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Breast Cancer Is Rising in Young American Women, And We Don’t Know Why

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Breast cancer cases in the US among women aged under 40 are jumping up by nearly half a percent each year, though new research by scientists at Columbia University suggests the rise isn’t spread evenly across the country.

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Pfizer names Patrizia Cavazzoni, former top FDA official, as chief medical officer

Bio Pharma Dive

Cavazzoni stepped down from her role as head of the FDA’s main drug review office in mid-January. She will succeed Aida Habtezion.

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Semaglutide shortage ends as FDA sets deadline for compounders

Pharmaceutical Technology

With Novo Nordisks blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic back in stock, copycat versions are no longer allowed for now.

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February 24, 2025: Study Snapshots and Updated Ethics Documentation Available for 3 NIH HEAL Initiative–Supported Trials in Rural Populations

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Updated study snapshots and ethics and regulatory documentation are now available for the AIM-CP, ARBOR-Telehealth, and RAMP trials. The 3 NIH Collaboratory Trials, all supported through the NIH HEAL Initiative, or Helping to End Addiction Long-Term Initiative, reflect a special emphasis on developing strategies for the management of chronic pain in rural and remote populations. “There are many known disparities between urban and rural populations,” said Karen Kehl, a program directo

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Running Decentralized Trials at Scale: Planning for Success

There’s been a rapid shift towards decentralization in clinical trials & it’s clear why. The potential for reaching a larger pool of recruits is possible when sponsors can bring more trial activities to the patient. Tele visits, digital consent, new monitoring sensors, & direct-to-patient supply are virtual tools that existed before the pandemic, but now there’s swift adoption of these methods because they’ve been proven to help launch & complete trials more effectively.

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The ICH E6(R3) Guideline: A Major Update to Good Clinical Practice

FDA Law Blog

By Julie Kim & Deborah L. Livornese As anticipated, the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) published the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guideline E6(R3) Principles and Annex 1 on January 6, 2025. While ICH E6(R3) was still in the development phase, the FDA released a draft guidance in May 2023 in the form of the draft ICH E6(R3). No word yet on whether FDA will issue guidance endorsing the final ICH E6(R3).

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Regeneron gene therapy helps deaf children hear in small study

Bio Pharma Dive

Ten of 11 children born with a rare form of congenital hearing loss experienced improvements after receiving the company’s treatment, new data show.

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Texas Children’s Hospital and UT MD Anderson to Open Leading Pediatric Cancer Center

XTalks

Texas Childrens Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have announced a collaboration dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. The first-of-its-kind joint venture, approved by both the Texas Childrens Board of Trustees and the UT System Board of Regents, marks a historic step toward building what leaders are calling the worlds preeminent pediatric cancer center.

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A Rare Alignment of 7 Planets Is Taking Place in The Sky This Week

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Artist’s impression of a planetary alignment event, not to scale. (buradaki/Getty Images) A very rare treat is about to grace Earth’s night skies.

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Drug compounders sue FDA over declaration ending Wegovy shortage

Bio Pharma Dive

Telehealth provider Hims & Hers said it will tell consumers they need to seek “alternative options on the commercial dosing,” but in earnings Monday still forecast higher revenue and profits in 2025.

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J&J sues Samsung Bioepis over ‘surreptitious’ breach of Stelara biosimilar contract

Pharmaceutical Technology

Samsung Bioepis has now allegedly sub-licensed its Stelara biosimilar rights to a health conglomerate, breaching a previous settlement.

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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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Survey Finds Employer-Sponsored GLP-1 Drug Coverage May Be Critical for Talent Retention and Acquisition

XTalks

A recent survey by 9amHealth has revealed a significant trend in employee health benefits: employer-sponsored GLP-1 drug coverage is emerging as a pivotal factor in attracting and retaining top talent. As the competitive landscape for skilled professionals intensifies, companies are re-evaluating their health benefits packages to include innovative treatments that go beyond traditional healthcare offerings.

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Using Bayesian Statistics to Support Rare Disease Research Innovations

ACRP blog

[ Editors Note: In recognition of Rare Disease Day being observed on February 28, ACRP is pleased to present this, the second of two blogs contributed by subject matter experts offering insights on how rare diseases are being focused on by the clinical research enterprise. The first blog highlights how Net Treatment Benefit assessments may be used to support rare disease research. ] Randomized controlled clinical trials are considered the gold standard for understanding treatment safety and eff

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FDA meeting on flu vaccine composition is canceled

Bio Pharma Dive

The meeting, which helps the FDA give guidance to vaccine makers on which flu strains to target, is the second to be disrupted since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as health secretary.

