Tag: promise
Anadys hep C drug shows promise in mid-stage trial
by on Oct.13, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Anadys Pharmaceuticals Inc said a mid-stage trial showed that over three-fourths of untreated hepatitis C patients receiving a combination of its drug setrobuvir and the standard of care had undetectable virus levels at week 12.
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Novavax vaccine shows promise in early trial
by on Oct.03, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Novavax Inc said an early-stage trial showed that its experimental vaccine for a virus causing respiratory infections was well tolerated and induced immune reactions similar to natural immunity.
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Sangamo gene therapy shows promise in reducing HIV
by on Sep.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
An early stage trial of Sangamo BioSciences Inc's HIV treatment found that the gene therapy reduced levels of the virus and even eliminated it in one patient with a naturally occurring gene mutation.
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Vermillion's ovarian cancer test shows promise, shares leap
by on Sep.14, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Vermillion Inc said its cancer test was found to improve sensitivity in ovarian cancer patients, when used in combination with imaging.
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Black-eyed pea holds tasty promise for Africa
by on Sep.27, 2010, under Health and Fitness
The black-eyed pea, one of the world's oldest cultivated vegetables, is also one of the most promising as a nutritious food product, according to researchers who gathered in Senegal on Monday.
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Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Shows Promise
by on Jul.16, 2010, under Health and Fitness
FRIDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — Getting tested for
inflammatory bowel disease through an endoscopy isn't a pleasant
experience, but a new review of existing research suggests that a simple
stool test may help doctors figure out who need…
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Experimental Liver Transplant Approach Shows Early Promise
by on Jun.13, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) — A new approach to liver
transplantation is making headway in preliminary work with rats,
researchers say.
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Vaccine against deadly brain cancer shows promise
by on Jun.04, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A small, early-stage trial of a therapeutic brain cancer vaccine developed by ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Ltd showed that nearly half the patients were alive without their cancer worsening 18 months after diagnosis, the company said on Wednesday.
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Peregrine drug shows promise against breast cancer
by on Jun.02, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A small, mid-stage trial of an experimental breast cancer drug developed by Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc showed that 74 percent of patients responded to the treatment, according to the company.
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