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New Anti-Hangover Pill Claims to Rapidly Break Down Alcohol, But Does It Work?

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

A new anti-hangover supplement has just gone on sale in the UK. It is marketed by Swedish firm Myrkl as “the pre-drinking pill that works” The pill is said to break down up to 70 percent of alcohol after 60 minutes. This means that if someone drinks 50 ml of 40 percent spirits, which contains […].

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Long COVID Evidence Begins to Mount, Suggesting Biomarkers and a "Triangle" Effect

BioSpace

Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the plasma could be a hallmark of long COVID, suggesting that the virus can linger in the body who suffer from prolonged symptoms.

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Health ministry issues final notification on certain conditions for liquid antiseptics under Schedule K till Nov 30

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Union ministry of health and family welfare has issued the final notification amending the rule by which liquid antiseptics for household use were brought under the Schedule K of Drugs Rules, 1945, to exempt it from certain conditions till November 30, 2022. The inclusion of liquid antiseptics under the Schedule K was subject to […].

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Here’s how the $100 Human Genome will Change Medicine

BioSpace

A silicon wafer offers the powerful insights of the human genome for the low price of $100. Ultima Genomics CEO Gilad Almogy discussed the therapeutic possibilities with BioSpace.

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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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New Cambridge institute to house largest concentration of heart and lung researchers in Europe

Scienmag

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester will today officially open the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI), a major new addition to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Credit: Royal Papworth Hospital HRH The Duchess of Gloucester will today officially open the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI), a major new addition to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

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Imago’s Journey to Phase III a Blessing in Disguise for MPN Patients

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Imago's early failed experiments investigating the potential of LSD1 in sickle cell disease and thalassemia have turned out to be fortuitous for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.

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Vertex Buys ViaCyte in Synergistic Deal Aimed at Curing Type 1 Diabetes

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans to acquire ViaCyte for $320 million in cash. ViaCyte focuses on stem cell-derived cell replacement therapies that they hope will cure type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Leading experts unravel the role of the gut microbiome in addiction at the FENS Forum 2022

Scienmag

Paris, France – July 11, 2022: As incredible as it may seem, there are trillions on tiny organisms living in, on, and around us. Healthy amounts of tiny creatures like bacteria and fungi in parts of our bodies, like our guts, help ensure that things run smoothly. Our gut is a highly complex region that […].

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Exelixis to Approach FDA with Mixed Renal Cell Carcinoma Data

BioSpace

Exelixis' Cabometyx, in combination with two BMS-owned drugs, hit the primary endpoint of progression-free survival but missed the secondary endpoint of overall survival in renal cell carcinoma.

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Quality and safety of hospital care improves when physicians and patients speak the same language

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Speaking the same language as their physician can make for healthier patients, new research using ICES data confirms. Frail, older patients admitted to hospital who received care from physicians who spoke their primary language had shorter hospital stays, fewer falls and infections, and were less likely to die in hospital, according to a new 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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Roche Commits to IgAN Space with Another Asset from Long-time Partner Ionis

BioSpace

The experimental drug, being developed to treat immunoglobulin A nephropathy, is IONIS-FB-L Rx, which hit the mark in a Phase II study showing a change in urinary protein after 29 weeks of treatment.

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Ukraine war and refugee health

Scienmag

For health care providers who may be caring for Ukrainians displaced by the war, a new analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides an overview of health and clinical considerations in this population. It also highlights the key gaps in the Canadian health care systems that need to be addressed to deliver equitable […].

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Tonix Developing Eclectic Portfolio with New MDD and Cocaine Intoxication Trials

BioSpace

Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced a mid-stage study for major depressive disorder, which followed the June disclosure of a Phase II study for a cocaine intoxication therapy.

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Researchers Explore Potential Benefits of Art Therapy on Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms

Trialfacts

Contents. About the Study. Why Participate? Your Rights. Who Can Participate? More Study Details. About the Research Center: Location. Research Center: National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE). Location: 4860 South Palmer Road, Bethesda, MD 20889. Lead Researcher: Chandler Rhodes, Ph.D. IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Institutional Review Board.

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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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Myrtelle Presents Latest Positive Data in Canavan Treatment Space

BioSpace

Weeks after BridgeBio presented positive biomarker data in Canavan Disease, gene therapy company Myrtelle added its own data to the emerging research space.

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New patent expiration for Shionogi Inc drug ULESFIA

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ULESFIA Ulesfia is a drug marketed by Shionogi Inc and is included in one NDA. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph…. The post New patent expiration for Shionogi Inc drug ULESFIA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Innoviva Snags Lucrative La Jolla Portfolio in $149M Deal

BioSpace

Innoviva Inc. and La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company announced Monday that they had entered into a $149-million merger agreement.

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The Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize 2022 awarded to Dr Robert C. Malenka

Scienmag

10 July 2022. Robert C. Malenka, M.D., Ph.D, Pritzker Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Stanford University (US) has been awarded the Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize 2022 for his ground-breaking research in identifying the mechanically distinct forms of synaptic plasticity present in the human brain. His work has helped to distinctly separate the steps […].

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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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MacroGenics Shutters Phase II Cancer Study Following 7 Patient Deaths

BioSpace

The study was assessing the investigational drug enoblituzumab as part of a combination therapy for head and neck cancer.

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Bladder Cancer Drugs Market size & Market analysis

BioTech 365

The global bladder cancer drugs market is expected to grow from $1.98 billion in 2021 to $2.35 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1%. The market is expected to reach $4.

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BLS Report Shows Steady Increase in Healthcare Employment & Wages

BioSpace

The latest Employment Situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that employment for healthcare workers is slowly but surely returning to its pre-pandemic levels.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most powder dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most powder dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most powder dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most powder dosed drugs? 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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Clinical Catch-Up: Vertex, Ayala, Arrowhead, Dyne & More

BioSpace

Ayala announced positive data for its desmoid tumor treatment, while Vertex and Dyne announced the FDA had lifted the hold on their clinical studies.

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HRA Pharma Seeks Approval for OTC Birth Control as Biden Mulls Emergency Action

BioSpace

HRA Pharma, a Perrigo company, has submitted an application to the FDA seeking approval for the country’s first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill.

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