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Lilly’s Zepbound beats Novo’s Wegovy in high-stakes obesity drug trial

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Results from the head-to-head study showed treatment with Zepbound resulted in 47% greater relative weight loss than Wegovy, a finding that could advantage Lilly in the companies’ market competition.

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Reprieve for Chinese biotechs as BIOSECURE Act left out of key bill

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Shares in WuXi AppTec, one of those implicated in the Chinese biotech blacklisting legislation, surged following the omission.

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Novartis and Olema expand alliance with $250m to boost breast cancer trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Olema Oncology and Novartis have signed a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement for a Phase III trial in metastatic breast cancer.

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Protecting Your Muscle Mass Is Vital For Healthy Aging – Here’s Why

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Skeletal muscle fibers (multinucleated cells) with their nerve connections. (Ed Reschke/Stone/Getty Images) We’d all like to live longer; at least, I would. But what about enjoying the time we have while we’re here and living healthier? Over the past century, human life expectancy has dramatically increased for a variety of reasons.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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December 5, 2024: Nudge Pragmatic Trial Finds No Improvement in Adherence to Cardiovascular Medications

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Michael Ho and Dr. Sheana Bull, principal investigators for Nudge Text message–based reminders to patients who delayed refilling their cardiovascular medications did not improve medication adherence compared with usual care in the recently completed Nudge trial. The results of the study were published online ahead of print in JAMA. Nudge, an NIH Collaboratory Trial, was a randomized, pragmatic clinical trial embedded in 3 healthcare systems testing a variety of text messaging strategies to

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RFK Jr. could 'cost lives in this country' if he pursues changes to US vaccine policy, Gottlieb says

Fierce Pharma

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment last month to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services immediately sent waves of speculation swirling throughout the biopharma industry. | The former FDA Commissioner pointed to the threat of measles if vaccination rates were to decline by 5%.

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All-in-one milling platforms: How to reduce your machinery footprint  

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Many machines are required for pharmaceutical milling processes. Can you reduce that number, streamline operations and improve efficiency?

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Scientists Predict 80% of American Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Ivan Rodriguez Alba/E+/Getty Images) Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the US were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021. The rates have more than doubled compared with 1990.

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December 3, 2024: Sharing Results With Research Participants Raises Special Considerations in Pragmatic Trials

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In a new report from the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory, a team of bioethicists explores the ethical obligation to share aggregate results from pragmatic clinical trials with research participants. They conclude with recommendations for how to meet this obligation. The article was published online ahead of print in Clinical Trials. There is growing appreciation of the importance of sharing aggregate results of clinical trials with research participants.

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Eli Lilly's Zepbound defeats Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in head-to-head weight loss trial

Fierce Pharma

Over the last two-plus years, as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have battled for their share of the massive weight loss market and patients wondered which company’s products were more effective, there | Eli Lilly revealed results from a study that showed its obesity drug Zepbound was 47% more effective than Novo’s Wegovy in helping patients lose weight.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Janux impresses Wall Street with new prostate cancer drug results

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While early and from a small trial, the findings suggest Janux’s method of “masking” T cell engagers could lead to differentiated results, some analysts said.

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India takes centre-stage in clinical trials for HIV/AIDS drug

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

India has taken centre-stage in clinical trials for HIV/AIDS drug as there are several ongoing clinical trials in India focused on advancing HIV treatment. These trials are investigating new drug candidates, therapies, and approaches to manage HIV more effectively and potentially cure it.

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December 2, 2024: NCI-Supported LungSMART Trial Joins the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory

Rethinking Clinical Trials

From left to right: Drs. David Wetter, Guilherme Del Fiol, and Ken Kawamoto, principal investigators for LungSMART The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory is pleased to welcome LungSMART (Population Health Management Approaches to Increase Lung Cancer Screening in Community Health Centers) to its portfolio of innovative NIH Collaboratory Trials. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but only 6.5% of eligible individuals were screened for lung cancer in 20

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Pharma giants vie for oral GLP-1R approval

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Race to create first oral drug for obesity intensifies

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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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Novartis wagers billions of dollars on PTC Huntington’s drug

Bio Pharma Dive

At the center of a new licensing deal is an experimental medicine, PTC518, which is currently being tested in a roughly 250-person study that should produce results next year.

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Eli Lilly to invest $3bn in Wisconsin facility expansion

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli has announced a $3bn investment to expand its newly acquired manufacturing facility in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, in the US.

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A New Alzheimer’s Drug Shrinks The Brain. Scientists Say That’s The Point.

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

MRI scans of the human brain. (corelens/Canva) Decreases in brain volume are used as an indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, yet the latest class of Alzheimer’s treatments cause the brain to shrink even further. A new study now suggests this might paradoxically be a good thing.

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Genmab expands its pipeline with $630m Scancell deal

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Genmab has licensed another anti-glycan antibody for cancer from UK biotech Scancell as it continues to expand its in-house pipeline.

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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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Everest therapy shows promise in nephropathy trial

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Data highlights effectiveness of EVER001 in treating pMN

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Atea plans Phase 3 study for hepatitis C drug after mid-stage results

Bio Pharma Dive

The struggling biotech company is looking to break into the lucrative hepatitis C market with the promise of an easier treatment regimen.

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FDA shares new draft guidance for accelerated approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

The new FDA guidance outlines how surrogate or intermediate clinical endpoints can support accelerated approval.

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December 4, 2024: In This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds, Large Language Models for Postmarketing Surveillance of Medical Products

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Michael Matheny In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Michael Matheny of Vanderbilt University will present “Opportunities and Challenges in the Use of Large Language Models for Postmarketing Surveillance of Medical Products.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Matheny is a professor of biomedical informatics, biostatistics, and medicine and the director of the Center for Improving the Public’s Health Through Informatic

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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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Deadline looms for post-Brexit label changes for UK meds

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The MHRA has reminded pharma companies that from 1st January all medicines sold in the UK will have to comply with new labelling requirements

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Teva’s Ajovy shows positive results in preventing pediatric migraines

Pharma Times

Phase 3 trial indicates significant efficacy and safety for children and adolescents

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Are You Using Next-Gen Sequencing to inform AAV product and process quality? Here are 4 reasons you should

Bio Pharma Dive

Next-generation sequencing allows for critical insights into gene therapy products, which can help streamline and accelerate everything from process development and production to regulatory approval.

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Citryll gains Series B funds to develop NET-targeting antibody

Pharmaceutical Technology

Citryll has secured an oversubscribed Series B funding round, raising 85m ($89.8m) to advance the clinical development of CIT-013.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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FDA considers 'regulatory action' for bluebird's Skysona after blood cancer reports

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The FDA is investigating reports of patients develo | The FDA is investigating reports of patients developing blood cancer after receiving bluebird bio’s gene therapy Skysona and is evaluating the need for “further regulatory action,” the U.S. agency said last week. The FDA notification came seven weeks after the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published a report that seven of 67 children who received Skysona during clinical trials had developed blood cancer.

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How automating flow cytometry is revolutionising cancer diagnosis and treatment

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Discover how the automation of flow cytometry is transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment for breast, prostate, endometrial, pancreatic, kidney, and melanoma cancers. Explore the latest advancements in the field.

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Antag Therapeutics secures €80 million in weight loss therapy financing

Pharma Times

Versant Ventures leads investment round to advance drug

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ASH24: Darzalex in smoldering myeloma, Merck’s ADC data and Novo’s sickle cell drug

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time