Wed.Feb 09, 2022

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Amgen expects rising sales through 2030, but Wall Street still has doubts

Bio Pharma Dive

Facing falling sales of top-seller Enbrel, the biotech tried to shore up confidence in its ability to grow new products, like the cancer drug Lumakras.

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Simons Foundation gives $4 million to CUNY Graduate Center to diversify astrophysics education

Scienmag

NEW YORK, February 9, 2022– Astrophysics is one of the most popular science fields, igniting the imaginations of many as they learn about it from television shows or news of space exploration. Like many other STEM fields, though, it lags in attracting students of color. Studies have shown the benefits of diversity in STEM fields, […].

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Cancer vaccines: providing the edge in oncology

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In this article, Ben Hargreaves looks into the promise of cancer vaccines and how this treatment modality may offer advantages over existing immunotherapies in the oncology sector. According to a report by IQVIA last year, there were 3,500 oncology-focused therapeutic candidates in the pipeline, which represents a 75% increase on figures seen in 2015.

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Your microbiome shapes your life. But where did it come from?

Scienmag

Baltimore, MD— The gut microbiome is an ecosystem of hundreds to thousands of microbial species living within the human body. These populations affect our health, fertility, and even our longevity. But how do they get there in the first place? Credit: By Navid Marvi, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science. Baltimore, MD— The gut […].

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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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AI Marketing for Pharma – The time to rise is Now!

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The digitalisation that we all experience daily has affected the way we engage with stakeholders and patients. But how can we make Customer Engagement effective, and how can we leverage technologies like AI and Marketing Automation to their best potential? The key to success lies in implementing a digital health ecosystem , in order to support the shift from an organization-centric model to a customer-centric model by using digital platforms.

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New Report Finds Whopping Increase in Pharma Cybersecurity Threats

XTalks

A new report shows that cybersecurity risks in pharma run a lot deeper and wider ranging than once thought. Findings from an analysis conducted by Constella Intelligence , a digital risk protection company, show widespread cybersecurity vulnerabilities that are costing pharma companies significantly. Constella released their Pharma Sector Exposures Report: 2018–2021 Digital Risk Findings and Trends , which focused on analyzing digital risks to the top 20 pharma companies on the Fortune Global 50

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Breast cancer tops list of most studied disease in 2021: Phesi

Outsourcing Pharma

The companyâs analysis of trials conducted around the world last year shows cancers took four of the top five positions, with COVID-19 in second place.

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Study raises new possibilities for triggering room-temperature superconductivity with light

Scienmag

Much like people can learn more about themselves by stepping outside of their comfort zones, researchers can learn more about a system by giving it a jolt that makes it a little unstable – scientists call this “out of equilibrium” – and watching what happens as it settles back down into a more stable state. […].

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Let it Flow: COVID-19 LFT passes UK government assessment

Pharma Times

Sustainable lateral flow test kits developed in Birmingham reduce plastic and boost self-testing through ease of use

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Co-occurring droughts could threaten global food security

Scienmag

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Droughts occurring at the same time across different regions of the planet could place an unprecedented strain on the global agricultural system and threaten the water security of millions of people, according to a new study in Nature Climate Change. Credit: WSU VANCOUVER, Wash. – Droughts occurring at the same time across different regions of the planet […].

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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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Angelini Pharma’s Ontozry available for patients in Scotland with drug-resistant epilepsy

Pharma Times

SMC accepts promising new therapy which offers a better quality of life to patients with epilepsy

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How guard cell chloroplasts obtain energy

Scienmag

Whether Guard Cells (GCs) carry out photosynthesis has been debated for decades. Earlier studies suggested that guard cell chloroplasts (GCCs) cannot fix CO2 but later studies argued otherwise. Until recently, it has remained controversial whether GCCs and/or GC photosynthesis play a direct role in stomatal movements. Dr Boon Leong LIM, Associate Professor of the School […].

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The Next Vaccine Debate: Immunize Young Children Now, or Wait?

NY Times

It’s not clear whether three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will adequately protect young children. But the F.D.A. may authorize the first two doses anyway.

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SwRI scientists help determine comet delivery to Moon

Scienmag

SAN ANTONIO — Feb. 9, 2022 — Southwest Research Institute scientists joined a team that reanalyzed and modeled data from a planned lunar impact more than a decade ago. The findings suggest that volatiles present in a crater near the Moon’s south pole were likely delivered by a comet. Volatiles are chemical elements and compounds […].

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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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Digital men’s health firm Numan raises $20m to fuel expansion

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UK-based men’s health specialist Numan has received a $20 million cash injection from investor Kreos Health, which will be used to extend its digital health platform in Europe and expand the range of therapeutic areas it covers. The company provides services like online consultations, supply of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and dietary supplements, and pathology and screening services, focusing on common male health conditions like erectile dysfunction, premature ejacul

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Program recognized for helping students move business concepts to marketplace

Scienmag

The Maverick Entrepreneur Program and Award Fund, a University of Texas at Arlington initiative that helps students take their business ideas from concept to market, has received the Tech Titans of the Future University Level award. Credit: UT Arlington The Maverick Entrepreneur Program and Award Fund, a University of Texas at Arlington initiative that helps […].

