Rare Diseases News
CF: Phase 3 Study of VX-770 in Children Shows Marked Improvement in Lung Function and Other Measures
Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation today announced positive results from an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of VX-770 for children age 6 to 11. Children who were on the drug showed a marked improvement in lung function through 24 weeks of a 48-week trial, compared to those who took the placebo. more...
Oncology News
NIH study identifies gene that suppresses cell’s immune activation
A new study of prostate tumors has shown that a gene, FOXO3, suppresses activation of cells related to immunity and thus leads to a reduced immune response against a growing cancer. By identifying a gene that makes immune cells suppressive, the researchers may have found a new target for enhancing immune responses to cancer tumor cells. more...
Diabetes News
GW Researchers Receive Grants To Study How Mobile Technology Can Help Patients Manage Diabetes
GW researchers have been awarded two grants from the McKesson Foundation as part of its Mobilizing for Health initiative, an initiative to improve the health of underserved populations with chronic diseases through the use of mobile-phone technology. more...
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