Fri.May 13, 2022

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Lilly wins FDA approval of new kind of diabetes drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Tirzepatide, now branded as Mounjaro, helped improve blood sugar control in testing and has been shown to have powerful weight loss effects as well, making it one of the most closely watched drugs in Lilly's pipeline.

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International Nurses Day 2022

Deltaclinical

On May 12, we celebrate Nurses Day! Sometimes it seems that we have forgotten the past 2 years. Because even after a pademic, nurses are there for us day and night. And they do this with a clear goal in mind: making other people better and taking care of those in need. It is therefore more than deserved to put all nurses in the spotlight today! THANK YOU to everyone who provides warm and professional care every day!

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FDA approves oral version of Mitsubishi's ALS drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Called Radicava ORS, this version is taken by mouth rather than via an hourlong infusion, which may help improve the drug's convenience and use.

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International Nurses Day 2022

Deltaclinical

On May 12, we celebrate Nurses Day! Sometimes it seems that we have forgotten the past 2 years. Because even after a pademic, nurses are there for us day and night. And they do this with a clear goal in mind: making other people better and taking care of those in need. It is therefore more than deserved to put all nurses in the spotlight today! THANK YOU to everyone who provides warm and professional care every day!

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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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BridgeBio sale of FDA voucher good news for Bluebird, other biotech sellers

Bio Pharma Dive

The drugmaker was able to get $110 million for its voucher, a kind of regulatory fast pass. Other vouchers have sold for similar amounts, boding well for Bluebird, which plans to sell two that it hopes to get this year.

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International Nurses Day 2022

Deltaclinical

On May 12, we celebrate Nurses Day! Sometimes it seems that we have forgotten the past 2 years. Because even after a pademic, nurses are there for us day and night. And they do this with a clear goal in mind: making other people better and taking care of those in need. It is therefore more than deserved to put all nurses in the spotlight today! THANK YOU to everyone who provides warm and professional care every day!

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International Nurses Day 2022

Deltaclinical

On May 12, we celebrate Nurses Day! Sometimes it seems that we have forgotten the past 2 years. Because even after a pademic, nurses are there for us day and night. And they do this with a clear goal in mind: making other people better and taking care of those in need. It is therefore more than deserved to put all nurses in the spotlight today! THANK YOU to everyone who provides warm and professional care every day!

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Emmes launches Advantage eClinical as a standalone cloud native clinical technology platform

Pharma Mirror

Rockville, Emmes – a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation, announces that it will introduce to market its third generation version of Advantage eClinical at Society for Clinical Trials (SCT) in San Diego, May 15th – 18th. The cloud platform of Advantage eClinical will be available as a standalone software product after undergoing more than two years of development.

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Pfizer: Pharma needs a business strategy for a digital world

pharmaphorum

The unprecedented rate of digital acceleration seen in the first two years of COVID-19 has set in train an age of digital transformation. In my last article, I outlined the inflection point facing the pharmaceutical industry in digital health and the digital transformation of its clinical and commercial operations. This time I’m going to focus on one company and its view on pharma’s digital commercial strategy.

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“Growing end” of inflammation discovered

Scienmag

Redness, swelling, pain – these are signs of inflammation. It serves to protect the body from pathogens or foreign substances. Researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Cologne were able to show that inflammatory reactions of an important sensor protein proceed in a specific spatial direction. This finding has the potential to conceivably stop inflammation […].

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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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Survey: Pharma bullish on digital innovation, but failing on execution

pharmaphorum

When it comes to enthusiasm about digital innovation, pharma seems to be more adept at talking the talk than walking the walk, as it were. That’s according to recent survey data from digital agency Graphite. Working with Reuters Events, the agency surveyed 450 healthcare executives, 85% of whom worked in pharma. A full 92% of the survey respondents agreed with the statement “Pharma-sponsored digital products can add value to the healthcare provider and patient by supporting the overall customer

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Modifying the body’s immune system to help treat Type 1 diabetes

Scienmag

In a new study, a team of researchers from the University of Missouri, Georgia Tech and Harvard University has demonstrated the successful use of a novel Type 1 diabetes treatment in a large animal model. Their approach involves transplanting insulin-producing pancreas cells — called pancreatic islets — from a donor to a recipient, without the […].

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

XTalks

A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. It includes both primary components, which are materials that are in direct contact with the product, as well as secondary packaging components that provide additional protection but are not in direct contact with the product. Packaging components include the raw materials, auxiliary packaging, as well as containers and closures, and the combination of products are referred to a

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Scripps Research scientists explain what makes COVID-19 antibody “J08” so potent

Scienmag

LA JOLLA, CA—Last year, scientists at Scripps Research and Toscana Life Sciences studied the blood of 14 COVID-19 survivors to find the most potent antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. One of the leading molecules that emerged—now in stage II/III trials in Italy—was an antibody dubbed J08, which seemed to be capable of both preventing and […].

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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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Opportunities to Improve Critical Medication Access in Oncology

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Shawn Seamans, Chief Commercial Officer at CoverMyMeds. Shawn discusses the unique challenges cancer patients face in accessing, affording, and adhering to treatment. He explains how patient-centric technology, combined with access to caring experts, can alleviate these challenges. Read more about access, affordability, and adherence opportunities for oncology patients in the CoverMyMeds 2022 Medication Access Report: Oncology Edition.

