Tag: clinical trials
Kidney Drug Finerenone Shows Promise for Non-Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
New clinical trial data show finerenone reduces kidney disease progression by 23% in non-diabetic patients. The drug could benefit millions…
Dual Lassa Fever-Rabies Vaccine Shows Promise in First Human Trial
A novel dual vaccine targeting Lassa fever and rabies shows promising safety and immune response results in its first human…
Multi-Cancer Screening Test Fails Primary Endpoint but Reveals Promising Early Detection Signals
World's largest multi-cancer detection trial fails primary mortality endpoint but reveals important early detection capabilities. SUMMIT study with 140,000 participants…
Mental health therapies judged by wrong research standards, Manchester analysis reveals
New University of Manchester analysis argues psychological therapies are inappropriately evaluated using drug trial methods. This methodological mismatch may limit…
New diabetes pill activates muscle metabolism, burns fat without appetite suppression
Scientists develop experimental diabetes pill that activates muscle metabolism instead of suppressing appetite like Ozempic. Early trials show promise for…
New Oral AML Treatment Shows Promise for Older Patients in FDA Trial
New oral drug combination for older AML patients shows effectiveness comparable to IV therapy, potentially eliminating monthly hospital visits. ASCERTAIN…
Stem Cell Heart Patch Shows Promise in Advanced Heart Failure Trial
A stem cell-engineered heart patch improved cardiac function by 25% in patients with advanced heart failure during a first-in-human trial.…
Cohort Studies of Interventions Face Critical Outcome Reporting Gaps, BMJ Analysis Reveals
New BMJ analysis reveals cohort studies examining medical interventions lack the registration and reporting standards required for randomised trials, despite…