We can now predict the development of type 1A diabetes in humans and prevent the disorder in animal models, but we cannot at present safely prevent type 1A diabetes in humans, although a series of clinical trials are under way and planned. A major lack in our current trial design is the ...
Robot-assisted surgery has evolved into a crucial treatment for prostate cancer (PCa). However, from its appearance to today, brain-computer interface, virtual reality, and metaverse have revolutionized the field of robot-assisted surgery for PCa, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Especially...
The human colon, or large intestine, is a muscular, tube-shaped organ measuring about 4 feetlong. It extends from the end of the small bowel to the rectum; some doctors may include the rectum as the end of the colon. The termcolorectaldescribes this area that begins at the colon and en...
Currently, there are several nanotechnology-enabled diagnostic and therapeutic agents undergoing clinical trials and a few are already approved by the FDA. Targeted delivery of anticancer agents is achieved by exploiting a unique characteristic of the tumor cells called "the Enhanced Permeation and ...
Motivation as measured by stages of change predicts treatment outcome in several psychiatric disorders.This study examined motivation in relation to outcome following residential CBT treatment for OCD.Results suggest that low motivation at admission and one month follow-up is related to poorer outcome in...
The efficacy of ADUHELM was evaluated in two Phase 3 clinical trials—EMERGE (Study 1) and ENGAGE (Study 2)—in patients with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia) with confirmed presence of amyloid pathology. The...
Depending on the stage and class of cancer you have, your doctors may also recommend that you undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Some patients may qualify for clinical trials for lung cancer –for example, exploring new drugs and treatments – while others could benefit from immunotherapy ...
Story-based scales: Development and validation of questionnaires to measure subjective health status and cultural adherence in British Bangladeshis with diabetes Questionnaires that measure subjective health status are increasingly used in clinical trials. But scales based on the quantification of subjective ...
A woman may choose to take part in a clinical trial (research study) to evaluate new treatment methods. Such studies are designed to improve cancer treatment. Participating in a clinical trial has both benefits and risks. Participation in clinical trials is always voluntary. ...
Clinical trials:There are many different treatments for NHL, and scientists are testing new ones in research studies calledclinical trials. If you join one, you will get the best standard treatment available, and maybe a new treatment that the researchers are testing. Talk to your doctor if you...