Wed.May 01, 2024

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Funding Rehab: Knowing Your Options

Pharma Mirror

Addiction is affecting a large portion of people’s lives at the minute, but one of the things people often struggle with is knowing how to afford rehab. There’s a common misconception that it costs thousands upon thousands of pounds and is entirely unattainable for people in some circles of society. However, that’s precisely what it is, a misconception, and many options can help people, no matter how wealthy or poor they are.

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AstraZeneca admits Covid-19 vaccine may cause blood clots in “very rare” cases

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has maintained that while the vaccine may, in “very rare” cases, cause TTS, the casual mechanism for this effect remains unknown.

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Pfizer’s strong Vyndaqel sales draw attention to rare disease drug’s patent life

Bio Pharma Dive

Sales of the transthyretin amyloidosis treatment widely beat Wall Street forecasts in the first quarter. The company aims to extend its patent exclusivity.

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Eli Lilly reports 67% increase in Q1 2024 net income

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly has announced that its net income rose to $2.24bn in Q1 2024, a 67% increase from $1.34bn in the same period of 2023.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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GSK raises forecasts on strong vaccine, HIV drug sales

Bio Pharma Dive

Sales of the shingles vaccine Shingrix and the RSV shot Arexvy helped fuel quarterly revenue totals that surpassed analyst expectations, though the company warned momentum could slow in the months ahead.

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Breakthrough Vaccine Shows High Protection Against Drug-Resistant Superbug in Mice

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists have developed a vaccine against a notorious drug-resistant superbug, targeting molecules on its surface that are also found on other bacteria and fungi.

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India puts in place mechanisms to combat malaria as drug resistance poses serious challenge

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

India is now putting in place a mechanism to combat malaria as drug resistance poses a serious challenge. The treatment of malaria depends on timely diagnosis and efficient medication, especially artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) that help in getting rid of parasites and relieve symptoms.

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Astellas adds to ‘off-the-shelf’ cell therapy capabilities with Poseida deal

Bio Pharma Dive

The partnership follows Astellas’ investment in the biotech last year and adds to its portfolio of donor-derived cellular medicines.

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Novartis and PeptiDream expand peptide discovery deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novartis and Japanese biopharmaceutical company PeptiDream have expanded their partnership for the discovery of peptides.

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Cambridge researchers use AI to accelerate drug design for Parkinson’s disease

Pharma Times

The progressive neurological condition affects more than six million people worldwide

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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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Janssen adopts J&J name as part of global rebranding effort

Pharmaceutical Technology

‘Janssen’ will no longer be seen on drug labels following the Johnson & Johnson brand name adoption.

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May 1, 2024: PKIDS Pragmatic Trial to Be Featured in PCT Grand Rounds

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Dr. Gregory Tasian In this Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Gregory Tasian of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will present “Comparative Effectiveness of Kidney Stone Surgery in Pediatric Patients: The PKIDS Trial.” The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. The Pediatric Kidney Stone (PKIDS) Care Improvement Network Trial is a patient-centered, pragmatic clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of stone clearance for 3 surgical m

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Bayer and Evotec link to develop precision cardiology therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bayer and Evotec have expanded collaboration to focus on the development of precision treatments for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

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Study finds mechanical changes in tumour tissue offer new insights for cancer research

Pharma Times

Bladder cancer, including papillary tumours, is the ninth most common cancer type worldwide

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

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Enlaza Therapeutics secures $100m in Series A funding

Pharmaceutical Technology

Enlaza has raised $100m in a Series A funding round led by the Life Sciences group of JP Morgan Asset Management’s private capital unit.

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Prevention revolution: How digital tools can help us get ahead of health problems

pharmaphorum

Discover how digital tools can provide insights to help us. Digital technology could be a game-changer that offers the elusive promise of tackling the root cause, not just the conditions themselves, when it comes to human health.

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Neurocrine bags FDA approval for new ‘sprinkle’ Ingrezza formulation

Pharmaceutical Technology

The sprinkle formulation of Ingrezza is approved as an alternative for Huntington’s patients who have difficulty swallowing.

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Weight loss treatments bring in billions but capacity remains an issue

pharmaphorum

Explore the challenges in weight loss treatments despite the billions spent on clinical trials for weight loss drugs. Discover why capacity remains a critical issue in the industry.

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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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Chinese companies lead ADC pipeline

Pharmaceutical Technology

Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are a rapidly growing therapeutic class that leading data and analytics company GlobalData forecasts will generate more than $45bn in revenue by 2030.

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FTC steps up campaign on junk patents with warning letters

pharmaphorum

FTC sends more warnings to pharma companies over 'junk' patents to protect drugs from generic competition, including Novo Nordisk's Ozempic.

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Magazine: Anticipation rises for RSV rollout as positive data emerges

Pharmaceutical Technology

In this issue: Following the RSV therapy and vaccine rollout, understanding molecular glues, using pharmacovigilance for active drug discovery, and more.

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Biotts claims a first with insulin delivery across skin

pharmaphorum

Polish drug delivery company Biotts says it has demonstrated delivery of insulin across the skin for the first time without the use of an injection system.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Replay wins IND clearance for PRAME T cell cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US-based company is working alongside the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to fund the Phase I/II clinical trial.

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Jacobio plans bid for China’s KRAS market with safety edge

pharmaphorum

China's Jacobio Pharma is preparing to file its KRAS inhibitor glecirasib for approval, saying it could offer a safety advantage over current drugs in the class

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ePRO vs eCOA: Understanding the nuances in clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Two such tools – electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) and electronic clinical outcomes assessments (eCOA) – are often mentioned together. However, they serve distinct purposes and come with different considerations for clinical trial sponsors and contract research organisations (CROs). Understanding these differences is vital for selecting the right technology and provider to meet your trial needs.

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MHRA ‘sandbox’ to pilot AI regulation will go live soon

pharmaphorum

The MHRA's regulatory sandbox for artificial intelligence as medical device technologies, AI-Airlock, will go live this spring, according to a new strategy document

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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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Roche’s VABYSMO has successful Q1 sales despite Regeneron and Bayer’s EYLEA HD launch

Pharmaceutical Technology

Last week, Roche released promising first-quarter (Q1) 2024 sales figures for VABYSMO, a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and angiopoietin-2 inhibitor for wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD), diabetic macular oedema (DME), and macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion.

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From banking to biotech - Renée Aguiar-Lucander's unique path in science

BioPharma Reporter

RenÃe Aguiar-Lucander, CEO of Calliditas, is driving the advancement and launch of TARPEYO â the companyâs medication targeting rare disease IgA nephropathy. We spoke with RenÃe about her journey from investment banking to science and the joy of bringing therapies to patients.

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ePRO vs eCOA: Understanding the nuances in clinical trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

Two such tools – electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) and electronic clinical outcomes assessments (eCOA) – are often mentioned together. However, they serve distinct purposes and come with different considerations for clinical trial sponsors and contract research organisations (CROs). Understanding these differences is vital for selecting the right technology and provider to meet your trial needs.

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Pfizer sets up DTC marketing platform as Q1 sales beat expectations

Fierce Pharma

Following the lead of Eli Lilly, Pfizer will establish a direct-to-consumer service, selling some of its medicines online and avoiding industry middlemen. | Following the lead of Eli Lilly, Pfizer will establish a direct-to-consumer service, selling some of its medicines online and avoiding industry middlemen. The company plans to sell products such as its COVID treatment Paxlovid and a migraine nasal spray in this way, it told the Financial Times.

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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