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Establishment of the open innovation theory for delivery platform based on the analysis of delivery industries in South Korea, UK, and China

Scienmag

? Division of Electronics & Information System Principal Researcher (and guest professor at Seoul National University) Jinhyo Joseph Yun’s team at DGIST conducted joint research with the Nanjing University of Science and Technology’s Professor Lei Ma’s team and the UK Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Professor Zheng Liu’s team on the delivery platform industry, which is becoming […].

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NICE draft final guidance for Gedeon Richter UK’s new uterine fibroids treatment

Pharma Times

The therapy offers patients a convenient alternative to surgery or injections and can be administered at home

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New measure of sperm age may be predictor of pregnancy success

Scienmag

DETROIT – A novel technique to measure the age of male sperm has the potential to predict the success and time it takes to become pregnant, according to a newly published study by researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Credit: Wayne State University DETROIT – A novel technique to measure the age […].

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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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Startups Prescribing A.D.H.D Drugs on TikTok Raise Diagnosis Concerns

NY Times

Buzzy start-ups promising easy access to mental health medication found an eager market on social media. Should anyone be looking for treatment on TikTok, though?

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Remote sensing research improves hurricane response

Scienmag

Safe and uninterrupted road travel is crucial in the aftermath of storms so that people can access medical treatment, downed power lines can be removed and communities can begin a return to normalcy. Credit: Courtesy of NOAA Safe and uninterrupted road travel is crucial in the aftermath of storms so that people can access medical […].

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Gedeon Richter gets NICE nod for uterine fibroids drug Ryeqo

pharmaphorum

Around 4,500 women in the UK will be eligible for treatment with Gedeon Richter’s once-daily oral therapy Ryeqo, after NICE backed the GnRH antagonist to treat heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids. Ryeqo (relugolix/estradiol/norethisterone acetate) – originally developed by Myovant – is the first drug in the class to be approved for NHS use in this indication, offering another option to treatment with injectable GnRH drugs used for women with moderate to severe symptom

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Researchers develop 3D-printed shape memory alloy with superior superelasticity

Scienmag

Laser powder bed fusion, a 3D-printing technique, offers potential in the manufacturing industry, particularly when fabricating nickel-titanium shape memory alloys with complex geometries. Although this manufacturing technique is attractive for applications in the biomedical and aerospace fields, it has rarely showcased the superelasticity required for specific applications using nickel-titanium shape memory alloys.

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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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BMS doubles down on BridgeBio alliance on SHP2 drugs

pharmaphorum

Bristol-Myers Squibb’s flurry of dealmaking has continued with en expansion of its partnership with BridgeBio on drugs targeting SHP2, in the hope of combining them with its cancer immunotherapy Opdivo. The deal – which is worth up to $905 million with an upfront fee of $90 million – gives BMS full control of BridgeBio’s experimental SHP2 inhibitor BBP-398, which is already in a phase 1 trial alongside PD-1 inhibitor Opdivo (nivolumab) in advanced solid tumours with KRAS mutations.

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New study of train travel pre- and during Covid-19 suggests three ways to make commuting less stressful

Scienmag

Dr Marin Marinov, lecturer in infrastructure systems and sustainable engineering in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University, has conducted research into the rail passenger flow on the concourse of Birmingham New Street railway station prior to and during COVID-19. Credit: Aston University Dr Marin Marinov, lecturer in infrastructure systems and […].

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Insulin producers face fresh lawsuit in US over pricing

pharmaphorum

Arkansas has become the latest US state to issue a legal challenge to the big three insulin producers – Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk – accusing them of deceptively driving up the price of the medicines. It has filed a lawsuit that accuses the drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts, Caremark and OptumRx of conspiring to manipulate and inflate insulin prices in the state, inflating their profits and making the drugs unaffordable for many diabetics.

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Biomaterial improves islet transplants for treatment of type 1 diabetes

Scienmag

Islet cell transplants are a promising treatment that can cure difficult-to-treat type 1 diabetes. The cells, taken from a donor pancreas, provide patients with a sustainable and tightly controlled source of insulin. A major problem is getting the patient’s immune system to accept the influx of new donor cells; the patient’s protective T-cells naturally want […].

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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.

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The Paleo Diet Certification Program + Miso Robotics’ Plan to Save the Fast-Food Industry – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 60

XTalks

The Paleo Diet LLC, the founding organization behind the corresponding lifestyle movement, has launched a new Paleo certification program. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney delves into the details of the new program, which is based on the organization’s principle of encouraging the avoidance of dairy products, genetically modified organisms (GMO’s), grains, highly processed foods and legumes, among other foods.

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University of Colorado surgery faculty member contributes to study on traumatic injuries caused by exploding e-cigarettes

Scienmag

The dangers of using electronic cigarettes are well known when it comes to the potential for addiction and lung injury, but new research published in the Journal of Surgical Research finds another cause for concern when it comes to e-cigarettes: the potential for the vaping devices to explode during use. The study, conducted by members of the Western […].

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What’s WOTY?

Pharma Marketing Network

WOTY stands for Woman of the Year. I am excited to share a little bit about what the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s WOTY event of 2022 is and my personal experience. Words that come to mind: #Inspirational #Aspiration and #Community. This was my first WOTY and my first in person event in 2 years! I bought a new dress and shoes (which killed my feet and ended up carrying around in a reusable bag!

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Adolescent and young adult leukemia survivors face higher mortality rates than the general population for decades after diagnosis

Scienmag

PHILADELPHIA – The long-term survival of adolescent and young adult (AYA) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors was shorter than that of the general population, and the differences persisted for up to 30 years after diagnosis, according to results published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American […].

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.