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First adaptive clinical trial for flu
A £2.9 million trial, the first adaptive platform trial studying flu treatments, could reduce serious illness in patients.
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Large diabetic drug comparison study releases results
Two of the four diabetes drugs tested (insulin glargine and liraglutide) in combination with metformin, extended the blood glucose stability period for patients.
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Adopting new guidelines could get medicines from CID trials to patients faster
The ECMC has published guidelines for Complex Innovative Design trails which could improve the conduct, quality and acceptability of oncology studies, enabling patients to get access to new medications more quickly.
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Study shows that clinical research in England is ‘thriving’
Research shows that the NHS continues to provide the optimum environment for the life sciences industry to deliver research.
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Is the pharma sector ready for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit?
With the UK bracing itself for a 'no-deal' Brexit or some other outcome that has not yet been determined, pharma experts discussed the potential effect of Brexit on the supply chain and how to best prepare for it against the upcoming deadline.
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NIH Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory announces awards
The NIH Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory has announced five new awards...
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New anti-clotting drugs linked to lower risk of serious bleeding
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) used to treat serious blood clots are associated with reduced risks of major bleeding compared with the older anti-clotting drug, warfarin, finds a new study.
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TXA may benefit stroke patients
Patients with stroke caused by bleeding on the brain may benefit from receiving a drug currently used to treat blood loss from major trauma and bleeding after childbirth...
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Study finds antidepressants to be more effective than placebos
Major international study – comprising largest amount of unpublished data to date – has found that antidepressants are more effective than placebos for short-term treatment of acute depression in adults.
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National Physical Laboratory re-launched to improve access to health innovations
NPL's new approach informed by government priorities, consultancy with industry and the NHS, and a century of expertise, will see it focus on some of the world’s biggest health challenges, from supporting the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and dementia, to reducing attrition rates in drug development, to creating new…
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Tai Chi for people with dementia
A new research project is encouraging people with dementia to take up tai chi.
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New drug reduces daily menopausal hot flushes by 73%
6 April 2017 | By Niamh Marriott, Junior Editor
In a trial carried out at Imperial College, researchers showed that women who suffered seven or more hot flushes a day could reduce the number by 73%...
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Major global study reveals new hypertension and blood pressure genes
13 September 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
The discoveries include DNA changes in three rare genes that have much larger effects on blood pressure in the population than previously seen, providing new insights into the physiology of hypertension and suggesting new targets for treatment...
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Clinical trial to test promising new treatment for chronic cough
14 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
If approved, AF-219 would be the first new cough drug in 50 years and offer hope to the millions of people living with chronic cough...
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Trial of new stem cell therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) gives promising results
1 June 2015 | By
Results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare skin condition, recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), have been published...
