Fri.Mar 25, 2022

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FDA rebuffs MEI, Kyowa Kirin as another cancer drug class draws scrutiny

Bio Pharma Dive

The companies said the FDA is now requiring results from a randomized study in the latest sign the agency is raising the bar for accelerated approval of so-called PI3K inhibitors.

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Google seeks FDA nod for passive AFib detection with Fitbit

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Tech giant Google has filed for FDA approval to use its Fitbit wearable to help detect atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart abnormality that raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and sudden death. Fitbit is already approved by the FDA to provide electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring of heart rhythms, and in 2020 its Sense Smartwatch was cleared by the regulator to use the ECG functionality to detect AFib – although that requires active input from the user.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals reveals new manufacturing facility for cannabis-based medicines

Pharma Times

The site in Kent will support the manufacture of regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines while also leveraging environmental practices

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The efficacy of Mental Health Apps

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In January, PLOS Digital Health published a study which claimed that there’s “sparse” data to support the efficacy of most mental health apps. In their meta-analysis of published studies, the authors found universal deficiencies and concluded that there’s no convincing evidence that app-based interventions deliver meaningful outcomes. Without digging further, one might think the current case for digital therapeutics is weak.

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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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An Intouch Culture Tradition Returns to the Kansas City Office

Intouch Solutions

Two years into the pandemic and some of us, while enjoying and appreciating the opportunity to work safely at home, have been itching to get back into the office and see each other … to do the things we used to do. There were cake days and happy hours and meeting up in the office kitchens to just take a minute — to be friends and catch up on each others’ lives — agency life is fast and furious, so breaks and fun are a must sometimes.

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ViiV, J&J get FDA nod for simpler HIV injectable dosing

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The FDA has given ViiV healthcare and Johnson & Johnson a boost in the market for long-acting injectable HIV drugs, approving a new regimen for their Cabenuva product that does away with the need for an oral lead-in period. The label update means that people living with HIV who want to trade their daily oral doses of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for an injection delivered once a month or every two months will no long need to transition to oral therapy with the active ingredients in Cabenuva

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AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi fails in cervical cancer bid

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AstraZeneca’s hopes of developing its PD-L1 inhibitor Imfinzi for cervical cancer have been hit by a failed phase 3 trial of the drug alongside chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for women with locally-advanced tumours. The CALLA trial compared Imfinzi (durvalumab) with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) to CRT alone in an all-comer cervical cancer population – regardless of PD-L1 biomarker status – hoping to extend the use of immunotherapy in this type of cancer.

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Vaccine and gene therapy focused CDMO secures GMP certification for Belgian site

BioPharma Reporter

Exothera, a CDMO specializing in the industrialization of vaccine and gene therapy processes, reports that it has achieved GMP certification for its facilities in Jumet, Belgium.

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Accuretic Blood Pressure Drug and Two Generics Recalled by Pfizer Over Carcinogen Impurities

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Pfizer has issued voluntary recalls for several lots of its blood pressure medication Accuretic, and two generic versions of it, over concerns of higher than acceptable levels of a nitrosamine called N-nitroso-quinapril, which is associated with an increased risk of cancer. The affected medications include six lots of Accuretic tablets and batches of two authorized generics of the drug distributed by Greenstone that include one lot of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and four lots of qu

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Stalicla completes phase 1b trials into precision medicine for autism spectrum disorder

Pharma Times

STP1 has demonstrated good safety and tolerability profiles, while also showing positive results for neurological function

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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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Experimental Biology 2022 press materials available now

Scienmag

Embargoed press materials are now available for the Experimental Biology (EB) 2022 meeting, featuring cutting-edge research from across the life sciences. EB 2022, to be held April 2–5 in Philadelphia, is the annual meeting of five scientific societies bringing together thousands of scientists and 25 guest societies in one interdisciplinary community.

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Pancreatic cancer organization adds new clinical trial sites

Outsourcing Pharma

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has engaged five new clinical trial sites in the US, which will aid in evaluation of Novartisâ investigational therapy.

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John E. Dick, PhD, FAACR, to receive inaugural AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Blood Cancer Research

Scienmag

PHILADELPHIA – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) announced today that John E. Dick, PhD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, will receive the inaugural AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Blood Cancer Research. The AACR established this award to recognize an individual for meritorious achievements and contributions to basic, translational, or clinical research related […].

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F.D.A.’s Accelerated Drug Approvals Come Under Scrutiny

NY Times

A drug to prevent preterm birth may provide the next test of the agency’s process for speedily getting drugs on the market, despite limited evidence that some work.

