Tag: clinical trial
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IWK Study Aims to Help Youth with PTSD Through New Intervention
Overview of the IWK Study The IWK’s Centre for Research in Family Health is launching a new study focused on youth who have experienced traumatic events. Aimed at individuals aged 15 to 25 across Canada, the project seeks to test a novel intervention designed to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The initiative reflects…
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IWK Study Aims to Help Youth Experiencing PTSD
New Study at IWK Aims to Help Youth with PTSD The IWK Health Centre’s Centre for Research in Family Health has launched a new study aimed at youths aged 15 to 25 who have experienced traumatic events. Based in Canada, this research seeks to test a promising intervention designed to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress…
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IWK Study Aims to Help Youth with PTSD: New Intervention for Canada
Introduction: A new beacon of hope for youth with PTSD The IWK Centre for Research in Family Health has launched an important study aimed at helping young people who have experienced traumatic events. Open to Canadians aged 15 to 25, this research project seeks to evaluate a new intervention designed to reduce symptoms of Post…
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Global menopause heart health study aims to redefine prevention with the SHE-HEALS trial
Global effort launches to understand menopause and heart health A new international initiative has secured $10 million to launch what researchers call the largest trial to date focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, led by renowned researchers from the University of Cambridge, aims to detect silent changes in arteries and test…
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Global study aims to shield women’s hearts through menopause-focused prevention
A landmark global effort to protect women’s heart health Menopause is more than a lifecycle milestone—it can mark a turning point for cardiovascular health. A newly funded international trial, named SHE-HEALS, has secured $10 million to become the largest study of its kind. The project seeks to uncover how the menopausal transition influences the arteries…
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Finger-prick blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis in international trial
Overview A major international research collaboration is testing whether a finger-prick blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear. The trial focuses on measuring three specific proteins in blood, aiming to identify a reliable biomarker signature that signals the disease years before clinical diagnosis. The project is a joint effort led by LifeArc…
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Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? Researchers Explore Finger-Prick Diagnostics Before Symptoms Appe ar
Groundbreaking Study Probes Early Alzheimer’s Detection A major international collaboration, led by LifeArc in partnership with the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation, is investigating whether a simple finger‑prick blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear. The trial focuses on three proteins in the blood that researchers believe may indicate the early processes of…
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Finger-Prick Blood Test Could Help Detect Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms, say LifeArc and Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation
Groundbreaking trial tests finger-prick blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection A major international research effort led by LifeArc and the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAPF) is probing whether a simple finger-prick blood test could aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease before clinical symptoms emerge. The study, announced in London, brings together researchers from multiple countries and…
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Brave Naas Girl Begins UK Clinical Trial After Rare Cancer Diagnosis
Introduction: A Family’s Courage in the Face of a Rare Diagnosis The residents of Naas have watched a community come together around an extraordinary young student. Jessica “Jaye” Gibson, an 11-year-old pupil at Rathmore National School, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer after experiencing persistent headaches and tongue swelling in August 2025. Her…
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Johns Hopkins Reveals Free Atlas of Immunotherapy Responses in Pancreatic Cancer and New Trial Findings
Overview: Free Atlas of Immunotherapy Responses in Pancreatic Cancer Johns Hopkins investigators have released a comprehensive, freely accessible atlas detailing how immunotherapies respond in pancreatic cancer. This resource aggregates data from diverse vaccine strategies and immune checkpoint inhibitors, shedding light on which therapies appear to provoke immune activity and how tumors may adapt. The release…