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FDA panel largely backs speedy cancer drug approvals, forcing tough choice for agency

Bio Pharma Dive

Over three days of meetings, a group of FDA advisers discussed the tough trade-offs of accelerated immunotherapy approvals. Their decisions could escalate an already intense debate.

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Pharma websites tracking visitors

World of DTC Marketing

WHAT”S UP WITH THAT: A quick analysis of two pharma websites shows that Facebook, and others, are tracking users. Does pharma even know or care? With the release of Apple’s latest updates, privacy has suddenly become a big issue, especially for Facebook. So why then are some pharma websites tracking visitors for Facebook? As the diagrams below indicate both Enbrel.com and Humira.com are allowing Facebook to track visitors so they can serve them ads.

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Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate starts rolling review with Health Canada

BioPharma Reporter

Medicago has started a rolling submission with Health Canada for its plant-derived adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine candidate: championing a unique and versatile platform that can also be scaled up easily.

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Death, Disability Among Side Effects of Chinese COVID-19 Vaccines, Leaked Documents Reveal

BioSpace

Leaked documents from provincial and municipal governments in China reveal a slew of previously unreported severe adverse events related to COVID-19 vaccines made and administered in China.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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BioMarin partners with Allen Institute to develop gene therapies for the brain

Bio Pharma Dive

Far along in testing for a hemophilia treatment, BioMarin is expanding its gene therapy research into diseases of the central nervous system and aims to use some of the institute's technology.

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Doctors don’t have time for digital

World of DTC Marketing

QUICK READ: Patients are returning to their doctor’s office, and it’s not uncommon for appointments, or routine visits, to be scheduled weeks or months in advance. I talked to some thought leaders, and they said that they don’t have time for either virtual patient visits or online pharma detailing. About this time, every year, I get my annual physical, which is more like a request for a blood workup.

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Jolly Good/Teijin Pharma develop VR digital therapeutics for depression

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Technology firm Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma have begun a partnership to develop virtual reality digital therapeutics (VR DTx) for major depressive disorder. The goal of the partnership for approval for the Japanese market from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). Jolly Good has already won a “Home Healthcare Award” in a programme held by Teijin in December last year.

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Wall Street fears Amgen's tough first quarter is just the start

Bio Pharma Dive

Product sales fell by 5% in the first quarter, keeping the pressure high for Amgen to deliver on expectations for its KRAS cancer drug Lumakras.

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Ocugen-Bharat Biotech Vaccine Shows Efficacy Against B.1.617 Variant

BioSpace

A new study published online has provided some hope for the citizens in India, with researchers suggesting that the Covaxin vaccine, developed by Bharat Biotech and Pennsylvania-based Ocugen, could neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 variant leading the second wave in the country.

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The future of clinical trials: Are DCTs fast becoming the new norm?

BioPharma Reporter

As COVID-19 response initiatives and vaccine rollouts begin to bring the pandemic under control, we consider what changes to clinical trials will be made permanent.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Malaria Vaccine a Breakthrough Success with 77 Percent Efficacy

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After years of disappointing malaria vaccine trials, a malaria shot developed by researchers at the Jenner Institute at the University of Oxford has demonstrated an unprecedentedly high efficacy of 77 percent, and may be the magic bullet the world has been waiting for against the deadly disease. The results come from a Phase II trial of the vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M (MM), which have been published in a pre-print study in the journal The Lancet.

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FDA gives first citation to biotech for failure to report clinical trial details

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency threatened to fine Acceleron for not posting study results to clinicaltrials.gov. Whether the action is a sign of a larger crackdown is unclear.

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AstraZeneca and Sanofi Announce Big Breakthrough With RSV Vaccine

BioSpace

AstraZeneca and Sanofi announced that their MELODY Phase III trial of nirsevimab hit the primary endpoint in medically attended lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by RSV in healthy late preterm and term infants.

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Malaria vaccine candidate first to reach WHO goal with 77% efficacy

BioPharma Reporter

A Phase 2b trial for the University of Oxfordâs malaria vaccine candidate showed 77% efficacy in children, according to a study published in The Lancet. âWe believe this vaccine could have a major public health impactâ, say researchers.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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How IpsiHand Can Help Stroke Patients Regain Movement through Neurological Rehabilitation

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of a new neurological rehabilitation device to assist in maintaining or increasing range of motion as part of muscle re-education in patients undergoing stroke rehabilitation. The device is approved for use in patients 18 years of age and older. More than 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year in the US, many of whom are left with serious long-term disabilities.

