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Alzheimer’s Test Offers Early Diagnosis
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A research team in Belgium discovered a new test that has proven successful at identifying patients that are developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report published in the Archives of Neurology on Tuesday.
The study took spinal fluid from patients with varying levels of cognitive memory and looked for a specific protein signature or [...]
Posted in R&D, Technology Also tagged Alzheimer's disease, Belgium, Conditions and Diseases, Health, Memory loss, Neurological Disorders, New York University Leave a comment
Industry and FDA Brace for Change
While the convention floor of the 46th annual meeting of the Drug Information Association bustled with the usual vendors touting the latest and greatest clinical trial technology, the panels (particularly those that featured FDA members) had a remarkably somber tone.
The main refrain was: “Things are going to change and everyone must step up or get [...]
Posted in Regulatory, Strategy Also tagged Clinical trial, DIA, Evidence-based medicine, Janet Woodcock, Pharmaceutical drug, Randomized controlled trial 1 Comment
Pfizer to Launch Clinical Trial Network
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Pfizer announced, last week, that it was partnering with technology firm Private Access to launch an online social network to help patients find clinical trials more easily.
According to Pfizer, a top complaint from physicians is difficulty in matching patients with trials. “Finding volunteers has been a big issue for anyone conducting a clinical [...]
Posted in E-Media Also tagged Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, Clinical trial, clinicaltrials.gov, Facebook, Pfizer, Social network service 5 Comments
New Coalition Takes on Neglected Tropical Diseases