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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

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The liquid portion of the blood (serum or plasma) containing antibodies is separated and tested using the Liason Biotrin parvovirus B19 IgG plus test on a Liason XL analyzer. In a clinical trial, participants demonstrated a 98% success rate after six months post implantation, with arteries widened successfully and no stent fractures observed.

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Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine: Does Diamyd Have a Winning Formula?

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A vaccine developed by Swedish company Diamyd Medical has demonstrated significant treatment efficacy in a predefined genetic subgroup of individuals with type 1 diabetes in a Phase IIb clinical trial. So, this really validates what we already knew and now we have prospective results supporting that [from this trial].”.

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Biorepositories as a Guiding Resource for Research & Drug Discovery

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Through these collaborations, cohort research dataset sharing programs allow for whole-genome sequence and genotype data to be made available for independent research. Now, if all you’ve already got is a bioresource of 20,000 people that have already been genotyped, you can choose those from that sample and focus your effort.”.

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10 Key Learnings from Successful Cellular and Gene Therapy Trials for Rare Diseases

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Melanie Blank, clinical team leader for General Medicine Branch 1 at the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Division of Clinical Evaluation and Pharmacology/Toxicology (DCEPT), the agency is seeing one or two new applications coming in every week for new gene therapies for different diseases. Reference: Chung DC, et al.

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Evolution in Hepatitis B and C Virus: Can we expect success similar to Hepatitis C in Hepatitis B as well?

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Even though clinical trial results were promising, adverse events and serious complications were observed. Hepatitis C treatment options, without a doubt, have improved significantly, including pan-genotypic medications that are used to treat all genotypes and subtypes. and GT2 and GT3 with ribavirin. in January 2019.

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Why early participant engagement is now a top priority in genetic disease research

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The DNA of these so-called ‘genetic superheroes’ may contain clues about how to treat severe disease. In our experience of running 20+ precision medicine studies, there are a few design principles that every research programme – from biobanks to clinical trials – should consider. Giving participants something in return.

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HFpEF vs. HFrEF: How To Improve Heart Failure Drug Development

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Late-stage clinical trial failures are largely to blame for the lack of effective treatment options for patients with HFpEF, and poor five-year survival rates make this an area of great unmet need. A lack of efficacy is the greatest reason for clinical trial failures, especially in Phase II and Phase III,” says Dr. Tyl.