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MARCH 7, 2023

For International Women’s Day, DDW’s Diana Spencer celebrates some of the women in leadership making an impact on the drug discovery and life sciences sector. The life sciences sector has traditionally outperformed others when it comes to attracting women to its workforce. Anti-ageing science therefore has huge value.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, there were significant advancements and notable trends in the life sciences. These advancements and trends addressed important industry challenges and offered opportunities to foster innovations and solutions in areas including drug development, healthcare and medical devices. billion in 2022.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Approximately ten to 20 percent of patients with PNH may develop extravascular hemolysis (EVH), a condition that causes RBC destruction outside of blood vessels. Voydeya is the first-in-class, oral, factor D inhibitor developed specifically as an add-on to ravulizumab or eculizumab for patients who develop EVH.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha discussed a new COVID-19 test technology that Innova Medical Group, world leader in at-home COVID-19 tests, has reached a licensing deal for with the University of Birmingham where the technology was developed. The approval makes Enhertu the first approved drug for this indication.

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JUNE 21, 2024

These numbers do not reflect the efficacies of the vaccines, which have not been compared head-to-head in any trial yet. Capvaxive received accelerated approval, which means Merck will have to verify its clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. The vaccine has done well in a Phase II trial against the Pfizer vaccine.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the recent FDA approval for Immunocore’s Kimmtrak for the treatment of a rare type of eye cancer called uveal melanoma. The editorial team also discussed how Pfizer and Moderna have commenced trials for their respective omicron-based vaccines.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the breakthrough FDA approval of Provention Bio’s Tzield for delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes in adult and pediatric patients. It’s the first approved treatment for slowing the progression of stage 2 type 1 diabetes to stage 3, the stage at which a clinical diagnosis is made.

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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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JUNE 17, 2024

Initially, these lines might only be noticeable during specific facial expressions in youth, but over time, the surrounding tissue may develop persistent wrinkles. Developed by Revance Therapeutics, Daxxify stands out for its composition, which is devoid of both human serum albumin and animal-based components. 134 How Does Letybo Work?

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

After receiving US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Fabhalta (iptacopan) last week for the treatment of the rare blood disorder paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), Novartis presented trial data yesterday showing the drug’s promise in another indication.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

The past year has been a strong one for life sciences industries, from pivotal gene therapy approvals to continued innovations in the biotech and medical device spaces. Here are some of the top life science trends and topics from 2022. Gene Therapy Approvals. Manufacturer: bluebird bio Inc.

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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. Safety and Efficacy of Filsuvez The FDA’s approval of Filsuvez is supported by compelling clinical evidence. percent of cases. Vyjuvek is a gene therapy that employs a herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) vector.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2023

Ycanth (cantharidin) topical solution, developed by Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc., 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. What is Molluscum Contagiosum?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jesduvroq (daprodustat), a new once-a-day oral treatment for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is currently only for adult patients who have been undergoing dialysis for at least four months.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Italy-based drugmaker Italfarmaco has won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its oral medication Duvyzat (givinostat) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and older. The study is one of the largest DMD Phase III trials to date. million last year, of which $131.3

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ayesha discusses the FDA approval of Biohaven’s intranasal spray Zavegepant for the acute treatment of migraines. The team also talked about results from an early-stage trial evaluating Moderna’s new mRNA-based influenza vaccine in adults. An mRNA-based flu shot can be developed more rapidly than a traditional flu shot.

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MAY 10, 2023

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the FDA approval of the world’s first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccine is approved for adults 60 years of age and older. Read more about the vaccine, including clinical trial results on its efficacy and safety.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

The life sciences and healthcare are among the biggest industries globally, and their significance was particularly highlighted during the past couple of years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hyperfocus on the life sciences thanks to COVID, consumers appear to be more autonomous and vocal about their medical demands and choices.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Biocon Biologics’ Yesafili (aflibercept-jbvf) and Biogen and Samsung Bioepis’ jointly developed Opuviz (aflibercept-yszy) have been given the green light by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first interchangeable biosimilars to blockbuster eye drug Eylea.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Developed in partnership with Legend Biotech Corp of China, Johnson & Johnson’s cell therapy Carvykti (formerly known as cilta-cel) received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Live and On-Demand: March 16, 2022 | 9am EDT (NA) / 1pm GMT (UK).

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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. The development and widespread adoption of new technologies is key to revolutionizing the way we diagnose, prevent, treat and manage disease. They can be developed and adapted quickly.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Airsupra (PT027), a new asthma rescue treatment developed by AstraZeneca (AZ) and development partner Avillion, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new approval continues the company’s unmarred success rate in clinical co-development partnerships across multiple therapeutic areas.

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JULY 25, 2023

“The approval of Cyfendus vaccine is symbolic of Emergent’s longstanding partnership with the US government and our shared commitment to helping protect public health,” said Dr. Kelly Warfield, Emergent’s senior vice president, science and development, in the company’s press release. What Is Anthrax?

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MARCH 9, 2023

The disease develops between the ages of 20 to 30 and progresses over time, often leading to end-stage kidney failure due to glomerular disease. Results for this endpoint are expected in the final quarter of 2023 and are expected to support the traditional approval of Filspari.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

The FDA clearance is the first for tremelimumab, which faced an uphill battle after having suffered several failures in trials for other cancer types over the past two decades of its development, including non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer and bladder cancer.

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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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MAY 2, 2022

For Mycovia Pharmaceuticals , Vivjoa is the company’s first FDA-approved drug in its pipeline of novel treatments for fungal infections. North Carolina-based Mycovia is an emerging biopharmaceutical company devoted to recognizing and empowering people living with unmet medical needs through the development of novel therapies.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Evive Biotech, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in China, and Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma USA in New Jersey, have jointly announced a major achievement with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Ryzneuta (efbemalenograstim alfa) for treating chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN).

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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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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Rolvedon is indicated to lower the chance of infection from febrile neutropenia (the development of fever, often with other signs of infection, in patients with a very low number of neutrophil granulocytes in the blood) in adult patients with non-myeloid malignancies on myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs. How Does Rolvedon Work?

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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). The company expects to receive data from the trial in the third quarter of this year.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

The life expectancy of HRS-affected patients is very low, and the only definitive treatment is liver transplantation. XTALKS WEBINAR: Time for Change in NASH: How Non-Invasive Biomarkers are Driving a Paradigm Shift in Clinical Trials and Clinical Care. Outcomes of Clinical Trials of Terlipressin. percent (vs. percent (vs.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Biohaven Pharmaceuticals revealed positive top line results from a late-stage trial which show that its migraine medication Zavegepant provides “ultra-rapid” pain relief in just 15 minutes. Biohaven’s Nurtec ODT is the first and only FDA-approved CGRP receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation.

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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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APRIL 25, 2024

Now we recognize that over the last ten years or so there have been major developments in pharmacotherapy for the management of different etiologies of heart failure,” says Dr. Nicholas Alp, MD, PhD, FACC, FRCP, Vice President of the Medical Department at Medpace. Survival rates were also impressive, exceeding 90 percent at one year.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease, approving two on the same day. The landmark approvals were awarded to bluebird bio’s Lyfgenia (lovo-cel) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics’ jointly developed Casgevy (exa-cel).

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