Where are we now? An update on Parkinson's Disease drugs, clinical trials, wearable apps and research in 2016. Nuplazid Pimavanserin Approval & Cost Nuplazid was approved by the F.D.A. on April 29, 2016 after being fastracked through the approval process via the priority review status at the FDA. The priority review status is granted to promising drugs and speeds up the drug review process. Noteworthy is the current Phase II clinical trial of Nuplazid and Alzheimer's Disease … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s Disease: The Year In Review 2016
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Apple ResearchKit Game Changer For Clinical Trials
As Apple prepares to publicly launch the Apple Smartwatch one of the most interesting and innovative features will be the inclusion of the ResearchKit. The Apple ResearchKit is designed to assist researchers and scientists collect objective data to further their research goals and clinical trials. The ResearchKit is available on apple devices and the iphone the software includes pre loaded apps for breast cancer, Parkinson's, asthma, diabetes and heart disease. Lack Of Volunteers For Clinical … [Read more...] about Apple ResearchKit Game Changer For Clinical Trials
Shortage Of Volunteers For Clinical Trials: Fox Trial Finder
Volunteers for clinical trials are imperative to the scientific research conducted in a trial. Clinical trials assist the diagnosis, treatment, drug therapy and prevention of diseases by researchers and doctors of all diseases. A diverse group of volunteers are necessary to satisfy the demands and protocol of many clinical trials. The University of Michigan is reporting a shortage of volunteers, particularly of certain races and ethnicities for cancer trials; any disease with a genetic … [Read more...] about Shortage Of Volunteers For Clinical Trials: Fox Trial Finder