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Researchers Discover Compound That Can Block Malaria Parasite from Sparking Illness

BioSpace

The Francis Crick Institute and the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis developed a new compound that blocks the life cycle of the mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria.

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Oncotarget: Urine protein biomarkers of bladder cancer

Scienmag

These Oncotarget findings suggest that urine IL-1?, IL-1ra and IL-8 are useful indicators of bladder cancer. Credit: Correspondence to – Chandra Mohan – cmohan@central.uh.edu Oncotarget published “Urine protein biomarkers of bladder cancer arising from 16-plex antibody-based screens” which reported that the current study examines urine samples from 66 subjects, comprising of 31 Urology clinic controls […].

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New Report Says Wuhan Researchers Possibly Ill With COVID-19 in November 2019

BioSpace

The disclosure comes the day before the WHO is expected to plan for the next phase of investigations into the origins of COVID-19.

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Effectiveness of Tocilizumab in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19

JAMA Internal Medicine

This follow-up study of the CORIMUNO-TOCI-1 randomized clinical trial examines the association between survival and C-reactive protein levels in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who were treated with tocilizumab.

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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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As Cases Decline, Scientists Work to Develop Anti-COVID-19 Pill for Seasonal Variants

BioSpace

Pfizer, Sagent Pharmaceuticals and Merck are preparing their antiviral pills against SARS-CoV-2 and are showing promise in new clinical trials.

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UK invests over £30 million in large-scale greenhouse gas removal

Scienmag

Research teams across the UK will investigate the viability of five innovative methods of large-scale greenhouse gas removal to counter the impact of climate change Credit: UKRI Research teams across the UK will investigate the viability of five innovative methods of large-scale greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere to help the UK reach its legislated […].

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Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of May 23, 2021

Drug Patent Watch

ZOMIG (zolmitriptan) Astrazeneca Patent: 7,220,767 Expiration: May 28, 2021 See More … For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact admin@DrugPatentWatch.com or visit…. The post Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of May 23, 2021 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FDA Action Alert: BMS, Eton, Provention and Lantheus

BioSpace

It’s a busy week for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a number of drug approvals on the calendar and an advisory committee meeting. Read on for more information.

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Oncotarget: Retaining nanomolar potency in lung cancer with therapy-refractory mutations

Scienmag

The gene correlates of LP-184 sensitivity allow additional personalization of therapeutic options for future treatment of NSCLC Credit: Correspondence to – Aditya Kulkarni – aditya@lanternpharma.com Oncotarget published “The acylfulvene alkylating agent, LP-184, retains nanomolar potency in non-small cell lung cancer carrying otherwise therapy-refractory mutations” which reported that KEAP1 mutant NSCLCs further activate NRF2 and upregulate […].

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Long-Term Study Reaffirms Potential of Takeda's Dengue Vaccine Candidate

BioSpace

Takeda has touted the potential of its Dengue vaccine for several years, and new long-term data reinforces the promise of the medication that could prevent the deadly mosquito-borne virus.

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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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Lehigh Engineering PhD students earn prestigious STEM research fellowships from NSF, DoD

Scienmag

Credit: Courtesy of Nicole Malofsky and Mari-Therese Burton / Lehigh University Rossin College PhD students Mari-Therese Burton (materials science and engineering) and Nicole Malofsky (bioengineering) have been selected for prestigious national STEM research fellowships. Malofsky, who is advised by Lesley Chow, an assistant professor of bioengineering and materials science and engineering, will receive support through […].

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NGM's Aldafermin Becomes Latest NASH Failure as it Misses Mark in Phase IIB

BioSpace

NGM Bio's aldafermin failed to hit its primary endpoint in its Phase IIB trial because of that, the company decides to shift resources to other programs.

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Oncotarget: The Hippo pathway, RABL6A, and p53-MDM2 axes in sarcomas

Scienmag

Dr. Munir R. Tanas from The University of Iowa said, ‘Sarcomas are difficult to treat malignant mesenchymal neoplasms arising in bone or soft tissue’ Credit: Correspondence to – Munir R. Tanas – munir-tanas@uiowa.edu Oncotarget published “Prognostic and therapeutic value of the Hippo pathway, RABL6A, and p53-MDM2 axes in sarcomas” which reported that herein the authors […].