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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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Fabio Demontis to present at the 9th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting 2022

Scienmag

March 25, 2022 – Fabio Demontis, Ph.D., will present the latest research on the topic Myokine-based interventions to contrast muscle and brain aging at the worlds’ largest annual Aging Research and Drug Discovery conference (9th ARDD). Dr. Fabio Demontis is the Associate Member and Principal Investigator at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA.

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The Evolving Medical Benefits Landscape—Are you Ready for It?

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Ian Ocilka, Senior VP of Client Solutions at ConnectiveRx. Ian explains some of the challenges associated with negotiating the medical benefit for both patients and providers. He goes on to describe the need for combining technology solutions and meaningful human connection for improved patient outcomes. To learn more, join experts from ConnectiveRx on April 26th at 1 pm ET for a free, online panel discussion: The Evolving Medical Benefits Landscape—Are you Ready fo

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NTU Singapore scientists develop coated probiotics that could be effectively delivered into the human gut

Scienmag

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed probiotics with a unique edible coating that ensures the beneficial bacteria successfully reach the intestine once they are ingested. Credit: NTU Singapore Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed probiotics with a unique edible coating that ensures the beneficial bacteria successfully reach […].

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Clinical Research Q&A Part 2 Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Merch: [link] Subscribe: [link] Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education Elite Clinical Research Group or

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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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The hardy wild grass that could save our bread

Scienmag

An obscure species of wild grass contains “blockbuster” disease resistance that can be cross bred into wheat to give immunity against one of the deadliest crop pathogens. Credit: Pablo Olivera Firpo An obscure species of wild grass contains “blockbuster” disease resistance that can be cross bred into wheat to give immunity against one of the […].

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Clinical Research Q&A Part 2. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Merch: [link] Subscribe: [link] Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education.

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Like father like child – male parents lead young birds on first migration

Scienmag

GPS tracking of Caspian terns showed that male parents carry the main responsibility for leading young during their first migration from the Baltic Sea to Africa. Credit: Petri Hirva GPS tracking of Caspian terns showed that male parents carry the main responsibility for leading young during their first migration from the Baltic Sea to Africa. […].

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Scientific data management: What does your lab need?

Drug Discovery World podcast

This is the latest episode of the free DDW podcast, “ Scientific data management: What does your lab need? ”. It covers three narrated articles written for Volume 22, Issue 3 – Summer 2021 and Volume 22, Issue 4 – Fall 2021 of DDW. . The articles are called “The benefits of bioinformatics in genomics sequencing” and “LIMs vs ELNs – what does your lab need?

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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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Bank of Okinawa Awards Grant Funding to OIST Startups to Commemorate Memorandum of Understanding

Scienmag

The Bank of Okinawa has announced that Genome Miner and Menopause and Beyond, two startups participating in the Innovation Square Startup Accelerator Program at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), will each receive a ¥1 million grant to support their entrepreneurial journey. The grant award is a key result of a Memorandum of […].

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New patent for Zogenix Inc drug FINTEPLA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for FINTEPLA Fintepla is a drug marketed by Zogenix Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are eleven patents…. The post New patent for Zogenix Inc drug FINTEPLA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Artificial intelligence and robotics uncover hidden signatures of Parkinson’s disease

Scienmag

NEW YORK, NY (March 25, 2022) – A study published today in Nature Communications unveils a new platform for discovering cellular signatures of disease that integrates robotic systems for studying patient cells with artificial intelligence methods for image analysis. Using their automated cell culture platform, scientists at the NYSCF Research Institute collaborated with Google Research […].

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New patent for Deciphera Pharms drug QINLOCK

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for QINLOCK Qinlock is a drug marketed by Deciphera Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug. This drug has…. The post New patent for Deciphera Pharms drug QINLOCK appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination recommended for approval in the EU for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19

The Pharma Data

AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab), a long-acting antibody combination, has been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in a broad population of adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg. People not adequately protected by a COVID-19 vaccine may particularly benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis with Evusheld.

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New patent for Strongbridge drug RECORLEV

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for RECORLEV Recorlev is a drug marketed by Strongbridge and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug. This drug has twenty-seven…. The post New patent for Strongbridge drug RECORLEV appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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WHO establishes the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India

The Pharma Data

Maximizing potential of traditional medicines through modern science and technology. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India today signed an agreement to establish the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. This global knowledge centre for traditional medicine, supported by an investment of USD 250 million from the Government of India, aims to harness the potential of traditional medicine from across the world through modern science and technology to improve the heal

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Tablet containing CBD shows promise in reducing post-operative pain

Scienmag

An orally absorbed tablet containing cannabidiol (CBD) effectively reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns, a new study finds. Led by researchers in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health, the study found that the tablet ORAVEXXTM safely managed pain after minimally invasive rotator cuff surgery, and did not produce […].

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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.