The Parsemus Foundation works to create meaningful improvements in human and animal health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research.
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Veterinarian Directory
Find a veterinarian offering ovary-sparing spay, vasectomy, and other services.
COVID-19
Research that focuses on simple, inexpensive therapies that are available now.
Vasalgel
A long-acting, nonhormonal, reversible male contraceptive under development.
Our Mission
The Parsemus Foundation works to create meaningful improvements in human and animal health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research. The foundation’s focus is on supporting small proof-of-concept studies and then pursuing press coverage of the results, so that the advances change treatment practice rather than disappearing into the scientific literature. Many of the studies we support involve low-cost approaches that are not under patent. When supporting development of technologies under patent, the Parsemus Foundation coordinates with larger funders to make sure support is contingent upon strong public-sector pricing agreements.![Hand holding leaf to show how we are advancing innovative and neglected medical research](https://www.parsemus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_16.jpg)
Recent News
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How your smartphone could help detect dementia
In an age when smartphones are part of our daily lives, their potential for revolutionizing healthcare continues to expand. For example, a recent study published
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Passing the Vasalgel torch
Two years ago, the Parsemus Foundation partnered with NEXT Life Sciences to prepare Vasalgel — the non-hormonal, long-lasting, and reversible male contraceptive — for human
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Intravenous iron therapy improves outcomes for chronic heart failure
The IRONMAN randomized clinical trial reported that treatment with intravenous iron for individuals with heart failure and iron deficiency resulted in a lower risk of
![smartphone detect dementia](https://www.parsemus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/allftd1-300x157.jpg)
How your smartphone could help detect dementia
In an age when smartphones are part of our daily lives, their potential for revolutionizing healthcare continues to expand. For example, a recent study published
![L.R. Fox of NEXT Life Sciences and Elaine Lissner of the Parsemus Foundation](https://www.parsemus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/elaine-fox-2-300x217.jpg)
Passing the Vasalgel torch
Two years ago, the Parsemus Foundation partnered with NEXT Life Sciences to prepare Vasalgel — the non-hormonal, long-lasting, and reversible male contraceptive — for human
![Human heart with blood cells](https://www.parsemus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/shutterstock_2229343555-300x208.jpg)
Intravenous iron therapy improves outcomes for chronic heart failure
The IRONMAN randomized clinical trial reported that treatment with intravenous iron for individuals with heart failure and iron deficiency resulted in a lower risk of
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New guidance on reproductive control in cats and dogs
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has published a comprehensive guidance document on reproductive control in cats and dogs, and it’s a must-have for
Featured Studies Advancing Innovative Medical Research
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New guidance on reproductive control in cats and dogs
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has published a comprehensive guidance document on reproductive control in cats and dogs, and it’s
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Metformin reduces Long COVID
Treating COVID with Metformin Reduces Long COVID Rates PRESS RELEASE Date: June 9, 2023 Contact: Macy Uustal, macy@conwaystrategic.com, 954-651-0665 Minneapolis, MN –—
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New cat sterilization method: epididymectomy
It may sound complicated, but an epididymectomy procedure was found to be quicker and just as efficient as castration in male cats
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Lifestyle & dementia: results of large 10-year study
Are you concerned about dementia or Alzheimer’s disease as you get older? The number of people affected by memory loss is expected