Muscular Dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of rare genetic conditions that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration in patients. Some forms of MD, such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), can be life threatening to heart and respiratory functions.
But recent research found that among 3,661 U.S. patients with Muscular Dystrophy, only 33% of those with Duchenne and 12% of those with Becker Muscular Dystrophy - a similar but milder and later-onset MD condition - have previously
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How Digital Twins Open The Door for Next-Gen Clinical Trials
Clinical trials have been the cornerstone of medical innovation for centuries, but as the effort continues to improve patient care and speed the development of new treatments and medicines, sticking with the same old trial processes is no longer an option.
Innovative technologies like digital twins and generative AI are transforming the healthcare landscape and expanding what’s possible for the future of medicine with next-gen clinical trials.
Beyond benefits associated with
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H1 and CTI Partner for Clinical Trial Optimization
What You Should Know:
- H1, on a mission to connect the world to the right doctors, today announced a strategic partnership with CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Services (CTI), a leading global full-spectrum research service provider.
- Through this partnership, CTI will leverage H1’s Trial Landscape platform to drive data-informed clinical trial planning and execution to enhance strategic feasibility, real-world evidence, and clinical trial execution on a global scale. This
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Carta Healthcare Acquires Realyze Intelligence to Enhance AI-Powered Clinical Trial Matching
What You Should Know:
- Carta Healthcare®, which ignites healthcare improvement by unlocking the power of clinical data, expanded the strength and capabilities of its AI-powered platform with the acquisition of Realyze Intelligence.
- The Realyze Intelligence solution leverages AI to match patients to clinical trials to accelerate research and reduce costs while providing patients with the latest advances in care.
Carta Healthcare and Realyze Intelligence:
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Optimizing Clinical Trials with AI and Data-Driven Insights
While most technology- and innovation-oriented industries have followed the general principles of Moore’s Law, which holds that computing power would double yearly, while costs were cut in half, the life sciences industry appears to be spending more money developing fewer drugs.
According to the latest data, the cost to take a drug candidate from the discovery stage, all the way to market launch, hit $2.3 billion in 2022—a $298 million rise from 2021. Meanwhile, there were
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Q/A: Medidata VP Talks Overcoming Financial Barriers to Diversity in Clinical Trials
Achieving diversity in clinical trials is crucial for developing effective and safe treatments for all populations. Yet, financial barriers often exclude underrepresented groups from participating, hindering progress towards health equity. This disparity raises critical questions about the accessibility and inclusivity of medical research.
In this insightful Q&A, Meghan Harrington, VP of Clinical Trial Financial Management at Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand, sheds light on the
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Medable Unveils Generative AI to Accelerate Clinical Trial Startup
What You Should Know:
- Medable Inc., a leader in clinical development technology, has announced Medable AI, a suite of generative AI capabilities designed to revolutionize the clinical trial startup process. Medable AI empowers sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) to build digital and decentralized trials faster, with greater efficiency and control.
- The launch of Medable AI is part of a broader AI strategy for Medable, with plans to expand AI capabilities across its
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Japan’s National Cancer Center Selects Paradigm for Nationwide Clinical Trial Network
What You Should Know:
- A new cancer treatment and research era is dawning in Japan with the launch of LC-SCRUM-CD (Lung Cancer Genome Screening Project for Individualized Medicine - Clinical Development).
- The nationwide clinical trial network is a collaborative effort between the National Cancer Center (NCC), Precision Medicine Asia Co., Ltd. (PREMIA), and Paradigm Health Inc. (Paradigm).
Building on LC-SCRUM-Asia's Foundation
LC-SCRUM-CD expands upon the existing
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Starget Pharma Secures $5.1M for AI-Powered Targeted Radiotherapy for Cancer
What You Should Know:
- Starget Pharma, an innovative startup specializing in precision cancer diagnostics and targeted radiotherapy, has secured $5.1M in funding from Cancer Focus, a fund established in collaboration with the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- The investment will support Starget Pharma's upcoming clinical trial for treating advanced metastatic cancers, including sarcomas, neuroendocrine tumors, melanoma, and liver cancer.
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
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H1 Expands Trial Landscape Platform with UK Diversity Data and AI-Powered Site Rescue
What You Should Know:
- H1, a provider of healthcare data and analytics, has announced significant enhancements to its Trial Landscape platform.
- These updates include the integration of diversity data for over 34 million patients in England and the launch of an AI-powered Site Rescue functionality, both designed to accelerate equitable clinical trials and improve research outcomes.
Addressing Diversity in Clinical Trials
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are
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