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Tag: Clinical Trials
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Eli Lilly Trial Finds Alzheimer’s Drug Can Slow Progress of Disease
Donanemab is not a cure and comes with significant side effects, but patients had longer periods of independent living while on the drug.
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Century-Old TB Vaccine Fails to Protect Against Covid
Early in the pandemic, scientists began testing an old TB vaccine against the coronavirus. But the trial enrolled fewer participants than expected as new Covid vaccines were introduced, and no discernible effect was found.
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New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’
Patients with leaking tricuspid valves in a research trial saw improvements with a procedure that does not require a risky open-heart surgery.
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Psychedelics for Therapy: What to Know About Benefits and Risks
While drugs like ketamine and psilocybin are largely considered safe, here’s what to know about who should be cautious.