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LianBio is Driving Innovation in China with Next-Gen CEO Yizhe Wang

BioSpace

Wang, who has played a key role in the development of more than 25 innovative medicines at Eli Lilly and GlaxoSmithKline, made him the ideal fit for the company’s next chapter.

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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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COVID-19 mortality associated with 2 signs easily measured at home

Scienmag

Abnormal blood-oxygen levels and breathing rates are strong predictors of poor patient outcomes in-hospital, study shows A study of 1,095 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 discovered that two easily measurable signs of health – respiration rate and blood-oxygen saturation – are distinctly predictive of higher mortality. Notably, the authors said, anyone who receives a positive COVID-19 […].

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Clinical Catch-Up: May 17-21

BioSpace

It was another busy week for clinical trial announcement. Here’s a look.

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New research suggests that night shift work is linked to menstrual irregularity and increased of developing endometriosis

Scienmag

Press release – Abstract 1394: Alterations in clock genes expression in Eutopic and Ectopic Endometrial Tissue New research suggests that night shift work is linked to menstrual irregularity and increased chance of developing endometriosis According to a study being presented at the 23rd European Congress of Endocrinology (e-ECE 2021), on Sunday 23 May at 19:00 […].

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Go Slow on Psychedelics

NY Times

Experts say more scientific research is needed. Also: Aid to Afghanistan after the withdrawal.

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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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No link between milk and increased cholesterol according to new study of 2 million people

Scienmag

Regular consumption of milk is not associated with increased levels of cholesterol, according to new research. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity looked at three large population studies and found that people who regularly drank high amounts of milk had lower levels of both good and bad cholesterol, although their BMI levels […].

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Addex to Participate at the Benchmark Company Healthcare House Call Conference

BioTech 365

Addex to Participate at the Benchmark Company Healthcare House Call Conference Addex to Participate at the Benchmark Company Healthcare House Call Conference Geneva, Switzerland, May 24, 2021 – Addex Therapeutics (SIX: ADXN and Nasdaq: ADXN), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering … Continue reading →

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Cancer treatments may accelerate cellular aging

Scienmag

Epigenetic changes associated with greater inflammation and fatigue New research indicates that certain anti-cancer therapies may hasten cellular aging, where changes in the DNA of patients may contribute to greater inflammation and fatigue. The findings are published by Wiley early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

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NGM Bio to Host Conference Call to Discuss Topline Results from 24-Week Phase 2b ALPINE 2/3 Study of Aldafermin in NASH

BioTech 365

NGM Bio to Host Conference Call to Discuss Topline Results from 24-Week Phase 2b ALPINE 2/3 Study of Aldafermin in NASH NGM Bio to Host Conference Call to Discuss Topline Results from 24-Week Phase 2b ALPINE 2/3 Study of Aldafermin … Continue reading →

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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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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Singapore?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Singapore. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Singapore? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Bristol Myers Squibb Presents New Data at Digestive Disease Week® on Zeposia (ozanimod) Highlighting Clinical Benefits and Safety Profile in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

BioTech 365

Bristol Myers Squibb Presents New Data at Digestive Disease Week® on Zeposia (ozanimod) Highlighting Clinical Benefits and Safety Profile in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Bristol Myers Squibb Presents New Data at Digestive Disease Week® on Zeposia (ozanimod) Highlighting Clinical Benefits … Continue reading →

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#news #biotech China’s Yuan Longping dies; rice research helped feed world

BioTech 365

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: China’s Yuan Longping dies; rice research helped feed world.

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InspirMed Highlights Encouraging Data on ISPM21 and ISPM19 – Inhalable Liposome Formulations of Antiviral Drugs for COVID-19

BioTech 365

InspirMed Highlights Encouraging Data on ISPM21 and ISPM19 – Inhalable Liposome Formulations of Antiviral Drugs for COVID-19 InspirMed Highlights Encouraging Data on ISPM21 and ISPM19 – Inhalable Liposome Formulations of Antiviral Drugs for COVID-19 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.

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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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Rapid Nutrition Continues to Expand Flagship Wellness Brand with Support of Superstar Chef Jason Roberts

BioTech 365

EQS Group-News: Rapid Nutrition PLC / Key word(s): Miscellaneous 24.05.