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Negative FIRE Trial Retains Flicker of Hope
Link ID 8315
Title Negative FIRE Trial Retains Flicker of Hope
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579940?src=rss
Description An exploratory phase 2 trial of a new small peptide compound, FX06, designed to cut reperfusion injury in STEMI patients, has failed to show a benefit on the primary end point. But the investigators are still planning a larger trial, convinced that the agent holds promise. Heartwire
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Sep 3, 2008
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