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More Simple Rabies Test Could Reduce Rabies Deaths
September 21, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rabies virus leads to an estimated 59,000 human deaths globally each year. This…
It Took Time, But Ionis Made Antisense Therapy Make Sense
September 19, 2022
Although antisense therapy — using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to control protein function — has generated controversy and skepticism over the years, it is now…
Holding Out Hope for a Deal on Long-Lasting HIV Prevention Drug
September 11, 2022
Although a new injectable anti-HIV drug, cabotegravir, could be instrumental in drastically reducing the spread of disease, its price tag may render the drug…
How Ancient Wolves Evolved into Man’s Best Friend
August 29, 2022
If you compare a pack of fearsome ancient wolves with a pack of modern-day chihuahuas, it’s clear that domesticated dogs have evolved almost beyond…
Could Bear Serum Help the Bedridden?
August 22, 2022
Prolonged periods of rest are essential for the sick and those recovering from surgery, but bed rest takes its toll on human bodies. Animal…
Study Finds Norovirus Could Spread Through Saliva
August 17, 2022
Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis, causing an estimated 685 million cases each year. The virus can lead to severe illness…
Hangry Is Officially a Thing. So, What Should We Do About It?
August 8, 2022
In 2018 the word “hangry,” the portmanteau of hungry and angry, was finally added to the Oxford English Dictionary. We say finally because the…
Are Fully Hypoallergenic Cats the Pets of the Future?
August 3, 2022
Pet owners represent a whopping 70 percent of U.S. households, with dogs and cats reigning supreme as the most popular pets. But while cat…
The Japan Model: Limiting the Impact of COVID Without Lockdowns
August 1, 2022
Japan, a country with a population, on average, 10 years older than that of the United States of America, experienced a comparably minimal impact…
Saudi Royal Family Sponsors Effort to Slow Aging
July 27, 2022
Earlier this year, the world’s oldest person shared the secret to a long life: a glass of wine every day, with a bit of…
COVID-19 and Data: Will We Apply the Lessons Learned?
July 25, 2022
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 had reached pandemic status, and people around the globe struggled to understand the…
Back in Black: Understanding the Origins of the “Original Pandemic”
July 21, 2022
In a time when news headlines, academic journals, and science websites sharing the latest discoveries and theories about SARS-CoV-2 and its many variants demand…
CAR-T Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors
June 13, 2024
Around 200,000 people die from glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive type of cancerous brain tumor, each year. With a five-year overall survival…
The CAR-T Conundrum: Are Cutting-Edge Therapies Causing Cancer?
June 10, 2024
In November 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation into chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, questioning if these promising…
Weight Loss Rebounding: The Challenges of Stopping Obesity Drugs
June 3, 2024
Semaglutide, under the brand names Wegovy® and Ozempic®, has surged in popularity for its ability to help people lose weight and reduce the risk…
Novo Nordisk Offers a New Contender in Weight Management — in Pill Form
May 20, 2024
The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced promising early results for amycretin, a novel oral weight loss medication. This new drug appears to…
Understanding the Rise in Cancer Rates Among Young Adults
May 13, 2024
Recent revelations by celebrities about their cancer diagnoses have cast a spotlight on a worrisome trend: the rise in early-onset cancer rates, or the…
Oncology Clinical Trials: Understanding Industry Challenges
May 8, 2024
In 2024, roughly 2 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer, per the National Cancer Institute. Given that stark statistic,…
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…