UC Davis investigational medication used to resolve life-threatening seizures in children
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 · Posted by University of California, Davis
The investigational formulation of allopregnanolone was manufactured by UC Davis Health System’s Good Manufacturing Practice Laboratory. Two children were treated with the allopregnanolone formulation, one at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, the other at the Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Both children were weaned from general anesthetics and other seizure treatments and their seizures resolved. In both instances the children are recovering.
Better use of electronic health records makes clinical trials less expensive
Friday, July 11, 2014 · Posted by The University of Manchester
By studying these records, researchers are able to understand health patterns in relation to specific medications with potentially much larger and more diverse members of the public, and to understand which treatment offers the best results. The research is all conducted with minimal impact on the lives of the patients who, after offering their consent are not required to have any active involvement.
Prof van Staa said: “The use of electronic health records in simplifying clinical trials means that we no longer need to remain uncertain about which medicine offers the best health benefits for patients. This study shows that scientists are able to conduct research which will highlight which treatment is best for patients.”