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FDA approves Phase III cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy trial

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Minoryx Therapeutics’ Phase III clinical trial (CALYX) of leriglitazone, to treat adult male X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) patients with cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD).

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FDA okays ProstatID software for detecting prostate cancer in MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology specialist Bot Image has won FDA approval for its artificial intelligence-powered software ProstatID, used for the detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer. The FDA approval means that “the path for implementation is open,” according to Jones.

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FDA Approves Veklury (remdesivir) for the Treatment of COVID-19

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FDA Approves Veklury (remdesivir) for the Treatment of COVID-19. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. The speed and rigor with which Veklury has been developed and approved in the U.S.

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Ultravist (Iopromide) Paves New Path in Breast Cancer Detection

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“The approval of Ultravist-300 and -370 in contrast-enhanced mammography gives physicians a new imaging option where conventional mammography might not be enough,” said Dr. Konstanze Diefenbach, head of Radiology Research and Development at Bayer, in the company’s news release. “We What is Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM)?

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

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Gleich, MD, FACS, Senior Vice President, Medical Department, and Dr. Christopher Huth, PhD, Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Trial Management. Liquid Biopsy Use in Oncology Clinical Trials. Regulatory Approvals for CTC-Based Assays in Oncology. The Utility of cfDNA for Cancer Management and Predicting Outcomes.

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First Non-Surgical Heart Valve Wins FDA Approval for Severe Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation

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The Harmony pulmonary valve is implanted using a thin catheter with a collapsed Harmony valve on the end. The catheter carrying the valve is inserted through a vein in the groin or in the neck into the right side of the heart and into the RVOT where it is placed into position.

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FDA says yes to MedCognetics breast cancer screening AI

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Digital health company MedCognetics has picked up an FDA approval for QmTRIAGE, its artificial intelligence-powered software for detecting breast cancer in medical images. The company said QmTRIAGE can help alleviate a chronic shortage in radiology services around the world.