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Building a biotech in a downturn: 3 lessons from VCs and startup CEOs

Bio Pharma Dive

In a panel discussion hosted by BioPharma Dive, venture capitalists and CEOs discussed how startups can navigate a challenging market as well as possible ripple effects from the new U.S. drug pricing law.

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Pfizer records 6% decline in revenue in Q3 2022

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer has reported a 6% decline in revenue to $22.6bn in the third quarter (Q3) of 2022 as against $24bn in the same quarter last year. In the quarter, revenues rose 2% operationally on omitting contributions from Covid-19 therapies, Paxlovid and Comirnaty. Reduction in revenues from Comirnaty outside the US and reduced revenues for some Comirnaty-linked manufacturing works carried out on behalf of BioNTech, Xeljanz and Sutent worldwide were the key drivers that contributed to the revenue dec

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Newly Discovered Gut Microbe Could Be a Trigger For Rheumatoid Arthritis

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It causes inflamed, painful and swollen joints, often in the hands and wrists, and can lead to loss of joint function as well as chronic pain and joint deformities and damage. What causes this condition has been unknown. [link] In our recently published study, my colleagues and […].

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Digital cognitive behaviour therapies recommended by NICE across the NHS

Pharma Times

Treatment will assist young people and children with symptoms of mild-to-moderate anxiety

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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

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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String of gene therapy deals spurs cautious optimism on Wall Street

Bio Pharma Dive

To some analysts, the recent acquisitions of Akouos and AGTC, as well as Astellas’ equity investment in Taysha, are a positive signal for an area of drug research that’s been “in investors' penalty box for much of 2022.

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Roche’s Actemra gets Health Canada approval for Covid-19 treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Hoffmann-La Roche (Roche Canada) has received approval from Health Canada for Actemra IV (tocilizumab for injection) vials to treat Covid-19 patients. The treatment is indicated for adult Covid-19 patients who are on systemic corticosteroids and need additional oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

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Aelix and Gilead announce results of HIV infection candidate

Pharma Times

The study evaluated the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of AELIX’s HIV vaccine

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Bispecific cancer drugs and gene therapy advances: What to watch at next month’s ASH meeting

Bio Pharma Dive

Competition is increasing behind newly approved drugs from Roche and J&J, while the long-term benefit of gene therapies for chronic blood disorders is being put to the test.

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MIT and Toyota Improve Robotic Grasping Techniques

Pharmaceutical Technology

Concept: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) researchers have developed a system called ‘series elastic end effectors’ (SEED) that enable robots to use grabbed tools correctly and successfully. It was developed in partnership with the American Toyota Research Institute (a technology research unit of Toyota).

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These DNA-Damaging Molecules May Be The Link Between Colon Cancer And IBD

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists have discovered DNA-damaging molecules made by gut bacteria that may help explain why people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have higher rates of colorectal cancer than those without the condition. [link] In a new study, published Thursday (27 October) in the journal Science, researchers identified a previously unknown class of DNA-damaging molecules, or genotoxins, […].

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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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New device launched for diagnosing prostate cancer

Pharma Times

CamPROBE may save vital time and money while reducing the risk of infection

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Artiva cancels IPO plans and cuts a deal with Affimed

Bio Pharma Dive

With public offerings difficult to pull off, Artiva is focusing its energy on a cancer drug deal with the German biotech.

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Rankings: Research and Development

Pharmaceutical Technology

FEATURED COMPANIES COMMENDED : • Innovation • Product Launch • Safety VIEW PROFILE COMMENDED : • Business Expansion • Innovation • Investments VIEW PROFILE COMMENDED: • Social VIEW PROFILE. The Excellence Rankings celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry. The programme provides a platform to recognise the people and companies that are driving change.

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Purified Sand Particles Have Anti-Obesity Effects, Scientists Confirm

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Porous particles of silica made from purified sand could one day play a role in attempts to lose weight. Past clinical trials have already produced promising results, but the actual weight-lowering mechanism behind the potential treatment has been poorly understood. [link] To sift out the key variables, researchers have now tested a range of silica […].

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

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Xerion and MDC secure vital brain tumour treatment funding

Pharma Times

Grant from Innovate UK SMART awarded to accelerate clinical trial progress

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What the FDA’s guidance on diversity means for rare disease sponsors

Bio Pharma Dive

Bringing more diversity to clinical trials is a slow process and it takes time to get right. Learn how Worldwide Clinical Trials can diversify the reach of your orphan drug trial.

