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World Cancer Day 2024: Trends in Oncology Research and More

XTalks

Technological advancements are revolutionizing cancer research and therapies. By editing these genes, researchers can effectively neutralize their cancer-promoting effects. By tailoring treatments based on an individual’s genetic makeup, it may allow for more effective and targeted therapies.

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AZD1222 US Phase III trial met primary efficacy endpoint in preventing COVID-19 at interim analysis

The Pharma Data

The AstraZeneca US Phase III trial of AZD1222 demonstrated statistically significant vaccine efficacy of 79% at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and 100% efficacy at preventing severe disease and hospitalisation. The trial had a 2:1 randomisation of vaccine to placebo. The specific search for CVST found no events in this trial.

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

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“Liquid biopsies have demonstrated promising activity in multiple clinical settings, but the great enthusiasm and expectations around them can be harmful if not adequately managed,” said Dr. El Mustapha Bahassi, PhD, Director, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, at the global clinical research organization (CRO) Medpace. cfDNA Isolation Techniques.

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A USD 4.2 Billion Myovant/ Pfizer Deal; Audentes Therapeutics’ ASPIRO Trial Free to Proceed; First Generic of Drug for Severe Hypoglycemia Gets Approval; Teleflex Acquires Z-Medica

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Audentes Therapeutics’ ASPIRO Trial Free to Proceed. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to lift the clinical ban from Audentes Therapeutics’ ASPIRO trial, which was aimed at investigating its AT132 for the treatment of X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM), a rare neuromuscular disease. . The post A USD 4.2

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What will the 2023 drug discovery landscape look like?

Drug Discovery World

Virtual clinical trials ‘Virtual’ and ‘technology’ are concepts which are readily exchanged in this industry, but these are more than just buzzwords. The overall virtual clinical trials market is currently valued at $7.8 In early November 2022, two Alzheimer’s drugs were tested head-to-head in a first-ever virtual clinical trial 3.

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Who are the AACR Scientific Achievement Award winners?

Drug Discovery World

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will honour the following cancer researchers, physician-scientists, advocates, and journalists during its annual meeting to be held April 14-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. June’s award lecture will be held on Sunday April 16 at 4:30pm ET.

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AZD1222 US Phase III primary analysis confirms safety and efficacy

The Pharma Data

Positive high-level results from the primary analysis of the Phase III trial of AZD1222 in the US have confirmed vaccine efficacy consistent with the pre-specified interim analysis announced on Monday 22 March 2021. The NIAID-supported COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) participated in the trial. D8110C00001 1.