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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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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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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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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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MSD snags European approval for pulmonary arterial hypertension therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Winrevair is the first approved actin signaling pathway-targeting therapy for the treatment of the rare blood vessel disorder.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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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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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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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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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 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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Mixed reactions among HCPs as lecanemab and donanemab secure FDA approval for Alzheimer's treatment

pharmaphorum

Mixed reactions among HCPs as lecanemab and donanemab secure FDA approval for Alzheimer's treatment Mike.

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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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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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Content Velocity: Mastering the Three Pillars of Success

Intouch Solutions

Content velocity – getting more relevant, personalized content to more of your audience faster – is a goal for all life science marketers, but it’s a concept rife with misconceptions. One common mistake is thinking it’s just about making more content faster. Another error is thinking it’s simply a matter of plugging in a single tech or AI solution. And a third common oversight is when brands don’t evolve their ways of thinking and working to continue to maximize their content velocity.

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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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Do E-Liquid Flavors Influence Smoking Habits? This Study May Have Answers

Trialfacts

Contents About the Study Why Participate? Your Rights Who Can Participate? More Study Details About the Research Center Study Location Research Center: Yale University Location: New Haven, CT 06520, United States Lead Researcher: Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, PhD IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Yale Institutional Review Board About the Study What makes nicotine-containing e-liquids and other tobacco products appealing to adults who smoke cigarettes OR vape e-cigarettes?

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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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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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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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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.