(Reuters) – Capricor Therapeutics Inc said on Wednesday it had put on hold a clinical trial of its drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a muscle-wasting disorder, citing a safety review. The review follows a severe allergic reaction during infusion of the drug, the company said in a filing here. The patient responded well… Read More »
Just as autumn is a glorious time to throw open the windows and enjoy some fresh air, winter is a time to keep them closed and fight off the chill. But the home-baked smells and warmth of the season aren’t the only things we’ve trapped inside — so is the noise generated by daily living.… Read More »
A patient undergoes dialysis in an Atlanta hospital in an undated photo. (Getty Images) At least two people in Oklahoma are alive today because of kidney donations from strangers, according to reports. Salvadore Cazares, 24, of Seminole, who had been undergoing dialysis for two years, was likely going to die — and then Natasha Wilbourn, 37, from Wetumka,… Read More »
December 21st, 2018 Editors Diagnostics, Neurology, Rehab Grip strength, as well as walking speed and gait length, can be indicators of a person’s physical and mental health. A variety of conditions and treatments can be monitored from the grip strength, but such measurements are typically only performed infrequently at the doctor’s office. IBM Research has… Read More »