Antidote

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Achondroplasia, a term meaning “without cartilage formation,” is a genetic disorder leading to disproportionate short stature. Sometimes called achondroplastic dwarfism or ACH , this condition has few treatment options and no known cure.

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Rethinking Clinical Trials

APRIL 23, 2024

Successful studies of interventions for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) require engaging with injured patients in long-term follow-up. They found that younger age, public or no insurance, fewer comorbid conditions, and worse mental health function before injury were associated with lack of follow-up.

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BioTech 365

JUNE 29, 2021

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By Alexei Voloshin, Global Head of Bioprocess Science, 3M Biopharmaceutical Purification Article Synopsis: Modern biotechnology has brought a revolution in improving the human condition around the world both in terms of quantity and quality.

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BioSpace

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Swiss pharma has set up its challenge to AbbVie’s blockbuster immunosuppressive drug Humira with a label expansion for Cosentyx in hidradenitis suppurativa, a painful long-term skin condition.

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Pharma Mirror

MARCH 6, 2024

For anyone diagnosed with a condition or disorder, self-esteem challenges can arise. Understanding Neurodiversity The term neurodiversity The post Navigating Mental Wellness: Understanding Neurodiversity and Self-Kindness appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

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Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the race to develop nonsteroidal topical treatments for autoimmune skin conditions, Dermavant is charging toward the finish line—again. Dermavant has presented evidence that Vtama provides immediate and long-term relief from the severe itch condition pruritus, the most prevalent symptom of atopic dermatitis.

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Antidote

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It is the most common type of skeletal dysplasia, the umbrella term that identifies hundreds of conditions , and occurs in about one in 15,000 to 35,000 births. Achondroplasia, also known as achondroplastic dwarfism or ACH, is a rare disorder characterized by short stature, a large head, and short arms and legs.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Earlier this month, New Jersey-based Silo Pharma announced the start of an IND-enabling study of a topical ketamine formulation for fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes pain and fatigue. Depression research spurs efforts for other conditions. Other companies continue exploring ketamine’s potential in different conditions.

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Antidote

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Though nephropathy and neuropathy are two medical terms that sound similar, they refer to conditions that are very different. Nephropathy is a term related to disease or damage of the kidneys , while neuropathy is a term related to damage of the nervous system.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 23, 2023

Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a progressive neurological condition that affects people's cognitive abilities, such as memory, language and reasoning.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The UK government's proposal to roll England's long term plan for cancer into one strategy covering all major conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, dementia, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders is "a catastrophic decision that will cost lives," warn experts in The BMJ.

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Antidote

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis (OA) are conditions with different causes and symptoms, but because people are often diagnosed with both, the terms are frequently used interchangeably.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Bowel ischemia is a potentially fatal medical condition caused by a decrease or obstruction of blood flow to the intestine. It is linked to many serious gastrointestinal disorders that can have long-term and deadly effects. As a result, the timely surgical treatment of this condition is critical.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 4, 2023

People with severe mental illness can struggle to self-manage long-term physical conditions, and need personalized support, a new study suggests.

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Antidote

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

While there are many conditions that can cause memory loss , dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are probably two of the most well-known terms associated with cognitive decline. However, while these two terms are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to different kinds of memory loss diseases.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many studies have described a variety of long-term effects of COVID-19, with symptoms including fatigue and malaise, breathing difficulties, and cognitive problems, often referred to as post COVID-19 condition or long COVID.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A new study in mice from researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas suggests that a short-term exposure to a high-fat diet may be linked to pain sensations even in the absence of a prior injury or a pre-existing condition like obesity or diabetes.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 26, 2023

The MAAs include all indications covered by the Xgeva (denosumab) and Prolia (denosumab) reference medicines to treat conditions such as osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Other conditions include the prevention of skeletal-related complications in cancer that has spread to the bones, as well as treatment-induced bone loss.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 28, 2023

Under the terms of the deal, the company will receive non-exclusive rights to CRISPR/Cas9, a gene-editing technology of CRISPR Therapeutics, for the development of potentially curative T1D cell therapies. The gene-editing technology allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA. The system comprises the Cas9 enzyme and a guide RNA.

