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Flagship, Pfizer alliance yields two more startup deals

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Pfizer will work with Ampersand Biomedicines and Montai Therapeutics to find drugs for obesity and lung cancer, respectively, adding to collaborations it previously formed with other Flagship startups.

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November 20, 2022: In This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds, the HeLiX Pragmatic Trial in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Paul Karanicolas In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Paul Karanicolas of the University of Toronto will present “Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection: The HeLiX Randomized Clinical Trial.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Karanicolas is a professor of surgery at the University of Toronto and the Sherif and Mary-Lou Hanna Chair in Surgical Oncology Research, a joint appointment at the Sunnybrook Research

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Surviving in biotech’s new normal: 5 tips from industry VCs and CEOs

Bio Pharma Dive

At an event hosted by BioPharma Dive, drugmaker executives and investors discussed the importance of focus, smart spending and maintaining lines of sight to the clinic.

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BioNTech signs agreement to acquire Biotheus

Pharmaceutical Technology

BioNTech has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Biotheus to obtain complete worldwide rights to BNT327/PM8002, a programmed death-ligand 1 and vascular endothelial growth factor A-targeting bispecific antibody.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Scientists Say This One Particular Diet May Slow The Decline of The Brain

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Flavio Coelho/Moment/Getty Images) While it’s not possible to stop the brain from aging – at least not yet – there might be ways to slow down its decline, and a new study shows the vital role blood sugar levels play in how rapidly the brain ages.

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Taking its best shot at Roche, Merck scores in phase 3 trial of subcutaneous Keytruda

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Two months after Roche scored FDA approval for its subcutaneous ve | Two months after Roche scored FDA approval for its subcutaneous version of PD-LI inhibitor Tecentriq, Merck has achieved a key milestone in lining up its checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda to follow suit. On Tuesday, the company revealed that its subcutaneous formulation of Keytruda has aced a phase 3 trial, demonstrating non-inferiority to the immunotherapy’s intravenous version.

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EMA’s CHMP recommends Sanofi’s Sarclisa approval for multiple myeloma

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The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of Sanofi’s Sarclisa combined with Velcade, plus Revlimid, plus dexamethasone (VRd) for treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM).

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ADHD Diagnoses Keep Rising Higher. This Is Why It’s Happening.

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(PeopleImages/Getty Images) For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD). But the rates, in practice, are often higher. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the prevalence at 11.4% in children in 2022.

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November 19, 2024: NIH Collaboratory’s Greg Simon to Receive Inaugural HCSRN Founders’ Award

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Greg Simon Greg Simon, a longtime member of the Coordinating Center leadership team for the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory, was selected by the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) Governing Board of Directors to receive the organization’s inaugural Founders’ Award. The new award recognizes individuals who best exemplify the spirit of the HCSRN’s early founders in their service and lasting contributions to the network.

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Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others: Practical Tips for Caregivers

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Being a caregiver is one of the most selfless and demanding roles you can take on. Whether you're looking after a parent, spouse, child, or loved one, juggling all of the daily responsibilities that come with it can quickly feel overwhelming. With so much focus on taking care of others, it’s easy to put yourself and your needs on the back burner. While your focus is understandably on your loved one, it’s important to remember that your own well-being matters too.

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

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Eisai wins over European regulators on Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi

Bio Pharma Dive

A key regulatory committee sided against the drug this summer. But an appeal from Eisai appears to have worked, teeing Leqembi up for authorization in a major market.

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Pfizer considers divestiture of hospital drugs business

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer is currently assessing the potential divestiture of its hospital drugs unit, a division mainly focused on antibiotics and sterile injectables used in hospitals and clinics, Reuters reported.

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New technologies and treatments revolutionizing diabetes care: Dr Ajay Aggarwal

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As diabetes continues to rise globally, healthcare experts are increasingly turning to innovative tools and treatments to manage the condition. Dr Ajay Aggarwal, chairperson of the Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, sheds light on the latest advancements in diabetes care and emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment strategies.

