Medical Tech Stock Aethlon Medical's (NASDAQ: AEMD) Australian Oncology Clinical Trial Update and Progress

Core Insights - Aethlon Medical, Inc. has provided updates on its ongoing oncology clinical trial in Australia, focusing on the Hemopurifier's effects on cancer patients not responding to anti-PD-1 therapy [3][4][11] Clinical Trial Observations - The initial cohort of three patients showed promising changes in extracellular vesicles (EVs), microRNAs, and lymphocyte counts after a single treatment with the Hemopurifier [4][5] - Changes in EV and microRNA levels typically returned to baseline within 1 to 3 weeks post-treatment [6] - Two of the three participants exhibited decreases in large EVs, which are implicated in cancer metastasis and immune response inhibition [10] Hemopurifier Mechanism - The Hemopurifier is designed to remove enveloped viruses and tumor-derived EVs from circulation, potentially aiding in cancer treatment by targeting mannose-rich surfaces on EVs and viral proteins [9][11] - The device has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration Breakthrough Device Designation for treating advanced or metastatic cancer and life-threatening viruses [11] Patient Response and Data Limitations - Increases in total T cell numbers and specific T cell subsets were noted in participants following treatment, although the data is limited due to the small sample size [10] - The study's preliminary nature means that no definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding the clinical efficacy of the Hemopurifier [8][10]