In a groundbreaking study published in JAMA, researchers from Mass General Brigham have demonstrated the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize patient screening for clinical trials. The study, led by co-senior authors Samuel (Sandy) Aronson and Alexander Blood, focused on a
Cancer metastasis remains one of the most challenging aspects of cancer treatment, significantly impacting patient survival rates. Recent research has shed light on the crucial role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in influencing cancer cell behavior and metastasis. Understanding these
Chordoma, a rare bone cancer affecting about one in a million people, has long been a medical enigma. Historically, the lack of understanding and effective treatments has rendered it untreatable. However, recent breakthroughs by Professor Paul Workman and his team offer new hope. This article
AI is revolutionizing precision and personalized oncology care by enabling more accurate diagnoses, predicting patient outcomes, and tailoring treatments to individual needs. Through advanced algorithms and machine learning, AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including medical records, genetic
In an unexpected turn of events that sent ripples through the biotechnology sector, Pliant Therapeutics' shares experienced a dramatic plunge after the company voluntarily halted the Phase 2b/3 trial of its experimental fibrosis drug, bexotegrast. The decision, advised by a clinical trial
Recent findings illuminate the potential benefits of BIO 300, an oral suspension aimed at improving lung function in COVID-19 patients following hospital discharge. Results from a Phase 2 clinical trial, conducted by Humanetics Corporation, underscore the drug's ability to significantly enhance
