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Startup Vicebio banks $100M in bid to make ‘cost-effective’ vaccines

Bio Pharma Dive

The company’s technology, which enables it to target viral proteins in their “prefusion” shape and skip a manufacturing step, could lead to vaccines that are more potent and easier to produce, said CEO Emmanuel Hanon.

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Top three trends in precision medicine

Pharmaceutical Technology

An innovative approach to healthcare, precision medicine is a new medical model that takes into account individual differences in genes, environments, and lifestyles to drive better outcomes through medicine.

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Apellis eye drug again turned back in Europe

Bio Pharma Dive

The decision against Syfovre’s approval follows efforts by Apellis to have reviewers reevaluate clinical evidence multiple times and, according to an analyst, will lead to a restructuring of the company’s operations in Europe.

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This Drug Shows Potential to Stop Migraines Before They Begin

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Francesco Carta Fotografo/Moment/Getty Images) Migraines and headaches affect billions of people worldwide, and a new study suggests the drug ubrogepant can put a stop to the pain even before a migraine has fully kicked in.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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September 16, 2024: Researchers Examine Feasibility of Enhanced TSOS Intervention for Trauma Survivors in Australia

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Researchers in Australia examined the feasibility of implementing an enhanced version of the TSOS collaborative care intervention for patients at risk of persistent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and pain symptoms after major traumatic injury. They found the intervention was highly valued by most participants and could be implemented at low cost in the trauma system in Victoria, Australia.

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Organon pays up to $1.2B to acquire Dermavant and its steroid-free skin cream Vtama

Fierce Pharma

With its latest acquisition, women’s health outfit Organon is bringing its dermatology business to the U.S. with a potential blockbuster in tow. | Organon is set to acquire Roivant’s immuno-dermatology subsidiary Dermavant for up to $1.2 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. The crown jewel of the deal is undoubtedly Vtama, Dermavant’s steroid-free cream for plaque psoriasis, which is looking at a major expansion opportunity in eczema.

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After the Lykos debacle, what’s next for psychedelic therapies?

Pharmaceutical Technology

While Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA therapy was rejected by the FDA, psychedelic therapy advocates remain optimistic about the sector.

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The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation Are Very Real, Expert Warns

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Niklas Hamann/Unsplash) Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social media users have taken tiredness to the extreme, however, by taking part in what they call a “no-sleep challenge.

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September 18, 2024: Comparing Pragmatic Trials and Effectiveness-Implementation Trials, in This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. John Fortney In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, John Fortney of the University of Washington will present “Similarities and Differences Between Pragmatic Trials and Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Fortney is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the University of Washington School of Medicine and a senior research career scientist in the HSR Center of Innovat

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Bristol Myers Squibb axes 79 more in NJ as $1.5B cost-reduction program rolls on

Fierce Pharma

The hits just keep on coming for Bristol Myers Squibb staffers amid the company's cost-savings program. | Bristol Myers Squibb is laying off an additional 79 staffers in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The cuts will be effective between Dec. 12 and May 30 of next year and are part of BMS's $1.5 billion cost reduction program.

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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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Nura Bio gets another $68M, new CEO to advance ‘neuroprotective’ brain drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

The funding will support mid-stage testing of a drug the company believes to have the potential to treat a range of neurodegenerative conditions.

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AI boom set to revolutionise healthcare in Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

The growth of AI in the healthcare sector is already having real-world impacts and promises a step-change in future care.

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Scientists Just Identified Hundreds of Genes That Could Cause Cancer

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(Richard Jones/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Scientists have discovered hundreds of genes that could potentially promote cancer, new research shows. Cancer is typically triggered by some kind of change to our genetic coding that interferes with a cell’s ability to manage its growth.

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Global trial to test combination for chronic kidney disease

Drug Discovery World

A new multinational clinical trial will investigate whether a novel treatment can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The EASi-KIDNEY trial will evaluate whether vicadrostat, also known as BI 690517, improves clinical outcomes when it is given in combination with existing treatments. The trial will run in 15-20 countries around the world, with around 11,000 people expected to participate.