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Transforming manufacturing and packaging at PHARMAP 2025

Pharmaceutical Technology

PHARMAP 2025 takes place on 14-15 April 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

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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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Eli Lilly Cuts Price of Zepbound Vials and Introduces Higher-Dose Options

XTalks

Eli Lilly has announced it is slashing the price of Zepbound (tirzepatide) its hugely popular GLP-1/GIP-1 weight-loss medication and is introducing higher-dose vials of it. The initiative aims to provide more affordable options for patients paying out-of-pocket and to counter the growing market of compounded versions of weight-loss drugs. Eli Lilly has unveiled 7.5 mg and 10 mg single-dose vials of Zepbound, each priced at $499 for a months supply when refilled within 45 days through Lillys ne

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Net Treatment Benefit: A Patient-Focused Assessment of Treatment Effects for Rare Diseases

ACRP blog

[ Editors Note: In recognition of Rare Disease Day being observed on February 28, ACRP is pleased to present this, the first of two blogs contributed by subject matter experts offering insights on how rare diseases are being focused on by the clinical research enterprise. The second blog highlights the use of Bayesian statistics to support rare disease research. ] Rare disease clinical trials face significant challenges.

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FDA brings back some fired device office staff

Bio Pharma Dive

An industry source said “most, if not all” of the people at CDRH who were recently dismissed are now being asked to return.

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Eikon raises almost $351m to advance cancer candidates through the clinic

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eikons lead candidate EIK1001 is being investigated for melanoma in combination with MSDs Keytruda in a Phase III trial.

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Ctexli (Chenodiol) Gains FDA Approval as First CTX Treatment

XTalks

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, a biotech innovator known for developing therapies for rare metabolic disorders, now has FDA approval for its new treatment, Ctexli (chenodiol) tablets the first and only medication approved for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) in adults. CTX is a rare, progressive genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CYP27A1 gene, which disrupts the livers ability to produce chenodeoxycholic acid, a bile acid.

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Mitazalimab shows promising survival rates in cancer study

Pharma Times

Updated data from phase 2 study reveals survival benefit

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Partnering for success in early phase clinical development

Bio Pharma Dive

Early-phase clinical trials, including phase 1 and some phase 2a studies, serve as a pivotal step for biotech companies, laying the foundation for a drug candidate’s journey to market.

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“Digital genocide”: BMJ post alleges patient data deletion amid DEI purge

Pharmaceutical Technology

In an anonymous post in the BMJ, the author claims that words relating to DEI could lead to grants being taken away.

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Evidence builds behind Regeneron's deafness gene therapy

pharmaphorum

Ten out of 11 children with congenital deafness treated with a gene therapy developed by Regeneron have seen "notable" improvements in hearing

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BioAsia 2025 to host Global Healthcare Leaders to drive transformative innovation

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Bio Asia, Asia’s premier life sciences and health tech forum, has a line-up of inspirational speakers and industry luminaries to ignite a discussion with participating leaders, MSMEs and start-ups to inspire and make India an undisputed leader in the life sciences space.

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Summit partners with Pfizer to study bispecific, ADC combinations

Bio Pharma Dive

The partners will test Summit’s ivonescimab alongside Pfizer’s antibody-drug conjugates in hopes of finding “potentially landscape-changing combinations.

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MeiraGTx seeks UK approval after gene therapy restores sight in children born blind

Pharmaceutical Technology

MeiraGTxs investigational gene therapy AAV-AIPL1 has improved the sight of 11 children who were born blind.

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Vaccine sector on edge as HHS cancels flu meeting

pharmaphorum

An FDA advisory committee due to be held in March to discuss the formulation of influenza vaccines for the 2025/26 flu season has been cancelled.

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DDW Highlights: 24 February 2025

Drug Discovery World podcast

The latest episode of the DDW Highlightspodcast is now available to listen to below. DDWs Megan Thomas narrates five key stories of the week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry updates. Following the news of cuts to medical research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this week we focus on some positive drug discovery news from North America, including FDA priority review for a number of innovative therapeutics and a new US centre for rare disease research

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Eikon raises $351M in one of the year’s largest biotech venture rounds

Bio Pharma Dive

The funding comes as Eikon, run by former Merck research chief Roger Perlmutter, has started a Phase 3 trial testing one of its cancer drugs against Keytruda.

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Pfizer’s bet on gene therapies in haemophilia has been a bust

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer has ended the global commercialisation of its haemophilia B (factor IX deficiency) gene therapy Beqvez, citing soft demand for gene therapies among haemophilia patients and physicians.

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Enhancing medical education through gamification and innovative technologies

pharmaphorum

Explore how gamification and innovative technologies can revolutionise medical education, making learning more engaging and effective. Discover the benefits and best practices for integrating gamification into medical training.

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ICR researchers develop blood test to uncover how childhood tumours adapt

Pharma Times

It is hoped that the approach will lead to more targeted treatments for childhood cancers

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Lilly CEO wields manufacturing plans to push pharma-friendly policies

Bio Pharma Dive

While announcing billions of dollars in new U.S. investments, company chief David Ricks called for an extension of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicare's drug negotiation program.

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Eli Lilly to expand US pharma manufacturing with four new sites

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly has announced plans to expand its domestic medicine production in the US with four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.