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Um, about that diabetes drug that helped patients lose weight

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: According to the NEJM “in participants with overweight or obesity, 2.4 mg of semaglutide once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, clinically relevant reduction in body weight” In the clinical study, participants were enrolled in an “intensive” behavioral study with 8 weeks low-calorie diet.

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I Hear You Knockin’… Preparing for and Managing DEA Inspections (Part 3)

FDA Law Blog

By Larry K. Houck — This is the third in a series of posts on what DEA registrants can expect during cyclic and on-site inspections. Our series focuses on the background of such inspections, how investigators conduct them and how registrants should proactively prepare for and manage them. Part 1, posted May 3rd, examines the purpose, background and scope of DEA cyclic and on-site inspections.

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COVID-19 News: Delta Variant a Cause for Concern and Other Topics

BioSpace

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is waning in the U.S., it’s not completely over and there are some concerns, particularly with the delta variant, which originated in India. Here’s a look.

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Edible Cholera vaccine made of powdered rice proves safe in phase 1 human trials

Scienmag

Study points towards role of gut microbiome in vaccine effectiveness Credit: Image by Dr. Hiroshi Kiyono, CC BY 4.0 A new vaccine to protect against deadly cholera has been made by grinding up genetically modified grains of rice. The first human trial has shown no obvious side effects and a good immune response. Researchers based […].

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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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Comparative Effectiveness of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors vs Sulfonylureas

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study compares the risk of all-cause mortality in individuals using sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors vs sulfonylureas in combination with metformin for treatment of type 2 diabetes.

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AstraZeneca, Sanofi’s Monoclonal RSV Antibody Shows Promising Safety in Infants

BioSpace

The trial is the third study in a set of pivotal trials to report positive data for the therapy.

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Lilly, Novo Nordisk Present Promising Data in Type 2 Diabetes

BioSpace

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk published their data in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and presented them at the ADA conference.

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AZ doses first participants with COVID-19 variant vaccine

Pharma Times

The vaccine has been designed with minor genetic alterations to the spike protein based on the beta (B.1.

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FDA Action Alert: Vericel and Provention Bio

BioSpace

Ahead of the July Fourth holiday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has two PDUFA dates on the calendar. Here’s a look.

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BMS’ CAR T therapy Abecma moves closer toward EU approval

Pharma Times

Positive CHMP opinion is based on results from the pivotal Phase II KarMMa study

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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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Swiss Biopharma’s Future Threatened After Cancer Drug Study Fails to Meet Goals

BioSpace

Polyphor said there has been no improvement in the results for FORTRESS, its Phase III global study for the possible treatment of patients with breast cancer.

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Lilly’s tirzepatide beats Ozempic in head-to-head type 2 diabetes trial

Pharma Times

All three doses of Lilly’s drug demonstrated superior HbA1C and body weight reductions compared to Ozempic

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Oncotarget: Treatment outcomes in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

Scienmag

In CTP class A patients, IGF/CTP score B was associated with shorter PFS and OS Credit: Correspondence to – Ahmed O. Kaseb – akaseb@mdanderson.org Oncotarget published “Insulin-like growth factor 1/Child-Turcotte-Pugh composite score as a predictor of treatment outcomes in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with sorafenib” which reported that this study investigated the association […].

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Study: Low-Intensity, Non-Invasive Ultrasound Could Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

BioSpace

Australian scientists may have found a way to treat Alzheimer's disease using non-invasive methods.

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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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Oncotarget: Glucocorticoid receptor antagonism promotes apoptosis in solid tumor cells

Scienmag

Support recently reported findings of clinical benefit when relacorilant is added to paclitaxel-containing therapy in patients with ovarian and pancreatic cancers and provide a new rationale for combining relacorilant with additional cytotoxic agents Credit: Correspondence to – Andrew E. Greenstein – agreenstein@corcept.com Oncotarget published “Glucocorticoid receptor antagonism promotes apoptosis in solid tumor cells” which reported […].

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Adamis Urges Shareholders to Maintain Momentum with Current Board

BioSpace

Adamis has sent a letter to stockholders urging them to re-elect all the five board members as part of a strategic move to continue and maintain its current growth initiatives.