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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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Granules India scolded over truckloads of torn manufacturing documents after recent FDA inspection

Fierce Pharma

From truckloads of torn documents to avian incursions in the production plant, Granules India’s recent manufacturing reprimand from the FDA is alarming no matter which way you look at it. | Earlier this month, Granules was slapped with a Form 483 following an inspection of its Telangana facility in India that ran from Aug. 26 to Sept. 6. The FDA’s report cites six observations around poor quality control procedures, subpar cleaning, cross-contamination risks and more.

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ADC developed by Daiichi, Merck outperforms chemo in lung cancer trial

Bio Pharma Dive

The FDA previously rejected patritumab deruxtecan over manufacturing issues. Tuesday's study data should boost the companies' case, however.

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FDA expands Novartis’ Kisqali label to include early breast cancer patients

Pharmaceutical Technology

Kisqali generated $2bn in sales last year, with broader approvals forecasting sales of over $8bn by 2030, per GlobalData analysis.

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Scientists Discover a Brain Network Twice The Size in Depression Patients

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(Andrew Brookes/Connect Images/Getty Images) The more we know about how depression takes hold in the brain, the better we can prevent and treat it, and new research has identified a brain network that seems to be twice its typical size in most people with depression.

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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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How is Parkinson’s disease diagnosed?

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Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is a life-altering event that nearly 1 million people in the United States have experienced. Parkinson’s disease symptoms can vary from person to person. Receiving a diagnosis often requires several steps. In this blog, we’ll be sharing more details about the disease and discussing opportunities for individuals to get involved in Parkinson’s research.

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AstraZeneca's Fasenra plays catch-up with GSK's Nucala, gaining FDA nod for rare autoimmune disease

Fierce Pharma

Since GSK’s Nucala and AstraZeneca’s Fasenra were approved two years apart to treat patients with severe asthma, the IL-5 inhibitors have engaged in a spirited market battle, with one key differenc | Locked in a spirited market battle with GSK's Nucala, AstraZeneca's Fasenra is catching up with its IL-5 inhibitor rival as the FDA signed off on its use to treat the rare autoimmune condition of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

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Roche’s Xofluza reduces flu transmission in Phase 3 study

Bio Pharma Dive

According to the company, the results are the first time an antiviral drug has reduced transmission of a respiratory virus in a global Phase 3 trial.

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FDA approves Roche’s Ocrevus Zunovo with Halozyme Enhanze delivery tech

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Ocrevus Zunovo with Halozyme's Enhanze drug delivery technology.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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DCA Telangana raids & seizes illegally made cough syrups in Hyderabad

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How to Develop a Competitive Generic Drug Portfolio

Drug Patent Watch

The generic drug market in the United States is characterized by significant price volatility and shortages, driven by the structure of the market and the incentives for manufacturers. To address these issues, several market-based proposals have been put forth to optimize generic drug cost and availability.

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Novartis heaps pressure on Lilly with broad FDA approval for Kisqali in early breast cancer

Fierce Pharma

An FDA approval has officially lifted the curtain on a blockbuster market showdown between Novartis and Eli Lilly in early breast cancer. | An FDA approval has officially lifted the curtain on a blockbuster market showdown between Novartis' Kisqali and Eli Lilly's Verzenio in early breast cancer.

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As Biosecure bill advances, drugmakers prepare for prospect of China pivot

Bio Pharma Dive

Legislation that passed the House of Representatives passed the Biosecure Act last week would forced U.S. biotechs to cut ties with five Chinese contract partners.

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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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MHLW accepts GSK’s multiple myeloma treatment NDA for review

Pharmaceutical Technology

Japan's MHLW has accepted for review GSK's NDA for Blenrep for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

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Pharmexcil schedules EGM for September 25, 2024 to adopt new Articles of Association

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) has announced an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for 25th September, 2024 at 3:00 pm (IST). The meeting will take place in a hybrid format, allowing both physical attendance at the Pharmexcil head office in Hyderabad and virtual participation.

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PBM strikes back at FTC over drug pricing report

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PBM Express Scripts has sued the FTC, claiming its recent report on the sector's role in drug pricing is defamatory and should be retracted

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Europe's CHMP turns down Apellis' pegcetacoplan appeal, endorses new drugs from Pfizer, ImmunoGen and Henlius

Fierce Pharma

Amid a parade of regulatory endorsements in Europe, Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ ophthalmology prospect pegcetacoplan has been left in the cold once again. | Europe’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has confirmed its negative stance on pegcetacoplan in geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that can lead to blindness.

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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.