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Detailed study data show modest benefit to Gilead breast cancer drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Gilead previously said the closely watched study succeeded but hadn’t shared any specifics, raising questions about the effect of the treatment, called Trodelvy.

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Study shows that excessively high BMI is also associated with type 1 diabetes in otherwise healthy adolescents – not just the type 2 form usually associated with excess weight

Scienmag

*note this paper is being published in Diabetologia at the same time as being presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA* New research published in Diabetologia and presented at this year’s annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, shows that excessively high […].

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Italy?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Italy. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation by compensating…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Italy? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Doctors and nurses need 20-minute power naps during night shifts to keep patients safe

Scienmag

**Note this presentation is being made at the Euroanaesthesia Congress in Milan, 4-6 June. Please credit the congress if using this story** Note – this press release is available in Spanish and Portuguese, See links at the end. A review at this year’s Euroanaesthesia congress in Milan, Italy (4-6 June) on the potentially lethal effects of […].

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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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Custom program helps people living with diabetes control blood sugar, weight

Scienmag

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana ­ – Study results from three clinical trial sites show that a WW International, Inc. (“WeightWatchers” or “WW”) program tailored for people living with diabetes helped participants lose weight, lower blood glucose levels, and improve their overall well-being. Credit: Pennington Biomedical Research Center BATON ROUGE, Louisiana ­ – Study results from three […].

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Trial examines combo immunotherapy for treatment-resistant ovarian cancer

Scienmag

A new clinical trial studying the effectiveness of a combination of immunotherapy treatments could be more effective for patients with ovarian cancer who are resistant to traditional interventions. Credit: Photo/UC Health A new clinical trial studying the effectiveness of a combination of immunotherapy treatments could be more effective for patients with ovarian cancer who are […].

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The importance of treatment goals in PSA

Scienmag

PsA is a type of inflammatory arthritis linked to psoriasis – a chronic condition affecting the skin and nails. People with PsA experience pain and swelling in their joints, and at the points where tendons and ligaments attach to the bone. MDA is a treatment target used in PsA that takes both clinical manifestations and […].

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DNA shed from colon cancers into bloodstream successfully guides chemotherapy after surgery

Scienmag

A new research study showed that circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) — genetic material shed from tumors into the bloodstream — can identify stage II colon cancer patients who can most benefit from chemotherapy following surgery and spare other patients the need for this form of treatment. The multi-institutional, international study, led by researchers at the […].

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German study links long-term exposure to air pollution before the pandemic to greater risk of severe COVID-19

Scienmag

**Note this study is being presented at the Euroanaesthesia Congress in Milan, 4-6 June. Please credit the congress if using this story** Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a greater risk of severe COVID-19, new research being presented at Euroanaesthesia, the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) […].

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10 years of initiative: Analysis of the EMEUNET Mentoring Programme

Scienmag

In collaboration with the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD) and RMD Open, EMEUNET allowed senior reviewers to critically discuss submitted manuscripts with mentees. At the end of the programme, senior reviewers certified the capability of mentees to independently conduct a good quality review. The programme is organised by members of the EMEUNET Peer Mentoring […].

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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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Preventing maternal deaths – how anaesthetists are working to drive down preventable maternal mortality in the UK

Scienmag

**Note this presentation is being made at the Euroanaesthesia Congress in Milan, 4-6 June. Please credit the congress if using this story** In a session at this year’s Euroanaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia Expert Dr Nuala Lucas (Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK) will examine the key messages for anaesthesia practice from the UK’s Maternal Mortality Reports which are […].

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Pregnant woman wins 22-day-long battle against COVID-19

Scienmag

**Note this work is being presented at the Euroanaesthesia Congress in Milan, 4-6 June. Please credit the congress when using this story** Doctors in Croatia give details of a pregnant COVID-19 patient’s 22-day-long battle for survival, in a case report being presented at Euroanaesthesia, the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive […].

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