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Sanofi to aid Moderna on final steps in manufacturing coronavirus vaccine

Bio Pharma Dive

The French pharma has agreed to "fill and finish" up to 200 million vials of Moderna's shot at its New Jersey plant, the third such manufacturing deal it struck with other vaccine developers.

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Not just COVID-19 vaccines: 5 things that cause blood clots

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Reports of COVID-19 vaccinations causing blood clots has caused alarm in the general population. However due to the rarity of incidences from vaccination, myGP explores the most common causes of blood clots and how we can prevent them. Over 11 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given across the UK, with blood clotting observed in a small sample of patients.

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Calling all pharma marketers

Pharma Times

The 2021 Marketer of the Year competition is well underway for entries and is looking for the best and brightest to join the ranks.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Companies Betting Oral Vaccines, Therapies Will Boost Fight Against COVID-19

BioSpace

Researchers are continuing to develop next-generation therapeutics and oral vaccines that could overcome some vaccine hesitancy. Here are some of the top producers.

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Pfizer buys infectious disease biotech Amplyx

Bio Pharma Dive

The deal is another sign of Pfizer's interest in infectious disease beyond COVID-19, following the pharma's participation in an industry investment fund.

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The role of data science and text mining in the search for new therapies

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Today, most drug discovery programmes begin with the identification and validation of disease modifying biological targets. The primary way to uncover these targets is through searching and reviewing published scientific literature. Eric Gilbert explores how data science techniques like text mining are speeding up research into areas such as pancreatic cancer.

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Wasps are valuable for ecosystems, economy and human health (just like bees)

Scienmag

Credit: Professor Seirian Sumner, UCL Wasps deserve to be just as highly valued as other insects, like bees, due to their roles as predators, pollinators, and more, according to a new review paper led by UCL and University of East Anglia researchers. The study, published in Biological Reviews, compiles evidence from over 500 academic papers […].

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Sanofi Partners With Moderna to Answer Global Demand for COVID-19 Vaccines

BioSpace

Sanofi will use its manufacturing capabilities to support the development of 200 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine beginning in September.

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Vertex moves pain drug into mid-stage testing

Bio Pharma Dive

VX-548 is Vertex's latest attempt to show that blocking a certain sodium channel can offer a new, non-addictive way to treat pain.

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Cognoa files paediatric autism diagnosis device with FDA

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Cognoa has filed for FDA approval of a digital device that could be used to diagnose autism, which the company argues could redefine care standards. . Autism can be difficult to diagnose as there are no medical markers to show its presence – instead doctors look at the child’s developmental history and behaviour to make a diagnosis. Cognoa hopes to change this with an efficient and accurate approach that could allow diagnosis in primary care that won’t require a lengthy referral to a specialist.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch’s Cinnadust Now Available in 4,300 Stores Nationwide

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch has expanded their retail availability of its Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Seasoning Blend to 4,300 stores nationwide. This seasoning blend was first introduced to the market in September 2020 and has exploded in popularity since then. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Seasoning Blend captures the cinnamon flavors associated with their famous cereal brand.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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Less than 18 Months After Launch, Ohana Biosciences Closes Its Doors

BioSpace

Launched in January 2020 by Flagship Pioneering, Ohana was being dubbed a “first-in-category reproductive health company” focused on the industry’s first sperm biology platform.

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Under pressure, Biogen will allow some patients early access to experimental ALS drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Biogen plans to start a compassionate use program in July that would let a small group of patients with rapidly progressing disease access its drug.

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A glimmer of hope: New weapon in the fight against liver diseases

Scienmag

Credit: Niigata University Niigata, Japan–Researchers from Niigata University , the University of Tokyo, Osaka University and Tokyo Medical University, Japan have developed a new approach that could revolutionize the treatment, prevention, and possibly reversal of the damages caused by liver diseases. This novel strategy exploits small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from interferon-?

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Why Proviral DNA Drug Resistance Testing is Useful in Guiding Treatment Decisions for HIV-1 Patients

XTalks

The management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has come a long way since the infection was first identified in the early 1980s. While there is no cure for HIV, current treatments are able to keep the infection in check by suppressing viral replication to reduce viral loads. Sustained viral suppression is achieved through antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, which often consists of a cocktail of two or more ARV drugs that work to inhibit viral replication.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.