Curated news and analysis on clinical trials, drug approvals, and medical research.
HHS launches broad initiative to boost US clinical trials amid global competition with China. FDA introduces real-time clinical trial monitoring and expedited programs. NIH Long COVID trials set to begin enrolling participants in summer 2026.
Multiple new studies highlight key factors affecting children's health and development. Research shows maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy significantly impacts child developmental delays, with poor heart health increasing risk by 62%. A separate study found family finances and neighborhood opportunities account for about 16% of variability in children's brain function, while parental concern about illness proved highly accurate for detecting serious conditions in children.
Brazilian researchers developed a CT-based biomarker called VMD that combines visceral fat and muscle radiodensity to predict gastric cancer prognosis, with patient survival ranging from 13.8 to 58.5 months. The global PET imaging market is projected to grow to $1.4 billion by 2032 as cancer cases rise globally. Neuroendocrine tumor research is advancing with new funding and studies on Hedgehog signaling pathways.
