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First-of-its-kind Intellia data suggest CRISPR drug could be given more than once

Bio Pharma Dive

The findings provide early proof that multiple doses of a gene editing medicine can be safely administered with additive effects, overcoming a key constraint of the complex therapies.

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AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso receives approval in Japan for lung cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has received Japanese approval for Tagrisso plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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There’s a Strange Link Between Depression And Body Temperature, Study Finds

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(VioletaStoimenova/Getty Images) To better treat and prevent depression, we need to understand more about the brains and bodies in which it occurs. Curiously, a handful of studies have identified links between depressive symptoms and body temperature, yet their small sample sizes have left too much room for doubt.

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June 24, 2024: GGC4H Finds Increase in Depression Among Early Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Margaret Kuklinski and Dr. Stacy Sterling In an analysis of behavioral health data from the GGC4H study, researchers observed a significant increase in the rate of depression among early adolescents during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The results extend findings on adolescent mental health during the pandemic to younger adolescents, a relatively understudied population.

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

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Watch out, GSK. Gilead’s twice-yearly PrEP drug shows 100% efficacy for HIV prevention

Fierce Pharma

For the first time, an HIV PrEP drug candidate has shown zero infections in a phase 3 trial. | For the first time, an HIV PrEP drug candidate has shown zero infections in a phase 3 trial. For Gilead, it serves as one of two pieces for a potential FDA filing. For GSK, it means a major competitor could be looming around the corner.

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Duchenne approval exposes FDA rift over Sarepta gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

Peter Marks’ decision to override the objections of agency staff and broaden use of Elevidys could have a “lasting impact” on gene therapy as well as the FDA, one analyst wrote.

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The Risk Factors For Long COVID Have Finally Been Revealed

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

For many, catching SARS-CoV-2 means an unpleasant few weeks of aches, coughs, and fatigue. In roughly one in every five cases, however, the discomfort endures for months on end. What puts some individuals at greater risk of an acute infection lingering as long COVID has been far from clear.

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June 26, 2024: Using ChatGPT to Facilitate Informed Medical Consent, in This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Fatima Mirza In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Fatima Mirza of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University will present “Using ChatGPT to Facilitate Truly Informed Medical Consent.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Mirza is chief resident in the Department of Dermatology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

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Digital twins in healthcare and drug discovery: From idea to success stories

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Explore how digital twins are transforming healthcare and drug discovery, with success stories showcasing their impact in the biopharma industry. Learn about their journey from concept to real-world applications.

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FDA lifts hold on PTC Huntington’s disease trial

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency has lifted a partial trial suspension based on one-year data showing PTC’s pill suppressed a key protein associated with the disorder.

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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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Novo Nordisk invests $4.1bn in manufacturing facility in NC

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk has unveiled a significant investment plan, committing $4.1bn to construct a second fill and finishing facility in Clayton.

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Artificial intelligence transforming healthcare customer experience: VR Munnaluri

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare customer experience as healthcare organisations are uniquely challenged to provide great customer service in stressful and highly personal situations, says Vasudeva Rao Munnaluri, regional vice president (RVP) for India & SAARC at Zendesk while discussing the role of AI in healthcare customer experience (CX) and the unique challenges faced […]

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Rallying in RSV vaccine race, Pfizer gains contract win over GSK in the UK

Fierce Pharma

After losing round one of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine bout with GSK, Pfizer is rallying. | After losing round one of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine bout with GSK, Pfizer is rallying. And what better way to do it than to win a major contract in your rival’s home country? The U.K. government has selected Pfizer to supply 5 million doses of its RSV shot Abrysvo over the next two years.

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Verona Gears Up for First Novel COPD Approval in Over a Decade

BioSpace

If approved, ensifentrine would be the first non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, offering an option with potentially fewer side effects.

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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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Twice-yearly shots of Gilead HIV drug effective in large prevention study

Bio Pharma Dive

Researchers recommended Gilead end testing early as lenacapavir proved 100% effective in protecting cisgender women in the Phase 3 trial.

