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Pfizer study results show Paxlovid benefit less clear in lower-risk patients

Bio Pharma Dive

A closely watched study missed its goal, failing to prove the antiviral pill’s benefit in a broader population than the high-risk individuals for which it’s currently cleared.

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Genomics England will move HQ to Canary Wharf’s new biocluster

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Canary Wharf’s bid to become a new hub for the life sciences sector in the UK has been given a boost following the decision by Genomics England to relocate to the development. The organisation – which analyses sequenced genomes for the NHS and helps researchers access and use data to help identify the causes of disease – will “anchor” the new cluster, according to Canary Wharf Group (CWG), which is behind the initiative.

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Opioid use disorder: Flexible treatment at home proves effective

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Did you know that more than 26,500 Canadians died from opioid intoxication between January 2016 and September 2021? Or that more than 350,000 people who used drugs containing opioids to relieve their pain did so problematically? Credit: CHUM Did you know that more than 26,500 Canadians died from opioid intoxication between January 2016 and September […].

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F.D.A. Approves Alopecia Drug That Restores Hair Growth in Many Patients

NY Times

The drug, made by Eli Lilly, is already used for rheumatoid arthritis, and could be followed by two more drugs from other companies.

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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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Pharma under the microscope as FTC considers new ways to review acquisitions

Bio Pharma Dive

At a two-day meeting, experts argued drug divestitures may not be enough to prevent market concentration. Economists and regulators also appeared worried by the effect of buyouts on innovation.

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Another amyloid miss in Alzheimer’s as Roche’s crenezumab fails trial

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The litany of failed trials of amyloid-targeting drugs for Alzheimer’s disease has added another verse, as Roche concedes that its crenezumab candidate was unable to slow cognitive decline in patients with an inherited form of the disease. The result isn’t a big surprise – Roche terminated two phase 3 trials of crenezumab in people with prodromal to mild sporadic Alzheimer’s in early 2019 after interim analyses found it would be futile to continue – but is another blow to the

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Pfizer Vaccine Effective in Children Under 5, the F.D.A. Says

NY Times

Outside experts will make their recommendations this week on how the agency should rule on applications from Pfizer and Moderna to vaccinate the nation’s youngest children.

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Vertex, CRISPR strengthen case for pioneering gene-editing treatment

Bio Pharma Dive

Positive data from 75 patients with either sickle cell disease or beta thalassemia keep the companies’ therapy on track to become the first CRISPR-based treatment submitted to drug regulators, possibly by the end of the year.

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Six months after authorization, what do we know about Paxlovid?

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It has now been over six months since the FDA authorized Paxlovid in December 2021 “for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing who are also at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19.” . At the time of authorisation, the United States federal government had already purchased 10 million doses of the drug.

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Valneva reaches COVID-19 vaccine settlement with UK government, while EU deal remains uncertain

BioPharma Reporter

Valneva has reached a settlement with the UK government over an abandoned COVID-19 vaccine contract. Meanwhile, the future of its COVID-19 vaccine in the EU could become clearer next week after an EMA committee vote.

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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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Moderna Plans Trial Testing COVID-19 Vaccine in Youngest Babies

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Moderna's study, dubbed BabyCove, is expected to begin recruiting in September and will include up to 700 babies three to six months of age.

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Roche Alzheimer's study fails in another setback to a long-tested hypothesis

Bio Pharma Dive

The failure is an upset not only to Roche, but also a blow to the wider Alzheimer’s research field, which has for years kept focus on a protein called beta amyloid.

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Data-Led Digital KOL Engagement

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When creating engagement plans for individual Digital Key Opinion Leaders (DOLs), it’s best to look at a range of data-led metrics about each DOL to fine tune the engagement and maximise benefit for all parties. The simplest, and often easiest metrics to obtain, relate to the activity characteristics of the Digital KOL. In Twitter for example, this may equate to the DOL’s activity levels, follower numbers, and so on.

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Co-existing mangrove-coral habitats have a new global classification system

Scienmag

On any given day between 2016 and 2019, Heather Stewart could be found snorkeling in between mangroves in the Bocas del Toro archipelago along Panama’s Caribbean coast. For years she visited these forests at the interface between land and sea, trying to understand what drove corals to grow inside them. Corals and mangroves often grow […].

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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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FTC Unanimously Agrees to Keep Close Eye on PBMs, Higher Drug Costs

BioSpace

The vote came just over one week after the FTC announced it would probe claims regarding the role the middlemen play in determining retail prices of prescription drugs.

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FDA advisers recommend Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children

Bio Pharma Dive

Independent experts unanimously supported use of both shots in children aged 6 months to 5 years old, clearing the way for an FDA decision.

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2nd NSCLC Drug Development Summit

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The 2nd NSCLC Drug Development Summit returns for its second year to unite biopharma and academic leaders during an exciting era of personalized medicine. The industry is uniting to address mechanisms of drug resistance, spearhead progress in molecular subtyping and define practice-changing drug sequencing and combinations for the largest solid tumor indication, NSCLC.

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A glimpse into the dog’s mind: A new study reveals how dogs think of their toys

Scienmag

Many dog lovers want to know what goes on in their furry friends’ minds. Now scientists are finally getting closer to the answer. In a new study just published in the journal of Animal Cognition, researchers from the Family Dog Project (Eötvös Loránd University University, Budapest) found out that dogs have a “multi-modal mental image” […].

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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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MorphoSys Adds HIBio to Busy Collaboration Week

BioSpace

MorphoSys is having a busy week after entering into an equity participation agreement with HIBio and a supply agreement and clinical collaboration with Pfizer and Incyte.

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With biotech in retreat, Third Rock raises $1B for life sciences investing

Bio Pharma Dive

The fund, Third Rock’s sixth, comes amid a significant downturn in the biotech stock market, which has raised questions about the viability of young drug startups.

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Why diverse clinical trials matter: the pharmaphorum podcast

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In this episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, editor in chief Jonah Comstock welcomes Dr. Jennifer Jones-McMeans, divisional vice president for global affairs for Abbott’s vascular business to discuss diversity and equity in clinical trials. They discuss the nitty-gritty of clinical trial diversity – why it’s been so hard to achieve, why it’s important, and how to overcome the specific barriers to inclusion for different underrepresented communities.

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Pandemic highlights need for supply chain visibility, partnerships

Outsourcing Pharma

During BIO International, US leaders shared lessons learned from COVID-19, and how government and industry are collaborating to avoid future supply chain crises.

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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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Researchers Identify Molecule Produced During Exercise that Reduces Obesity

BioSpace

Researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine, part of the Stanford School of Medicine, discovered a molecule produced during exercise in mice that suppresses feeding and obesity.

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FDA approves Lilly, Incyte drug for alopecia, but includes safety warning

Bio Pharma Dive

The partners’ JAK inhibitor Olumiant is the first systemic treatment for an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. But known risks of heart attacks and cancer could complicate its launch.

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Lilly’s Olumiant okayed in alopecia, with Pfizer, Concert in hot pursuit

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Eli Lilly and Incyte’s Olumiant has secured the first FDA approval for a systemic drug to treat alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss that affects more than 700,000 people in the US. The JAK1/2 inhibitor has been cleared for adults who are severely affected with the condition at a dose of 2mg once-daily, which can be stepped up to 4mg/day if needed, and according to the FDA will “help fulfil a significant unmet need for patients.” It is estimated tha

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BIO International: US CDMO looks to plug critical cell therapy manufacturing capacity shortage

BioPharma Reporter

The BIO International Convention in San Diego this week heard the US-based Center for Breakthrough Medicines (CBM) is to speed up plans to build what it calls the largest cell therapy manufacturing operation worldwide.

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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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FDA Inches Ever Closer To COVID-19 Vaccine Approval for Young Children

BioSpace

Ahead of a scheduled Advisory Committee meeting this week, the FDA released favorable remarks about the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of five.

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Amylyx's ALS drug gets approved in Canada

Bio Pharma Dive

The Massachusetts-based biotech is awaiting a decision in the U.S., where the FDA recently extended its review after agency advisers narrowly voted against the treatment.

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Colorful urban environments, even if just in virtual reality, promote wellbeing

Scienmag

Drab urban environments tend to increase our stress, whereas nature can soothe the soul, but how do you get the best of both? One option is to increase color and vegetation in cities, but finding the best approach can be tricky. A new study in Frontiers in Virtual Reality tested the effects of vegetation and […].

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Eli Lilly’s Olumiant Wins FDA Approval as First Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata

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Eli Lilly’s Olumiant (baricitinib) has won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as the first systemic treatment for severe alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disorder that leads to patchy baldness. Olumiant oral tablets — in 4 mg, 2 mg and 1 mg doses taken once daily — were approved for the treatment of adults with the rare hair loss condition.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.