Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 24, 2022
Researchers reported signs of nerve damage in patients treated with the drug branaplam, which is among the most advanced candidates now in testing.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 23, 2022
Gilead Sciences has obtained the European Commission (EC) marketing authorisation for Sunlenca (lenacapavir) injection and tablets to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The twice-yearly treatment is indicated to be administered along with other antiretroviral(s) in adult patients with multi-drug resistant HIV infection who otherwise cannot have a suppressive anti-viral regimen.
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World of DTC Marketing
AUGUST 23, 2022
Consumers would ask their doctor about an advertised prescription drug in a perfect world. In our REAL world, that isn’t the way it happens. Is there a disconnect between what DTC marketers think will happen and what happens with DTC? The research was straightforward. Ask current patients what drove them to get an Rx for a branded product (MS drug).
Rethinking Clinical Trials
AUGUST 24, 2022
In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Dr. Areef Ishani of the University of Minnesota will present “The Diuretic Comparison Project: A Large Pragmatic Clinical Trial.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 1:00 pm eastern. The Diuretic Comparison Project is a large, national “point-of-care clinical trial” comparing the effects of 2 thiazide-type diuretics, hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone, on cardiovascular outcomes in older veteran
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Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 24, 2022
The companies are moving quickly to supply vaccines targeting currently circulating omicron variants in time for the Biden administration's planned fall vaccination campaign.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 25, 2022
The European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for BioMarin Pharmaceutical ’s gene therapy, Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec), to treat adults with severe haemophilia A (congenital Factor VIII deficiency). The treatment is indicated for patients with no history of Factor VIII inhibitors and any detectable antibodies to adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5).
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NPR Health - Shots
AUGUST 22, 2022
Strokes in adults under 45 are on the rise. Now artist Kid Cudi — long considered an ambassador for mental health issues — and model Hailey Bieber have opened up about their experiences.
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 25, 2022
In a pre-planned interim data analysis, Pfizer said its shot was strongly protective against severe disease and plans to submit the results to regulators this fall.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 26, 2022
The Project to Accelerate New Treatments for Tuberculosis (PAN-TB) is banking on a collaborative approach to scientific innovation to address the growing problem of drug resistance in tuberculosis (TB). Last week, the collaborative announced that it is executing a joint development agreement (JDA) to advance two novel drug regimens to Phase II clinical trials by 2023.
World of DTC Marketing
AUGUST 25, 2022
Research has shown that 74% of all U.S. adults use the Internet, and 61% have looked for health or medical information on the Internet. Additionally, 49% have accessed a website that provides information about a specific medical condition or problem. Many people get health information from the Internet but are left on their own to determine if it’s credible.
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.
NPR Health - Shots
AUGUST 26, 2022
They've been banned in many districts in bustling Lagos. Commuters who rely on the taxis are in a pickle. And the drivers can't earn a living. What's behind this prohibition?
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 24, 2022
The New York biotech will invest in and develop up to three drugs with Gensaic, an emerging startup aiming to use the viruses that infect bacteria to deliver genetic medicines.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 26, 2022
ElevateBio has signed a long-term strategic collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, US, to establish a biomanufacturing centre for expediting cell and gene therapy development. Under the 30-year deal, ElevateBio will set up its next BaseCamp process development and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh. This centre will be equipped with its supporting technologies, such as gene editing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and cell, vector and protein eng
STAT News
AUGUST 25, 2022
Casinos dazzle you with flashing lights, high-stakes tables, and the chance to win millions of dollars. The house always wins, but casinos still trick people into thinking they will make money. Substitute Medicare for casinos and you can see what physicians who take risks with the country’s largest health payer are up against. I’m an orthopedic surgeon, so I’ll focus here on this specialty.
Advertiser: FourKites
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.
NPR Health - Shots
AUGUST 25, 2022
So sweat doesn't really smell bad at all. But when bacteria eat the sweat — nostrils, look out! Only it turns out that these sweat-eating critters are responsible for a big health benefit.
