Medical Research News
Focus on the latest clinical studies, reports, findings, programs and standards covering a wide spectrum of medical and health issues. This section highlights research into human populations and includes information about research facilities, funding, resources and public policy.
Curatio, a Digital Health Company That Has Developed the World’s First Social Health Prescription to Tackle Loneliness and Isolation, Has Raised a Series A Round
Curatio, a digital health company that has developed the world’s first social health prescription to tackle loneliness and isolation, has raised a Series A round. The round was led by Rhino Ventures, a Vancouver-based venture capital firm, with participation from Conexus Venture Capital Fund. Curatio provides health organizations their own private social networks for patients using a privacy and regulatory compliant software platform. The amount of funding has not been disclosed. - May 28, 2020 - Curatio
Experimentica Ltd. Announces the Successful Acquisition of the Ophthalmic Contract Research Division from Ophthy-DS, Inc.
Experimentica Ltd., a leader in preclinical ophthalmic drug discovery services, announces the successful acquisition of the contract research division from Ophthy-DS, Inc., a Michigan-based preclinical contract research organization (CRO) specializing in non-regulated drug discovery services and medical device testing for ophthalmic indications. - May 22, 2020 - Experimentica Ltd
Tigerlily Foundation Will Host Virtual #ListenUpMBC Confab on Young Women’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities During Women’s Health Month
Three Day Event Convenes Patient Advocates, Healthcare Providers, Scientists, Policymakers, Industry Leaders, Faith and Grassroots Organizations and Influencers for a National Conversation to eliminate the disparity gap and Improve the Health Outcomes of African American Women. - May 21, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Kaycha Labs Named First Designated Laboratory for Florida’s Hemp Program
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Approves Kaycha Labs for their USDA Approved Hemp Program - May 20, 2020 - Kaycha Labs
Creative Direct Marketing Group, Nashville, TN to Hold Webinar Geared Toward Health, Nutrition & Supplement Presidents and Marketing Directors
7 Emergency Actions on How to Survive, Grow and Dominate Your Market During This Historic Pandemic Recovery - May 16, 2020 - CDMG, Inc.
Autism Housing Report Announced Same Day as CDC Announces 2.2% of Adults Are Autistic
The release of new CDC estimates that 1 in 45 adults are on the autism spectrum coincides with the announcement of a groundbreaking report to define and segment housing opportunities for autistic adults and others with neurodiversities called A Place in the World. Madison House Autism Foundation's... - May 15, 2020 - Autism Housing Network
Ponte Health Global Corp. Announced the Formation of the Vertical Medical City Foundation
The Vertical Medical City Foundation, being a core component of the development, will enable Ponte Health to expand the vision and mission of Vertical Medical City in the geriatric space, to directly and significantly impact the residents of and the Aging and their Care market at-large. - May 07, 2020 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Putting Patients First: IVI Launches Patient Advisory Council
Seven High-Profile Patient Engagement Leaders to Advise Nonprofit on its Patient-Focused Research Agenda - May 06, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Fast Track MHRA Approval for Vicore Pharma’s COVID-19 Clinical Trial Received in Record Time
Orphan Reach today announced that regulatory approval has been obtained for Vicore Pharma’s Phase II clinical trial with VP01 (C21) in patients with COVID-19, SARS CoV-2 infection. - May 04, 2020 - Orphan Reach
ALS TDI Hosts “Gamers vs. ALS” Virtual Livestream Event to Benefit Critical ALS Research
Gamers can join the livestream video game event on Tiltify, May 3-9, to raise funds for cutting-edge ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute. - May 03, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Call to Action for At-Home Respirator-Makers: Free 3D Instructions Make 3D Printed Masks Easier to Assemble
The BILT app empowers the maker community to quickly & easily assemble 3D-printed respirator masks with 3D interactive instructions. - May 01, 2020 - BILT Incorporated
New COVID-19 Impact on Biopharmaceutical Industry & CRO Outsourcing Report
Survey Quantifies Current and Expected impact of COVID-19 on Clinical Development and CRO Outsourcing - April 30, 2020 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
My-State Trek Virtual Event Provides New Opportunity to Support ALS Research While Social Distancing
Virtual event provides opportunities to get active at home and raise funds for cutting-edge ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). - April 29, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
New Treatment Shows Vision Benefit in Age Related Macular Degeneration
MD Stem Cells reports results for Dry AMD from their clinical study SCOTS - the Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study. 63% of treated and evaluated eyes achieved improvement in vision while an additional 34% had vision remain stable in follow up. No complications occurred. Results were statistically significant. - April 18, 2020 - MD Stem Cells
Aciont's Paper, "Transscleral Iontophoresis for Noninvasive Ocular Drug Delivery of Macromolecules" Published in JOPT
Aciont Inc. announced today that results from preclinical studies of its Visulex-I technology is published online ahead of print in the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics under the title “Transscleral Iontophoresis for Noninvasive Ocular Drug Delivery of... - April 18, 2020 - Aciont Inc.
