Bio Pharma Dive
APRIL 5, 2021
An unusual partnership to develop a standardized plasma therapy for COVID-19 didn't succeed, but could be a model for collaborations should another public health crisis arise, the drugmakers said.
World of DTC Marketing
APRIL 5, 2021
QUICK READ: The nation’s largest for-profit hospital chains saw higher profits , and some more than tripled their net income compared to last year. Some are also increasing their profit margins by forcing out healthcare staff who have seniority and earn more. As bigger corporations acquire smaller hospitals, this trend is accelerating. Maria has been an ER nurse in Southern California for almost 22 years.
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Bio Pharma Dive
APRIL 5, 2021
The change, which follows the contractor's costly manufacturing mix-up, will displace production of AstraZeneca's unauthorized shot at the Baltimore site.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Shares of Supernus Pharmaceuticals were climbing in premarket trading this morning after Friday’s announcement the U.S. FDA approved the company’s non-stimulant treatment for ADHD in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
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Bio Pharma Dive
APRIL 5, 2021
According to Acadia, the FDA took issue with the main study used in its drug approval submission. That surprised the company, since regulators had never seemed concerned with the study's design.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) therapy is one of the biggest cancer therapy breakthroughs of our time, but as with any precise science, there is still some fine-tuning to be done to overcome safety risks, limited payload capacity, and the prohibitive cost of manufacturing.
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BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
The San Jose BioCube life sciences incubator project has undergone a significant renovation that includes a major expansion of its headquarter facilities and also provides housing for new life sciences startups.
NY Times
APRIL 5, 2021
A new formulation entering clinical trials in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam could change how the world fights the pandemic.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Can they be better? Or perhaps, cheaper and easier to make, especially for developing companies? Researchers at the University of Texas and the PATH Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access think so.
Outsourcing Pharma
APRIL 5, 2021
The April 6 webinar, Clinical Development Innovations, will touch upon artificial intelligence, machine learning, ethics and other impactful issues.
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White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Recent advances are giving researchers hope that a functional cure or possibly even complete eradication of the virus is possible.
JAMA Internal Medicine
APRIL 5, 2021
Taiwan, an island nation of about 24 million people, has been extraordinarily successful in containing COVID-19. As of March 2021, there had been only 10 deaths and slightly more than 1000 cases. People live without fear of SARS-CoV-2.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Valence Discovery just announced a strategic alliance with Charles River Laboratories to make its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform available to Charles River’s clients.
Scienmag
APRIL 5, 2021
Researchers studying the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on food production among smallholder bean farmers in 11 countries found multiple food security threats Credit: Georgina Smith A new study analyzing bean production and food security across 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, found COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions to significantly impact bean production.
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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.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Gilead CEO Daniel O’Day navigated the company through the turbulent waters of COVID-19 last year, pushing out the very first approved treatment for treatment of the virus. His reward? A $19 million take home.
Scienmag
APRIL 5, 2021
University of Missouri researchers discover a novel cell-to-cell communication network that helps tumors regrow following treatment. Credit: University of Missouri In the fight against cancers, activating mutations in the RAS family of genes stand in the way of finding viable treatment options. Now, scientists at the University of Missouri and Yale University have discovered that […].
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
The biopharmaceutical industry saw two CEO appointments made today, including Howard J. Federoff, M.D., Ph.D., to Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics and Eric Koo to Overland ADCT BioPharma.
JAMA Internal Medicine
APRIL 5, 2021
This comparative effectiveness research study examines case-based and population-based interventions and their association with COVID-19 control in Taiwan.
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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.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Several weeks ago, a podcast published on the Journal of the American Medical Association's website featured a statement that questioned whether racism exists in medicine, a statement that spurred a barrage of complaints from concerned readers, scientists and even public opinion leaders.
Scienmag
APRIL 5, 2021
In lieu of an awards gala, Vilcek Foundation has launched a digital celebration to recognize the 2021 Vilcek Foundation Prizewinners. Credit: Courtesy of the Vilcek Foundation NEW YORK, April 6, 2021— The Vilcek Foundation has launched an online celebration to honor the recipients of the 2021 Vilcek Foundation Prizes. Formatted as a microsite, the online […].
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
IDbyDNA’s metagenomic approach to viral strain identification combines very sensitive detection with next-gen sequencing to identify emerging and mutant viruses much sooner than either genomic or surveillance methods alone.
Scienmag
APRIL 5, 2021
Credit: OSU College of Science CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science have taken a key step toward new drugs and vaccines for combating COVID-19 with a deep dive into one protein’s interactions with SARS-CoV-2 genetic material. The virus’ nucleocapsid protein, or N protein, is a prime target for disease-fighting […].
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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.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
In mid-March, more than a dozen countries suspended the deployment of the AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine after incidences of blood clots were reported.
Scienmag
APRIL 5, 2021
Scientists train deep learning algorithms to classify breast lesions from ultrasound images in a large multi-center study Credit: Chinese Medical Journal In 2020, the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization stated that breast cancer accounts for most cancer morbidities and mortalities in women worldwide. This alarming statistic not only necessitates […].
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
In order to have full control of J&J’s product, the production of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was being conducted at the same facility, will move elsewhere.
Scienmag
APRIL 5, 2021
Credit: University of Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, April 5, 2021 – “Near-poor” Americans–people just above the federal poverty level but still well below the average U.S. income–who rely on Medicare for health insurance face high medical bills and may forgo essential health care, according to new research led by health policy scientists at the University of Pittsburgh […].
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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.
BioSpace
APRIL 5, 2021
Please check out the biopharma industry's COVID-19 stories that are trending for April 6, 2021.
Drug Patent Watch
APRIL 5, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XEPI Xepi is a drug marketed by Ferrer Internacional and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are three patents…. The post New patent expiration for Ferrer Internacional drug XEPI appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
XTalks
APRIL 5, 2021
Bioinformaticians use a combination of mathematics, computer science and biology to help scientists make sense of the data gathered from research projects. Bioinformatics jobs are commonly found in the fields of computer information science, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, computational biology, proteomics and medical informatics.
Scienmag
APRIL 5, 2021
Credit: Mikhailey Wheeler WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 — Polyurethanes, a type of plastic, are nearly everywhere — in shoes, clothes, refrigerators and construction materials. But these highly versatile materials can have a major downside. Derived from crude oil, toxic to synthesize, and slow to break down, conventional polyurethanes are not environmentally friendly.
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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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