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Supermarket Baby Food: A Look at Misleading Claims and Nutritional Concerns

XTalks

Supermarket baby food is often a critical aspect of early childhood development. Yet, many products in the US baby food aisle fall short of nutritional standards. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients highlights significant concerns, revealing that many baby foods contain excessive amounts of sugar and salt, coupled with misleading marketing claims.

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Tome Biosciences to lay off over 100 employees

Bio Pharma Dive

The buzzy startup, which had raised over $200 million in venture funding, is letting go of much of its workforce, according to a state regulatory notice.

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Here Are All The Reasons Why You Should Enjoy Your Cup of Coffee

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(iprogressman/Getty Images) Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not.

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Versant’s Jerel Davis on build-to-buy deals and pharma investment

Bio Pharma Dive

Build-to-buy arrangements can give pharmaceutical companies an option to acquire a startup’s assets later, as with Novartis’ deal with the Versant-backed Borealis Biosciences.

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

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Jan Vishwas Act amendment on Pharmacy Act to be in force from December 31

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The amended provisions under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, notified by the Central Government last year for removal of stringent punishments such as imprisonment from some of the Sections of The Pharmacy Act, 1948, will come into force from December 31, 2024.

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Regeneron gains European approval for bispecific lymphoma drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Regulators in Europe granted approval based on remission rates, while the FDA sought more progress in confirmatory trials when it rejected Ordspono.

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Radiopharmaceutical trials: The critical role of site selection and support

Bio Pharma Dive

Through effective collaboration, partnerships can accelerate the development of lifesaving therapies and improve patient outcomes.

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Janssen’s BALVERSA receives EC approval for metastatic urothelial carcinoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has approved Janssen's BALVERSA as a treatment for adults with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

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How biotech companies and CROs can better align to accelerate development for the most promising discoveries

Bio Pharma Dive

CROs are vital in supporting biotech with R&D. How can that relationship go from transactional to partnership?

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Invenra’s antibody gains US FDA designations for neuroblastoma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Invenra received rare pediatric disease designation (RPDD) and orphan drug designation (ODD) from the FDA for INV724 to treat neuroblastoma.

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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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A truly comprehensive liquid biopsy approach: DLL3 and the rise of customized CTC and cfDNA/cfRNA analysis with CellSearch® and MenariniSearch

Bio Pharma Dive

Imagine the power of combining CTCs, cell-free DNA and cell-free RNA.

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Celltrion’s SteQeyma receives EC approval for chronic inflammatory diseases

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has approved Celltrion's SteQeyma, a biosimilar to Stelara, for treating chronic inflammatory conditions.

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UCB sells off production plant and a clutch of older meds in China for $680M

Fierce Pharma

Restructuring seems to be the name of the game for many large drugmakers these days, and Belgium-based UCB is no except | Belgium’s UCB is selling off its mature neurology and allergy business—plus a manufacturing plant—in mainland China. The deal will see local healthcare asset manager CBC Group and Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala pay UCB $680 million.

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China NMPA grants approval for GenFleet’s fulzerasib to treat lung cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

China has granted approval for GenFleet Therapeutics’ fulzerasib for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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J&J's bid to change pay model for Stelara, Xarelto slammed

pharmaphorum

A US government agency has hit back at a plan by Johnson & Johnson to change the way it pays discounts on drugs to hospitals in the controversial 340B programme

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DEA To Announce Hearing on Proposed Marijuana Rescheduling

FDA Law Blog

By Larry K. Houck — Who says nothing happens in Washington, D.C., in August? The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) will announce Thursday in the Federal Register that it will hold a hearing on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana to schedule III at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia on December 2, 2024. DEA received over 43,500 public comments in response to the agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on May 21, 2024.

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J&J's attempt to tweak 340B policy for Stelara, Xarelto denounced by HHS

Fierce Pharma

Even as Johnson & Johnson prepares to weather the impact of negotiated Medicare drug prices on two of its | The new rebate model would require eligible hospitals to submit rebate claims after paying full price for the drugs, as opposed to upfront discounts.

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CTMS Implementation Best Practices: Ensuring a Successful Transition to a Robust Clinical Trial Management System

Cloudbyz

Implementing a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) is a critical step for any life sciences organization aiming to enhance the efficiency, compliance, and oversight of their clinical trials. However, a successful CTMS implementation goes beyond merely choosing the right software. It requires a well-planned and meticulously executed strategy that aligns with your organization’s unique needs and goals.

