Tag: Clinical Trials
Globalization of Cancer Trials Tied to Lower Enrollment of Blacks
Significant inverse correlation identified between proportion of patients enrolled outside the U.S. and disparity score
NIH Halts Trial of Convalescent Plasma for Mild COVID-19
While the treatment seemed safe, no significant differences in outcomes were seen between patients receiving convalescent plasma or placebo
Racial/Ethnic Minorities Underrepresented in Vaccine Trials
In adult trials, White patients and women are overrepresented; White patients account for 77.9 percent of participants
COVID-19 Vaccines Adapted to Fight Variants Will Not Require Long Clinical Trials: FDA
Most makers of approved COVID-19 vaccines have said they plan to adapt their vaccines to tackle variants
Oncology Clinical Trials Decline During Pandemic
Decline in trial launches could have long-term negative impact, authors say
Oncology Clinical Trials Decline During Pandemic
Decline in trial launches could have long-term negative impact, authors say
Stem Cell Infusions Investigated for Treatment of COVID-19 ARDS
Researchers explore possible anti-inflammatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells in COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome
Experimental Drug for Alzheimer Disease Shows Promise
After six to 12 months of treatment with the drug, patients no longer had amyloid protein plaques
AstraZeneca Hopes to Have COVID-19 Vaccine Ready by Year’s End
To ensure the vaccine has the longest possible shelf-life, company is not producing injectable vials of the vaccine yet
