May, 2023

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Research reveals cancer-killing benefits of popular obesity treatment

Medical Xpress

Maynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute for Human Health Research has just published research into the benefits of the popular obesity treatment drug, GLP-1.

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Serial biotech founder Tim Springer on investing in startups and democratizing antibody research

Bio Pharma Dive

Springer, who became a billionaire after an early investment in Moderna, spoke with BioPharma Dive after gifting $210 million to his nonprofit institute in Boston.

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BioNTech’s RNA vaccine sparks potential in pancreatic cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Results published in Nature for a personalised pancreatic cancer vaccine that uses neoantigens from patients’ tumours have lent further support to early positive signals. The vaccine, developed by BioNTech, led to half of the patients with pancreatic cancer in the Phase I trial remaining cancer-free 18 months later. In the study, 16 patients were treated with a vaccine called autogene cevumeran that contained a maximum of 20 neoantigens, alongside Roche’s anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy Tecentriq (atez

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Krystal's Vyjuvek becomes first topical gene therapy with FDA nod to treat rare skin disease

Fierce Pharma

Krystal's Vyjuvek becomes first topical gene therapy with FDA nod to treat rare skin disease zbecker Fri, 05/19/2023 - 16:25

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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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NPR and DrugPatentWatch – Can drug injector pens be swapped?

Drug Patent Watch

On NPR’s All Things Considered, Sydney Lupkin asked DrugPatentWatch if drug patents could be used to identify injector pens which could then be swapped to fix drug shortages. Referring to… The post NPR and DrugPatentWatch – Can drug injector pens be swapped? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Lowering Sodium Levels: A New Perspective for Cognitive Health

XTalks

Warnings against high sodium intake, particularly table salt, have been consistently issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and numerous health-promoting organizations. Now, there’s a fresh perspective from a new study that highlights not only the effects of high sodium on hypertension, but also its correlation with emotional and cognitive impairment.

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FDA approves first RSV vaccine, clearing GSK’s Arexvy for older adults

Bio Pharma Dive

The decision represents the first fruits of a scientific breakthrough a decade ago that gave drugmakers, among them GSK, Pfizer and Moderna, a blueprint for an effective shot against the virus.

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US FDA approves Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq’s DED treatment Miebo

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq’s Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Formerly known as NOV03, Miebo is a first-in-class eye drop designed for preventing the evaporation of excessive tears and restoring tear balance in evaporative DED patients.

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ASCO: Novartis pressures Lilly with Kisqali, targeting $3B opportunity in early breast cancer

Fierce Pharma

Adding Kisqali to endocrine therapy after surgery reduced the risk of invasive tumor recurrence or death by 25% in certain early-stage breast cancers.

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DrugChatter.com: AI Chat for Biopharmaceutical Drug Insights

Drug Patent Watch

Introducing DrugChatter.com: Empowering Access to Biopharmaceutical Drug Insights through AI Chat We are pleased to introduce DrugChatter.com, a groundbreaking platform that redefines the way professionals obtain concise, cited information on… The post DrugChatter.com: AI Chat for Biopharmaceutical Drug Insights appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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World Asthma Day 2023: New and Promising Treatments for Asthma

XTalks

World Asthma Day 2023 is on May 2. This annual event is marked on the first Tuesday of May to boost awareness about asthma and help improve asthma care all over the world. The day was first organized in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) , a collaboration between healthcare professionals and public health officials, and has since been observed every year.

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Evidence of consciousness-like activity in the dying brain

Medical Xpress

Reports of near-death experiences—with tales of white light, visits from departed loved ones, hearing voices, among other attributes—capture our imagination and are deeply engrained in our cultural landscape.

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J&J antibody drug combination shows promise in multiple myeloma

Bio Pharma Dive

A pair of dual-acting antibodies displayed early potential to become a new type of drug regimen for the blood cancer, but led to a high rate of side effects as well.

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SK Bioscience gains UK authorisation for SKYCovion Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

SK Bioscience has received marketing authorisation from the UK’s medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovion. SKYCovion is intended for the prevention of Covid-19 resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection in individuals aged 18 years and above. The authorisation allows the distribution of the vaccine in Scotland, Wales and England.

