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Questions on new Alzheimer's drug benefit, price loom large at ICER meeting

Bio Pharma Dive

"Right now, and I think for a while, the access is going to be pretty limited," former CMS and FDA head Mark McClellan said at the meeting, which featured yet another rebuke by experts of Aduhelm.

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Will Plant-Based Meat Prices Ever Be Lower Than Real Meat?

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Since its inception, plant-based meat has commanded a premium in most grocery stores and restaurants. Despite being inherently more efficient to produce — since it relies on plants rather than animals — plant-based meat is often more expensive than its animal-based counterpart. . Is it because of the technology required to produce it? Perhaps the profit margins?

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FDA advisers push back on FibroGen anemia drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Safety worries led to a near-unanimous vote against roxadustat in kidney disease patients, dimming the approval chances of what would be the first pill to boost red blood cells.

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New Coca-Cola Zero Sugar to Taste More Like Coke’s Iconic Flavor

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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar has released a new refreshing recipe and bold packaging that provides consumers with a taste more similar to the original and iconic Coke flavor. The new packaging design represents a simpler look that features the Coca-Cola logo, red cues and black Spencerian script, indicating that this beverage is “Now More Delicious.”. “Recognizing that tastes and preferences are always evolving, we’re focused on continuous improvement to give fans the best-tasting Coca-Cola they want—wi

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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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DrugPatentWatch and Abbvie discuss Pharmaceutical Portfolio Management

Drug Patent Watch

Come join me and Wendi Lau from Abbvie as we participate in an interactive roundtable discussion on pharmaceutical portfolio management. We’ll be sharing our expertise and best practices for strategic…. The post DrugPatentWatch and Abbvie discuss Pharmaceutical Portfolio Management appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Johnson & Johnson Pulls Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Over Benzene Contamination

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Johnson & Johnson is recalling sunscreens from two of its popular brands over concerns of carcinogenic benzene contamination. In a news release , J&J said it is exercising “an abundance of caution” by pulling its Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens from shelves. The company said that while benzene is not an ingredient in any of its sunscreen products, it was detected during routine internal testing in some samples of its aerosol sunscreen finished products.

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Report finds almost 100% of people tested positive for antibodies after second vaccine dose

Pharma Times

Over 207,337 participants tested themselves for COVID-19 antibodies at home between 12 and 25 May 2021

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Study finds vaccine hesitancy lower in poorer countries

Scienmag

New study examines vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in 10 low- and middle-income countries in Asia, Africa, and South America Credit: Fadil Fauzi New research published in Nature Medicine reveals willingness to get a COVID-19 vaccine was considerably higher in developing countries (80% of respondents) than in the United States (65%) and Russia (30%).

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CMA imposes substantial fines on pharma firms for overcharging the NHS

Pharma Times

Competition regulator announces fines totalling £260m relating to the supply of hydrocortisone tablets

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Simplified method for calibrating optical tweezers

Scienmag

Broadband measurement of viscoelasticity with reduced measurement time Credit: Pascal Runde Measurements of biomechanical properties inside living cells require minimally invasive methods. Optical tweezers are particularly attractive as a tool. It uses the momentum of light to trap and manipulate micro- or nanoscale particles. A team of researchers led by Prof.

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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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Ledaga recommended by NICE for rare type of lymphoma

Pharma Times

Draft guidance recommends Ledaga for early-stage mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

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Future information technologies: Topological materials for ultrafast spintronics

Scienmag

A team led by HZB physicist Dr. Jaime Sánchez-Barriga has gained new insights into the ultrafast response of topological states of matter to femtosecond laser excitation. Credit: HZB/Nature Communication Physics (2021) The laws of quantum physics rule the microcosm. They determine, for example, how easily electrons move through a crystal and thus whether the material […].

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NICE’s decision not to approve Zytiga ‘frustrating’, says ICR

Pharma Times

Zytiga is used for the treatment of newly diagnosed, advanced prostate cancer patients

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New long-term satellite analysis shows “plum” rainy season wetter now than ever before

Scienmag

Meiyu-Baiu fronts in the most recent decade the wettest on record Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have analyzed long-term precipitation radar data from satellites and found significantly enhanced rainfall over the most recent decade during the annual Meiyu-Baiu rainy season in East Asia.

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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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Ipsen tries again in Parkinson’s disease with $363m IRLAB deal

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French drugmaker Ipsen has made another foray into the Parkinson’s disease category, licensing rights to an oral dopamine D3 receptor antagonist from Sweden’s IRLAB for $28 million upfront. . The deal gives Ipsen worldwide rights to the mid-stage drug – called mesdopetam – and puts the company on the hook for another $335 million in development, regulatory and sales milestones.

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3D “assembloid” shows how SARS-CoV-2 infects brain cells

Scienmag

Credit: UC San Diego Health Sciences Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine have produced a stem cell model that demonstrates a potential route of entry of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, into the human brain. The findings are published in the July 9, […].

