Klinrisk Model: Revolutionizing CKD Progression Prediction
Drug Updates

Novel AI-Driven Model Validated to Predict Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease Progression in Large U.S. Study

Boehringer Ingelheim and Carelon Research have conducted a validation study of the Klinrisk model, a machine-learning tool developed to predict the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression at all stages of the disease. Using data from a diverse population of over 4 million U.S. adults, the model was more than 80% accurate in predicting […]

Pulmonary Hypertension Interstitial Lung Disease
Hospital Updates

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and Pulmonary Hypertension Association Provide Guidance on Pulmonary Hypertension Related to Interstitial Lung Disease

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) and Pulmonary Hypertension Association have developed a position statement that addresses gaps in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) related to interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). The PH-ILD position statement, featuring a version for patients and a version for healthcare providers, reflects input from experts in interstitial lung disease […]

Drug Updates

First patient treated in the second dose group in Annexin’s RVO study

Annexin Pharmaceuticals announces that all patients in the first dose group with the lowest dose have now completed treatment in the company’s clinical phase 2 study in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) with the investigational drug candidate ANXV. No limiting treatment-related side effects have been reported and the company has received recommendation to proceed […]

ORF6 Protein in COVID-19
Pandemic Pulse

Kanazawa University research: Researchers identify the dynamic behavior of a key SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein

Researchers at Kanazawa University report in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters high-speed atomic force microscopy studies that shed light on the possible role of the open reading frame 6 (ORF6) protein COVID19 symptoms. While many countries across the world are experiencing a reprieve from the intense spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections that led to tragic […]

Amgen CodeBreaK 101 Study Results
Drug Updates

AMGEN PRESENTS NEW LUMAKRAS® (SOTORASIB) PLUS CHEMOTHERAPY DATA IN FIRST-LINE KRAS G12C NSCLC AT WCLC

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced exciting data from a study arm of the CodeBreaK 101 clinical trial, a Phase 1b study evaluating LUMAKRAS® (sotorasib) with carboplatin and pemetrexed in adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). These results were featured in an oral presentation at the International Association for the Study of […]

Device Digest

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ GRC 54276 Receives FDA Approval for Clinical Trial to Treat Advanced Solid Tumors and Lymphomas

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ subsidiary, Glenmark Specialty SA, has received acceptance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for GRC 54276. The clinical trial will investigate GRC 54276 for the treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas. GRC 54276 is an orally available small molecule hematopoietic progenitor […]

Device Digest

Decentralized Clinical Trial for Mi-Helper Device to Revolutionize Migraine Treatment

Mi-Helper, Inc. and ObvioHealth have teamed up to conduct a decentralized clinical trial for a non-invasive neuromodulation device for the treatment of migraines. The randomized controlled trial will be fully remote, allowing patients to use the device from the comfort of their own homes while providing essential data on a real-world population in a real-world […]

Hospital Updates

Homeopathy treatment protocols are able to reduce thyroid stimulating hormone readings in 52% patients

Homeopathic treatment protocol developed at Dr Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic are effective in reducing thyroid stimulating hormone readings in 52% hypothyroidism patients within the first follow-up. The results were based on a study of 1200 hypothyroidism patient cases under treatment of doctors at the clinic.  Dr Kalyan Banerjee, Principal Consultant at Dr Kalyan Banerjee’s clinic, informs, […]

Digital Health News

Elevate Addiction Services Integrates Vivalink Platform for Real-Time Detox Monitoring in Inpatient Treatment

Vivalink, a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions, announces its biometric data platform has been successfully integrated into Elevate Addiction Services’ drug and alcohol in-patient detox treatment program. Vivalink’s Biometrics Data Platform, along with its wearable blood pressure cuff and Sp02 sensors, are used to unobtrusively monitor patient vitals to promote improved sleep, reduce risk […]

Hospital Updates

At Apollo Hospitals, a 59-year-old man successfully has robotic surgery to treat his esophageal diverticulum

In a rare case of esophageal diverticulum, a 59 year old man from Yangon, Myanmar underwent a successful robot assisted minimally invasive surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (apollohospitaldelhi).The man had been complaining of frequent episodes of vomiting/regurgitation of food after almost every meal since last 4 years.  He had visited multiple doctors in his native country but inability […]