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DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we step into 2024, the life sciences continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological innovation, a deeper understanding of human biology and the application of new technologies in areas like drug development and health wearables. These companies are at various stages of research and clinical trials.

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MARCH 25, 2021

Xtalks is proud to announce the launch of the Xtalks Life Science podcast. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode. Fresh Conversations About Life Science Topics. Sarah is passionate about science communication and journalistic integrity.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Current Share Price: The announcement follows a $115 million Series D financing in December 2024, co-led by Frazier Life Sciences and Deep Track Capital, with participation from Janus Henderson Investors and Logos Capital. The offering, which includes 8.75

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AUGUST 23, 2023

BriaCell is developing cell therapies for the treatment of advanced breast cancer and has promising compounds, including Bria-IMT, that are currently being evaluated in clinical trials. BriaCell recently received FDA approval for its Bria-IMT Combination pivotal study design in advanced metastatic breast cancer.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Alyftrek (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor), a next-in-class triple combination cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator, to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged six years and older with at least one F508del mutation or another responsive CFTR mutation.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

From blockbuster anticoagulants like Eliquis (apixaban) and Xarelto (rivaroxaban) to life-saving treatments such as Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) and Brilinta (ticagrelor), each of these drugs has made a significant impact in the cardiovascular space. Eliquis (Apixaban) Eliquis 2023 sales :$12.21

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Across the industry, pharma companies are turning to AI and real-world data to address many of the challenges of running clinical trials. Can the combined potential of new AI technologies and real-world patient data hold the key to overcoming the challenges in clinical trial design that have historically led to trial failure?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Looking ahead, Deciphera is exploring additional clinical trials and potential collaborations in the TGCT space. Ryota Udagawa, Decipheras president and CEO, emphasized that the drugs tolerability marks a significant advancement for patients at risk from surgical interventions.

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JULY 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed significant changes in the way pharma develops drugs, particularly in the clinical trial space. Hybrid or decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) have gained traction as technology, infrastructure and knowledge have evolved to support their use. Source: Izmailova et al, 2017.

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MAY 17, 2023

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announced this week that the Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (AMP BGTC) has selected eight rare diseases for its clinical trial portfolio.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

The pandemic itself will also continue to spur innovations and changes such as greater shifts towards decentralized clinical trials and patient-centric approaches. In addition to vaccines, there are handfuls of drugs currently being evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

The approval makes Datroway AstraZenecas eighth new medicine since 2020, the first US approval for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZenecas TROP2-directed ADC and the second based on their proprietary DXd technology. The FDA approval sent Daiichi Sankyos shares soaring by 8.7% to 4,437 yen, reflecting investor confidence.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. Here is a look at some life science trends to expect in the coming year, including key themes and topics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries to keep an eye out for in 2022.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

This shift not only prioritizes patient safety but also ensures that ineffective treatments are identified more quickly.

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MAY 5, 2022

There are four FDA-approved ADHD-specific nonstimulant drugs, namely Eli Lilly’s Strattera (atomoxetine), Shionogi’s Kapvay (clonidine), Takeda’s Intuniv (guanfacine) and now Supernus’ Qelbree (viloxazine). In 2002, Strattera became the first FDA-approved nonstimulant drug to treat ADHD in adults.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Read more here: Lenire Bimodal Neuromodulation Device by Neuromod Improves Tinnitus Symptoms in Clinical Trial The weekly podcast is available for streaming every Wednesday on Spotify , Apple Music and wherever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Daxxify was FDA-approved for similar cosmetic purposes as Botox and other neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin. Used for both cosmetic and therapeutic cases, Botox is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved injection of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that can effectively paralyze the facial muscles.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hympavzi’s approval, with its innovative approach to balancing clotting, could offer a modern solution that adds to the global effort to reduce the risk of thrombosis. This is Pfizer’s second FDA-approved treatment for a rare genetic blood disorder this year.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. The clinical study also highlighted the favorable tolerability profile of Filsuvez. The most commonly reported adverse reactions in the clinical trial were pruritus (itching) and pain at the wound application site, occurring in 7.3

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pfizer spinout SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of desmoid tumors, an ultra-rare subtype of non-cancerous soft tissue sarcomas that can cause severe pain and disfigurement.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Neilan has contributed to the rare disease community through his comprehensive work in the rare disease space that has included research, academia, medical practice and clinical trial design and execution. Can you tell us a bit about the work you are doing at NORD and how it impacts clinical trials for rare diseases?

