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The Importance of CDMO Flexibility: Adapting to the Ever-Changing Pharmaceutical Landscape

Drug Patent Watch

Flexibility has become more than just a buzzword it’s a necessity. Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) are at the forefront of this shift, playing a crucial role in bringing innovative therapies to market. But what exactly makes flexibility so important for CDMOs, and how can they cultivate this essential trait? Let’s dive into the world of pharmaceutical outsourcing and explore why adaptability is the key to success.

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6 Clinical Study Blogs Not to Miss

Imperical Blog

Our blog team reviewed our 2024 clinical study blogs, and we selected these six worth re-reading. Check them out! 1. Sustainability in Business: Transparency and Keeping Score ESG: Environmental, social, and governance are factors that influence commercial success. Discover how Imperial achieved a sustainability rating… The post 6 Clinical Study Blogs Not to Miss appeared first on Imperial Clinical Research Services Blog.

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Google Patents: Why It’s a Risky Tool for Finding Drug Patents

Drug Patent Watch

When it comes to researching and navigating the complex world of drug patents, inventors and researchers often turn to various tools to find relevant information. Google Patents, with its user-friendly interface and vast database, might seem like an ideal resource. However, there are several reasons why relying solely on Google Patents can be risky, especially in the context of pharmaceutical patents.

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After studies flag possible link between Novo's Ozempic and rare eye disorder, Danish agency calls for probe

Fierce Pharma

Its not a new question, but it is one that is gaining increased traction: Is there a link between Novo Nordisks diabetes superstar Ozempic and blindness? | After the recent release of two independent studies from the University of Southern Denmark suggested the use of Ozempic increases patients' chances of developing a rare eye disorder, the Danish Medicines Agency has asked European officials to investigate.

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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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2025: Perspectives and Predictions From Advarra Thought Leaders

Advarra

2024 has been a year of growth and evolution in clinical research. The coming year is expected to be no different. As we look to 2025, Advarra thought leaders have compiled predictions and perspectives on key topics shaping the industry. These topics include perspectives on how artificial intelligence (AI) will be leveraged in clinical research, key regulatory trends shaping the industry, the movements of site consolidation, the continued challenges (and potential solutions) of study startup, an

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Sanofi, Teva say study results show gut disease drug could be ‘best in class’

Bio Pharma Dive

Phase 2 results in inflammatory bowel disease hinted the therapy could be more potent than similar medicines from Merck and Roche, each of which were acquired in multibillion-dollar deals.

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Clinical Trials For Drug That Replaces Missing Teeth Finally Underway

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, say Japanese dentists testing a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants.

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World Orphan Drug Congresses Europe vs. The US: Global Perspectives on Genetic Testing

Worldwide Clinical Trials

At the recent World Orphan Drug Congresses (WODC) in Europe and the United States, Worldwide Clinical Trials Derek Ansel , Vice President, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease, facilitated roundtable discussions to explore the operational challenges and ethical barriers surrounding genetic testing. While the agenda remained the same across both events, the conversations revealed key regional distinctions and global perspectives on how genetic testing, ethics, and operational challenges are ad

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Novo’s next-gen obesity drug misses expectations in closely watched trial

Bio Pharma Dive

Novo shares lost nearly a quarter of their value after an experimental combination treatment called cagrisema fell short of the bar set by executives.

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FDA confirms end of Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide shortage after re-evaluation

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stood by an earlier decision confirming that the tirzepatide shortage is over.

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

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Study Reveals Major Drawback to The Health Benefits of Fasting

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The human body can survive without food for some time before starvation risks causing significant harm to the body.

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Grand Rounds December 13, 2024: Home Blood Pressure Telemonitoring and Nurse Case Management in Black and Hispanic Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial (Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH, FACP)

Rethinking Clinical Trials

Speaker Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH, FACP Dr. Adolph & Margaret Berger Professor of Population Health NYU Grossman School of Medicine Director, Institute for Excellence in Health Equity (IEHE) NYU Langone Health Slides Keywords Hypertension; Racial Disparities; Case Management; Telemonitoring Key Points There are significant racial disparities when it comes to stroke outcomes in the U.S., with Black and Hispanic populations experiencing poorer outcomes than Caucasian

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Zepbound, Mounjaro shortages are resolved, FDA confirms

Bio Pharma Dive

The FDA’s decision will close a lucrative market opportunity for compounding pharmacies, although the agency will give a limited grace period before taking any enforcement actions.

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Astellas and Sangamo sign capsid deal for neurological diseases

Pharmaceutical Technology

Astellas Pharma and Sangamo have signed a licence agreement for neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid, STAC-BBB.

