Sentences with phrase «current standard treatments»

The payload kills cells by means other than genetic destruction, in contrast to the current standard treatments.

While there have been improvements in the current standard treatments, patients with glioblastoma (GBM), the most common and aggressive form of brain tumor, still suffer from a median survival rate of only 14.6 months and 5 - year overall survival rates of less than 10 %.

In the study, analysis of patient samples demonstrated that high LSC17 scores meant poor outcomes with current standard treatment, even for patients who had undergone allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

The current standard treatment uses glucocorticoids, but is limited due to serious side effects leading to fragile bones and suppression of both the immune system and growth.

The current standard treatment is supportive care, such as artificial ventilation.

A phase 2 clinical trial recruited 497 patients with high cholesterol, 73 percent of which were already taking statins, the current standard treatment for those at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Not exact matches

New York State Parks Department officials say septic systems at five state parks — including Wildwood State Park in Wading River — are not in compliance with current septic treatment standards and will be upgraded.

To help Singapore meet its water needs, the ETI carries out R&D related to the production of potable water, upgrading current water resources to higher standards, industrial wastewater treatment and recycling, and production of ultrapure water.

Led by Stella K. Kang, a radiologist with the Department of Radiology at the New York School of Medicine, the study was designed to compare the effectiveness of a treatment algorithm for small renal tumors incorporating the nephrometry score, a renal tumor anatomy scoring system developed by urologists, with the current standard of uniformly recommended partial nephrectomy in patients with mild - to - moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Only one in eight entomophobes seeks treatment, perhaps because the current gold standard, cognitive - behavior therapy, requires exposure to the dreaded insect, along with a rational examination of the fear.

For localized prostate cancer the current «gold standard» treatment is Radical Prostatectomy (RP).

Women with a DCIS diagnosis who participate in the study will be randomized to receive one of two treatment approaches: The current standard of care consisting of surgery and radiation therapy, or careful monitoring with mammograms and physical exams every six months.

It is the first time a therapy has improved progression - free survival over the current standard first line treatment with platinum - based doublet chemotherapy.»

In an over-the-road truck, an exhaust - treatment system that meets current emissions standards costs as much as the engine itself, he says, explaining, «It's a complicated system, and it has to work in Alaska and the desert.»

Before and during the 35 - week standard treatment protocol — which was not altered for the current study — MR images were taken with the high - power 3T scanner at the MGH - based Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging.

Up to half of women with advanced - stage ovarian cancer might be cured, compared to the current 20 per cent survival rate, argues Dr. Steven Narod, senior scientist at Women's College Research Institute, who calls for a new standard of treatment for women with late - stage ovarian cancer.

«We're hopeful this research can be translated into clinical care in the near future to offer patients an additional, tailored treatment to complement the current standard of care, based on their fusion profile.»

Two case studies provide an important potential new avenue for treatment of these types of tumors, which are resistant to traditional radiation therapies and difficult to manage even with surgery, the current standard of care.

Treatment with the current standard therapy, glucocorticoids, can only be used for a short time due to serious side effects leading to fragile bones and suppression of both the immune system and growth hormone production.

But when they factored in the long - term medical cost of delaying treatment for hepatitis C, they found the savings, in combination with improvements in the quality of patients» lives, were enough under current standards to justify using them even at early stages of liver fibrosis.

July 13, 2016 Simple procedure could improve treatment for common eye disease: Rejuvenating the cornea could reduce the need for cornea transplants A new, minimally invasive procedure appears to be effective for many patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED), a common eye disease, without the potential side effects and cost of the current standard of care, a cornea transplant.

We are a clinical - stage drug discovery and development company advancing innovative therapies to significantly advance the current standard of treatment for serious unmet medical needs.

«Basically,» explained MDI President, Kevin Strange, Ph.D., «the current standard of treatment for a heart attack, assuming you survive it, is you in effect spend the rest of your life being treated with drugs and other sorts of approaches to try and prevent a secondary heart attack and to try and prevent heart failure.

APRIL 23, 2015 — Two powerhouses of cancer support — the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)-- have jointly awarded Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia $ 1 million over three years to determine whether molecularly tailored treatment for pancreatic cancer improves survival compared with the current standard of care.

The purpose of this trial is to compare a new treatment (or a suggested new treatment) with either a placebo product or the current standard of care.

Although clinical trials offer no guarantees, physicians have a strong belief that the study drug or cancer treatment will provide benefits equal to or better than the current standard therapies.

Further research shows tapping works better than the current gold - standard treatment for weight issues.

The current standard - bearer for an animated DVD is DreamWorks» lavish treatment of their equally grandiose adaptation of the Book of Exodus, the tradition - smashing epic musical The Prince of Egypt.

There will be no diesel CLA for North America because there is not room in the current package for the complex exhaust treatment system required to meet our emission standards.

i have a dolphin grey 3 door which will still look current thank god — mine is just like the limited version with dark replicas and grill --- > this is a nice refresh if available as a non-sport-back, that seems to make it less sporty always as 5dr 8in personand this looks too close to standard version hitting the press love the murdered black grill treatment on the limited 8P so hope they bring a kit locally or will do the sam again should i upgrade!

Our treatments and recommendations will be in line with current industry standard.

• Your pet's disease is uncommon, complicated, or undiagnosed after standard testing • You would like an informed, neutral second opinion of your pet's condition • The outcomes of the current treatments are not going well or as expected • Your pet requires a sophisticated procedure that is offered only by a specialty hospital • Your pet can benefit from 24 - hour monitoring provided by a referral hospital

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A brief overview of the concept of dissociation from the perspective of child development and neuroscience will be provided, as well as an outline of phased or sequenced treatment, which is the current standard of care for dissociative disorders.

Indeed, with 6 previous randomized trials25,28 - 32, 54 (more than any other treatment for suicidal behavior or BPD), DBT can be considered the current standard.

The current project examined the impact of MFG intervention where a family member had a diagnosis of major depression and was not responding to standard medical treatment.

Would they be quick to sue for «negligence» and why should the same standard not be applied to their profession, especially when current results of their treatment of children is so abysmal?

In consultation with a certified diabetes educator, items were rephrased to be relevant to those using an insulin pump or injections, and two items were added to reflect current treatment standards (i.e., «How well have you (has your adolescent) followed recommendations for counting carbohydrates?»