Clinical trials of untested drugs is creating havoc: SC
Prior to introduction of a new drug for use by humans, a company is required to conduct clinical trials to study its effects on people. The post Clinical trials of untested drugs is creating havoc: SC...
View ArticleIndians are guinea pigs for clinical trials
The basic premise of a clinical trial is that a subject should participate voluntarily. Since this is not done with poor people, many trials are thus unethical The post Indians are guinea pigs for...
View ArticleAmerican research centre stops clinical trials in India
America's top medical research center, the National Institute of Health (NIH), has suspended its clinical trials in India in the wake of the country toughening its regulatory norms. The post American...
View ArticleDr Reddy’s has 9 new drugs in clinical stage, reveals SEC filing
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has said it has nine new drugs in different areas, including metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disorders, Psoriasis and migraine, under clinical development stage. The post...
View ArticleEbola: Three clinical trials to be hosted by medical aid group
An international humanitarian group says it will host clinical trials in three Ebola treatment centers in West Africa to speed up the search for a specific treatment for the deadly virus. The post...
View ArticleTwo vaccines to prevent Ebola safe, confirms trial
Each volunteer was randomly assigned to receive an intramuscular injection of either the Ebola vaccine, Marburg vaccine, both vaccines or placebo. The post Two vaccines to prevent Ebola safe, confirms...
View ArticleUS approves clinical trial to test ability of vaccine to reverse advance type...
A phase II clinical trial that will test the ability of a vaccine to reverse advanced type 1 diabetes has been approved by US authorities. The post US approves clinical trial to test ability of vaccine...
View ArticleTwitter can help communicate info on cancer clinical trials
Twitter can be an effective tool to communicate with the public about cancer clinical trials and increase awareness, researchers report. The post Twitter can help communicate info on cancer clinical...
View ArticleDrug combination shrunk breast cancer tumours in 11 days, shows clinical trial
A combination of two targeted drugs shrunk cancerous tumours and even made those disappear within 11 days in a clinical trial. The post Drug combination shrunk breast cancer tumours in 11 days, shows...
View ArticleHealthcare policy decisions must be made keeping in mind, ‘Do to your...
A patient’s quality of life and longevity should be given paramount importance in any decision undertaken in the healthcare sector. Since it is an important and sensitive matter, healthcare needs to be...
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