We think we're pioneering the clinical application of this by setting up the Tumour Profiling Unit, but one would think this would be absolutely routine practice for every cancer patient - and that's what we're aiming to bring about.

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However, given the uncertainty regarding the accuracy of the data, and the inability to validate the collection of data, readers should be cautioned in the application of the findings of these manuscripts to clinical practice.

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Researchers found a 20% improvement in progression to advanced AMD with the replacement, said Emily Chew, deputy director of epidemiology and clinical application for the National Eye Institute, a branch of the National Institutes of Health.

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The medical profession is however sceptical of its potential clinical application.

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Dr Richard Bojar, principal research fellow at the skin research centre, said there had been an explosion in the number of different bacteria identified because of better technology, but it did not necessarily have a clinical application.

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Dr Sindi also founded Sonoptix Technology, Cambridge, with Saudi Arabian seed funding, and led the development of a cost effective measurement technology for application in clinical diagnostics.

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Then, two months ago, the NIAID signed another agreement to fund clinical trials of VivaGel aimed to study its application for genital herpes prevention.

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Boston Scientific released positive clinical trial results last month and is in the process of preparing to submit application for approval for its device in Europe.

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Monday Takeda said the FDA recommended it suspend top doses of TAK-475, and said the agency wants additional clinical data before Takeda submits a new drug application.

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