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Early cancer diagnoses reach record level in NHS

pharmaphorum

Early cancer diagnoses have risen to record levels in England, says NHS, but long waiting times for treatment threaten to undermine the gains.

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10 clinical trials to watch in the first half of 2025

Bio Pharma Dive

Expected readouts in diabetes, cancer and depression headline a series of study results that could help the biotechnology sector regain its footing after a shaky year.

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Artificial intelligence and atopic dermatitis: A new era for disease management?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Effective management of atopic dermatitis (AD) has been one of the top priorities for physicians over the years, as quality of life in these patients is compromised due to the disruptive symptoms that they experience, which include itchiness and skin inflammation.

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Neumora plummets on depression drug data

Bio Pharma Dive

The well-funded biotech lost most of its value after its drug flunked a late-stage trial. One analyst described the results as a “worst-case scenario for the program.

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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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Tirzepatide outpacing Wegovy in the obesity space

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have been competing in the obesity market for the past year, making it an opportune time to review the benefits of the two most prominent obesity medications.

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FDA approves drugs from Vertex, Novo, Bristol Myers to wrap 2024

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency’s main drug review office cleared 50 novel medicines last year, short of 2018’s record total but on the higher end of recent annual tallies.

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Pfizer exits Sangamo pact; Roche, Ideaya strike ADC deals

Bio Pharma Dive

Sangamo shares fell on Pfizer’s decision to hand back rights to a hemophilia gene therapy. Elsewhere, Novartis got long-awaited data and BioNTech settled with the NIH.

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Neumora shares sink following Phase III flop in MDD

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Phase III KOASTAL-1 study with Neumoras lead asset navacaprant failed to meet its primary and secondary endpoint.

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Anteris IPO Helps Bring Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Innovations

XTalks

Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (ATGC) has gone public with its initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in its journey to transform the heart valve market. The company offered 14.8 million shares of its common stock at an initial price of $6.00 per share. Trading began on the Nasdaq Global Market on December 13, 2024, under the ticker symbol “AVR,” with the offering closed on December 16, 2024.

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UK MHRA approves MSD’s pulmonary arterial hypertension therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

MSD has received the UK MHRA approval for sotatercept, marketed as Winrevair, to treat PAH in the adult population.

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

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EC approves Rybrevant with Lazcluze for advanced lung cancer

Pharma Times

New chemotherapy-free treatment shows promise for EGFR-mutated NSCLC

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HUTCHMED to divest 45% equity interest in SHPL for $608m

Pharmaceutical Technology

HUTCHMED (China) has entered into agreements to sell a 45% equity interest in Shanghai Hutchison Pharmaceuticals (SHPL)

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UK regulator warns against buying weight-loss medicines without prescription

Pharma Times

MHRA urges caution over illegal medicines from beauty salons and social media

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The unmet need in T2-low asthma: A critical gap in treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Severe asthma is traditionally classified into either high or low T-helper cell type 2 (T2) subtypes.

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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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Neumora laid low by depression trial failure

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The first of three phase 3 trials of Neumora's novel antidepressant navacaprant has ended in failure, wreaking havoc with its share price

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Innovent and Roche link on lung cancer therapy development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Innovent and Roche have entered a partnership and exclusive licence agreement to accelerate the development of IBI3009.

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Roche licenses Innovent ADC that could challenge Amgen drug

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Roche licenses rights to a DLL3-targeted ADC from China's Innovent, hoping to bring a competitor to Amgen's lung cancer therapy Imdelltra to market

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Trade & Channel Strategies 2024: Empowering Women in Pharma Trade

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Lisa Arthurs, VP, trade, Two Labs, discusses a roundtable discussing women in trade as well as empowering future leaders.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Flagship-backed AI startup Valo shelves eye disease drug

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Valo Health will no longer develop its ROCK1/2 inhibitor for diabetic retinopathy on its own after a trial readout but will seek to partner the drug

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The Connection Between Physician Engagement and Tackling Health-Related Social Needs

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Is this level of involvement with HRSNs associated with higher burnout?

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Hutchmed cashes in a Chinese JV to help fund its pipeline

pharmaphorum

Hutchmed has agreed to divest its share of a non-core Chinese JV through a pair of deals that will give it a cash injection to plough into R&D.

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A Common Sleeping Pill May Reduce The Buildup of Alzheimer’s Proteins, Study Finds

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Tero Vesalainen/iStock/Getty Images) There’s still so much we don’t know about Alzheimer’s disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto.

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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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Triumphing in trials

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The challenges facing oncology clinical trials are multifaceted, but there is a clear opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to rethink their approach to clinical research, and prioritise the patient from the beginning.

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Parliamentary panel asks NPPA to submit detailed note on 50% price hike on 11 drugs

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

A Parliamentary panel has sought the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to submit a detailed note on the recent decision by the government to increase the prices on 11 drug formulations by 50 per cent.

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Health In Tech IPO Fuels AI-Driven Health Coverage for Small Businesses

XTalks

Health In Tech ( NASDAQ: HIT ), a leader in the Insurtech space, has successfully raised $9.2 million in its initial public offering (IPO) to fuel its innovative platform. Insurtech , which is the use of technology to innovate and improve the insurance industry, leverages AI, big data, machine learning and more to automate processes, reduce administrative costs and enhance risk assessment accuracy.

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FDA’s Final Rule on the Implied Nutrient Content Claim “Healthy” Maintains Focus on Foods Rather than on Nutrients

FDA Law Blog

By Ritte van Laack As we previously reported in 2022, FDA published a proposed rule defining the nutrient content claim healthy. The proposed revised rule constituted a radical change from the original definition of healthy, which focused on the presence of individual (beneficial) nutrients. In contrast, the 2022 proposed redefinition focused on food groups recommended by nutrition science and the Dietary Guidelines (DGs), 2020-2025.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Top 10 Best-Selling Immunology Drugs by Recent Sales Data

XTalks

The immunology drug market is a dynamic landscape driven by innovation, expanded indications and competitive strategies. From biologics to biosimilars, the top-performing drugs in this sector not only offer life-changing therapies for patients but also generate billions in revenue for pharmaceutical companies. This blog delves into the top 10 best-selling immunology drugs based on recent sales data from 2023, spotlighting their therapeutic applications, pricing and market strategies.

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Innovative approaches to improving drug discovery

Drug Discovery World podcast

This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, titled Innovative approaches to improving drug discovery, which covers three articles written for DDW Volume 24 Issue 2, Spring 2023 of DDW. They are called: Post-Covid cognitive impairment: a new target for drug development? , Sitting Down With Dr Harren Jhoti, Astex Pharmaceuticals , and The Nobel Prize winning power of click chemistry.

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In Response to Current Economic Pressures, Which Cost Optimization Strategy Is Your Company Implementing?

XTalks

Economic pressures are prompting companies across the life sciences industry to focus on the right cost optimization strategy to maintain productivity and innovation. From reevaluating pipelines to investing in efficiency-boosting technologies, organizations are finding creative ways to reduce expenses while staying competitive. Take part in our poll to share which strategies your company is implementing to navigate these challenges and shape a sustainable path forward.