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China’s biopharma industry: the small molecule renaissance in rare diseases

Pharmaceutical Technology

Small molecule approvals are on the decline in China. According to GlobalData’s Drugs Intelligence Database, from 2020 to 2022, the number of innovator small molecule approvals in China shrank by 21%. However, over the same period, approvals for innovator small molecules treating rare diseases rose by 22%, giving hope to rare disease patients. According to the GlobalData’s Drug Database, the number of innovator small molecule approvals for rare diseases rose steadily over three years, from three

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IPC introduces draft amendment to microbial contamination in non-sterile products in IP 2022

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

In a bid to control the microbial quality of pharmaceutical products, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has come out with a draft amendment to microbial contamination in non-sterile products in Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2022. The new draft amendment released by IPC on October 26, 2022 introduced changes to enumeration of aerobic microorganisms present in the […].

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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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CDC issues new opioid prescribing guidance, giving doctors more leeway to treat pain

NPR Health - Shots

The updated recommendations seek to course correct after guidelines from 2016 were criticized for harshly limiting access to needed pain medication. (Image credit: Jose M.

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FDA again delays review of Amicus rare disease drug

Bio Pharma Dive

For the second time this year, the agency has put off a decision on Amicus' therapy for Pompe disease. European regulators are also reviewing the treatment and could soon issue an opinion.

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Intrinsic Medicine enters merger with Phoenix Biotech

Pharmaceutical Technology

Intrinsic Medicine has signed a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition (SPAC) firm Phoenix Biotech Acquisition to create a public company. The merged business will use human milk biology for the treatment of Gut-Brain Axis (GBA) disorders. The merger reflects a $136m pre-money equity price and is anticipated to offer up to $178.8m in cash held in trust to Intrinsic. .

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Experts call for using pharmacogenetics to develop treatments for rare diseases

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

As drug companies have embarked on an initiative to launch affordable medicines for rare diseases in India, experts have called for using pharmacogenetics to develop treatments and whole genome sequencing to identify etiologies. “Although rare diseases have a huge impact when taken together, there is a significant gap between clinical interventions and basic research.

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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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CVS and Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

NPR Health - Shots

It could amount to the last round of huge settlements after years of litigation over the industry's role in an overdose crisis linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades.

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Moderna cuts sales forecasts for its COVID-19 vaccine

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech dialed back its financial projections after reporting lower-than-expected sales for the shot, which currently remains the company’s only marketed product.

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Amyloid plaque inhibition #1 target for Alzheimer’s pipeline, but is it off-target?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The number one mechanism of action (MoA) for the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pipeline is the inhibition of amyloid plaque formation. However, according to new research by the University of Cincinnati, amyloid plaques may not be the major cause of AD as previously thought—so are they the best target? AD is the leading cause of dementia, which is an umbrella term for a series of syndromes that can lead to memory loss, cognitive decay and behavioural change.

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QR code to curb spurious drugs circulation & its traceability through supply chain in Indian pharma

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

High optimism prevails on the implementation of QR code which would aid faster traceability through the supply chain among Indian pharma. Nakul Pasricha, president, Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), noted that a sharp spike was observed in the number of counterfeiting incidents related to pharma and medical products estimated as high as at 47 percent. […].

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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.

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New evidence review uncovers ‘significant’ link between particulate matter and dementia

Pharma Times

Information from 17 existing studies was reviewed, involving 91 million people

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Novo obesity drug sales lag as manufacturing problems persist

Bio Pharma Dive

Manufacturing problems continue to weigh on Novo’s Wegovy launch as competition looms from Eli Lilly’s fast-selling diabetes medicine Mounjaro.

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The osteoarthritis market is expected to increase to $3.8bn in 2031

Pharmaceutical Technology

The osteoarthritis (OA) market was valued at $2.5 billion in the 7MM (seven major markets) in 2021, and is expected to increase to $3.8 billion in 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. Major drivers of growth in the OA market over the forecast period include the launch of new biologic therapies as well as the launch of drugs with novel mechanisms of action (MOAs) and disease-modifying effects.

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Despite Their Scary Name, Some ‘Zombie’ Cells May Not Be All Bad

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

“Zombie cells” that contribute to age-related diseases also help heal damaged tissues, so wiping them out could come with major downsides, a new study suggests. The zombies, scientifically known as “senescent” cells, are cells that stop multiplying due to damage or stress but don’t die, according to the National Institute on Aging.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time