Fri.Jun 11, 2021

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Blood disease treatment from CRISPR, Vertex shows promise in more patients

Bio Pharma Dive

The latest results from the companies' trials give support to hopes that CRISPR gene editing could functionally cure sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

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Your HCP marketing just became harder, a lot harder

World of DTC Marketing

Key Points: Trust in the CDC and FDA has decreased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic among health care professionals, according to a new WebMD/Medscape poll. Out of nearly 450 U.S. doctors surveyed in the same time period, 77% said their trust in the CDC has decreased and 48% said their trust in the FDA has decreased. Health care professionals have been critical of these agencies’ decisions during the pandemic, with some concerned that their work has been politicized and now wit

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As trials progress, FDA weighs COVID-19 vaccine authorizations for children

Bio Pharma Dive

An advisory panel could not reach consensus on how long or large trials in young children should be. Some experts argued falling infection rates might mean vaccination of kids under 12 is unnecessary.

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“Ethno-pharma” Opportunities in India

Pharma Mirror

In the new normal scenario of Healthcare, where the approaches are patient-centric and no longer product-centric, traditional and integrative medicinal practices are rooting to the greater extent so does the ‘Ethno-pharmacy’ At the intersection of social and natural sciences, Ethno-pharmacy is a field that focuses on the traditional medicines (and pharmaceuticals) and the cultural determinants to investigate the possible use/perception of traditional medicines (and also pharmaceutica

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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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Trial finds Orion digital therapeutic helps chronic pain sufferers

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A digital therapeutic aimed at people with chronic lower back pain based on virtual reality (VR) has shown encouraging results in a clinical trial, helping patients manage the fear of movement that can reduce their activity and impede recovery. The therapy uses a VR headset to guide people with chronic pain through a series of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) exercises that are designed to help them overcome the fear of movement – also known as kinesiophobia.

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MHRA approves Venclyxto for newly diagnosed AML

Pharma Times

The approval is based on results from the Phase III VIALE-A study as well as the Phase Ib M14-358 clinical trial

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New patent for Am Regent drug INJECTAFER

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for INJECTAFER Injectafer is a drug marketed by Am Regent and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are five patents…. The post New patent for Am Regent drug INJECTAFER appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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And then there were three: another FDA adcomm member quits over Aduhelm

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The fallout over the FDA’s decision to approved Biogen’s Alzheimer’s therapy Aduhelm continues to be felt, with a third member of its advisory committee resigning in protest. . The latest to depart the FDA’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs panel is Aaron Kesselheim of Harvard Medical School, joining fellow committee members Joel Perlmutter and David Knopman who quit earlier this week.

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Promising ovarian cancer treatment proves effective and efficient

Scienmag

Credit: Image provided by Abdullah Metebi, PhD Student at the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, Michigan State University. Reston, VA (Embargoed until 11:00 a.m. EDT, Friday, June 11, 2021)–Preclinical trials of a new radiopharmaceutical to treat ovarian cancer have produced successful results, dramatically limiting tumor growth and decreasing tumor mass.

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New hybrid healthcare agency Stirred launches

Pharma Times

Stirred has been launched this week by former senior Pegasus colleagues Jo Spadaccino and Stuart Hehir

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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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EHA21: Sanofi builds case for rare disease drug sutimlimab after FDA rejection

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Sanofi’s hopes of a speedy approval of first-in-class C1s inhibitor sutimlimab in rare disorder cold agglutinin disease (CAD) were dashed by the FDA, but new phase 3 data keep the drugmaker on track for a resubmission before year-end. The results of the 42-subject CADENZA study – reported at the ongoing European Haematology Association (EHA) – showed that sutimlimab was able to reduce the destruction of red blood cells (haemolysis) seen in patients with CAD within one week of starting trea

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NICE broadens access to treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Pharma Times

New guidance enables earlier access to certain treatments, including biologics

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Jan Hoeijmakers to present at the 8th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting 2021

Scienmag

Jan Hoeijmakers to present new research in the biology of aging at the world’s largest aging research for drug discovery conference Credit: Insilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited Friday, 11th of June, 2021, London — Jan Hoeijmakers, Ph.D., will present the latest research on the topic DNA damage induced transcription stress and its connection with aging […].

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Novartis' oral therapy iptacopan shows promise in PNH

Pharma Times

Majority of patients were transfusion-free through 12 weeks of study, according to the new data

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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Effects of ‘Fenton-like’ reactions of ferric oxalate on atmospheric oxidation processes and radiative forcing

Scienmag

Credit: Yu Wang The Fenton reaction is a chemical transition involving hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and the ferrous (iron) ion, which acts as a catalyst. This process is used to destroy hazardous contaminants in wastewater through oxidation. In the atmosphere, a similar reaction, or “Fenton-like” reaction, occurs continuously with ferric oxalate([Fe(III)(C2O4)3]3-) and aerosols suspended in the […].

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Lucid Group acquires US-based strategic brand consultants DiD

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Lucid Group has acquired US strategic brand consultancy DiD to expand its presence in the US. Founded in 2007, Lucid Group is a strategic healthcare communications company based in London. In recent years the group has made a number of acquisitions including Bluedog , a digital and creative consultancy, and HealthCare21 , a specialised medical communications team.

