Bio Pharma Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Data confirming the company's drug Padcev can extend the lives of bladder cancer patients should strengthen its position with regulators, although Immunomedics is close behind with a competing treatment.
World of DTC Marketing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
IN SUMMARY: According to a Takeda Oncology report “for people diagnosed with multiple myeloma, there can be an abundance of information, which can lead to confusion around the next steps in their diagnosis and treatment plan. Particularly, there appears to be a disconnect between what they understand and what they want to know about the treatment journey that lies ahead.
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Bio Pharma Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Previous study findings from Roche and others had indicated the Swiss drugmaker's Actemra, and other drugs like it, weren't helping patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease.
Pharma Mirror
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The Hague – “A common concern among pharmacy associations worldwide is the long-term financial viability of professional services delivered by pharmacists. These concerns are first and foremost triggered by the impacts of continued price and margin cuts in dispensing of medicines and the non-allocation of funding in many settings for extended professional services and social.
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pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The pharmaceutical industry is at an inflection point, where ground-breaking innovation must be translated into transformational value for patients, healthcare professionals and society. Transformational value exists at the nexus of scientific innovation, patient-centricity, regulatory and reimbursement reform, digital technology and affordability, and refers, in part, to the extraordinary advances in science seen in recent years.
Pharma Mirror
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American:NNVC) (the “Company”) a global leader in the development of highly effective antiviral therapies based on a novel nanomedicines platform, today announced that it has nominated a clinical drug candidate for the treatment of COVID-19, thus further advancing its COVID-19 program closer to human clinical trials.
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Drug Patent Watch
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OFEV Ofev is a drug marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are five patents…. The post New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug OFEV appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
All eyes may be on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine at the moment, but the US biotech hasn’t been idle in business development elsewhere, signing back-to-back deals with Vertex and Chiesi that have brought in $100 million upfront. . The larger of the two deals is with Vertex and includes $75 million upfront for a project to apply Moderna’s mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) to the development of drugs to treat cystic fibrosis, with another $380 million in potential milestone payments.
XTalks
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Bel Group, the maker of Babybel, Laughing Cow and Boursin cheeses, is partnering with TerraCycle to guarantee the recyclability of the packaging of the tens of thousands of its products sold annually in Canada. Babybel products can now be recycled thanks to a new program that encourages consumers to participate in the recycling of products. In partnership with TerraCycle , which specializes in recycling materials that cannot be placed in the blue bin, Babybel packaging will be transformed and gi
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The Patients’ Digital Health Awards (PDHA) has begun welcoming entries for its 2020 contest, which places patients at the forefront of innovation. As part of a common effort to make healthcare be about patients, not technologies or companies, the Awards’ organisers – the Digital Health Academy and MSD Foundation – have made sure patients have an active role in the initiative.
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White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations
XTalks
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
General Mills has launched a new keto-friendly product line called :ratio, making it the company’s first attempt to target consumers following the diet. Keto food products are low in sugar and carbs, and it’s a diet trend that is favored by many consumers. The ketogenic product category is expected to grow 5.5 percent through 2027. Furthermore , the ketogenic diet market accounted to $9 million in 2018.
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Credit: Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided an infrared image of Tropical Depression 22 in the Gulf of Mexico during the early morning hours of Sept. 18. TD22 is expected to become a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). NASA’s Night-Time View […].
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Roche’s Actemra may help fight pandemic after all with phase 3 trial results showing it cut the chances of COVID-19 patients, mainly from higher risk minority ethnic backgrounds with pneumonia, progressing to mechanical ventilation or death. Actemra (tocilizumab), branded as RoActemra in some countries, is an already approved anti-inflammatory drug that Roche has been trying to repurpose to fight the respiratory symptoms caused by the disease.
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Credit: Caltech Despite climate change being most obvious to people as unseasonably warm winter days or melting glaciers, as much as 95 percent of the extra heat trapped on Earth by greenhouse gases is held in the world’s oceans. For that reason, monitoring the temperature of ocean waters has been a priority for climate scientists, […].