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New patent for Incyte Corp drug OPZELURA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OPZELURA Opzelura is a drug marketed by Incyte Corp and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are ten patents…. The post New patent for Incyte Corp drug OPZELURA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Scientists create a global repository for cell engineering

Scienmag

A cloud-based repository that creates a digital fingerprint of engineered microorganisms has been successfully trialled. Credit: Professor Natalio Krasnogor/Newcastle University, UK A cloud-based repository that creates a digital fingerprint of engineered microorganisms has been successfully trialled. An international team led by Newcastle University has launched CellRepo, a species and strain database that uses cell barcodes […].

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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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New patent for Azurity drug EPANED

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for EPANED Epaned is a drug marketed by Azurity and Silvergate Pharms and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent for Azurity drug EPANED appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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UMass Amherst to join national network of universities dedicated to public interest technology

Scienmag

AMHERST, Mass. – The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) recently announced that the University of Massachusetts Amherst will become a member of the consortium, which includes more than 40 universities across the U.S., and is dedicated to promoting the public interest in a tech-driven world. The membership announcement coincides with the launch of Public […].

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Inbody’s At-Home Real Time Blood Pressure Monitoring + Eli Lilly Announces Investments into New Manufacturing Facilities – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 47

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha talked about a new at-home blood pressure monitor developed by Inbody that can track blood pressure in real time. The device uses the automated oscillometric method, commonly used in clinical settings now, to generate mean arterial pressure and calculate systolic and diastolic blood pressure from it using an algorithm. The device has a one-touch cuff and can be synced to Inbody’s mobile app, which allows users to access a digital health report outlining their blood pressu

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New and improved SARS-CoV-2 detection method using Raman spectroscopy and machine learning

Scienmag

The novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, which causes the highly contagious COVID-19, has infected millions of people worldwide. The global spread of this deadly pandemic has triggered widespread research on infection control. However, controlling the spread of COVID-19 is challenging for many reasons. Credit: Ember et al., doi 10.1117/1.JBO.27.2.025002.

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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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Pharmacy group 1000Farmacie closes $15m financing round

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Italian online pharmacy group 1000Farmacie has raised €15 million In one of the largest first-round financings in the digital health category. The company – which brings together more than 100 Italian pharmacies using a common, full-service online platform – will use the new funding to expand its network as well as the range of services it offers, according to chief executive Nicolò Petrone. 1000Farmacie was set up with the aim of digitising the Italian pharmacy sector using a vertical marketpla

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85% of coral reef fish studied are overfished, new research shows

Scienmag

A new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science found concrete evidence that more than 85 percent of the grouper and snapper studied are overfished as a direct result of increasing human demand for seafood. Credit: Jiangang Luo A new study led by scientists at […].

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Numbers on NHS waiting lists will rise, warns UK health secretary

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Waiting list numbers for routine hospital treatment in the UK, already at around six million people, will rise and are unlikely to start falling for at least two years, according to Health Secretary Sajid Javid. The comments came following the publication of the UK government’s long-awaited plan for tackling the backlog in elective procedures, which has risen to record levels during COVID-19 as a result of treatment deferrals with around one in nine people in the UK now waiting for care.

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Genome of extinct Steller’s sea cow reveals surprising link to human skin disease

Scienmag

Steller’s sea cow was an extraordinary creature, an enormous, kelp-eating, cold-water relative of the dugong and manatees that was hunted to extinction within three decades of its discovery by Europeans. A new genomic analysis by an international team of scientists has now uncovered the genetic underpinnings of some of the most unusual features of Steller’s […].

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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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Identifying and Resolving Red Flags: DEA Continues to “Run it Up the Flagpole”

FDA Law Blog

By John A. Gilbert & Larry K. Houck — The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) recently issued another Final Order revoking a pharmacy registration based on the failure of the pharmacy to meet its corresponding responsibility, more specifically, the failure to identify and resolve red flags. While the Final Order does not necessarily introduce any new red flags, it does appear that DEA is attempting to refine these requirements and impose bright line standards related to “red flags” and

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Large-scale cancer genetic analyses in the Middle East paves way for precision prevention program

Scienmag

Doha, Qatar, February 9, 2022: A group of researchers at Qatar Foundation led by Dr. Lotfi Chouchane from Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) have reported the first landscape of cancer germline variation in the Middle East that has been published online in the Lancet Oncology – a prestigious leading peer-reviewed medical journal published by […].

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Capsule dosed drug patent expirations by year

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the patent expirations for capsule dosed drugs over the next decade. The term of drug patents varies. The basic term for a patent is 20 years from…. The post Capsule dosed drug patent expirations by year appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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New research finds more intensive blood pressure treatment may prevent strokes in older adults

Scienmag

An analysis of results from randomized clinical trials reveals that more intensive hypertension treatment may be helpful for preventing or delaying strokes in older adults. The analysis, which is published by Wiley in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, included nine trials involving 38,779 adults with an average age ranging from 66 to 84 years […].

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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.