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 23, 2022
At least 10 biotechnology startups are trying to use RNA molecules in new ways to make medicines. Here’s a look at where they stand.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 21, 2022
The China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted clearance for Ascletis Pharma’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application of its drug candidate, ASC10, for Covid-19. An RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitor, ASC10 is an oral double prodrug. Compared to molnupiravir, a single prodrug, ASC10 has a varied chemical structure.
STAT News
AUGUST 24, 2022
The devastation caused by malnutrition, HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria in low income countries is well known in the U.S. and other high-income countries, due in part to masterful marketing that has elevated these diseases into the collective consciousness — and convinced many people to open their wallets. But this narrow focus on fundraising and aid limits the public good that comes from investing in child health.
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
NPR Health - Shots
AUGUST 22, 2022
"Where is the fairness?" One mother was sent back after a single failed drug test, and her family's life has now been turned upside down for more than a year.
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 25, 2022
The pharma contributed to an $84 million round for the new cancer drugmaker, which attracted Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb in an earlier fundraise.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 26, 2022
Novartis has announced plans to completely spin off its generics and biosimilars division, Sandoz, to create a new publicly traded standalone firm. The latest development is intended to increase shareholder value by establishing a top European generics firm and a leader in biosimilars internationally. This will aid shareholders of Novartis to entirely take part in possible upside for Sandoz and Novartis Innovative Medicines businesses in the future.
STAT News
AUGUST 22, 2022
James Parkinson first flagged a link between changes in breathing patterns and the debilitating disease that now bears his name. But since his work in the early 19th century, only minimal progress has been made in treating a condition that has become alarmingly prevalent. A study published Monday offers a glimmer of new hope.
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NPR Health - Shots
AUGUST 26, 2022
The story of a young rape victim in Ohio who had to travel out of state for an abortion this summer is recalling painful memories for an older generation.
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 25, 2022
After several years in stealth, 3T Biosciences is launching publicly with plans to develop newer types of T cell receptor-based treatments.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 22, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made new recommendations for the usage of two monoclonal antibodies to treat the Ebola virus in its first published guideline. mAb114 (Ansuvimab; Ebanga) and REGN-EB3 (Inmazeb) are the two monoclonal antibody treatments recommended by the WHO. The health agency urged the global community to boost access to these lifesaving therapies.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 23, 2022
With COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics developed in rapid time, Ben Hargreaves investigates why this has not been the case with the creation of a treatment for Long COVID. The condition is more common than might be thought and presents a significant burden to patients, and yet the pipeline of potential therapies remains relatively sparse. When the pandemic first struck, the gravity of the situation did not take long to set in.
STAT News
AUGUST 24, 2022
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has spent more than four years trying to decide whether retailers should be able to sell products like cotton candy-flavored liquids, vapes made to look like fidget spinners, and disposables filled with more nicotine than 200 cigarettes. And so far, the agency has explicitly ordered hundreds of them off the market.
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 25, 2022
After reviewing multiple options including a possible sale, the Swiss drugmaker said spinning off Sandoz would give the division “greater freedom to operate” and capitalize on newly growing sales.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 26, 2022
PathAI has expanded a multi-year partnership agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pathology in translational research and clinical trials. In the initial stage, the deal will focus on key translational research in oncology, fibrosis and immunology areas to advance the work into clinical development.
NPR Health - Shots
AUGUST 20, 2022
Researchers found an overall 1.3% increase per year in advanced stages of the disease, with the greatest increase taking place among white women in the South aged 40 to 44.
STAT News
AUGUST 25, 2022
The White House on Thursday directed health and science agencies to make federally funded studies immediately available to the public after publication, a move that open access advocates have long pressed for but one that threatens to upend the business models of scientific journals. The guidance from the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy effectively ushers in a sea change in the publishing industry, which currently places federally funded research papers behind a payw
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 25, 2022
The biotech signed a 30-year deal with the University of Pittsburgh to establish a gene and cell therapy manufacturing hub that’s being built with a $100 million grant.
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