Tue.Aug 20, 2024

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Lilly’s tirzepatide cuts diabetes risk, study data show

Bio Pharma Dive

Treatment with the GLP-1 drug, which Lilly sells as Mounjaro and Zepbound, lowered the risk of Type 2 diabetes progression by 94% versus placebo.

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Emergent joins mpox fight with 50,000 vaccine dose donation to Africa

Pharmaceutical Technology

Supplies of Emergent’s smallpox vaccine ACAM2000 will accompany Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine to African countries.

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A Vital Fluid Protects Your Most Important Organ. What Happens if It Fails?

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products. Despite its importance, problems related to CSF often go unnoticed until something goes wrong.

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Top 20 biopharmas’ market cap up 4.3% in Q2 2024 as GLP-1 drug innovators hold top spots

Pharmaceutical Technology

The top 20 biopharmaceutical companies demonstrated resilience during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 as global markets and investor optimism improved with anticipation of a potential interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve.

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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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J&J drug combo for lung cancer approved by FDA

Bio Pharma Dive

Approval of Rybrevant and Lazcluze was supported by results from a study that compared the regimen to AstraZeneca’s widely used drug Tagrisso.

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India’s nutraceuticals bank on biotech & nanotech to set new benchmarks for scientifically-backed health solutions

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The integration of biotechnology and nanotechnology into the Indian nutraceutical industry is setting a new standard for scientifically-backed health solutions, said Karthik Kondepudi, partner, Herbochem. The industry is on a trajectory of rapid growth and innovation, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and a supportive regulatory framework.

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GLP-1R market: a two-horse race

Pharmaceutical Technology

As obesity rates rise and trust in GLP-1R products grows, sales are forecast to increase four-fold from 2023 to 2030.

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New study suggesting suicidal ideation risk for Novo's Ozempic adds to ongoing safety debate

Fierce Pharma

Regulators in both the U.S. and Europe have looked into the potential link between suicidal thoughts and Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster semaglutide franchise after reports sounded the alarm last year. | Researchers found that users of Novo's semaglutide who were logged in a WHO database were more likely to report suicidal ideation.

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Colombia’s president signs law to strengthen pharmaceutical sector

Pharmaceutical Technology

On July 2024, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro signed Law 2386 of 2024, which declared the pharmaceutical sector as strategic, at least in writing.

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Lawmakers urge FDA to investigate clinical trials run in tandem with China's military

Fierce Pharma

As House lawmakers prepare for a September vote on the controversial BIOSECURE Act, the House Select Committee on the CCP is expanding the scope of its scrutiny on China's biopharma ecosystem. | As House lawmakers prepare for a September vote on the controversial BIOSECURE Act, the House Select Committee on the CCP is expanding the scope of its scrutiny on China's biopharma ecosystem.

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

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J&Js Rybrevant plus Lazcluze combination gets FDA approval in NSCLC

Pharmaceutical Technology

J&J said the drug combination is now the first and only multitargeted, chemotherapy-free combination regimen proven to be superior to Tagrisso.

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August 20, 2024: NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Launches New Self-Paced Learning Path on Pragmatic Trial Study Design

Rethinking Clinical Trials

The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory has launched a new interactive learning path that provides essential knowledge to research teams on how to choose the most appropriate study design for a pragmatic clinical trial. The learning path is a series of self-paced training modules that include expert videos, reference materials, and knowledge checkpoints.

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Adcendo and Multitude ink ADC deal potentially worth $1bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Adcendo will acquire ex-China global rights for Multitude’s tissue factor-targeting ADC.

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GSK bags breakthrough status for B7-H3 ADC for lung cancer

pharmaphorum

GSK gets FDA breakthrough status for its B7-H3 directed ADC, licensed from Hansah Pharma in a $1.

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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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ReAlta secures FDA orphan drug and fast track designations for GvHD therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

ReAlta’s pegtarazimod is being developed to treat acute graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) for patients unresponsive to steroid therapies.

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Lilly adds to tirzepatide's impressive pedigree with new data showing the med helps stave off diabetes

Fierce Pharma

Already wildly popular in type 2 diabetes and obesity, Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide can help prevent one of the very diseases it’s meant to treat, new data show. | Already wildly popular in type 2 diabetes and obesity, Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide can help prevent one of the very diseases it’s meant to treat, new data show.

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Liquidia’s YUTREPIA inhalation powder gains tentative FDA approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Liquidia has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for YUTREPIA (treprostinil) inhalation powder.

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Targeting AZ's Tagrisso, Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant combo wins key FDA nod in first-line lung cancer

Fierce Pharma

A new FDA approval has vaulted a Johnson & Johnson lung cancer drug combination into a key territory already dominated by AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso. | A new FDA approval has vaulted a Johnson & Johnson lung cancer drug combination into a key territory already dominated by AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso. But the real battle against the EGFR king has yet to start.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Accenture invests in Earli to advance early cancer detection tech

Pharmaceutical Technology

Accenture has made an investment in biotechnology company Earli for advancing early cancer detection technologies.

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Teva faces fresh Copaxone kickbacks case from Medicare providers as it defends against DOJ claims

Fierce Pharma

For years, Teva has been defending itself against allegations that it used illegal Medicare co-pay schemes to fuel sales of its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone. | The new lawsuit, filed in a Kansas court, comes as Teva defends against similar allegations made by the U.S. government.

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EC approves AbbVie’s TEPKINLY for follicular lymphoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorisation for AbbVie’s TEPKINLY (epcoritamab).

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J&J to buy heart failure implant maker V-Wave for up to $1.7B

Bio Pharma Dive

J&J has agreed to pay $600 million upfront for the private company as it works to expand its portfolio of cardiovascular devices.

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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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NMPA approves Astellas’ PADCEV for advanced urothelial cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has approved Astellas’ PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin).

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CDK9 inhibitors: Disrupting cancer cell growth and the treatment paradigm

pharmaphorum

Learn about the exciting potential of CDK9 inhibitors in disrupting cancer cell growth and changing the treatment landscape for cancer patients. Stay updated on the latest research and developments in this promising field.

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eXmoor pharma’s manufacturing facility receives licence from MHRA

Pharma Times

The company’s Cell & Gene Therapy Centre can now offer a full range of GMP services

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Buoyed by muscular dystrophy data, Avidity raises $345m

pharmaphorum

Avidity Bio raises $345m from its second big public offering of 2024, after reporting encouraging Duchenne muscular dystrophy data.

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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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Theramex’s Eladynos recommended by NICE for post-menopausal bone disease

Pharma Times

Osteoporosis currently affects 3.

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Expert says supplies of mpox vaccine unlikely to suffice

pharmaphorum

Emergent BioSolutions has agreed to donate 50,000 doses of its mpox vaccine for use in the current outbreak, but an expert has warned supplies are unlikely to meet demand

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Pharma Pulse 8/20/24: Moderna Announces Free mRNA Course, OpenAI Disrupts Iranian Misinformation Campaign & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Lilly says tirzepatide staves off diabetes in phase 3 trial

pharmaphorum

Eli Lilly's latest clinical readout for dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide is a big one, with data suggesting the drug can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in overweight and obese adults with pre-diabetes.There's plenty of evidence to show that prediabetes – a higher-than-normal blood sugar level resulting from a level of insulin resistance that isn't high enough to be considered full-blown diabetes – can be reversed if patients commit to an intensive regimen of dietary restriction

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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.