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Only 12% of brain tumor patients in the UK join clinical trials—the lowest rate of all cancers. A new initiative called ACT-BT is changing that by connecting patients with potentially life-saving research opportunities.
Cancer patients across Hawaii will learn how clinical trials save lives at a free workshop this Saturday. The event marks a milestone for a growing support network built on one woman's vision.
Virginia Commonwealth University is turning cutting-edge research into real treatments through nearly 700 active clinical trials that give patients access to tomorrow's cures today. The academic health system has seen research funding soar 86% since 2018, now topping $500 million annually.
Cancer survival rates have increased for nearly every cancer type over the past 20 years, and volunteers participating in clinical trials are the unsung heroes making it happen. These brave patients are testing tomorrow's treatments today, giving hope to millions facing a cancer diagnosis.
A new therapeutic vaccine targeting acne-causing bacteria has entered clinical trials in China, offering hope for millions who struggle with treatment-resistant breakouts. The protein-based shot marks a global shift toward immune-based solutions for the world's eighth most common skin condition.
Artificial intelligence is helping one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies develop better medicines faster and dramatically improve the odds that expensive clinical trials will succeed. The technology is already transforming how researchers design drugs and predict which treatments will work.
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche just announced a breakthrough clinical trial success for divarasib, a new drug targeting a hard-to-treat form of lung cancer. The therapy showed promising results as a second-line treatment without introducing new side effects. ##
A Philadelphia mother and daughter both survived neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer, through a groundbreaking clinical trial funded by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Their story shows how research donations translate into real lives saved.
A digital health company just made it dramatically easier for medical researchers to find the right patients for clinical trials, potentially speeding up the arrival of new treatments. Real-world health data from 95 million patients is now helping researchers avoid the delays that have plagued medical studies for decades.
A new FDA program will speed up early-stage clinical trials by up to a year, making life-saving treatments reach patients faster. The initiative aims to bring more medical research back to the United States.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly achieved positive results in nearly all its 2025 clinical trials, bringing new treatments for obesity, diabetes, and cancer closer to patients who need them. The company is also building the world's largest pharmaceutical AI supercomputer to speed up future drug discoveries.
A clinical trial confirms that a topical solution relieves chronic heel pain for nearly 8 out of 10 people with plantar fasciitis. The drug-free treatment offers hope to millions who struggle with debilitating foot pain.
A simpler two-drug HIV treatment performed just as well as the current gold standard in clinical trials, with FDA approval expected this April. The breakthrough could offer people living with HIV a new option with fewer side effects.
A once-daily pill for sleep apnea is advancing through FDA review after clinical trials showed it reduced breathing disruptions by 44 percent. The experimental drug could offer hope to millions who struggle with CPAP machines, though doctors urge realistic expectations.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, diagnosed with ALS at 39, is defying his initial prognosis through experimental treatments and clinical trials. His courage and determination to fight the disease are helping advance research that could benefit thousands.
A new oral medication developed specifically for hair loss has shown remarkable results in clinical trials, with up to 86% of participants reporting improvement. The drug could become the first FDA-approved treatment without cardiovascular side effects.
When teenagers with bone cancer spoke directly to the FDA about their treatment experiences, regulators listened and changed how trials work. Now patient voices are becoming the most powerful tool in medical research.
Cancer patients in Hawaii no longer need to fly thousands of miles for experimental treatments. The state's first early-phase clinical research center just opened its doors, keeping families together during their toughest battles.
Cancer patients in Roanoke now have access to promising new treatments through clinical trials at Carilion Clinic's expanding cancer research program. The trials feature precision therapies that could transform how doctors treat brain, kidney, and other difficult cancers.
Clinical trials are getting faster thanks to artificial intelligence, but industry experts say strong relationships between researchers and trial sites remain the foundation of real progress. Better communication and collaboration could slash delays that happen before trials even begin.
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