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Cannabinoid Shown Safe, Lowers Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients

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A clinical trial in a small group of participants suggests a cannabinoid drug is safe and well-tolerated, and reduces agitation among patients with Alzheimer’s disease. . . . → Read More: Cannabinoid Shown Safe, Lowers Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients

Cardiac Tech Start-Up Partners with Mayo Clinic

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A new company developing digital cardiac diagnostics is collaborating with the Mayo Clinic on early detection of coronary artery disease, a key trigger of heart attacks. . . . → Read More: Cardiac Tech Start-Up Partners with Mayo Clinic

Biosensor Developed to Detect Explosives, Land Mines

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Researchers from a university biochemistry lab and company developing synthetic enzymes designed techniques using engineered bacteria to detect buried land mines at longer distances. . . . → Read More: Biosensor Developed to Detect Explosives, Land Mines

Advanced Encryption Shown to Enable Cancer Data Sharing

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Data scientists and cancer specialists demonstrate a data encryption technique that makes possible real-world cancer data sharing while preserving individual privacy. . . . → Read More: Advanced Encryption Shown to Enable Cancer Data Sharing

Trial Shows Anti-Inflammatory Drug Stops Covid-19 Hospitalization

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Findings from a clinical trial show an anti-inflammatory drug reduces new symptoms among people with Covid-19 infections and keeps them out of the hospital. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Anti-Inflammatory Drug Stops Covid-19 Hospitalization

Trial Shows Gel Clears Common Skin Cancer Wounds

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Results of a clinical trial indicate a gel applied to lesions caused by basal cell carcinoma is safe for patients and clears the cancerous skin tumors. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Gel Clears Common Skin Cancer Wounds

Trial Testing Ultrasound for Brain Cancer Liquid Biopsies

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A clinical trial is underway testing the safety and feasibility of focused ultrasound to enable use of blood tests to monitor a patient’s glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. . . . → Read More: Trial Testing Ultrasound for Brain Cancer Liquid Biopsies

Trial Shows Insulin Capsules Reduce Blood Glucose Levels

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Results of a clinical trial reveal an optimal dose for an insulin capsule that in 12 weeks reduces blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Insulin Capsules Reduce Blood Glucose Levels

Grant Funds Regenerative Gel for Treating Skin Ulcers

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A California state research agency is funding preclinical development of a gel designed to regenerate stem cells in the skin to help heal venous skin ulcers. . . . → Read More: Grant Funds Regenerative Gel for Treating Skin Ulcers

Trial Shows Wearable Device Can Reduce Migraine

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Results from a clinical trial show an electronic device worn on the arm can reduce migraine occurrences in people with history of the condition. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Wearable Device Can Reduce Migraine