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Lilly hits same Alzheimer’s roadblock in Europe as Eisai, Biogen

Bio Pharma Dive

Key regulators are not recommending Lilly’s Kisunla be cleared for the European market. The company says it plans to appeal the verdict, a strategy successfully employed by Eisai.

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Everyday physical activity does not slow bone loss during menopause, finds study

Medical Xpress

According to a recent study from the University of Jyvskyl, Finland, the impacts of everyday physical activity do not attenuate the accelerated hormonal bone loss that occurs during menopause. Effective bone-loading impacts are rare in everyday life. Future research should explore whether more targeted exercise can slow menopausal bone loss. The study suggests that impacts accumulated during everyday life are not sufficient to slow hormonal bone loss during menopause.

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FDA approves first-of-its-kind RNA drug for hemophilia

Bio Pharma Dive

The Sanofi drug, known as fitusiran and now Qfitlia, was approved on Friday for a broad group of people with the rare bleeding disorder.

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Macau approves IASO Bio’s multiple myeloma therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Macau Special Administrative Region (ISAF) Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau has approved IASO Bio's NDA for equecabtagene autoleucel.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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

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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FDA broadens use of Novartis’ radiopharma drug Pluvicto

Bio Pharma Dive

Pluvicto can now be used before chemotherapy to treat a kind of metastatic prostate cancer, tripling the number of patients who are eligible for treatment.

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Poor blood flow in the brain linked to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Medical Xpress

In what is believed to be a world-first study, researchers from the University of Adelaide's Australian Dysautonomia and Arrhythmia Research Collaborative (ADARC) have used brain scans to identify blood flow problems in people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

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Novo Nordisk strikes $1bn deal for Lexicon’s oral obesity drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk has signed a deal worth up to $1bn with Lexicon Pharmaceuticals for the exclusive global rights to oral therapy LX9851.

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Bluebird gets rival takeout offer from Ayrmid

Bio Pharma Dive

The new bid surpasses an offer SK Capital and Carlyle Group made last month for the gene therapy developer, which Bluebird’s board still supports.

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MSD’s subcutaneous Keytruda non-inferior to IV version of blockbuster drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

Compared to the IV infusion of the blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda, subcutaneous Keytruda can cut the time spent in chemotherapy.

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Songbirds highlight dopamine's role in learning

Medical Xpress

Many everyday skills, such as speech, are not innate. They are learned through trial and error. Now, by analyzing young songbirds rehearsing their fathers' songs, researchers at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have for the first time witnessed the role that the brain's reward machinery plays as the brain naturally learns over time through practice.

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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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Weill Cancer Hub East launches to transform treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Weill Cancer Hub East has been established to explore the interplay between nutrition and immunotherapy in cancer treatment.

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Measles outbreak leads to dangerous vitamin A toxicity

Medical Xpress

As a measles outbreak spreads across the U.S., doctors are now seeing a new and unexpected danger: children getting sick from taking too much vitamin A.

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Genmab’s Tivdak approved in Japan for advanced cervical cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Genmab has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for its Tivdak to treat cervical cancer.

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How melanoma and other tumors succeed in hiding and resisting immunotherapy

Medical Xpress

Cutaneous melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, is characterized by its accumulation of a large number of mutations. Although some of these alterations should be recognized as a threat by our defenses, melanomas often escape immune system surveillance. As a result, more than half of patients do not generally respond to current immunotherapies.

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

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Lilly adds Alzheimer's to its DTC platform LillyDirect

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Eli Lilly's DTC platform LillyDirect has been expanded to include in-person and telehealth services for people in the US living with Alzheimer's

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Immunization program for babies slashes RSV hospital admissions

Medical Xpress

An Australian-first study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies found it to be almost 90% effective in reducing hospitalization rates and helped more than 500 WA families avoid a hospital stay.

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Chiesi backs growth plans with a €430m new plant in Italy

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Fast-growing pharma group Chiesi has revealed plans to spend 430m on a new therapeutics manufacturing facility at its site in Milan

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AI in colonoscopy: Study finds increase in polyp detection but minimal cancer risk impact

Medical Xpress

A team of Norwegian researchers, through international collaboration, found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) during colonoscopy increased the detection of polyps by about 8%, but the risk of cancer was minimally affected.

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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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MSD says subcutaneous Keytruda matches IV form

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A formulation of MSD's cancer drug Keytruda that can be given by subcutaneous injection rather than intravenous infusion has cleared a phase 3 trial

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Updated American Academy of Neurology position statement issued on seizures, driving licensure

Medical Xpress

In a position statement issued by the American Academy of Neurology and published online March 12 in Neurology, an updated consensus is presented relating to seizures, driving licensure, and medical reporting.

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Pharma Pulse 3/28/25: Medicare Costs Rise in 2025, How Improving Financial Management Directly Impacts Drug Pricing & more

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The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Liver disease patients dramatically improve thanks to new approach

Medical Xpress

Damaged human livers can repair themselves. Even livers badly scarred from excessive alcohol use, including alcohol-related hepatitis and cirrhosis, have the potential to improve with a treatment plan that includes medication, abstinence, and emotional support.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Hubs East 2025: Adapting to Patient Needs: How Engagement Strategies Are Evolving in Specialty Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Jen Butler, chief commercial officer, Pleio, discusses how personalization, connectivity, technology, and proactive support are working to evolve patient engagement strategies.

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Study suggests exercise could reduce breast cancer recurrence

Medical Xpress

Exercise could potentially reduce the recurrence rate of breast cancer, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.

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Recent Regulatory Changes in the Pharma Industry: How Prepared Is Your Organization?

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The pharmaceutical industry is rapidly evolving as recent regulatory changes reshape operational strategies and market dynamics. Companies are now reassessing their preparedness to meet heightened compliance requirements while remaining agile and competitive. In this poll, share your insights on how well your organization is positioned to adapt to these transformative regulatory shifts.

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AI can serve up ideas for healthy meals in a snap, but they come with a side of caution

Medical Xpress

For anybody who's struggled to pull together a grocery list or plan a week of family meals, the promise of assistance from artificial intelligence is downright appetizing.

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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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Quantro Therapeutics and the future of drug discovery: Insights from Dr Michael Bauer

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Discover the future of drug discovery with insights from Dr Michael Bauer in this exclusive video interview. Learn about Quantro Therapeutics and their groundbreaking research.

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Adverse outcomes increased with long-term inhaled corticosteroids in COPD

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For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment is associated with increased rates of adverse composite and specific individual outcomes, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Structure-Based Drug Design Summit Returns This June

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Structure-Based Drug Design Summit Returns This June Sara.

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Preschoolers' keen sense of hypocrisy: How young children judge character

Medical Xpress

Even preschool children can recognize a hypocrite. And, just like adults, they don't have the best opinion of such people: they assess hypocrites more negatively than they do other people who break commonly accepted rules, a study conducted by researchers from SWPS University shows.

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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