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November 13, 2024: Pragmatic Trial of Smartphone Nudges to Prevent Distracted Driving, in This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds

Rethinking Clinical Trials

In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Kit Delgado of the University of Pennsylvania will present “Pragmatic Randomized Trial of Smartphone-Based Nudges to Reduce Distracted Driving Among US Auto Insurance Customers.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Delgado is an associate professor of emergency medicine and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania and the director of the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit, which “designs an

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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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Despite fears over RFK Jr. pick, industry should focus more on FDA job: analyst

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Robert F. | In a contrarian take offered by BMO Capital Markets' Evan Seigerman, the analyst said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may not rock the boat as much as feared for the biopharma industry.

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BioNTech to buy Biotheus, gaining control of cancer bispecific

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Biotheus’ antibody drug targets PD-L1 and VEGF, a design that’s high on drugmakers’ radars after the success of Summit Therapeutics’ ivonescimab over Keytruda.

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AHA 2024: Plozasiran demonstrates promising Phase III results in FCS adults

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During AHA 2024, data were presented from the Phase III trial of plozasiran targeting adults with genetically or clinically diagnosed FCS,

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Osteoporosis Is a ‘Silent Killer’. Here’s How to Avoid It.

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(Taokinesis/Canva) Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that increase the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hips and wrists.

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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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November 14, 2024: Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee is Accepting Nominations for New Members

Rethinking Clinical Trials

The Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee (IPRCC) is accepting nominati ons for new members to help advance the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pain and diseases and disorders associated with pain. The committee will include: health professionals and scientists who are leaders in the field of pain research patients with pain-related conditions, patient-advocates, and community organizations for individuals with pain-related conditions.

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FDA approves first-ever gene therapy to be directly administered to the brain

BioPharma Reporter

PTC Therapeutics has received FDA approval for a gene therapy to treat AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that impairs the normal function of neurons.

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FDA endorses speedy approval path for Regenxbio Duchenne gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency's openness to a targeted pivotal study shows it’s still willing to consider accelerated clearance for Duchenne gene therapies despite questions about their effectiveness.

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AbbVie’s Elahere wins European approval for certain ovarian cancers

Pharmaceutical Technology

The decision in Europe follows an approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March this year.

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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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‘Brain Training’ May Not Work, But There Is a Way to Boost Your Cognition

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(Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images) Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in.

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AstraZeneca to go on defense for Andexxa as FDA questions bleeding reversal agent's safety ahead of adcomm

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As a council of outside experts prepares to meet Thursday to discuss AstraZeneca’s Andexxa, the FDA has flagged “major safety findings” linked to the British drugmaker’s bleeding reversal agent.

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Grifols linked to €7bn takeover offer from Brookfield

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Private equity company Brookfield has reportedly moved closer to taking control of Grifols, after months of disruption at the Spanish pharma company.A report in Spanish newspaper El Confidencial suggests that Brookfield is preparing to make a bid to take a 65% controlling stake in the drugmaker for €10.50 per share, worth around €7 billion ($7.4 billion).

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FDA approves Syndax’s Revuforj to treat leukaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has approved Syndax Pharmaceuticals' Revuforj (revumenib) for treating acute leukaemia with KMT2A translocation.

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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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ICMR invites bids for advanced online intellectual property management software

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In a move to streamline its growing intellectual property (IP) management needs, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the procurement of an online intellectual property management software. Technical proposals must be submitted by November 22, 2024, by 9:00 am.

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Eisai sunsets development, access program for withdrawn obesity med in Dravet syndrome

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In the wake of a market pull in obesity nearly five years ago, the other shoe has dropped for Eisai’s serotonin 2C receptor agonist lorcaserin. | Eisai has terminated a phase 3 study of lorcaserin as a potential adjunct treatment for patients with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy that starts in infancy. The company is also shutting down an extended access program in which patients were able to access the medication off-label.

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Tran Pham: Breaking barriers and building biopharma solutions

BioPharma Reporter

From discovering her knack for chemistry in high school to proving her expertise in male-dominated spaces, Tran Pham has built a dynamic career in biopharma.

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Chasing new ‘checkpoints,’ startup Valora emerges from a Nobel winner’s lab

Bio Pharma Dive

Built around research by Stanford scientist Carolyn Bertozzi and MIT researcher Jessica Stark, Valora Therapeutics is designing drugs to target glyco-immune checkpoints.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time