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Hacking the Nervous System to Improve Cancer Treatment
April 22, 2024
The relationship between cancer and the nervous system has been a curiosity and mystery for nearly two centuries. Jean Cruveilhier’s initial observations in the…
Oncology Drug Development: A Short History
April 17, 2024
Humans have practiced oncology — the study and treatment of cancer — since long before the invention of the scalpel. The history of oncology…
New Class of Weight Loss Drugs Shows Promise in Treating Heart Disease
April 15, 2024
NodThera, a biotech company based in Cambridge, England, is developing a new class of medicines that inhibit the NOD-, LRR- and pyrin domain-containing protein…
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…
The Role of Fungi in Absorbing and Transferring Carbon
December 16, 2024
Travel to southwest London, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit Kew Gardens, a stunning botanical collection founded in 1840. The complex includes a…
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails So Much?
December 4, 2024
Dogs have been man’s best friend since they were first domesticated thousands of years ago. A friendly bark, a comforting nuzzle — dogs find…
New Antibiotic Could Simplify Gonorrhea Treatment
November 20, 2024
Gonorrhea is one of the most widespread sexually transmitted infections, with as many as 82 million new infections occurring worldwide each year. While not…
Promising Clinical Trial Results Suggest a Path Forward in Treating DMD
November 18, 2024
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) devastates young lives. This progressive disease, stemming from mutations in the gene that encodes the protein dystrophin, weakens muscles and…
Early Alzheimer’s Patients Benefit from Leqembi
November 13, 2024
Like many neurodegenerative diseases, early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can greatly improve quality of life for individuals with the disease. Now,…
Sounding Out Disease: Using AI to Help Close the Diagnosis Gap for Millions with Tuberculosis
November 11, 2024
With millions of tuberculosis (TB) cases left undiagnosed each year due to limited healthcare access or incorrect diagnoses, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence…
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…
Introduction As global obesity rates continue to rise, the search for effective treatments is more critical than ever. Obesity is associated with an increased…
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…
TAIPEI, Taiwan—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS, a leading global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical and clinical drug development services, is pleased to announce the expansion…
