XTalks

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Axsome Therapeutics’ rapid-acting oral treatment Auvelity for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The approval makes Auvelity the first and only rapid-acting oral medication for depression, and the first and only oral NMDA receptor antagonist approved for MDD.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Across the industry, pharma companies are turning to AI and real-world data to address many of the challenges of running clinical trials. Can the combined potential of new AI technologies and real-world patient data hold the key to overcoming the challenges in clinical trial design that have historically led to trial failure?

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pfizer spinout SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of desmoid tumors, an ultra-rare subtype of non-cancerous soft tissue sarcomas that can cause severe pain and disfigurement.

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XTalks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 7, 2023

For International Women’s Day, DDW’s Diana Spencer celebrates some of the women in leadership making an impact on the drug discovery and life sciences sector. The life sciences sector has traditionally outperformed others when it comes to attracting women to its workforce. Dr Loubna Bouarfa, Founder and CEO, OKRA.ai

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XTalks

MARCH 15, 2023

Read more here: Lenire Bimodal Neuromodulation Device by Neuromod Improves Tinnitus Symptoms in Clinical Trial The weekly podcast is available for streaming every Wednesday on Spotify , Apple Music and wherever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. Safety and Efficacy of Filsuvez The FDA’s approval of Filsuvez is supported by compelling clinical evidence. The clinical study also highlighted the favorable tolerability profile of Filsuvez.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, professor and chair at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and lead investigator on a study investigating Astellas Pharma’s fezolinetant (Veozah), which received FDA approval in May this year for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jesduvroq (daprodustat), a new once-a-day oral treatment for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is currently only for adult patients who have been undergoing dialysis for at least four months.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the breakthrough FDA approval of Provention Bio’s Tzield for delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes in adult and pediatric patients. It’s the first approved treatment for slowing the progression of stage 2 type 1 diabetes to stage 3, the stage at which a clinical diagnosis is made.

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XTalks

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ayesha also talked about the FDA approval of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu (trastuzumab-deruxtecan) for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. The approval makes Enhertu the first approved drug for this indication.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ayesha also discussed the FDA approval of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for pediatric patients one year of age and older with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). This is the BTK inhibitor’s first approval for a pediatric indication, and the first approved liquid form of the drug.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Gleich, MD, FACS, Senior Vice President, Medical Department, and Dr. Christopher Huth, PhD, Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Trial Management. Liquid Biopsy Use in Oncology Clinical Trials. Regulatory Approvals for CTC-Based Assays in Oncology.

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XTalks

AUGUST 4, 2022

Cardiovascular clinical trials need to have a diversity plan because there can be a difference in disease burden when comparing people of different race and ethnicity. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is emphasizing the need for diversity in clinical trials. The Diversity of the US Population.

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XTalks

MAY 5, 2022

There are four FDA-approved ADHD-specific nonstimulant drugs, namely Eli Lilly’s Strattera (atomoxetine), Shionogi’s Kapvay (clonidine), Takeda’s Intuniv (guanfacine) and now Supernus’ Qelbree (viloxazine). In 2002, Strattera became the first FDA-approved nonstimulant drug to treat ADHD in adults.

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XTalks

MAY 10, 2023

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the FDA approval of the world’s first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccine is approved for adults 60 years of age and older. Read more about the vaccine, including clinical trial results on its efficacy and safety.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The life expectancy of HRS-affected patients is very low, and the only definitive treatment is liver transplantation. XTALKS WEBINAR: Time for Change in NASH: How Non-Invasive Biomarkers are Driving a Paradigm Shift in Clinical Trials and Clinical Care. Outcomes of Clinical Trials of Terlipressin.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The life sciences and healthcare are among the biggest industries globally, and their significance was particularly highlighted during the past couple of years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hyperfocus on the life sciences thanks to COVID, consumers appear to be more autonomous and vocal about their medical demands and choices.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 28, 2023

BillionToOne, a company specializing in molecular diagnostics, has partnered with Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson division, to conduct the AZALEA Phase III clinical trial globally. The trial is set to occur across the US, the European Union (EU) and selected global locations.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Daxxify was FDA-approved for similar cosmetic purposes as Botox and other neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin. Used for both cosmetic and therapeutic cases, Botox is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved injection of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that can effectively paralyze the facial muscles.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 4, 2022

XTALKS WEBINAR: Decentralization in Action: What Oncology Trials Look Like Now. Register for this free webinar to learn new ways to operationalize hybrid oncology trials and how virtual sites help reduce patient burden. The featured speakers will discuss where the industry is headed with decentralized clinical trials and oncology.