Marlena Holter Named ALPCO’s Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient
ALPCO's Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant has been awarded to Marlena Holter, a DVM/PhD candidate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Holter’s novel research focuses on GLP-1 regulated glucose regulation following vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery to define the mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes remission and metabolic improvement following bariatric surgery. - April 14, 2020 - ALPCO
ZyDoc Offering No-Cost COVID-19 EHR Documentation Services
ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering its services at no cost to all healthcare providers and hospitals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This no-cost documentation service will allow them to work more efficiently while collecting data to combat COVID-19 and can be implemented immediately nationwide. The de-identified information collected will supplement data obtained from clinical trials so we can benefit from the collective wisdom of our medical community. - March 25, 2020 - ZyDoc
CloudLIMS Offers Free LIMS Globally to SARS-CoV-2 & COVID-19 Research & Testing Laboratories
CloudLIMS offers free LIMSglobally to any research facility or diagnostics laboratory doing SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 (coronavirus) research or testing. - March 24, 2020 - CloudLIMS
New Book is Now a Bestseller That Calls Attention to the False Premise of Traditional Science
A book released on March 1 entitled, “Is Science in Denial? Read This Book and Decide” has become the number one bestselling new release in the “Science and Math Quick Reads” category on Amazon. - March 18, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Best Medical Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best medical websites in the world as part of their 24th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including... - March 18, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
The Pink Ladies "Relay For Life" Team to Hold Cancer Research Fundraiser on April 5
Event to Feature Fun, Food, Drinks & Fundraising for a Good Cause at The Spot in Clearlake, Calif. between 12 - 5 p.m. - March 14, 2020 - Team Pink Ladies - Relay For Life, Lake County, CA
OrthoNeuro Spine Division Recognized at 2020 Arthritis Foundation Crystal Ball Gala
The Central Ohio Arthritis Foundation recognized the OrthoNeuro Spine Division as its recipient of the 2020 Norman O. Rothermich, Pioneer in Medicine Award. OrthoNeuro Drs. Paul Eichenseer, David Kim, Daryl Sybert, Larry Todd, Jr., Donald Rohl, Mark White, and Ying Chen were honored at last... - March 11, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
New Medical History Book "Boneheads and Brainiacs" Presents an Entertaining Look at Medicine’s Greatest (and Not-so-Greatest) Minds
"Boneheads and Brainiacs" profiles the winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine from 1901 to 1950 - a surprisingly diverse group of racists, eugenicists, cranks, and opportunists, as well as heroes, geniuses, and selfless benefactors of humanity. Forget all the ivory tower stereotypes of white-coated doctors finding miracle cures. "Boneheads and Brainiacs" reveals the messy human reality behind medical progress, in a highly entertaining book written for the ordinary reader. - March 11, 2020 - Linden Publishing
New Book Challenging Readers to Decide if Scientists Are in Denial Will be Free March 7 Though 11
Based on the fundamental principle of traditional science, consciousness and intelligence could not have existed until evolution produced a brain and cannot exist without one. A new book reveals credible evidence that indicates otherwise, suggesting western science needs to be updated. - March 07, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
New AHRQ Report Highlights Positive Patient Outcomes from Utilizing Home Respiratory Therapies
CQRC urges the HHS to ensure adequate reimbursement for home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation systems in competitive and noncompetitive bid areas. - March 03, 2020 - CQRC
Varicose Veins Doctors' Team is Trained to Seamlessly Perform Complicated Vein Treatments in New York
Varicose Veins Doctors, one of the leading clinics in New York City, provides various treatments for vein-related health conditions. Their highly expert team, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment, ensures clients get the best care possible. - March 01, 2020 - Varicose Veins Doctors
Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease
HSG Announces Publication of Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease - February 27, 2020 - Huntington Study Group
Cribs for Kids® Honors More Than 20 Women at 2020 Women of Achievement Awards
Nonprofit celebrates Pittsburgh women making a difference at 15th annual ceremony. - February 26, 2020 - Cribs for Kids
Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique
New portal assisted total hip arthroplasty approach results in smaller incisions, faster healing. - February 23, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute First in Florida to Enroll Patients in New Clinical Trial Studying LimFlow Therapy
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCAVI) announced it is the first in Florida to perform a successful procedure in the PROMISE II pivotal study of the LimFlow Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization System for the treatment of “no option” Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, a severe... - February 20, 2020 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Swedish Medical Center Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades
Swedish Named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals - February 16, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Winners of the 2020 Women in Oncology Awards Were Announced at the 5th annual Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) Meeting
PRIMO meeting's Women in Oncology Awards are presented annually to outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions to the lives of those fighting cancer. This year's awards were presented by by Jill DeSimone, head of Merck Oncology. The winners of the 2020 Women in Oncology Awards are: Linda Ryan, Joan H. Schiller, MD, and Margaret A. Tempero, MD. - February 13, 2020 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Voicebrook to Highlight Pathology Reporting Solution at 2020 USCAP Annual Meeting
Voicebrook, the leading provider of speech recognition and reporting solutions for pathology, today announced that it will be an exhibitor at the 2020 United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Annual Meeting, held February 29–March 5, 2020 in Los Angeles, Calif. Stop by Booth... - February 12, 2020 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Dr. Fulton - Providing a High-Quality of Care for His Patients for Over 20 Years -Simpatra.Health
Dr. Fulton is dedicated to providing all of his patients with a superb level of care. - February 10, 2020 - Simpatra
BioStat Solutions, Inc. Promotes Dr. Lin Li to Senior Director of Scientific Operations
BioStat Solutions, Inc. (BSSI), a data analytics company providing consulting services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, announced today the promotion of Dr. Lin Li to Senior Director of Scientific Operations. He will have increased responsibility leading the scientific team and... - February 10, 2020 - BioStat Solutions, Inc.
