Tue.Nov 12, 2024

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Logistics in Focus: Orchestrating the Challenges of Cell Therapy

Worldwide Clinical Trials

By Amy Raymond, PhD, PMP, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) include cutting-edge approaches that offer the hope of a healthier, happier, and better tomorrow for a wide range of patient populations. CGTs address rare and complex diseases at the root cause with increasing use in cancer, genetic disorders, and autoimmune diseases.

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FDA clears Novavax to resume trials of Covid-19 and flu combo vaccine 

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA agreed for Novavax to continue trials of its vaccine combo after addressing a serious adverse event that paused trials.

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Forever Chemicals May Damage Kidney Function, Evidence Shows

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Rasi Bhadramani/Getty Images) Forever chemicals are falling in the rain, running through our waterways, and swimming in our bloodstreams, and now, initial research suggests these potentially harmful pollutants are ‘clogging up’ a crucial drainage system in our bodies.

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Biotech investors, including Third Rock, pump $100M into a startup’s genetic medicine for ALS

Bio Pharma Dive

Trace Neuroscience aims to advance an RNA-binding therapy designed to preserve — and potentially improve — muscle function in people living with the nerve-destroying disorder.

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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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ICMR announces call for CAR proposals under extramural research programme

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued a call for proposals for its Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) initiative under the Extramural Research Programme, inviting experienced research teams to apply for funding aimed at advancing healthcare research in critical areas.

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AstraZeneca, Daiichi revise approval plans for Enhertu successor

Bio Pharma Dive

Following mixed study results, the partners have backed away from seeking broad clearance of dato-dxd in lung cancer and instead are aiming for a narrower approval.

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Neurogene hits a setback in the clinic, one week after raising funds

Bio Pharma Dive

The company, which secured $200 million from investors in a private funding deal last week, learned Tuesday of a serious side effect experienced by one participant on a high dose of its Rett therapy.

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World Pneumonia Day 2024: New Treatments and Innovations

XTalks

On World Pneumonia Day 2024, observed on November 12, the focus shifts to one of the world’s most preventable and treatable diseases that remain a leading cause of death for children under five and a significant risk to vulnerable populations globally. Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi and can result in millions of hospitalizations and deaths annually.

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GSK partners with a Flagship startup to hunt for Parkinson’s drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

Under deal terms, GSK will give Vesalius Therapeutics $80 million in upfront and equity payments to identify treatments for Parkinson’s and another neurodegenerative condition.

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NHS launches “game-changer” and lifesaving anti-smoking pill

Pharmaceutical Technology

Varenicline, taken once-a-day, reduces cravings for nicotine and helps with withdrawal symptoms in smokers.

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

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Bayer's rising prostate cancer star Nubeqa crosses blockbuster barrier as Xarelto continues downward descent

Fierce Pharma

Despite generic headwinds to Xarelto and challenges across different sectors of the conglomerate suggesting “twists and turns” in the road ahead, Bayer is confident that the course it’s laid out th | As Xarelto generics continue to eat away at sales, Bayer's Nubeqa and Kerendia are picking up the slack while Regeneron-partnered Eylea makes for a solid base.

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Uppsala and KTH Royal develop antibody for potential cancer treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

A team of researchers from Uppsala University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden has developed a new antibody, which could potentially treat various types of cancer.

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Pfizer explores sale of hospital drugs unit amid activist investor’s call for accountability: Reuters

Fierce Pharma

After a series of acquisitions and an activist investor’s accusation of overspending, Pfizer is exploring an opportunity to slim down by divesting its hospital drugs unit,

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DMTs are major clinical research focus for Parkinson’s disease, analysis shows

Pharmaceutical Technology

GlobalData analysis suggests that the research and development of DMTs and non-motor therapies will diversify Parkinson's disease treatments.

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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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Infinitopes to showcase cancer vaccine breakthroughs at SITC

Pharma Times

Insight into double-blind, phase i/ii clinical trial for oesophageal cancer

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Are dry powder inhalers really the key to sustainable respiratory care?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Though prescribing climate-friendly dry powder inhalers is environmentally sound, some experts warn certain patients may be overlooked.

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Lupin to develop near-zero global warming inhalers

Pharma Times

Eco-friendly inhalers aim to reduce environmental impact

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Zai Lab and argenx announce NMPA approval for sBLA for VYVGART Hytrulo

Pharmaceutical Technology

Zai Lab and argenx have announced receipt of approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China for the supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for VYVGART Hytrulo 1,000mg vial for treating chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in adults.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Daiichi and AZ pull Dato-DXd filing with FDA and try again

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Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca give up on their NSCLC application for Dato-DXd, and refile seeking a narrower label

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IDWeek 2024: strategic approaches and challenges in mpox vaccination

Pharmaceutical Technology

At IDWeek 2024 in Los Angeles, California, recent updates on mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) were discussed.

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Autolus Wins FDA Approval for B-ALL CAR T-Cell Therapy Aucatzyl, May Have Edge Over Competitors

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to Autolus Therapeutics’ Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel), a CD19-directed autologous T cell immunotherapy, for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL). ALL is a fast-growing cancer of the white blood cells (lymphocytes) that usually starts in the bone marrow and can quickly spread to other parts of the body, such as the blood, lymph nodes, liver, spleen and central nervous system.

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FDA grants breakthrough status to J&J’s nipocalimab for SjD treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded the second breakthrough therapy designation (BTD) to Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) nipocalimab for treating individuals with moderate-to-severe Sjögren’s disease (SjD).

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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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NHS England relaunches anti-smoking pill programme

pharmaphorum

'Game-changer' daily pill to quit smoking returns to NHS after three-year absence after a deal between Teva and NHS England

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FDA removes clinical hold on Novavax’s COVID-19-influenza combo vaccine

BioPharma Reporter

The FDA had put a clinical hold on Novavax’s COVID-19-influenza combo vaccine after an adverse event in a patient.

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Neurogene shares fall on Rett syndrome gene therapy data

pharmaphorum

Neurogene says Rett syndrome gene therapy improves clinical symptoms, but a serious adverse event causes shares to fall

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FDA removes clinical hold on Novavax’s COVID-19-influenza combo vaccine

BioPharma Reporter

The FDA had put a clinical hold on Novavaxâs COVID-19-influenza combo vaccine after an adverse event in a patient.

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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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Growing threat of AMR: UN calls for urgent global action

pharmaphorum

The United Nations is calling for urgent global action to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about this pressing issue and what steps can be taken to combat it effectively.

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Abbisko’s pimicotinib hits primary endpoint in phase 3 TGCT trial

Outsourcing Pharma

Abbiskoâs small molecule drug pimicotinib has smashed the primary goal of a phase 3 trial for the treatment of tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), taking the asset a step further to the market in China and elsewhere.

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Merck drug for rare tumour hits phase 3 target

pharmaphorum

Merck KGaA is shaping up to take on Daiichi Sankyo and Ono Pharma in the market for tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TGCT) therapies after its drug candidate pimicotinib cleared a phase 3 trial.The German group said the CSF-1R inhibitor given as a once-daily, oral dose hit its primary endpoint in the MANEUVER study, achieving an objective response rate (ORR) at week 25 of 54% compared to 3.2% for a matched placebo in patients with TGCT, a rare disease affecting the joints and tendons.

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Abbisko’s pimicotinib hits primary endpoint in phase 3 TGCT trial

Outsourcing Pharma

Abbisko’s small molecule drug pimicotinib has smashed the primary goal of a phase 3 trial for the treatment of tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), taking the asset a step further to the market in China and elsewhere.

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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.