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Scienmag

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

New research has found one in five people in the south London live with multimorbidity.

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Scienmag

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find a genetic variant associated with a worse prognosis of the long-term lung condition in chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis Credit: Professor Yasunari Miyazaki, TMDU Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find a genetic variant associated with a worse prognosis of (..)

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Antidote

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Presbyopia, the clinical term for age-related farsightedness, is a condition that most people develop as they age. It’s estimated that the prevalence of presbyopia is nearly 80% for individuals between the ages of 45 and 55.

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STAT News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Among the many worrying consequences of Covid-19, neuropsychiatric conditions rank high. Now the same group is back with a longer-term analysis of 1.25 A year ago researchers from Oxford University reported that 1 in 3 patients experienced mood disorders, strokes, or dementia six months after Covid infection.

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Antidote

DECEMBER 5, 2022

the different terms surrounding this common condition still remain a source of confusion. Though kidney disease is estimated to affect 31 million people across the U.S.,

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 2, 2023

The firms did not divulge the terms of the deal. General agreement amongst treating physicians is that current front-line treatment/management options, such as oral and topical steroids, are largely ineffective and have a number of potentially significant safety issues when used long-term.

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STAT News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The very term “chronic disease” might imply that little changes — or improves — over time. For the millions of people in the United States who have one or more chronic conditions, a small scientific stir can lead to a huge impact.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 1, 2023

Under the deal terms, the company, through Astellas US Holding’s wholly owned subsidiary Berry Merger Sub, will acquire all the outstanding Iveric Bio shares for $40.00 Astellas Pharma has entered into a definitive agreement to buy US-based biopharmaceutical company Iveric bio, in a deal valued at nearly $5.9bn. in cash for each share.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 14, 2023

“Oncology continues to be the largest growth driver in global medicine, and this acquisition will enhance Pfizer’s position in this important space and contribute meaningfully to the achievement of Pfizer’s near- and long-term financial goals.”

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Satisfying relationships in midlife with partners, friends, or work colleagues are linked to a lower risk of accumulating multiple long term conditions in older age—at least among women—suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 16, 2023

Intracerebral hemorrhage, and bleeding into the brain tissue, is a devastating neurological condition affecting millions of people annually. It has a high mortality rate, while survivors are affected by long-term neurological deficits. No medication has been found to support brain recovery following hemorrhage.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Trans and non-binary adults are more likely than the general population to experience long-term health conditions, including mental health problems, dementia and learning disabilities, and to be autistic, according to new research.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 20, 2023

The collaboration, under a sponsored research agreement, will focus on mRNA vaccines that can help in modulating the normal immune response of the body for the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases as well as allergic conditions.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 19, 2023

inhibitor, STC-004, as a non-opioid therapeutic for acute and chronic pain conditions. The funding was awarded through the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative (NIH HEAL), a trans-agency effort for the development of scientific solutions to the US national opioid public health crisis. “Our

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Under the deal terms, Catalyst will also have an exclusive period to assess, review, and negotiate to buy a rare epilepsy asset in Eisai’s pipeline. As per the terms of the agreement, Eisai will receive $160m in an upfront payment along with future milestone payments and royalties.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 24, 2024

Despite the chronic nature of fibrotic conditions, widespread impact on various organs, and substantial disease burden, there is currently no curative treatment for these conditions. Evotec and Variant Bio have announced a collaboration agreement to identify a best-in-class treatment for diseases caused by fibrosis.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 14, 2021

And certain aspects of living with a chronic health condition – be that a symptom, side effect, emotional experience or other quality of life impact – can be hard to put into words. A few of these terms are specific to one condition, while some have been co-opted by people across various conditions.

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