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Results for Clinical trials

Research Highlight | December 22, 2020

Seeking international standards for colon cancer surgery

A TRI-sponsored trial seeks to establish best practices for colorectal surgeons around the world

Research Highlight | August 19, 2020

New life for old heart drug

Clinicians may have abandoned a lipid-lowering drug too soon, suggests a new study, which finds evidence for its disfavor lacking.

Research Highlight | June 13, 2018

Growth factor restores scarred vocal cords

A first-in-human clinical trial demonstrates the safety and efficacy of growth factor-based therapy for vocal fold scarring

Feature | March 7, 2018

The harmony of standardized data

Translational and clinical research is hampered by the ‘dissonant notes’ of poor efficacy systems and a lack of data standards, claim researchers and policymakers. Fixing these problems can save lives.

Feature | July 4, 2017

Clinical trials on trial

Poor standards in clinical trials waste time and money, and cost lives. Global cooperation is the only way to raise the bar.

Feature | July 4, 2017

From lab to clinic

TRI director Masanori Fukushima says considering disease mechanisms are the key to providing medicines to ease the journey into old age

Research Highlight | July 4, 2017

A bit of cheek restores sight

Cells transplanted from inside the mouth could restore sight in people blinded by disease, but practical challenges may hamper therapy delivery