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COVID-19 Wiped Out a Flu Strain, Spurring Revamped Vaccine Strategy
April 8, 2024
Annual flu shots in the United States are going to be made a little differently this year, as one of the flu strains usually…
Scientists Harness Brain Waves for Life-Changing Neuroprosthetics
April 3, 2024
Genetic abnormalities, neurodegenerative conditions, and trauma can all impact speech, making it difficult or impossible for those affected to communicate verbally. And while resources…
Vivani Shifts to Weight Management with an Exenatide Implant
April 1, 2024
As GLP-1 receptor agonist injections continue to gain acceptance as effective solutions for weight management and cardiovascular health, a tiny drug-delivering implant from Vivani…
EU Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 and CTIS: Common Questions and Answers
March 20, 2024
As reported in our previous CTIS-related blog post, the way clinical trials are documented in the European Union (EU) is changing. By January 31,…
Customized Therapies Offer Hope for Patients with Ultra-Rare Genetic Diseases
March 18, 2024
Leveraging rapid developments in gene therapy, researchers are designing new ways to target ultra-rare genetic diseases with treatments tailored to a patient’s specific genetic…
Navigating Changes to EU Clinical Trial Management: What You Need to Know
March 13, 2024
The face of clinical trials in the European Union (EU) is changing. By January 31, 2025, all ongoing clinical trials must move to the…
Psychoactive Drug Ibogaine Has Transformative Effects for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
March 11, 2024
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), commonly experienced by military personnel, often incur deep damage and invisible scars. Such injuries are significant contributors to post-traumatic stress…
The Link Between Obesity Drugs and Brain Health
March 6, 2024
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are arguably the hottest topic in medical innovation. The drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide, known under brand names like Ozempic,…
Advances in Treating Autoimmune Diseases Focus on Restoring Immune Tolerance
March 4, 2024
For decades, the battle against autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis has been an uphill struggle. Conventional treatments most often…
Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Obesity and Mortality
February 26, 2024
Research using data from a large U.S. health survey has disrupted conventional thinking about body mass index (BMI) and its role in predicting all-cause…
Fighting Disease Transmission From Humans to Chimpanzees: A Critical Conservation Effort
February 19, 2024
When a human virus was identified as the source of a 2017 respiratory disease outbreak among chimps at Uganda’s Kibale National Park, the discovery…
Could Newly Identified Genetic Variant Hold the Key to Metabolic Health?
February 14, 2024
Lurking among the vast genetic holdings of the UK Biobank data, researchers uncovered a potential gem — a gene variant linked to cardiometabolic health….
Linking a Rare Allergic Condition to Long-Lasting Hiccups
April 16, 2025
Hiccups always seem to strike at the least convenient time. Maybe you’re delivering an important presentation when you feel that telltale catch in your…
Researchers See Promise in First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant
April 14, 2025
As the number of people in need of liver transplantation continues to grow, the supply of donor organs is failing to meet the need….
Slowing the Clock: Trial Delivers Hope in Delaying Alzheimer’s Disease
April 7, 2025
People with a rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease can begin to experience memory loss and dementia starting in their 30s, 40s and 50s….
Snake Snack: Can Pythons Help Feed the World?
March 31, 2025
As the world’s human population expands, scientists are searching for new sustainable sources of protein. Experts estimate that 28.9 percent of the global population…
Bird Flu Continues to Evolve
March 26, 2025
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or bird flu, was first identified in 1996 in China. Since then, the virus…
The Food Factor: How Diet Shapes Cancer Risk
March 24, 2025
New research continually adds to our knowledge of the effects of diet on cancer risk. Among recent findings, detailed below, are the protective effects…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
Introduction Real-world evidence (RWE) is accelerating drug development by using routinely collected patient health data, known as real-world data (RWD), to deliver insights beyond…
Introduction Researchers are developing novel, safer treatments for cancer, but bringing new oncology therapies to market is challenging. This white paper will examine the…
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalysis and clinical trials announces the successful implementation of Oracle…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS India, a subsidiary of QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a GLP/GCP-compliant global full-service Contract Research Organization, has achieved another significant milestone by…