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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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ImmunoGen touts 'home run' as ovarian cancer drug Elahere extends lives in landmark trial win

Fierce Pharma

ImmunoGen touts 'home run' as ovarian cancer drug Elahere extends lives in landmark trial win aliu Wed, 05/03/2023 - 14:50

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Intensive Blood Pressure Management in Hospitalized Older Adults

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study examines the association of intensive treatment of elevated blood pressure in hospitalized older adults with in-hospital clinical outcomes.

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Vital patent for AlzeCure Alzheimer’s drug

Pharma Times

ACD856 is the leading candidate therapy on the company’s NeuroRestore platform

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New insights into liver cancer using organoids

Medical Xpress

Scientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology and Hubrecht Institute in the Netherlands have revealed new scientific insights into the features of fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), a rare type of childhood liver cancer.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Teva puts rival to Prometheus, Pfizer drugs at center of turnaround plans

Bio Pharma Dive

At an investor day, executives highlighted an experimental inflammatory disease drug targeting the protein TL1A as important to their long-term growth prospects.

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XtalPi announces $250m AI drug discovery collaboration with Eli Lilly

Pharmaceutical Technology

XtalPi has made a partnership deal with US-based Eli Lilly to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for drug discovery. XtalPi will receive $250m in upfront and milestone payments. The two companies will use XtalPi’s integrated AI capabilities and robotics platform for the de novo [without consideration of previous instances] design and delivery of drug candidates for an undisclosed target.

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Johnson & Johnson cites rebates and discounts for drug price increases

Fierce Pharma

Johnson & Johnson cites rebates and discounts for drug price increases kdunleavy Fri, 05/26/2023 - 07:36

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Digitisation is fundamental to unlocking a patient-centric industry

pharmaphorum

Digitisation is fundamental to unlocking a patient-centric industry Mike.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk Face Off in Lucrative Obesity Market

BioSpace

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk Face Off in Lucrative Obesity Market 5/30/2023

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In a world where AI's impact is growing, exactly what is consciousness?

Medical Xpress

Rumors of artificial intelligence becoming sentient abound. In July of 2022, a Google engineer claimed that an AI chatbot he was working with had become self-aware. The same AI recently passed the Turing Test, once considered the gold standard for determining if something was human.

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J&J, building on CAR-T success, strikes another cell therapy deal

Bio Pharma Dive

Fresh off its success with the multiple myeloma treatment Carvykti, J&J is paying Cellular Biomedicine Group $245 million upfront for rights to two experimental cell therapies for blood cancer.

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The emergence of tranq amidst the fentanyl crisis

Pharmaceutical Technology

In February, the FDA issued an alert restricting the import of the veterinary sedative xylazine or tranq and the ingredients used to make the drug. This followed in the wake of a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Joint Intelligence Report in October 2022, which stated that xylazine is widely available from Chinese suppliers on the internet. According to a June 2022 study, xylazine has been detected in the illicit drug supply in 36 US States, and the DEA has reported that approximately 30% of the f

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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FDA warns patients about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

FDA warns patients about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy kdunleavy Wed, 05/31/2023 - 13:02

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The benefits of adopting a truly digital mindset for pharmaceuticals

pharmaphorum

The benefits of adopting a truly digital mindset for pharmaceuticals Mike.

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Arexvy Becomes World’s First RSV Vaccine

XTalks

This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the world’s first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. The shot, named Arexvy, is approved for adults aged 60 years and older and was developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GSK says the RSV vaccine will be available for older adults before this year’s RSV season, which usually starts before the winter months.

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AI voice coach shows promise in psychotherapy for depression and anxiety

Medical Xpress

With scarce clinical resources unable to keep pace with elevated rates of mental illness, technological solutions could help decrease waitlists and disparities in access to therapy. Recent advances in artificial intelligence have fueled interest in the use of chatbots and virtual assistants for mental health treatment.

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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.