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Examining Diversity of Editors at Leading Medical, Scientific Journals

Scienmag

JAMA Internal Medicine What The Study Did: Editorial team composition by gender, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation was assessed at 25 leading medical and scientific journals in this survey study. Authors: James W. Salazar, M.D., M.A.S., of the University of California San Francisco, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For […].

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F.D.A. Tells Johnson & Johnson That 60 Million Vaccine Doses Cannot Be Used

NY Times

The agency has not decided whether to allow a troubled vaccine factory in Baltimore to reopen.

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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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International medical graduate physician deaths from COVID-19 in US

Scienmag

What The Study Did: International medical graduates often practice as physicians in locations and specialties less preferred by U.S. medical graduates. This study reports on physician mortality from COVID-19, and on the mortality of international medical graduates in particular. Authors: Abraham Verghese, M.D., of Stanford University in California, is the corresponding author.

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BMS will file for earlier-line use of Breyanzi in lymphoma after trial win

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Bristol-Myer Squibb has only just won FDA approval for its CAR-T Breyanzi in large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), but is already eyeing an expansion into earlier-line therapy that could overtake rival therapies from Novartis and Gilead Sciences. Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel or liso-cel) was approved in February for use in LBCL patients after two prior systemic therapies, making it a third CD19-targeting CAR-T option for these patients after Novartis’ Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) and Gilead

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Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays

Scienmag

Human health records and studies of lab mice suggest that vitamin D levels influence the desire for opioids and sun-seeking behavior BOSTON – Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital […].

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Ocugen gets a black eye as FDA denies emergency OK for COVID jab

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Ocugen is the first company to be affected by the FDA’s recent decision to raise the bar on emergency use authorisations for COVID-19 medicines, and will have to file for full approval of its vaccine candidate. That will hold back the biotech’s Covaxin shot by several months, and the delay put pressure on Ocugen’s share price, which fell more than 25% after the announcement.

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Accelerating Clinical Supply Through Integrated Drug Development

As the development pipeline for new drugs continues to grow, biopharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating how to best manage and balance resources across an increasing number of development projects and complex clinical trials. There are two approaches that can be used to speed a drug from development to clinic faster: timeline compression and parallel processing, but only one that considers the benefits of integrating clinical supply into the overall drug development process.

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Star’s death will play a mean pinball with rhythmic planets

Scienmag

Four planets locked in a perfect rhythm around a nearby star are destined to be pinballed around their solar system when their sun eventually dies, according to a study led by the University of Warwick that peers into its future Credit: University of Warwick/Mark Garlick Astronomers from University of Warwick and University of Exeter modelling […].

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Modus Therapeutics partners with Imperial College London on malaria drug

Pharma Times

Collaboration will research the effects of Modus' drug sevuparin in patients with severe malaria

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Deep learning with SPECT accurately predicts major adverse cardiac events

Scienmag

Credit: Image created by Singh et al., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Reston, VA (Embargoed until 6:15 p.m. EDT, Friday, June 11, 2021)–An advanced artificial intelligence technique known as deep learning can predict major adverse cardiac events more accurately than current standard imaging protocols, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine […].

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The Top Five Considerations When Choosing a Patient Solutions Provider

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Jan Nielsen, Division President of AssistRx Patient Solutions. Jan provides five criteria that manufacturers can use when evaluating the capabilities of a Patient Solutions Provider (PSP), a.k.a. a hub vendor. To learn more, register for AssistRx's new, four-part webinar series: “Leading the Market in a Rapidly Changing Patient Solutions Landscape.”.

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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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Big data: IPK researchers double accuracy in predicting wheat yields

Scienmag

Credit: IPK/ Christoph Martin The enormous potential of Big Data has already been demonstrated in areas such as financial services and telecommunications. An international team of researchers led by the IPK Leibniz Institute has now tapped the potential of big data for the first time on a large scale for plant research. To this end, […].

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Oncologist Discusses CTCAE Criteria In Cancer Clinical Trials With Me

Clinical Trial Gurus

World renowned Principal Investigator and oncologist, Dr. Aljazayrly discusses common terminology criteria for adverse events, specifically as they pertain to cancer clinical trials.

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New discovery shows human cells can write RNA sequences into DNA

Scienmag

In a discovery that challenges long-held dogma in biology, researchers show that mammalian cells can convert RNA sequences back into DNA, a feat more common in viruses than eukaryotic cells PHILADELPHIA – Cells contain machinery that duplicates DNA into a new set that goes into a newly formed cell. That same class of machines, called […].

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Ascendis Pharma A/S Announces Extension of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Review Period for TransCon™ hGH (Lonapegsomatropin) for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

BioTech 365

Ascendis Pharma A/S Announces Extension of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Review Period for TransCon™ hGH (Lonapegsomatropin) for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency Ascendis Pharma A/S Announces Extension of U.S.

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The New Clinical Trial Supply Chain: Resilient, Flexible, and Patient-Centric

The global landscape of clinical trials is rapidly changing as studies become more complex. An increasing number of sponsors are seeking enhanced flexibility in their supply chains to address a variety of clinical supply challenges, including patient demand and reducing delays. Demand-led supply and direct-to-patient distribution are next-generation solutions that are helping to meet these growing needs, allowing for more streamlined processes and patient-centric studies.