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MAY 2, 2022

This is the very first approval for a medication for the chronic version of VVC. The approval is a significant breakthrough for RVVC as it is a condition with significant unmet need. For Mycovia Pharmaceuticals , Vivjoa is the company’s first FDA-approved drug in its pipeline of novel treatments for fungal infections.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Results for this endpoint are expected in the final quarter of 2023 and are expected to support the traditional approval of Filspari. The ongoing PROTECT Phase III trial is the largest interventional study to date on IgA nephropathy. The results demonstrated that after 36 weeks of treatment, patients receiving sparsentan showed a 49.8

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MARCH 19, 2025

Elevidys is the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DMD a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration. To date, over 800 patients have received the therapy in clinical trials and real-world settings. It will update Elevidys prescribing information and adjust monitoring protocols as necessary.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

MediWound, a biopharmaceutical company focused on biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved their orphan biological product NexoBrid (anacaulase-bcdb) for the removal of eschar in adults with deep partial-thickness and/or full-thickness thermal burns.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Biopharmaceutical firm Cingulate and life sciences commercialisation firm Indegene have entered into a joint commercialisation deal for the former’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) therapy CTx-1301 (dexmethylphenidate).

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AUGUST 7, 2023

has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older in the US. Formerly known as VP-102, Ycanth is the first cantharidin formulation approved for this purpose. Another noteworthy contender is Novan Inc.’s

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JANUARY 26, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval for the Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) based on the results from two Phase III clinical trials. Brukinsa is now approved to treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

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AUGUST 31, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Axsome Therapeutics’ rapid-acting oral treatment Auvelity for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The approval makes Auvelity the first and only rapid-acting oral medication for depression, and the first and only oral NMDA receptor antagonist approved for MDD.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Amgen’s Otezla (apremilast) continues to expand its reach, with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving its use for children and adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in 2024. Amgen also partnered with actor and entrepreneur La La Anthony to raise awareness about the impact of psoriasis on daily life.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Global medical device company Nevro Corp has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Senza HFX iQ spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system for the treatment of long-term or chronic pain. HFX iQ is designed to improve the consistency of pain relief and is the only SCS system that truly personalizes care,” said D.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

FDA approval represents achievement of a major milestone for Polarean’s technology. Register for this free webinar to hear use cases for imaging that include support for clinical trials, optimized dosing schedules and comparative effectiveness studies. Two More Devices Approved by the FDA Alongside Xenoview.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Gilead’s Veklury (remdesivir) gets FDA approval to treat young children with COVID-19 and becomes the first and only approved COVID-19 treatment for children under 12. Clinical Trial on Pediatric Patients. The world is in the hold of the COVID-19 pandemic for more than two years now.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

Xtalks is taking a look at some of the major stories and innovations of the year in the life sciences, many of which were driven by new, emerging and improved technologies. The year 2021 was all about continuing innovations in the life sciences. Life Science Innovations: Malaria and Influenza Vaccines.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Eichenfield serves on Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ Board of Directors and spoke to Xtalks about the company’s recent approval of YCANTH (cantharidin) topical solution as the first FDA approved treatment for pediatric and adult patients with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection that primarily affects children.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Gleich, MD, FACS, Senior Vice President, Medical Department, and Dr. Christopher Huth, PhD, Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Trial Management. Liquid Biopsy Use in Oncology Clinical Trials. Regulatory Approvals for CTC-Based Assays in Oncology.

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