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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.
Pharma Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The drug is the first and only therapy for the ultra rare condition Familial Chylomicronaemia Syndrome (FCS)
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Credit: Credit: NASA/NOAA/NRL Using a NASA satellite rainfall product that incorporates data from satellites and observations, NASA estimated Hurricane Teddy’s rainfall rates. Teddy is a major hurricane in the Central North Atlantic Ocean. On Sept. 18, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that Teddy remains a powerful hurricane over the Central Atlantic Ocean, and large […].
Pharma Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The drug has been approved for routine NHS commissioning for squamous or non-squamous NSCLC
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Credit: Tunnug 1 Research Project Ancient historiographers described steppe nomads as violent people dedicated to warfare and plundering. Little archaeological and anthropological data are however available regarding violence in these communities during the early centuries CE. In a new study in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, an international team led by researchers from the […].
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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.
Pharma Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Concerns over NHS Test and Trace system exacerbated by continuing rise in cases
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Two active genetics strategies help address concerns about gene-drive releases into the wild Credit: Ana Silva In the past decade, researchers have engineered an array of new tools that control the balance of genetic inheritance. Based on CRISPR technology, such gene drives are poised to move from the laboratory into the wild where they are […].
BioTech 365
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
– Strength of QINLOCK PFS and OS Benefit in INVICTUS Study Reinforced with Longer Follow-up Period – – QINLOCK Dose Escalation Upon Progression Offers Additional Clinically Meaningful PFS Benefit in Phase 1 Study – WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
This study of ischemic stroke patients is the first to associate the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with COVID-19 and ischemic stroke and stroke severity. Credit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Stroke patients who also have COVID-19 showed increased systemic inflammation, a more serious stroke severity and a much higher rate of death, compared to stroke patients […].
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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.
Pharma Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Tumour agnostic therapy demonstrates sustained efficacy
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina hosts international virtual panel discussion In May 2020, the United Nations warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has the seeds of a major mental health crisis if action is not taken. Social isolation, job and financial losses, uncertainty about the real impact of the crisis, and fear for physical well-being […].
The Pharma Data
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Image copyright. Reuters. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK is “now seeing a second wave” of Covid-19. Expanding “local” restrictions mean more than 13 million people (one-fifth of the UK population) have extra curbs on their lives. And the surge in cases is not contained to just the hotspots, but is widespread across the UK.
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
UCI researchers suggest providing mental health services to those with the greatest need Irvine, Calif. – Experiencing multiple stressors triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic – such as unemployment – and COVID-19-related media consumption are directly linked to rising acute stress and depressive symptoms across the U.S., according to a groundbreaking University of California, Irvine study. […].
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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.
The Pharma Data
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
By Katy Lewis BBC News. Related Topics. Coronavirus pandemic. image copyright Karen Thorp. image caption Karen Thorp says she is “extremely happy to be alive” A teacher who spent six weeks in hospital with coronavirus has written a 3,000-word account of her experience on the advice of medics who treated her. Karen Thorp, 51, from St Albans, believes she caught the disease in March while attending choir practice.
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The removal of one gene renders poxviruses – a lethal family of viral infections that are known to spread from animals to humans – harmless, a new study in the journal Science Advances reports. During this ground-breaking study, scientists from the Spanish National Research Council and the University of Surrey investigated the immune response of […].
The Pharma Data
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine. New York State is suing Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit seeking $2 billion in damages for the company’s role in the opioid crisis. The lawsuit targets the opioid medication Duragesic, which is a patch that contains fentanyl which the FDA first approved in 1990. It claimed to relieve pain over the course of 72 hours without the need to keep taking maintenance doses.
Scienmag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Scientists reveal a new area of the brain that could shed light on how we make choices Credit: OIST Every day, we make hundreds of decisions. While most are small and inconsequential, like choosing what to eat or wear, others are more complex and involve weighing up potential costs and benefits, like deciding whether to […].
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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.
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