February, 2022

article thumbnail

'The music stopped': Biotech rout leaves drug startups grounded as demand slumps for IPOs

Bio Pharma Dive

For the first time in years, biotechs no longer have an easy path onto Wall Street, a market reversal that could change what the next generation of young drugmakers looks like.

Drugs 364
article thumbnail

Lung cancer deaths decline but.

World of DTC Marketing

The mortality rate from lung cancer has dropped in recent decades—by 56% in men from 1990 to 2019 and by 32% in women from 2002 to 2019. In recent years, early detection and treatment improvements have helped boost the 3-year survival rate for lung cancer from 21% in 2004 to 31% in 2015 through 2017. The 5-year survival rate has increased by 6% for distant-stage lung cancer, 33% for a regional-stage disease, and 60% for localized disease.

Medicine 271
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Data from first DMT-assisted clinical trial revealed

Pharma Times

No sign of significant negative effects on anxiety and wellbeing following pioneering Small Pharma trial

article thumbnail

J.&J. Pauses Production of Its Covid Vaccine Despite Persistent Need

NY Times

A crucial Johnson & Johnson plant has stopped making its Covid vaccine, though the company says it has millions of doses in inventory.

Vaccine 143
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Simons Foundation gives $4 million to CUNY Graduate Center to diversify astrophysics education

Scienmag

NEW YORK, February 9, 2022– Astrophysics is one of the most popular science fields, igniting the imaginations of many as they learn about it from television shows or news of space exploration. Like many other STEM fields, though, it lags in attracting students of color. Studies have shown the benefits of diversity in STEM fields, […].

142
142
article thumbnail

AI-powered stethoscope from Eko spots heart failure in seconds

pharmaphorum

A study has shown that a ‘smart’ stethoscope developed by US digital health company Eko can be used to screen people for heart failure in a few second during a standard physical examination. The device tested in the independent study combines a stethoscope used to listen to heart sounds with a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). It uses an algorithm to detects low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) – reduced outflow of blood from the heart to the aorta – which is a common cha

More Trending

article thumbnail

Biogen continues to sink

World of DTC Marketing

Board members and senior executives are bailing out of Biogen but will there be enough life vests? What has/is happening at Biogen is a train wreck, and the only way to correct this disaster is to tear it down and rebuild the company from the top down. According to Endpoint News” We’ve seen Biogen’s CSO exit under pressure in recent weeks, and senior marketing execs leave in an exodus as the company recoiled from a fierce backlash against the FDA’s ultra controversial app

article thumbnail

Data day: Trial results deliver hope for prostate cancer patients

Pharma Times

New combination treatment can significantly reduce the risk of death among prostate cancer patients

Trials 145
article thumbnail

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada

BioPharma Reporter

Medicago and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have gained approval for Covifenz, the companiesâ plant-based COVID-19 vaccine, from Health Canada.

Vaccine 133
article thumbnail

Abzena, Alira Health and Oncodesign launch DRIVE Biologics to support access to specialist services from discovery to clinical development for oncology and inflammation

Pharma Mirror

Cambridge, UK, Framingham, MA (USA), and Dijon, France, Abzena, a partner research organization for integrated services from discovery through to clinical and commercial manufacturing for biologics and bioconjugates, Alira Health, an international patient-centric and technology-enabled advisory firm whose mission is to humanize healthcare, and Oncodesign (ALONC -FR0011766229), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to precision medicine, announce today that, with the launch of DRIVE™-Biologics,

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Brain activity study backs Akili’s digital therapy for ADHD

pharmaphorum

Akili Interactive’s prescription gaming app for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) EndeavorRx has been show to enhance neuronal activity in an area of the brain associated with attention function. The results come from a single-arm, unblinded study of the app, but add to the clinical evidence that EndeavorRx can have a positive impact on children with ADHD which led it to become the prescription game to be approved by the FDA in 2020.

Licensing 138
article thumbnail

Intellia presses forward with new results for pioneering CRISPR drug

Bio Pharma Dive

The findings build on early evidence that gene editing inside the body could safely and effectively treat disease, and suggest the effects of Intellia's medicine might last.

article thumbnail

When it comes to telehealth it’s not numbers

World of DTC Marketing

Business Insider formed a relationship with eMarketer for so-called “intelligence.” Their report on telehealth has numbers, but that’s not what’s important. We need to understand “why” people are using telehealth and for what purposes versus an in-office visit. In-office visits also have more benefits. Here is a quote from the report that is debatable at best “over the next few years, telehealth will remain the domain of the younger digital natives.

Doctor 247
article thumbnail

Scientists discover immune cell surveillance mechanism

Pharma Times

Francis Crick Institute and King’s College London collaborate to identify specialist cells which protect DNA

Scientist 137
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

NJIT reaffirmed as an elite research university, retains R1 classification

Scienmag

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has reaffirmed its status among the nation’s most elite and productive research institutions by once again achieving an R1 status — the highest designation — by the Carnegie Classification. Credit: NJIT New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has reaffirmed its status among the nation’s most elite and productive research […].

