking clinical trials for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, utilizing less invasive laser treatments, engineered viruses, and a drug that aids in tumor identification. These trials aim to directly target cancer cells, offering patients like Brian Braun a quicker recovery and improved quality of life. With glioblastoma affecting an estimated 24,000 people annually, these advancements represent a significant step forward in brain cancer treatment.

Kiromic BioPharma Expands Deltacel-01 Trial for NSCLC to University of Arizona Cancer Center

9/19/2024

Kiromic BioPharma has activated the University of Arizona Cancer Center as the fifth clinical trial site for its Deltacel-01 Phase 1 trial.

University of Kentucky Researchers Explore Medical Cannabis for Late-Stage Dementia

1/16/2025

University of Kentucky researchers are conducting the LiBBY Study to assess medical cannabis for managing agitation and discomfort in late-stage dementia patients.

Progesterone Drug Provera Linked to Vision Loss in Meningioma Patients

9/30/2024

A recent study identifies progesterone, specifically Provera, as a significant risk factor for vision loss related to meningiomas in premenopausal women.

Inimmune's INI-4001 Advances to Human Cancer Trials in Australia

10/7/2024

Inimmune Corporation's INI-4001, a novel cancer treatment compound developed in collaboration with the University of Montana, is moving into human clinical trials in Australia.

Pembrolizumab and Durvalumab Combinations Improve Survival in Aggressive Cancers

9/15/2024

Pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy reduces recurrence risk and improves survival in high-risk, early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Genprex and University of Michigan Partner to Study Reqorsa® Gene Therapy in ALK+ Lung Cancer

10/24/2024

Genprex has entered a sponsored research agreement with the University of Michigan to study Reqorsa® gene therapy combined with ALK-inhibitors for ALK+ lung cancer.

University of Minnesota Trial Finds Hydroxychloroquine No Better Than Placebo in Preventing COVID-19

6/3/2020

A University of Minnesota trial has concluded that hydroxychloroquine is no more effective than a placebo in preventing COVID-19 after exposure, with 40% of participants experiencing non-serious side effects.

4C Medical Initiates Enrollment in Pivotal Trial for AltaValve Mitral Valve Replacement System

10/8/2024

4C Medical has begun enrolling patients in the ATLAS pivotal trial to assess the safety and efficacy of its AltaValve system for mitral regurgitation (MR).

University of Hong Kong and Gleneagles Hospital Launch Clinical Trials Centre Focused on Oncology

9/19/2024

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Gleneagles Hospital have opened a clinical trials centre to advance medical research and improve patient outcomes.

University of Chicago's DFI to Commence Clinical Trials on Gut Microbiome Restoration

12/3/2024

The Duchossois Family Institute (DFI) at UChicago is set to begin clinical trials in January to investigate rebuilding the gut microbiome in compromised patients.

Lofexidine Trial Launched for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

9/4/2024

Marshall University is conducting a clinical trial to assess oral lofexidine, a non-opioid medication, for treating Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS).

EASi-KIDNEY Trial to Evaluate Vicadrostat for Chronic Kidney Disease

9/18/2024

The EASi-KIDNEY trial will assess vicadrostat's efficacy in improving outcomes for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients when combined with existing treatments.

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