Mon.Jan 02, 2023

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Alteogen signs global license deal with Sandoz

Pharmaceutical Technology

South Korean biotechnology company Alteogen has signed an exclusive license agreement with Swiss company Sandoz to develop and market biosimilar products that are enabled by the former’s Hybrozyme technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Sandoz will have the global rights to use Alteogen’s novel hyaluronidase, ALT-B4, for the development and commercialisation of a subcutaneous version of a biosimilar product.

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China NMPA recommends priority review for Everest’s IgA nephropathy therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The China National Medical Products Administration’s (NMPA) Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has recommended priority review for Everest Medicines’ new drug application (NDA) of Nefecon to treat primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). The regulatory support for the accelerated approval of Nefecon is to treat IgAN in adult patients who are at risk of rapid disease progression.

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Good hydration linked to healthy aging

Medical Xpress

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.     Using health data gathered from 11,255 adults over a 30-year period, researchers analyzed links between serum sodium levels—which go up when fluid intake goes down—and various indicators of health.

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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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In county jails, guards use pepper spray and stun guns to subdue people in mental crisis

NPR Health - Shots

An investigation finds that corrections officers in Pennsylvania use physical force on people who may be unable to comply with orders due to a mental health condition.

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Dry eye disease alters how the eye's cornea heals itself after injury

Medical Xpress

People with a condition known as dry eye disease are more likely than those with healthy eyes to suffer injuries to their corneas. Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that proteins made by stem cells that regenerate the cornea may be new targets for treating and preventing such injuries.

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Duping antibodies with a decoy, researchers aim to prevent rejection of transplanted cells

Medical Xpress

Researchers at UCSF have developed a novel, potentially life-saving approach that may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of engineered therapeutic and transplant cells.

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Danicamtiv, what is the likelihood that the drug will be approved?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Danicamtiv is under clinical development by Bristol-Myers Squibb and currently in the Phase I and Phase II in clinical pathway. The characteristics of the clinical trial as well as other attributes related to the drug, regulations, and company play a fundamental role in ensuring the likelihood of transition that the drug moves from its current development stage to next.

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Opus acquires two compounds for inherited retinal diseases

BioPharma Reporter

Last week saw Opus Genetics announce it had acquired the rights to two preclinical-stage adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapy product candidates for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) from Iveric Bio.

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Lifirafenib maleate, what is the likelihood that the drug will be approved?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lifirafenib maleate is under clinical development by BeiGene and currently in the Phase II in clinical pathway. The characteristics of the clinical trial as well as other attributes related to the drug, regulations, and company play a fundamental role in ensuring the likelihood of transition that the drug moves from its current development stage to next.

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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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COVID-19 vaccines, prior infection reduce transmission of omicron, finds study of California prisons

Medical Xpress

Vaccination and boosting, especially when recent, helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 in California prisons during the first omicron wave, according to an analysis by researchers at UC San Francisco that examined transmission between people living in the same cell.

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Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

NPR Health - Shots

As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying 'no' to activities that don't align.

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UK medical bodies say winter crisis costing lives

Medical Xpress

UK medical bodies on Monday said patients were dying due to inadequate care and urged the government to act as Britain's health service grapples with a winter crisis of strikes and soaring demand.

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Don't think of Africa as a hungry child, says a champion of Africa's food prowess

NPR Health - Shots

If you think that African countries have nothing to contribute to the global food supply, Ndidi Nunweli would like you to think about what you eat daily.

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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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New patent expiration for Pfizer drug TOVIAZ

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for TOVIAZ Toviaz is a drug marketed by Pfizer and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are four patents protecting…. The post New patent expiration for Pfizer drug TOVIAZ appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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When someone turns 100, these volunteers are there to make sure they're honored

NPR Health - Shots

For the past three decades, the Centenarians of Oklahoma volunteers have made it their mission to celebrate as many centenarians as they can. To date, they've honored more than 2,700 and counting. (Image credit: Michael Noble Jr.

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Which countries have imposed fresh COVID rules on travellers from China?

Medical Xpress

Around a dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China, as the world's most populous nation faces a surge in COVID cases following its decision to relax strict virus restrictions.

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Encore: How much water do you actually need? Here's the science

NPR Health - Shots

Many feel tethered to a water bottle, having heard that hydration is key to being healthy. Here's what the science says about how much water to drink and when.

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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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Malawi shuts schools over worsening cholera outbreak

Medical Xpress

Schools in Malawi's two largest cities are to remain closed until further notice due to a worsening cholera outbreak, the government said on Monday.

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A Colorado library will reopen after traces of meth were found in the building

NPR Health - Shots

The main library in Boulder, Colorado, had been receiving increased reports of drug use in the bathrooms over a four-week span. It has been closed since late December.

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Drug approved to help young patients battle a rare cancer

Medical Xpress

Children and adults with a rare type of soft tissue cancer will now have a new treatment option that could have a big impact.

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Physician-Peer Relationships and Patient Experiences With Specialist Care

JAMA Internal Medicine

This quasi-experimental study determines whether peer relationships between primary care physicians and specialists formed during training motivate improved specialist care for patients.

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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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Slips, slides: winter injuries can be serious

Medical Xpress

Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and "walking like a penguin" are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.

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Acasti, seeking to expand use of old steroid, posts clinical data on oral spray in rare disease

Fierce Pharma

Acasti, seeking to expand use of old steroid, posts clinical data on oral spray in rare disease. ntaylor. Tue, 01/03/2023 - 01:49.

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Look out for the early signs of autism

Medical Xpress

When children have autism, it's possible to recognize the symptoms as early as when they are 18 months old.

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ACI’s 40th FDA Boot Camp – March 22-23, 2023 (Virtual)

FDA Law Blog

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the FDA Boot Camp returns for its 40th iteration with the continued intent of providing an essential working knowledge of core FDA concepts, and real-world examples that will help you to excel in your everyday practices. This year’s conference co-chairs include Stacy Cline Amin (Partner, Morrison Forester) and Kurt R.

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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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Make curbing allergies, asthma your New Year's resolution

Medical Xpress

Keeping allergies and asthma in check in the new year is a resolution worth keeping.

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Recurrent Angina After Alcohol Consumption

JAMA Internal Medicine

This case report describes a patient in their 50s with recurrent abdominal pain and syncope after drinking alcohol.

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Computational Analysis of HCV Entry Inhibitors for Hepatitis C Treatment – A Molecular Docking Approach

Pharma Tutor

Computational Analysis of HCV Entry Inhibitors for Hepatitis C Treatment – A Molecular Docking Approach. admin. Mon, 01/02/2023 - 20:35. About Author: Karthika M. Postgraduate in Bioinformatics. Bharathiar University m.karthika1@gmail.com.

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ADC deals: Mersana engages with Merck, LegoChem and Amgen align

BioPharma Reporter

As the new year begins, we look at recent agreements in the global antibody drug conjugate (ADC) technology licensing space.

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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.