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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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Abnormal Patterns in Brain Waves May Indicate ADHD, Expert Says

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) do not have a behavioural disorder, nor are they lazy, or lacking in manners and boundaries. Their brains mature in a different way, with different patterns of neurological activity and a number of neurochemical differences. For this reason, ADHD is considered to be a neurodevelopmental disorder.

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Pharma prepares for CDMO growth in 2025 as CPHI Milan reports record attendance

Pharma Mirror

CPHI Milan the worlds largest pharma event hosted last month in Milan saw a new record attendance of 59,000 pharma executives buoyed by returning confidence and increased deal-making on site. The post Pharma prepares for CDMO growth in 2025 as CPHI Milan reports record attendance appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

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Merck targets 2025 RSV season with antibody now under FDA review

Bio Pharma Dive

An FDA approval of Merck’s drug clesrovimab by June would give physicians another option for protecting newborns from respiratory syncytial virus.

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Abera and Orexo partner for vaccine powder formulations

Pharmaceutical Technology

Abera and Orexo have entered a partnership to develop and test the powder formulations of the formers vaccine candidates.

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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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Dissemination and Implementation in Embedded Pragmatic Trials: Getting the Timing Right in Real-World Research: AcademyHealth (December 2024)

Rethinking Clinical Trials

December 8, 2024 : The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory hosted a workshop at AcademyHealth's 17th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. The workshop introduced concepts in the design, conduct, and implementation of pragmatic clinical trials embedded in healthcare systems, with a focus on methods relevant to health services researchers.

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FDA rejects J&J's subcutaneous Rybrevant filing and AZ's full approval bid for Andexxa

Fierce Pharma

Johnson & Johnson has received coal in its stocking from the FDA as manufacturing issues have tripped up the companys attempt to gain approval of its subcutaneous version of lung cancer drug R | The FDA has sent complete response letters to Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, rejecting J&J's application for subcutaneous Rybrevant and AZ's bid for a full approval of Andexxa.

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Merck calls quits on two immunotherapies for cancer

Bio Pharma Dive

The company is scrapping two drugs aimed at targets called TIGIT and LAG-3, both of which were in the middle of Phase 3 testing.

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Novo Nordisk invests $1.2bn in new Denmark facility

Pharmaceutical Technology

Construction has already begun on the Ozempic-producers new Denmark production facility and 40,000m2 warehouse.

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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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Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

Medical Xpress

UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

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December 16, 2024: Study Snapshot and Updated Ethics Documentation Available for I CAN DO Surgical ACP

Rethinking Clinical Trials

A new study snapshot and updated ethics and regulatory documentation are now available for the I CAN DO Surgical ACP trial. As part of the study’s transition from the planning phase to the implementation phase this fall, the investigators reviewed and updated the minutes of their initial consultation with the Ethics and Regulatory Core. Read the updated ethics and regulatory documentation See the study snapshot I CAN DO Surgical ACP, an NIH Collaboratory Trial, is testing a system-based ap

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Merck moves into obesity with deal for Hansoh’s GLP-1 pill

Bio Pharma Dive

News of Merck’s licensing of Hansoh’s preclinical medicine pressured shares in Viking and other obesity drug developers seen as likely buyout targets.

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FDA approves Ionis’ TRYNGOLZA for FCS treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has approved Ionis' TRYNGOLZA (olezarsen) as an adjunct to diet for reducing triglyceride levels in the adult population with FCS

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Unloxcyt Wins FDA Approval for Advanced Skin Cancer, Set to Compete with Keytruda

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Checkpoint Therapeutics PD-L1 inhibitor Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl) for the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in patients who cannot be cured with surgery or radiation therapy. The approval marks the first product approval for the Massachusetts-based biotech and the first approved anti-programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) treatment for advanced cSCC. cSCC is the second most common fo

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Mesoblast finally pushes GvHD cell therapy over finish line

pharmaphorum

At its third attempt, Mesoblast has secured FDA approval for the first-ever mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy, Ryoncil for acute GvHD in children.

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A venture firm breathes new life into an old NGM drug

Bio Pharma Dive

An startup formed by KdT Ventures intends to test the drug, which was once licensed to Merck and evaluated in multiple metabolic disorders, for an unspecified rare conditon.

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Palleon and Shanghai Henlius Biotech link on autoimmune therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Palleon and Henlius Biotech have entered into a licence agreement and partnership for the formers E-602 to treat autoimmune diseases.

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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.