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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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Cigna's Express Scripts to cross out AbbVie's Humira from some formularies in 2025, opting to go with biosims instead

Fierce Pharma

When CVS Caremark removed AbbVie’s Humira from its national commercial formularies back in April, biosimilar prescriptions picked up at a whirlwind pace. | Following CVS Caremark's lead, Cigna's pharmacy benefit manager unit will nix Humira from formularies in favor of Humira biosimilars from Boehringer Ingelheim, Teva and Sandoz.

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The Pros and Cons of Different CDMO Models

Drug Patent Watch

The pharmaceutical industry has increasingly relied on Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) to support the development and commercialization of drugs. CDMOs offer a range of services, from drug development to manufacturing, allowing pharmaceutical companies to focus on their core competencies.

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With new focus, Kyowa Kirin pulls decades-old breast cancer drug Fareston from US market

Fierce Pharma

Breast cancer treatments have evolved dramatically over the years, so Kyowa Kirin has decided to stop selling a decades-old drug in the U.S. | Breast cancer treatments have evolved dramatically over the years, so Kyowa Kirin has decided to stop selling a decades-old drug in the U.S.

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Niktimvo (Axatilimab) Approved as Fist-in-Class Therapy for Chronic GVHD

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Niktimvo (axatilimab-csfr) for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or more. This approval, granted under the FDA’s Priority Review process, is intended for patients who have failed at least two prior lines of systemic therapy.

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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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After FDA rejection, Regeneron gains nod in Europe for T-cell engager odronextamab

Fierce Pharma

Five months after the FDA rejected Regeneron’s bid for acc | Five months after the FDA rejected Regeneron’s bid for accelerated approval of its T-cell engager odronextamab because of the immaturity of its confirmatory trial, the European Union has signed off on the treatment for two types of blood cancers. The European Commission also approved SIFI's first-of-its-kind Akantior for a rare corneal infection disorder.

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How the FDA is Monitoring Lead in Food + Mars’ $36 Billion Acquisition of Kellanova

XTalks

The presence of lead in food remains a critical concern for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lead, a toxic metal, can enter the food supply through environmental contamination during the growing, raising or processing of foods. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about how lead contamination in food can arise and what the FDA is doing to monitor lead levels.

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Driving flu vaccine uptake in the post pandemic era

Fierce Pharma

In this week's episode of "The Top Line," we look at factors driving the continuing decli | In this week's episode of "The Top Line," we look at factors driving the continuing decline of flu vaccination rates in the U.S. and beyond.

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The Evolution of Clinical Trial Management Software: From Legacy Systems to Cloud-Based Solutions

Cloudbyz

The clinical research industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, with Clinical Trial Management Software (CTMS) at the forefront of this transformation. Over the years, CTMS has evolved from basic, on-premises legacy systems to sophisticated, cloud-based platforms that offer unprecedented capabilities in managing clinical trials. This evolution is driven by the need for greater efficiency, real-time data access, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in an increasingly complex and globalized

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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.

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Changing Faces – Agency, consultancy, and investor hires from July 2024

pharmaphorum

Changing Faces – Agency, consultancy, and investor hires from July 2024: Stay updated on the latest hires at EVERSANA, Ogilvy Health, Skarbek, and more in the industry.

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The Capabilities of a 3PL Provider

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Chris Williams expands on the services that a third-party logistics (3PL) partner should offer, while sharing ways to alleviate standard supply chain issues.

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Healthineers offers €200m for Novartis radiodiagnostics unit

pharmaphorum

Siemens Healthineers has agreed a $224m deal to buy the diagnostic arm of Novartis' AAA radiopharmaceuticals unit

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Pioneering Sustainability: A Journey Through Milestones in Sustainable Packaging Industry

Roots Analysis

In today’s global landscape, sustainability has emerged as a pivotal concern across various sectors including the pharmaceutical packaging industry. With mounting pressure to reduce the degrading impact on the environment posed due to conventional packaging materials, stakeholders engaged in the pharmaceutical sector have been compelled to reevaluate traditional practices and step into the sustainable packaging companies.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.