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A Phase Ii Trial Of Onapristone In Combination With Fulvestrant For Patients With Er-Positive And Her2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer After Progression On Endocrine Therapy And Cdk 4/6 Inhibitors
Antiprogestins act as Progesterone Receptor (PgR) antagonists. Novel and promising class of drugs to overcome endocrine resistance associated with ESR1 mutations. SMILE STUDY is a multi-institutional phase II clinical trial to determine the efficacy of an antiprogestin, Onapristone +fulvestrantas second line therapy for patients with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Hypothesis: The ...
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Mojo Vision Reaches Significant Development Milestone for Smart Contact Lens
New prototype of Mojo Lens incorporates numerous industry-first features, including the world’s smallest and densest dynamic display, low-latency communication, and an eye-controlled user interface SARATOGA, Calif.--(March 30, 2022)--Mojo Vision, the Invisible Computing Company, today announced its most advanced prototype of Mojo Lens, the world's first true smart contact lens, including ...
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VisionQuest Abstract on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Accepted by ADA
We’re looking forward to presenting “Detecting Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Utilizing Thermoregulation of the Plantar Foot” at the upcoming 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association. Our research aims to detect thermal (infrared) biomarkers of diabetic peripheral neuropathy on the feet of diabetic subjects who have not been diagnosed with DPN. By analyzing ...
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Mobile Mammography
bout two years after the outbreak of COVID-19, many resources are still being used in the fight against this new virus. Nevertheless, the number of breast cancer cases in Italy are still very high: according to the report “The numbers of cancer in Italy”, published by AIRTUM and AIOM, in 2020 about 55.000 new cases were diagnosed in Italy among women (as of today, estimates for 2021 ...
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POP Biotechnologies Vaccine Technology to Enter Phase III Clinical Studies as part of Eubiologics’ COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, EuCorVac-19
POP Biotechnologies (POP BIO), a Buffalo, NY based biopharmaceutical startup, announces the approval of the plan for a phase 3 clinical study of EuCorVac-19, a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by South Korean partner EuBiologics (KOSDAQ: 206650, CEO, Dr. Baik YoungOk, Mr. Seukkeun Choi) from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea. EuCorVac-19, is a protein-based vaccine ...
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Koning Ends the Year with $2.6M Republic Raise
NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koning, a growing medical device startup company based outside Atlanta, had a successful conclusion to 2021. The company recently finished their first Republic crowdfunding campaign, exceeding capital targets, and raising over $2.6M in only 5 months. Koning's FDA breast screening trial is also underway with participating clinics in Daytona Beach, FL and ...
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ctDNA-guided Adaptive Therapy Escalation in ER+ MBC: A Phase 1b Study with Letrozole, Palbociclib and Onapristone ER
Extended release Onapristone (Onapristone ER) is a progesterone receptor (PR) antagonist that inhibits hormone-mediated PR activation and stabilizes PR association with compressors, resulting in an antineoplastic effect when applied alone or in combination with antiestrogen therapy to breast cancer cells in vitro (1). Recent preclinical studies further suggest that onapristone adds to inhibition ...
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Primary Results of Onawa (Solti-1802) Trial: A Window Of Opportunity Trial Of Onapristone In Postmenopausal Women With Progesterone Receptor-Positive/Her2-Negative Early Breast Cancer
PGR is an estrogen-responsive gene and progesterone receptor (PR) expression, evaluated by immunohistochemistry (IHC), is used as a clinical biomarker of estrogen signaling and estrogen receptor (ER) functionality.1 Despite the well-studied role of PGR as mitogen and independent ER activator, anti-progestins for the treatment of BC have been poorly tested. While limited success for ...
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10 Years of Peer-Reviewed Studies Predicting and Informing the Prognosis Profile of Autoimmune Patients
Recent journal publications are fortifying the clinically important role of the 14-3-3η blood test along the whole continuum of RA and autoimmune patient care. From RA meta-analysis data through to 14-3-3η expression in juvenile idiopathic arthritis and secondary Sjögren’s syndrome in Lupus, the importance of this protein across a spectrum of autoimmune conditions is ...