IVI Announces Six New Members to Board of Directors
IVI, the research-based non-profit organization improving the science and practice of value assessment, unveils six new members to its Board of Directors. - January 30, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
MedBiome Licenses the RapidAIM Technology Targeting the Microbiome to Improve Human Health
MedBiome accelerates the development of drugs targeting the gut microbiome. The RapidAIM technology enables rapid screening of the effects of compounds on live individual human microbiomes in 96 well plates. - January 30, 2020 - MedBiome
Spine Care Technologies Inc. and Zober Industries Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
Spine Care Technologies Inc., headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, is pleased to announce its new strategic alliance with Zober Industries, a one-stop source for custom manufacturing and assembly. Located in Croydon, Pennsylvania, Zober has been in business for 50 years and they currently operate... - January 27, 2020 - Spine Care Technologies
Spine Care Technologies Inc. to Attend Arab Health2020 in Dubai, UAE
Announcement about Spine Care Technologies' participation in the Arab Health2020 Exhibition in Dubai. - January 27, 2020 - Spine Care Technologies
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Named National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center has been named a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer, a designation awarded to premier healthcare facilities that focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas cancer. Swedish is one of only two facilities in Colorado to receive the prestigious designation from the National Pancreas Foundation. - January 26, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Funds 6 New Research Grants in 2020
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is proud to award 6 new grants with a total of 18 grants in 2020. These new grants are comprised of three Basic Science, one Translational and three Emerging Research grants totaling $675,000. With these new additions, PCRF will fund over $2.2 million... - January 25, 2020 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
ALS Therapy Development Institute Announces Naming of Augie’s Quest Translational Research Center
“It’s really incredible. For 15 years, Augie’s Quest has been dedicated to raising the critical funds and broad awareness needed to help fast-track ALS TDI’s cutting-edge ALS research – specifically providing ALS TDI with more than $150 million to advance its efforts to end ALS,” commented Steven Perrin Ph.D., CEO of ALS TDI. - January 24, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Michael Montesi, MD, Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, is Elevating His Practice by Partnering with Simpatra.Health
Michael Montesi, MD, will be adding Simpatra.Health’s BHRT services and technology to his practice. - January 10, 2020 - Simpatra
GenInvo Launch
GenInvo launches to provide innovative and transformative solutions to the pharma industry to help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. - December 23, 2019 - GenInvo, Inc.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Minimally Invasive Brain Procedure for Epilepsy
Epilepsy patients looking for minimally invasive procedures for brain surgery now have a new option at Swedish Medical Center’s level 4 epilepsy center. - December 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
MITA Commends Senate Lawmakers for Voting to Repeal Device Tax as Part of End-of-Year Spending Package
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today commended Senate lawmakers for approving a provision to permanently repeal the medical device tax in the year-end spending agreement recently passed by the House of Representatives. Immediately after the vote, Dennis Durmis, SVP –... - December 19, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
ALS TDI Collaboration with Google’s Project Euphonia Highlighted in Documentary Series Featuring Former NFL Player Tim Shaw “The Age of A.I.” Hosted by Robert Downey Jr.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the world’s foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on finding treatments and cures for ALS, today proudly announced that it is featured in episode two of “The Age of A.I.,” a new YouTube Originals documentary series that takes... - December 18, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
A Bestselling New Release in Neuroscience on Amazon.com Explaining the Origin of Consciousness Receives Praise and Push-Back
Citing research conducted at eleven different universities, the author of a new book entitled, “Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved,” reveals what he believes is the origin of consciousness and is both praised and ridiculed as a result. - December 18, 2019 - The Oaklea Press
MITA Commends Lawmakers for Bipartisan Agreement to Include Permanent Repeal of Device Tax in End-of-Year Spending Package
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today commended lawmakers for including a permanent repeal of the medical device tax in the recently announced year-end government funding package. The inclusion of repeal within the agreement is the result of broad bipartisan support in both... - December 17, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
ALS Therapy Development Institute Reflects on the Impact of Pete Frates and the Ice Bucket Challenge
On Monday it was announced that Pete Frates passed away due to complications from ALS. Pete was a leader in the ALS community and the inspiration for the Ice Bucket Challenge, which helped raise millions of dollars for ALS research and awareness. Though it has been five years since the Challenge,... - December 11, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute