2021

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New Merck study results raise questions about its COVID-19 pill

Bio Pharma Dive

Final trial data for molnupiravir were less convincing than what Merck previously reported and could alter how the FDA views the drug, which will be evaluated at a meeting Tuesday.

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Why natural language processing (NLP) is a critical part of your real world data strategy

Bio Pharma Dive

The barrier to knowledge can be eliminated when pharmaceutical companies use natural language processing to analyze unstructured content.

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Association of Self-reported COVID-19 Infection and SARS-CoV-2 Serology Results With Persistent Physical Symptoms

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cross-sectional study of individuals from the French CONSTANCES cohort assesses whether the belief in having been infected with SARS-CoV-2, having serological test–confirmed COVID-19 infection, or both are associated with persistent physical symptoms often attributed to long COVID in the general adult population.

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Pfizer/BioNTech to trial COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women and children

BioPharma Reporter

Pfizer and BioNTech have dosed the first participants in a Phase 2/3 study for their COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women; and plan to trial the vaccine in children later this year.

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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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FDA clears GE Healthcare AI algorithm for patient intubation

pharmaphorum

An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by GE Healthcare that helps with the placement of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) has been approved by the FDA. The new tool – part of GE’s Critical Care Suite 2.0 – helps bedside staff and radiologists assess patients before intubation – for example prior to ventilation in patients with critical COVID-19 – and make sure their ETTs are positioned correctly.

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Preclinical Data on New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Shines with over 90% Efficacy

BioSpace

Preclinical data for its drug candidate, LP-184, reportedly showed over 90 percent efficacy in shrinking pancreatic cancer tumors in mouse models in vitro, in-vivo, and ex-vivo.

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Generic Portfolio Management, Partnering with Brands, and Staying Competitive

Drug Patent Watch

This is my talk from the 14th Annual Portfolio Planning and Partnership for Generic Conference. I discuss: Identifying generic entry opportunities at the earliest stages Discovering opportunities that avoid litigation…. The post Generic Portfolio Management, Partnering with Brands, and Staying Competitive appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Less is more? New take on machine learning helps us “scale up” phase transitions

Scienmag

Features of large systems yielded from tiny simulations with super-resolution techniques Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have enhanced “super-resolution” machine learning techniques to study phase transitions. They identified key features of how large arrays of interacting “particles” behave at different temperatures by simulating tiny arrays before using a […].

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New hope for long COVID blood tests after antibody discovery

Pharma Times

Researchers discover presence of 'autoantibodies' in people with persistent COVID-19 symptoms

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Pfizer buys immuno-inflammatory firm Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7b

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharmaceutical company currently has several promising treatments in development for gastroenterological, dermatological, and cardiological conditions.

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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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FDA Says Data Does Not Support Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement this week about dosing schedules for COVID-19 vaccines, saying that any dose changes would be premature. In the statement , the FDA said that it wants to “remind the public about the importance of receiving COVID-19 vaccines according to how they’ve been authorized by the FDA in order to safely receive the level of protection observed in the large randomized trials supporting their effectiveness.”.

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Top FDA vaccine officials to leave agency as decision on COVID-19 boosters looms

Bio Pharma Dive

Marion Gruber and Phil Krause, two veteran vaccine reviewers, are unexpectedly leaving the agency at a critical time. The search for their replacements will begin "imminently," division head Peter Marks said in a letter.

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Incidence of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis After Ad26.COV2.S Vaccination

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study compares the sex- and age-adjusted incidence of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis before the COVID-19 pandemic with that during the first 92 days after Ad26.COV2.S vaccination.

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4D Pharma expanding clinical data in multiple indications

BioPharma Reporter

Live biotherapeutic product (LBP) developer, 4D Pharma, says it is building a âstrong body of evidenceâ for its portfolio of bacterial strains in relation to cancer, asthma, and neurodegenerative diseases, while the company also calls its recent dual listing a âtransformational milestoneâ.

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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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Around 250 digital health apps are launching every day, says IQVIA

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There was a dramatic increase in the launch of health-related mobile applications last year, taking the total number on offer in app stories to 350,000 – and while average quality is currently “middling” it is on the rise, according to a report from IQVIA. The pandemic contributed to another 90,000 apps being introduced in 2020 – an average of 250 per day – and this coupled with rising number and functionality of wearable devices “provides evidence of digital health’s acc

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FDA Approves First Human Trial for Potential CRISPR-Led HIV Cure

BioSpace

?The FDA's IND approval sets the stage for the very first Phase I/II trial to evaluate EBT-101 as a functional cure for chronic HIV based on the endpoints of safety, tolerability, and efficacy.

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreen Because of Benzene Traces

NY Times

The company said it had determined that daily exposure to five Neutrogena and Aveeno sprays would not cause adverse health effects, but recalled the products out of an abundance of caution.

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Biotech M&A tracker: After hitting new heights, deals have slowed down. Here are the latest.

Bio Pharma Dive

Deals were few and far between last quarter. But the recent history of biopharma M&A suggests they'll return. Keep track of them as as they happen with BioPharma Dive's new database.

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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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Intellia, with first results, delivers a 'landmark' for CRISPR gene editing

Bio Pharma Dive

Results published in The New England Journal of Medicine offer the first clinical evidence that CRISPR gene editing inside the body can be safe and effective, a culmination of years of scientific research.

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Celldex pins its hopes for a comeback on skin disease drug

Bio Pharma Dive

After several setbacks, most notably the failure of a brain cancer vaccine, Celldex has a chance at reinvention should early drug results pan out for the 16-year-old biotech.

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Moderna founder unveils new drug company focused on a different kind of RNA

Bio Pharma Dive

Encouraged by Moderna's success, Flagship Pioneering has been busy creating startups like Alltrna, which launched Tuesday. The biotech is researching how to make medicines from transfer RNA molecules.

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Pfizer stocks cancer drug pipeline with $2.3B deal for Trillium

Bio Pharma Dive

The acquisition reflects growing industry interest in the cancer-linked protein targeted by Trillium's drugs, most notably shown by Gilead's acquisition of Forty Seven last year.

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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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Bristol Myers finally wins FDA approval for cancer cell therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Delays tied to factory inspections had pushed an FDA decision on Breyanzi past a key deadline, allowing Bristol Myers to avoid paying billions of dollars in payouts to investors.

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In first, FDA approves KRAS-blocking cancer drug from Amgen

Bio Pharma Dive

For decades, scientists have tried unsuccessfully to target the KRAS gene, which is often mutated in lung, colon and pancreatic cancers. Lumakras is the first drug proven effective.

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Former FDA chief Hahn joins venture firm that launched Moderna

Bio Pharma Dive

Hahn's appointment as chief medical officer of Flagship Pioneering is another example of FDA officials joining industry after their government service. Hahn's predecessor, Scott Gottlieb, sits on Pfizer's board of directors.

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FDA halts tests of BioMarin drug amid heightened focus on gene therapy safety

Bio Pharma Dive

On the heels of a two-day FDA meeting in which experts debated the risks of gene therapy, the biotech said its early-stage PKU treatment was associated with cancer in mice.

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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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5 FDA approval decisions to watch in the second quarter

Bio Pharma Dive

A long-awaited reckoning for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug and the review of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine are among the top FDA decisions expected before the end of June.

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A three-decade monopoly: How Amgen built a patent thicket around its top-selling drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Through high-stakes litigation, aggressive patenting practices and a bit of luck, Amgen will likely stretch Enbrel's monopoly until 2029, more than 30 years after it was approved.

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After talks with FDA, a biotech prepares to submit its closely watched ALS drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Executives at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said that based on the agency's recent feedback, they will ask for approval of AMX0035 — likely within the next six months.

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Drugmakers flock to Vineti's fix for a cell, gene therapy problem

Bio Pharma Dive

A group of drug companies, including Novartis, Takeda and Roche's Genentech, have agreed to collaborate with Vineti to usher in new identification standards for complex medicines.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!