Tue.Nov 19, 2024

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Taking its best shot at Roche, Merck scores in phase 3 trial of subcutaneous Keytruda

Fierce Pharma

Two months after Roche scored FDA approval for its subcutaneous ve | Two months after Roche scored FDA approval for its subcutaneous version of PD-LI inhibitor Tecentriq, Merck has achieved a key milestone in lining up its checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda to follow suit. On Tuesday, the company revealed that its subcutaneous formulation of Keytruda has aced a phase 3 trial, demonstrating non-inferiority to the immunotherapy’s intravenous version.

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Scientists Say This One Particular Diet May Slow The Decline of The Brain

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

(Flavio Coelho/Moment/Getty Images) While it’s not possible to stop the brain from aging – at least not yet – there might be ways to slow down its decline, and a new study shows the vital role blood sugar levels play in how rapidly the brain ages.

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Under-the-skin Keytruda comparable to infused version in Phase 3 study, Merck says

Bio Pharma Dive

Merck plans to discuss the data with regulators as it lags rivals Roche and Bristol Myers in bringing forward a subcutaneous form of its cancer drug.

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AHA 2024: CV effectiveness of GLP-1RA + Empagliflozin therapy in adults with T2D

Pharmaceutical Technology

SGLT-2I therapies reduce the risk of heart failure and this study clearly demonstrates the benefit of adding them onto GLP-1RA therapy.

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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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Incyte shares sink on setback for drugs acquired in $750M buyout

Bio Pharma Dive

The company paused testing of one candidate acquired in its April deal for Escient and scrapped another in a blow to its diversification plans.

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FDA shares additional draft guidance on CGTs

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA has released a draft of new guidance addressing common FAQs about the development of potential CGT treatments.

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Does Southeast Asia have a growing role in vaccine development?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The upcoming clinical trial conferences will host talks on supply chain resilience, AI’s growing role and forging industry partnerships.

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J&J pill clears skin in two late-stage psoriasis studies

Bio Pharma Dive

The drug, called icotrokinra and developed together with Protagonist Therapeutics, is an oral peptide designed to tamp down the inflammation involved in psoriasis and other immune diseases.

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Regenxbio eyes 2026 filing for Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Regenxbio’s plans toward a BLA filing in 2026 after positive data from the Phase I/II AFINITY DUCHENNE trial.

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FDA approves first-ever gene therapy to be directly administered to the brain

BioPharma Reporter

PTC Therapeutics has received FDA approval for a gene therapy to treat AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that impairs the normal function of neurons.

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

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Does Southeast Asia have a growing role in vaccine development?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The upcoming clinical trial conferences will host talks on supply chain resilience, AI’s growing role and forging industry partnerships.

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GSK drug raises hopes for patients with PBC itch

pharmaphorum

GSK has reported promising phase 3 results with linerixibat in treating severe itching that plagues patients with primary biliary cholangitis

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BMS CFO backs “resilient” pharma industry amid RFK’s impending governance  

Pharmaceutical Technology

BMS's CFO David Elkins added it is “too soon to tell” what policies Trump’s new administration will bring.

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New PAGB research highlights importance of self-care for easy-to-treat conditions

Pharma Times

The census found that 56% of people visit their GP for a UTI and 27% for thrush

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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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Aclaris Therapeutics secures global rights to Biosion’s antibodies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Aclaris Therapeutics has secured an exclusive license from Biosion for the global rights to two new antibodies.

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With patent settlement, BeiGene defends blockbuster Brukinsa from MSN's generic threat until 2037

Fierce Pharma

As BeiGene works to grow the reach of its cancer offerings, the company inked a patent settlement with MSN over its star medicine Brukinsa.

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Novartis strengthens radiopharma leadership with Ratio Therapeutics deal

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novartis has teamed up with Ratio Therapeutics in a $745m licensing and collaboration agreement to advance radiopharmaceutical therapies.

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NIH algorithm matches patients to clinical trials

pharmaphorum

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are applying artificial intelligence to the recruitment of volunteers into clinical trials, aiming to solve a major obstacle in clinical research.Patient recruitment remains a major challenge for trial sponsors and can lead to delays and increased costs, and traditional methods can be time-consuming and inefficient.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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AHA 2024: Tirzepatide improves outcomes for major heart failure with HFpEF and obesity in SUMMIT

Pharmaceutical Technology

Tirzepatide is a long-acting dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GIP/GLP-1).

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J&J plots filings after psoriasis drug clears phase 3 test

pharmaphorum

Johnson & Johnson has moved a step closer to filing a potential first-in-class therapy for psoriasis after the drug hit the mark in a phase 3 trial

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ReCode to secure funds for cystic fibrosis gene correction treatments

Pharmaceutical Technology

ReCode is set to secure up to $15m in funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to enhance its gene correction research programme.

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C Ray Therapeutics raises $100 million to develop radiopharmaceuticals

Outsourcing Pharma

The financing round will fund the improvement of the companyâs technology platform for the discovery and development of innovative radionuclide drug conjugates.

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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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CHMP recommends AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso for EU approval for NSCLC

Pharmaceutical Technology

EMA's CHMP has recommended AstraZeneca's Tagrisso for approval in the European Union to treat individuals with NSCLC.

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Diversity Action Plans (DAPs) in Clinical Trials Are No Longer a “Nice-to-Have” — Are You Ready?

XTalks

In clinical research, diversity is more than a prerequisite for a successful drug — it’s a critical component that enhances the validity and applicability of clinical trial outcomes. The integration of diverse patient populations ensures that therapeutic interventions are effective across different demographics, reflecting real-world settings. The need for adequate representation has given rise to several initiatives, the most notable and recent among which is the US Food and Drug Administration

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Eli Lilly announces positive Phase 2 results for Muvalaplin against heart disease

Outsourcing Pharma

Muvalaplin significantly lowered lipoprotein(a) levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk adults.

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FDA approves first-ever gene therapy to be directly administered to the brain

BioPharma Reporter

PTC Therapeutics has received FDA approval for a gene therapy to treat AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that impairs the normal function of neurons.

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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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Eli Lilly announces positive Phase 2 results for Muvalaplin against heart disease

Outsourcing Pharma

Muvalaplin significantly lowered lipoprotein(a) levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk adults.

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FDA says no to Astellas' geographic atrophy drug

pharmaphorum

Astellas has suffered another major setback with geographic atrophy (GA) treatment Izervay, this time in the US. The company has received a complete response letter (CRL) from the FDA for a proposed update to the labelling for Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) that sought to include the results of the phase 3 GATHER2 trial and improve the drug's competitive profile against rival Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) from Apellis.

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C Ray Therapeutics raises $100 million to develop radiopharmaceuticals

Outsourcing Pharma

The financing round will fund the improvement of the company’s technology platform for the discovery and development of innovative radionuclide drug conjugates.

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One of the ASCRT Program’s Earliest Recipients Goes the Distance

ACRP blog

A scholarship powered by the long-distance cycling adventures of some of the ACRP Community’s greatest equity champions and their backers has gone the distance on the other side of the globe this year, resulting in a completed prostate cancer project for Esther Samuel in Nigeria, who was among the initial recipients of ACRP Access for Students to Clinical Research Training (ASCRT) program support.

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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.