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PMN 2021 Summer Summit: Evolving the Customer Experience

Pharma Marketing Network

Hear from leading Experience and Omnichannel experts from Merck , AstraZeneca , UCB , AbbVie , Harmony Biosciences , Genentech and more on winning strategies to transform data into actionable strategy, elevate CX beyond campaign optimization and activate the “Engagement Matrix” in your organization. Panel discussions include: Coordinated CX: Moving Beyond Campaign Management.

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University of Oklahoma researcher receives NSF Career Award

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Engineering assistant professor continues work on membrane technology Credit: Travis Caperton, University of Oklahoma Michele Galizia, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has received a 2021 National Science Foundation Early CAREER Development grant to continue his research focusing on membrane technology, a technique that separates molecules […].

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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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GSK unveils plan for life sciences cluster at Stevenage campus

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GlaxoSmithKline wants to sell more than a third of the space at its R&D campus in Stevenage, UK, to a new bioscience cluster that it says could become one of the largest in Europe. The drugmaker says it is seeking a development partner for the project, and hopes to unlock £400 million ($553 million) in private investment to build the hub, which it thinks could create around 5,000 jobs over the next five to 10 years.

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3D printed replicas reveal swimming capabilities of ancient cephalopods

Scienmag

Experiments in water tanks, including a U pool, suggest the ancient animals lived a vertical marine lifestyle Credit: David Peterman University of Utah paleontologists David Peterman and Kathleen Ritterbush know that it’s one thing to use math and physics to understand how ancient marine creatures moved through the water. It’s another thing to actually put […].

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Trials leave Galapagos’ SIK programme looking under the weather

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Galapagos has had to send its SIK inhibitor programme back to the drawing board after its lead compound GLPG3970 has failed two of three clinical trials, adding to a string of disappointments for the Belgian biotech. . Results from a phase 1b study in psoriasis and two phase 2a studies in ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis showed that the drug was well-tolerated, and while it showed glimmers of activity in psoriasis missed the mark entirely in the other two indications.

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When mad AIOLOS drags IKAROS down: A novel pathogenic mechanism

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Credit: Department of Pediatrics and Developmental Biology,TMDU Tokyo, Japan – Primary immunodeficiencies, such as severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID), occur when the immune system does not work properly, leading to increased susceptibility to various infections, autoimmunity, and cancers. Most of these are inherited and have an underlying genetic causes.

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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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How Modular Content Can Up Your Marketing Game – A Whitepaper

Intouch Solutions

According to a 2021 report from Veeva , pharmaceutical companies are now producing three-and-a-half times more digital content than print, and the demand for such content is growing. Because it can take an average of three weeks – or longer – to produce and approve pharma content for use, the need for a more efficient content creation and approval system is no longer optional.

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Galactic fireworks: New ESO images reveal stunning features of nearby galaxies

Scienmag

Credit: ESO/PHANGS A team of astronomers has released new observations of nearby galaxies that resemble colourful cosmic fireworks. The images, obtained with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), show different components of the galaxies in distinct colours, allowing astronomers to pinpoint the locations of young stars and the gas they warm up […].

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New patent for Karyopharm Theraps drug XPOVIO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XPOVIO Xpovio is a drug marketed by Karyopharm Theraps and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug. This drug has…. The post New patent for Karyopharm Theraps drug XPOVIO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Invention: The Storywrangler

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Vermont scientists create tool to explore billions of social media messages, potentially predict political and financial turmoil Credit: UVM For thousands of years, people looked into the night sky with their naked eyes — and told stories about the few visible stars. Then we invented telescopes. In 1840, the philosopher Thomas Carlyle claimed that “the […].

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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.

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New patent for Merck Sharp drug NOXAFIL

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for NOXAFIL Noxafil is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme, Schering, and Msd Merck Co and, and is included in four NDAs. It is available…. The post New patent for Merck Sharp drug NOXAFIL appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Researchers surprised to find bacterial parasites behind rise of ‘super bugs’

Scienmag

Credit: Vaughn Cooper PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2021 – For the first time ever, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered that phages–tiny viruses that attack bacteria–are key to initiating rapid bacterial evolution leading to the emergence of treatment-resistant “superbugs.” The findings were published today in Science Advances.

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PMN 2021 Summer Summit: Evolving the Customer Experience

Pharma Marketing Network

Hear from leading Experience and Omnichannel experts from Merck , AstraZeneca , UCB , AbbVie , Harmony Biosciences , Genentech and more on winning strategies to transform data into actionable strategy, elevate CX beyond campaign optimization and activate the “Engagement Matrix” in your organization. Panel discussions include: Coordinated CX: Moving Beyond Campaign Management.

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NGA funds RIT researchers to explore the limits of spectral remote sensing imaging systems

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Principal investigator Professor John Kerekes receives up to $1 million for fundamental research The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is funding a team of Rochester Institute of Technology imaging scientists to study the limits of spectral remote sensing imaging systems. Led by principal investigator John Kerekes, a professor in the Chester F.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.