Tue.Sep 14, 2021

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Fourth trial volunteer dies in Astellas gene therapy study

Bio Pharma Dive

The study, which was suspended following three deaths last year, had been restarted in February after Astellas lowered the treatment dose used.

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Online health information: The game has changed

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Current evidence does not, therefore, appear to show a need for boosting in the general population, in which efficacy against severe disease remains high. Even if humoral immunity appears to wane, reductions in neutralizing antibody titre do not necessarily predict reductions in vaccine efficacy over time, and reductions in vaccine efficacy against mild disease do not necessarily predict reductions in the (typically higher) efficacy against severe disease.

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Biotech funder Lightstone raises another $375M for life sciences investing

Bio Pharma Dive

The venture firm, which previously invested in Disarm Therapeutics, Ra Pharma and Tizona Therapeutics, said its third fund surpassed its target.

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New patent for Glaxosmithkline drug ANORO ELLIPTA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ANORO+ELLIPTA Anoro Ellipta is a drug marketed by Glaxosmithkline and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are fourteen patents…. The post New patent for Glaxosmithkline drug ANORO ELLIPTA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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CureVac scales back mRNA manufacturing for coronavirus vaccine

Bio Pharma Dive

The German biotech, which announced disappointing results for its shot in June, said the move was done in response to reduced demand.

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New patent expiration for Pfizer drug ZYVOX

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Gates Foundation, Exscientia enter $70m agreement to develop COVID-19 treatments

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharma tech firm has forged a four-year partnership with the foundation to develop antivirals for COVID-19 and other viruses with pandemic potential.

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Astellas reports fourth death in halted gene therapy trial

pharmaphorum

There has been a fourth patient fatality in Astellas’ clinical trial of its AT132 gene therapy for the rare disease X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM), which has been halted twice due to safety concerns. The latest suspension came after abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) were seen in a boy receiving the gene therapy, who has since passed away, according to a statement issued today by the Japanese drugmaker.

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Teatis Carb-Blocking Teas Aim to Help Diabetics Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes

XTalks

Teatis, a New-York based company, is the maker of superfood powders for diabetic consumers. They announced the close of their seed funding round last week, during which they raised $700,000, bringing the company’s total funding of $1 million. Hiroshi Takatoh is the entrepreneur behind this brand. Takatoh noticed that there is a need for convenient and nutritious food for critically ill consumers.

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CureVac terminates COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing contracts with Wacker and Celonic

BioPharma Reporter

CureVac is streamlining its external European manufacturing network for its mRNA product pipeline; having reassessed demand for its first-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

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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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Study: Survivors of Severe COVID-19 at Risk for Autoimmune Disease

BioSpace

?According to the study, people who get sick enough to be hospitalized due to the virus might eventually suffer from a full-blown autoimmune disease later on.

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AI as Business Leverage in Pharma & Life Sciences

pharmaphorum

If there was an AI solution in the Life Sciences field, able to represent a real opportunity in terms of Customer Engagement and Digital Transformation, and if some of the most important players in the industry already had it, would you like to have the opportunity to listen to them? . . This and other trend topics, will be discussed on September 29th , at the digital event “ AI as Business Leverage in Pharma & Life Sciences Industries ” by Trueblue , an Italian IT company that

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Theravance Lays Off 270 in Aftermath of Cardiac Asset Failure

BioSpace

The company announced a Phase III cardiac drug failed to meet its primary endpoint and a significant shift in its R&D efforts that have resulted in the termination of 75% of its staff.

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Encouraging data from Johnson & Johnson on Ebola vaccine

BioPharma Reporter

Johnson & Johnson says data published in The Lancet on its Ebola vaccine regimen shows it has a robust and durable immune response in adults and children.

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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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FDA Reverses Course on NDA Submission for Amylyx ALS Drug

BioSpace

Amylyx’s decision to submit the NDA, announced Wednesday morning, came on the heels of recent discussions with the FDA, including a pre-NDA meeting held on July 15.