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Koning Begins FDA Clinical Screening Trial in Daytona Beach, Florida
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Koning begins an FDA screening trial this month for their no-compression, Isotropic, 3-dimensional breast imaging device. The company received FDA PMA approval for commercial, diagnostic use in 2017. Since then, the Koning Breast CT (KBCT) has been installed in clinics and universities in the US and globally. "This FDA screening trial is a major ...
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AioCare system could be successfully applied in primary healthcare Centers.
The role of spirometry in diagnosing and monitoring chronic obstructive airway diseases is crucial. According to WHO, the demonstration of irreversible airway obstruction is essential for diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is the third leading cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that up to 67–81% of patients with COPD remain undiagnosed. Mobile phone-linked ...
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Better air quality means better lung function.
Ambient air pollution has many detrimental health effects, causing about seven million premature deaths annually worldwide. Children are particularly susceptible to the effects of ambient air pollution because their respiratory systems are immature. The air quality in Zabrze, a city located in the Upper Silesian Industrial Region of Poland, is among the worst in Europe. In cooperation with Polish ...
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Neurescue`s Breakthrough Intelligent Balloon Catheter FDA 510(k) Cleared for Hemorrhage Control and IDE Approved for Cardiac Arrest
COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neurescue, a medical device company developing innovative cardiovascular solutions to improve the outcomes for emergency patients, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to market the company’s NEURESCUE® device for temporary occlusion of large vessels, including patients requiring emergency ...
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A mutated version of the coronavirus has spread among minks
Yet another possible escalation amidst the Covid-19 pandemic: Denmark, the number 1 mink producer in the world is planning to cull over 15 million minks in the country, after a mutated version of the coronavirus has spread from the animals and infected 12 people. Infected animals posing a risk to humans is a new factor in the fight against Covid-19 that could threaten the efficiency of future ...
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Empatica partnering with U.S. Army MRDC to deploy COVID-19 early detection wearable
BOSTON, Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Empatica has been selected by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) to deploy a wearable and algorithm that enable the early and pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19. The project's focus is on protecting the health of the general population by preventing outbreaks via early detection and alerting. Empatica's Aura algorithm gives a ...
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Empatica and BARDA Join Forces to Validate Wearable System That Detects COVID-19 Before Symptoms Appear
BOSTON, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital healthcare company Empatica announces a pioneering new partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority ("BARDA"), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to validate an early warning system for COVID-19 and other respiratory ...
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ALung Announces Commercial Development of its Breakthrough Next Generation Artificial Lung
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)– April 4, 2020 – ALung Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of low-flow extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) technologies for treating patients with acute respiratory failure, announced the recent initiation of commercial development of its next generation artificial lung, which expands the Company’s focus on highly efficient gas ...
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Are the patients able to perform the home spirometry with AioCare?
The Journal of Asthma published the results of a study that assessed asthma patients and their ability to perform high-quality daily spirometry with the AioCare system. The study has shown that home spirometry is safe without supervision and feasible for asthma patients. Abstract: Background: Self-management is an appealing strategy for the prevention of asthma exacerbations. This study aimed ...
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Empatica Announces EmbracePlus: NASA Medical Quality in a Down-to-Earth Smart Watch
BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 19th, 2019, Empatica is announcing EmbracePlus, their new smart watch built in partnership with TRISH, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health. NASA's Human Research Program partners with external entities to develop new approaches that can help reduce the risk to humans on long exploration missions. One such entity is TRISH, who ...
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AARP Names Its Innovator in Aging Prize Winner
En español | A wristband that helps you cool off or warm up quickly, offering relief from hot flashes or increasing your comfort, won AARP’s Innovator in Aging prize Tuesday morning. AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins presented the award to the company, Embr Labs, for its Wave device during a live segment on Good Morning America. The advocacy group for older adults increasingly is looking to ...
By Aidar Health
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