by Karin Fleming | Dec 11, 2020
(Last updated Dec. 24, 2020) In the biggest boost in the fight against the coronavirus, the first COVID-19 vaccine was authorized Friday by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration. State governments are now expected to authorize its use and begin getting it to those on...
by Karin Fleming | Dec 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists worldwide, researchers are working to safely and effectively bring new treatments and vaccines to hospitals and physicians in order to detect the disease, curb its spread and help save lives. Since the beginning of the pandemic...
by Karin Fleming | Jun 22, 2020
Investigational Treatments Researchers conduct clinical trials to study investigational or experimental treatments to determine if potential new treatments, such as drugs and medical devices, can safely and effectively prevent or treat disease or other health...
by Karin Fleming | Jun 5, 2020
Older patients with Parkinson’s disease also often suffer from a very high risk of falls, and may experience disabling fractures. Research has not shown whether drug treatments for the prevention of osteoporosis (such as zoledronic acid) could also prevent fractures...
by Karin Fleming | Jun 1, 2020
A new study launching at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) will use antibody tests to identify front-line doctors who have developed antibodies against the virus. Antibody tests (also called “serology tests” because they use blood samples) are used to...