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The evolution of contract packagers: delivering sustainability for injectables packaging

Pharmaceutical Technology

Big pharma and their packaging partners are collaborating to cut emissions and deliver more sustainable solutions for injectables.

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FDA clears Argenx’ Vyvgart Hytrulo for rare disease CIDP

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Netherlands biotech Argenx has a second FDA approval for its FcRn inhibitor Vyvgart Hytrulo, adding a new indication in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) for a drug that it hopes could find a use in more than a dozen diseases.

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AbbVie's Duopa successor in Parkinson's rejected again after FDA flags third-party manufacturer issues

Fierce Pharma

A little over a year after being slapped with an FDA rejection, AbbVie has hit another regulatory wall in its bid to debut a more convenient Parkinson’s disease successor to its established fo | A little over a year after being slapped with an FDA rejection, AbbVie has hit another regulatory wall in its bid to debut a more convenient Parkinson’s disease successor to its established formulation of carbidopa and levodopa.

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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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Expanded Approval of Sarepta’s Elevidys Is Progress, But More Needed for DMD Patients

BioSpace

While Thursday’s label expansion and traditional approval for the gene therapy is an important milestone, many challenges still face the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community.

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Obesity drug from Zealand shows potential in early trial

Bio Pharma Dive

Interim study data suggest the Danish drugmaker can remain in the race to develop new kinds of weight loss drugs as doctors seek alternatives to the now dominant GLP-1s.

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EHA 2024: Monoclonal antibodies continue to dominate multiple myeloma treatments

Pharmaceutical Technology

Trial investigators anticipate that the FDA will decide on approval for linvoseltamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma by the end of 2024.

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Introducing DrugChatter: Revolutionizing Information Access

Drug Patent Watch

DrugChatter is an innovative AI-powered search and answer engine designed to revolutionize how we access and comprehend information. Harnessing the power of advanced natural language processing, DrugChatter provides concise, accurate, and contextually relevant answers to a wide array of questions, making information retrieval faster and more intuitive than ever before.

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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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Alnylam CEO touts 'big-win scenario' for Amvuttra in closely watched heart disease trial

Fierce Pharma

In one of the most closely watched biotech trial readouts of the year, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals said its RNA interference drug reduced the risk of death or recurrent cardiovascular events in patient | In one of the most closely watched biotech trial readouts of the year, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals said its RNA interference drug reduced the risk of death or recurrent cardiovascular events.

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Merck KGaA Fails Phase III Study in Head and Neck Cancer, Scraps Trials

BioSpace

Merck KGaA’s drug candidate xevinapant in a late-stage trial was unable to significantly improve event-free survival in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer.

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Women with a common hormonal disorder have few good treatment options. Could GLP-1 drugs help?

Bio Pharma Dive

Obesity drugs like Wegovy are proving useful in many other diseases. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a chronic condition that can cause infertility, may be one.

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WHO warns of “harmful” fake Ozempic in circulation in Americas and Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have filed lawsuits against unapproved sellers of their diabetes and weight loss drugs.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Leveraging 505(b)(2) to Innovate Beyond Existing Drug Patents

Drug Patent Watch

The 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway provides an attractive avenue for drug developers to bring new products to market by leveraging existing data on approved drugs. This pathway allows modifications and improvements to be made to existing drugs, while potentially reducing development costs and timelines compared to the traditional new drug application (NDA) route.

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Novo Nordisk wins approval in China for GLP-1 obesity drug Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

On the market for three years in China, Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic (semaglutide) is racing toward blockbuster sales in the world’s second most populous country. | China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has blessed Novo Nordisk's Wegovy with marketing approval to treat people with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 or between 27 and 30 for those with one weight-related risk factor.

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Jazz’s Tremor Drug Candidate Flops in Phase II Study, Misses Primary Endpoint

BioSpace

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ calcium channel modulator suvecaltamide in a mid-stage trial was unable to significantly lower tremor burden in patients with essential tremor, the company reported Thursday.

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Sarepta Duchenne gene therapy wins broader use from FDA

Bio Pharma Dive

The decision makes Elevidys available to Duchenne patients at least 4 years of age, despite mixed trial results that have led to skepticism about its effectiveness.

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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.