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Oncotarget: Novel markers of colorectal tumors exhibiting microsatellite instability

Scienmag

By incorporating cell composition into their regression model, they identified 3,193 differentially expressed genes, of which 556 were deemed novel Credit: Correspondence to – Graham Casey – gc8r@virginia.edu Oncotarget published “The presence of polymorphisms in genes controlling neurotransmitter metabolism and disease prognosis in patients with prostate cancer: a possible link with schizophrenia” reported that polymorphisms […].

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New patent expiration for Palatin Technologies drug VYLEESI (AUTOINJECTOR)

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VYLEESI+%28AUTOINJECTOR%29 Vyleesi (autoinjector) is a drug marketed by Palatin Technologies and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are five…. The post New patent expiration for Palatin Technologies drug VYLEESI (AUTOINJECTOR) appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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Anti-cancer immunotherapy drug with reduced side effects and increased therapeutic effects

Scienmag

Development of anti-cancer drugs that boost patient immunity. Potential for immunotherapy drug with no side effects Credit: Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST) Unlike conventional cancer drugs that attack and kill cancer cells directly, anti-cancer immunotherapy, which kills cancer cells by strengthening the body’s immunity, is a novel type of cancer treatment currently attracting increased […].

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New patent expiration for Chiesi drug FERRIPROX

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for FERRIPROX Ferriprox is a drug marketed by Chiesi and is included in three NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are five patents protecting…. The post New patent expiration for Chiesi drug FERRIPROX appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Carl F. Ware receives ICIS Honorary Lifetime Membership Award

Scienmag

Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys LA JOLLA, CALIF. – June 29, 2021 – Carl F. Ware, Ph.D., director of the Inflammatory Diseases Center at Sanford Burhnam Prebys, has received the 2021 International Cytokine & Interferon Society Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. The award is a tribute to his seminal and original contributions to our understanding of the […].

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New patent expiration for Heron Theraps drug SUSTOL

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SUSTOL Sustol is a drug marketed by Heron Theraps Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are seven…. The post New patent expiration for Heron Theraps drug SUSTOL appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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Drug Channels News Roundup, June 2021: Amazon's Latest, Patients vs. Accumulators, Generics & Biosimilars, 340B Games, and a Hospital Road trip

Drug Channels

Happy 245th birthday, America! As you declare your vaccinated independence, celebrate with these Drug Channels fireworks: Amazon’s teeny step toward pharmacy disruption How patients view copay accumulators My $0.02 on generic and biosimilar trends Some hospitals seem to be gaming their 340B eligibility Plus, tips on effective hospital marketing. P.S.

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How An Idea Turns Into A Protocol In Clinical Research

Clinical Trial Gurus

For us working on the clinical side of research it is sometimes easy to not think about what happens before the trial goes clinical. Enter pre-clinical, and even earlier, protocol planning and regulatory affairs. In this video I interview a medical writer who works full time at performing just these tasks.

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Aduhelm Saga Continues as Lawmakers Plan to Investigate Approval, Pricing

BioSpace

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform announced plans to investigate the approval and pricing of the drug. Biogen, on its part, has defended its pricing.

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CHMP recommends approval of UCB’s Bimzelx for plaque psoriasis

Pharma Times

Bimzelx inhibits IL-17A and IL-17F, two key cytokines that drive inflammatory processes

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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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AskBio, Syndax and Catalyst All on the Fast Track

BioSpace

The U.S. FDA granted Fast Track Designation to three biopharma companies for the treatment of LGMD, episodic bleeding and leukemia.

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Heart failure is associated with an increased risk of cancer

Scienmag

Sophia Antipolis – 28 June 2021: A study in more than 200,000 individuals has found that patients with heart failure are more likely to develop cancer compared to their peers without heart failure. The research is presented today at Heart Failure 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC),1 and published […].

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AstraZeneca Taps Susan Galbraith to Take Over as Head of Oncology R&D

BioSpace

She takes over the role held by oncology research legend José Baselga, who passed away in March from a neurodegenerative disease.

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Trauma patients with COVID-19 face greater risk of complications and death

Scienmag

COVID-19-positive patients with traumatic injuries have six times higher risk of death and complication than patients without COVID, Penn Medicine research shows PHILADELPHIA– In addition to sickening and taking the lives of millions across the globe, COVID-19 complicated patient care in a range of less-direct ways, from increased incidence of heart attacks to decreased cancer […].

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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.