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Doctors believe in immunotherapy’s cancer-fighting potential: BMS survey

Outsourcing Pharma

A survey commissioned by Bristol Myers Squibb reveals healthcare providers are confident that immunotherapy can positively impact earlier-stage cancers.

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Neuroprosthesis Gives Paralyzed Man His Voice Back

BioSpace

After multiple attempts, the setup successfully translated signals from his brain to the vocal tract in the form of words that appear as text on a screen.

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First patient receives low-dose psilocybin in rare headache disorder trial

Pharma Times

Phase Ib trial is evaluating the potential benefit of low-dose psilocybin as a treatment for SUNHA

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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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COVID-19: Harsh Impacts, Downward and Upward Trends, and Innovation

BioSpace

Data coming in about the COVID-19 pandemic shows some promising overall trends, with other more disturbing ones, particularly in breakthrough infections of the fully vaccinated.

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England to offer COVID-19 jabs to 12- to 15-year-olds

Pharma Times

Children in this age group will be offered one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab from next week

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U.S. FDA Grants Key Approvals to Potential Rare and Serious Disease Treatments

BioSpace

The U.S. FDA has been actively greenlighting a number of efforts over the last few days to push therapies for rare or serious diseases that have largely unmet medical needs. Here's a look.

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Within3 launches new insights management platform

Pharma Times

Platform launched in a bid to help life sciences companies address the insights gap

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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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ESMO Preview: Highlights to Watch for This Year

BioSpace

The European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2021 runs from September 16–21, 2021. Here’s a preview of some of the presentations at the meeting.

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ADARx Raises $75M Series B; Fast Track Designation for Vor Biopharma’s drug; Ixaka’s cell therapy clears phase 3; Breakthrough Device Designation to NovoTTF-200T™ System

Delveinsight

ADARx bags USD 75 Million to advance its RNA tech pipeline. ADARx Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company developing RNA targeting therapeutics , announced the completion of a USD 75 million Series B financing to progress its drug development pipeline. SR One Capital Management and OrbiMed Advisors co-led Series B. Sirona Capital united this financing as well as existing investors OrbiMed Advisors and Lilly Asia Ventures.

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Roche and Temedica Pilot Digital Companion for MS Patients

BioSpace

The mobile app, dubbed Brisa, has been designed to help patients record their disease progression regardless of condition and treatment plans.

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Available for Preorder: The 2021-22 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors

Drug Channels

On October 5, 2021, Drug Channels Institute will release The 2021–22 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. This report—our twelfth edition— remains the most comprehensive, fact-based tool for understanding and analyzing the large and growing U.S. pharmaceutical distribution industry. We are providing you with the opportunity to preorder this thoroughly updated and revised 2021-22 edition at special discounted prices.

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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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Sanofi Shutters Principia's San Francisco Labs Days After BTK Failure

BioSpace

Sanofi is shuttering Principia’s laboratories in San Francisco after its Phase III PEGASUS trial of rilzabrutinib for pemphigus failed to meet primary or key secondary endpoints.

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Healthcare ‘heroes’ make decentralized clinical trials possible

Outsourcing Pharma

A physician assistant from Hawthorne Effect shares how she and other trained health professionals contribute their knowledge and talents to in-home studies.

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Life Sciences Companies That are "C"ing Green This Week

BioSpace

Life sciences companies reeled in millions of dollars in Series C financing rounds this week. Here is a look at a few of those companies and what their fresh funds will be used for.

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New Texas Heart Institute study outlines additional reasons for optimism related to heart regeneration

Scienmag

The Texas Heart Institute has announced that a new study from its prolific Cardiomyocyte Renewal Lab has been published in Circulation Research – a peer-reviewed journal from the American Heart Association that reaches clinical and academic cardiologists, basic cardiovascular scientists, physiologists, cellular and molecular biologists, and cardiovascular pharmacologists.

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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.