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XTalks

AUGUST 18, 2023

Izervay is the only approved treatment for geographic atrophy that has demonstrated a significant decrease in the rate of geographic atrophy progression at the 12-month primary endpoint, based on results from two rigorous Phase III clinical trials. The recommended dosage of Izervay is 2 mg (equivalent to 0.1

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 14, 2023

Biopharmaceutical firm Cingulate and life sciences commercialisation firm Indegene have entered into a joint commercialisation deal for the former’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) therapy CTx-1301 (dexmethylphenidate). The company expects to receive data from the trial in the third quarter of this year.

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XTalks

JANUARY 4, 2023

MediWound, a biopharmaceutical company focused on biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved their orphan biological product NexoBrid (anacaulase-bcdb) for the removal of eschar in adults with deep partial-thickness and/or full-thickness thermal burns.

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XTalks

JANUARY 5, 2021

The pandemic itself will also continue to spur innovations and changes such as greater shifts towards decentralized clinical trials and patient-centric approaches. In addition to vaccines, there are handfuls of drugs currently being evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19.

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XTalks

JANUARY 26, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval for the Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) based on the results from two Phase III clinical trials. Brukinsa is now approved to treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

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XTalks

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Guerbet, a pharmaceutical company based in France that specializes in medical imaging, obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Elucirem (gadopiclenol), a new macrocyclic GBCA. XTALKS WEBINAR: Response Prediction in Oncology Clinical Trials. Clinical Trials of Elucirem.

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XTalks

MAY 2, 2022

This is the very first approval for a medication for the chronic version of VVC. The approval is a significant breakthrough for RVVC as it is a condition with significant unmet need. For Mycovia Pharmaceuticals , Vivjoa is the company’s first FDA-approved drug in its pipeline of novel treatments for fungal infections.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Biohaven Pharmaceuticals revealed positive top line results from a late-stage trial which show that its migraine medication Zavegepant provides “ultra-rapid” pain relief in just 15 minutes. Biohaven’s Nurtec ODT is the first and only FDA-approved CGRP receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 29, 2023

. “The FDA’s Priority Review designation for this application underscores the urgency to provide new treatment options for patients with advanced SCLC who have progressed following treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy,” said David M. months (the median duration of response was not evaluable).

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XTalks

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Global medical device company Nevro Corp has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Senza HFX iQ spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system for the treatment of long-term or chronic pain. HFX iQ is designed to improve the consistency of pain relief and is the only SCS system that truly personalizes care,” said D.

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XTalks

JULY 25, 2023

Efficacy of Cyfendus The FDA approval of the Cyfendus anthrax vaccine is grounded in a series of studies supported by the US government and carried out by Emergent. The non-inferiority of Cyfendus to BioThrax was statistically determined in the clinical study results. Additionally, at Day 64, 86.6 percent in the BioThrax group.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

After backing from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) last month, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) scored FDA approvals for the use of their B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeting CAR T-cell therapies as earlier line treatment options for multiple myeloma.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Today, we are proud to further support the rare disease community by delivering Adzynma as the first FDA-approved therapeutic option for people with cTTP.” No adverse events were reported during the clinical trials following the administration of Adzynma. Adzynma’s approval is the second for Takeda this week.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This approval also marks bluebird’s third ex vivo gene therapy approved by the FDA for a rare genetic disease and second FDA approval for an inherited hemoglobin disorder, cementing our position as a gene therapy leader.”

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XTalks

MAY 19, 2022

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America last week announced US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of RADICAVA ORS® (edaravone), a medication for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RADICAVA ORS and RADICAVA are indicated to treat ALS, with clinical trials demonstrating that RADICAVA slows loss of physical function.

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MAY 4, 2022

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) was granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its highly awaited cardiac drug Camzyos (mavacamten) for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The FDA approved 2.5 Live and On-Demand: Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).

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