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AI-enabled devices and technologies will improve patient care in India: GlobalData

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Major healthcare and technology companies are looking at exploring the market for artificial intelligence (AI) enabled devices and technologies in the healthcare market in India, according to experts. With the rise of AI and machine learning-focused healthtech startups in India, big companies are looking for opportunities to invest and expand their footprint in the country […].

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Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

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Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

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Planning appeal blocks Lilly’s €400m plant in Ireland

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Eli Lilly plans for a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ireland that will be used to produce active ingredients for its biologic medicines, including its new Alzheimer’s candidate donanemab, has been blocked by a planning objection. Lilly had already secured planning approval from Limerick City and County Council for the plant at the Raheen Business Park.

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A SCOTUS nursing home case could limit the rights of millions of patients

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An Indiana man's family sued a state-owned nursing home for alleged mistreatment. A U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case could determine the right of many Americans to sue government agencies.

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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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Viatris Acquires Oyster Point, Gains Access to Ophthalmic Pipeline

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Eye specialist Oyster Point Pharma announced is being acquired by Viatris Inc. after Oyster’s board of directors unanimously signed off on the deal, Oyster Point announced Monday.

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When she left Ukraine, an opera singer made room for a most precious possession

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She and her daughter carried one small suitcase for toiletries, clothes and shoes. But she made sure she had room for a few items with deep sentimental value.

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Could the Road to an AKS Violation Be Paved with Good Intentions? Pfizer Asks SCOTUS

FDA Law Blog

By Sophia R. Gaulkin — We previously blogged about Pfizer’s copay assistance lawsuit, which sought to challenge HHS’s interpretation of the Federal health care program anti-kickback statute (AKS) and position that the company’s proposed copay assistance program would violate the AKS. Now, after an unfavorable HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) advisory opinion and two defeats in court, Pfizer has appealed the Second Circuit’s decision to the Supreme Court.

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Only Patient in N-of-1 CRISPR Trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Dies

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The only patient in an FDA-sanctioned clinical trial assessing a CRISPR-based therapy for a rare form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy has died, according to study sponsor Cure Rare Disease.

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Rate of Recurrence After Discontinuing Anticoagulation Therapy for COVID-19–Associated VTE

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study assesses the rate of recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with COVID-19–associated VTE who discontinued anticoagulation therapy.

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GSK’s Blenrep for Multiple Myeloma Misses Mark in Phase III Confirmatory Trial

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GSKs Blenrep misses the mark in the Phase III DREAMM-3 trial for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), possibly putting the drug’s continued approval at risk.

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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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New tentative approval for Teva Pharms drug eltrombopag

Drug Patent Watch

[![eltrombopag structure]([link] Eltrombopag is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Novartis and is included in two NDAs. There are eight patents protecting this compound. There are four…. The post New tentative approval for Teva Pharms drug eltrombopag appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Akebia Stands by Anemia in CKD Drug in Dispute Resolution Request

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Akebia Therapeutics has submitted a Formal Dispute Resolution Request with the FDA regarding the rejection of vadadustat in anemia due to chronic kidney disease.

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New tentative approval for Amneal Pharms drug saxagliptin

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[![saxagliptin structure]([link] Saxagliptin is the generic ingredient in one branded drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab and is included in one NDA. There are two patents protecting this compound. There are…. The post New tentative approval for Amneal Pharms drug saxagliptin appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly's Jardiance Scores in Late-Stage CKD Trial

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Eli Lilly’s and Boehringer’s Jardiance met its primary outcome in the Phase III EMPA-KIDNEY study, the largest and broadest SGLT2 inhibitor trial in chronic kidney disease.

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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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Cream dosed drug patent expirations by year

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the patent expirations for cream dosed drugs over the next decade. The term of drug patents varies. The basic term for a patent is 20 years from…. The post Cream dosed drug patent expirations by year appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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What to Do if Salary Transparency Laws Have Left You Feeling Underpaid

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Salary transparency laws are becoming more popular across the U.S. Here are some tips to help you negotiate your pay when salary transparency has left you feeling underpaid.

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Artificial Intelligence for better antibody drugs: ready for prime time?

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The potential of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as therapies is indisputable. The current mAbs market is expected to be around ~USD 150 billion. In 2021, five out of the top 10 selling drugs were mAbs and this trend is forecasted to remain the same over the next five years. Naturally, the pharma industry has seen an explosion of mAbs in the pipeline, which has led to the evolution of new methods for improving and refining the antibody pipeline.

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Roche/Ionis and Chinook Move to Phase III in IgAN

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Biopharma's efforts to conquer immunoglobulin A nephropathy were on full display at ASN's Kidney Week as Ionis, Chinook and Vera all reported positive data.

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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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AZ, Sanofi get first green light for RSV prophylactic antibody

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AstraZeneca and Sanofi have secured approval in the EU for Beyfortus, the first single-dose drug to protect newborns and infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. The antibody-based drug has been cleared by the European Commission with a broad label, covering both full-term and pre-term babies and those with a range of health conditions that could make the vulnerable to RSV, said the two pharma groups in a statement.

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Dietary Supplements Fall Short vs. Astra's Crestor in Lowering Cholesterol

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Six supplements commonly taken to improve heart health and lower high cholesterol were ineffective when compared to AstraZeneca’s Crestor (rosuvastatin) and placebo.

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This Single Blood Test Can Detect Multiple Kinds of Cancer Early

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Detecting cancer early before it spreads throughout the body can be lifesaving. This is why doctors recommend regular screening for several common cancer types, using a variety of methods. Colonoscopies, for example, screen for colon cancer, while mammograms screen for breast cancer. While important, getting all these tests done can be logistically challenging, expensive, and […].

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FDA Action Alert: Clarus-Tomar's Fee Deadline, Seagen's BLA in Hodgkin Lymphoma and More

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The FDA is gearing up for deadlines and PDUFA dates in mid-November with Seagen, Provention, Clarus and Tolmar, and Ligand and Travere.

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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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Hexvix®, A Diagnostic Drug for Bladder Cancer of Asieris, Completed the First Patient Dose in Phase III Trial Asieris Pharmaceuticals announced that Hexvix®, a drug used for the diagnosis for bladder cancer, completed the first patient dose in Phase III bridging trial. Ascletis Announces Poster Presentation of Phase I, Single-Dose Study of ASC43F for NASH at AASLD Annual Meeting 2022 Ascletis Pharma Inc. announces that the abstract of a Phase I, Single-Dose Study of ASC43F for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis has been reported at The Liver Meeting® 2022 of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases as poster presentation. Innovent Releases Results of a Phase 3 Clinical Study of Tafolecimab?IBI306?in Chinese Patients with non- Familial Hypercholesterolemia at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scirntific Sessions 2022 Innovent Biologics, Inc. announces that the results of a phase 3 clinical study of tafolecimab, a recombinant fully human anti-PCSK-9 monoclonal antibody, in Chinese patients with no

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BioAge Labs, PTC Therapeutics, Biogen and others highlighted novel mechanisms targeting newer pathways in neurodegenerative diseases at the recent Discovery on Target meeting.

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