Research 129
article thumbnail

Ways to Access Affordable Mental Health Services

Pharma Mirror

Taking care of your mental health can be affordable. All you will have to do is choose therapy options that fit in your budget. In this article, we have outlined the most affordable therapy options. While the options fall in the lower price range, they are all capable of delivering your expected results. The post Ways to Access Affordable Mental Health Services appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

130
130
article thumbnail

Cancer vaccines: providing the edge in oncology

pharmaphorum

In this article, Ben Hargreaves looks into the promise of cancer vaccines and how this treatment modality may offer advantages over existing immunotherapies in the oncology sector. According to a report by IQVIA last year, there were 3,500 oncology-focused therapeutic candidates in the pipeline, which represents a 75% increase on figures seen in 2015.

Vaccine 134
article thumbnail

BioMarin says gene therapy hold will endure as FDA questions cancer risk

Bio Pharma Dive

According to BioMarin, the regulator has requested additional data to assess the "theoretical" cancer risk to the treatment, information that will take "several quarters" to collect.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How agencies can help pharma DTC

World of DTC Marketing

The way people make treatment decisions is changing because of COVID. Agencies are responsible for working with clients to implement changes that support brand objectives. It won’t be easy and means changing the mindset from a vendor to a strategic partner. If you work in an agency, your job is not to develop a website or TV spot. You need to work with pharma clients to educate them on the complicated path from awareness to requesting an Rx.

Marketing 247
article thumbnail

Victory Road: NHS successful in 11 year claim against Servier

Pharma Times

The European Commission finds that Servier committed a breach of competition over blood pressure drug

Drugs 137
article thumbnail

Your microbiome shapes your life. But where did it come from?

Scienmag

Baltimore, MD— The gut microbiome is an ecosystem of hundreds to thousands of microbial species living within the human body. These populations affect our health, fertility, and even our longevity. But how do they get there in the first place? Credit: By Navid Marvi, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science. Baltimore, MD— The gut […].

121
121
article thumbnail

MBMV invests in international bio-tech startup Arcensus GmbH

Pharma Mirror

Hoboken, NJ, Rostock/Berlin, Germany, Based on Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), Arcensus GmbH makes it possible to detect rare as well as frequent disorders such as cancer or heart diseases at the earliest stage in order to start preventive and personalized treatment. One year after Arcensus was founded, fresh capital is now being raised for further expansion.

Genome 130
article thumbnail

What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

article thumbnail

Big day for AZ, Daiichi as Enhertu aces HER2-low breast cancer trial

pharmaphorum

Already making inroads as a treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer, AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu has now shown efficacy in tumours that express lower levels of HER2 – potentially making it an option for a much broader group of patients. It’s a key moment for the two companies, as expansion into HER2-low breast cancer has been held up as a key requirement for Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) if it is to achieve its multibillion-dollar sales expectations.

Trials 132
article thumbnail

FDA sends signal with tough questions of Lilly at cancer drug meeting

Bio Pharma Dive

The agency criticized Eli Lilly for using a trial run in China to seek approval of an immunotherapy it licensed from Innovent Biologics. Outside advisers agreed in a decisive vote that could have repercussions for several other drugmakers.

Licensing 341
article thumbnail

Mental health apps can be useless

World of DTC Marketing

According to the Lancet, a medical journal, the incidence of depression and anxiety has soared in the pandemic—by more than 25% globally in 2020. That, combined with more people using online services, has led to a boom in mental-health apps. But are they safe and effective? Now that big companies prioritize employees’ mental health, some apps work with them to help entire workforces.

Marketing 241
article thumbnail

AI captain: £2.6M raised to develop rapid diagnostic technology

Pharma Times

Oxford university spin out company develops tech to identify viruses in seconds

article thumbnail

2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

article thumbnail

AI can be a powerful tool in drug development, discovery: Tellius

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the artificial intelligence insights specialist talks discusses how the effective use of advanced analytics can lead to a number of benefits.

article thumbnail

MBMV invests in international bio-tech startup Arcensus GmbH

Pharma Mirror

Hoboken, NJ, Rostock/Berlin, Germany, Based on Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), Arcensus GmbH makes it possible to detect rare as well as frequent disorders such as cancer or heart diseases at the earliest stage in order to start preventive and personalized treatment. One year after Arcensus was founded, fresh capital is now being raised for further expansion.

Genome 130
article thumbnail

Collaborative approach to closing the digital health gap is needed

pharmaphorum

The pandemic-induced transition to digital health is, according to the Nuffield Trust, contributing to an “inverse care law” that’s compounding existing health inequalities. But, as demonstrated by initiatives like the Telehealth Equity Coalition (TEC), the sector is taking a united stand against inequitable access. Technological solutions, from online clinics to app-based long-term condition management, have long been hailed as a solution to problems such as limited capacity and low patient aut

Doctor 132
article thumbnail

Sarepta reveals gene editing alliance with biotech exploring alternative delivery methods

Bio Pharma Dive

The collaboration with GenEdit, a South San Francisco startup developing new ways of delivering gene editing tools into the body, dates back to December 2020, but has recently begun to advance.

article thumbnail

An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g