MangoRx hits back at Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug copycat claims
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Eli Lilly sued three online vendors and medical spas earlier this week over improper copying of tirzepatide.
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RNA editing: emerging from CRISPR’s shadow
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Early study data from Wave Life Sciences suggests how editing RNA may yield viable medicines. Large and small drugmakers say such results are just the start.
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Roche trial confirms Vabysmo efficacy in minorities
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A study has shown that Roche's diabetic macular oedema (DME) therapy Vabysmo is effective in patients who identify as African American, Black, Hispanic and Latino, plugging a gap in the data for the drug.Vabysmo (faricimab) has been approved by the FDA for treating DME since 2022, quickly becoming one of the Swiss pharma group's fastest-growing products with sales of $1.1 billion in the first half of the year.
October 21, 2024: BEST-ICU and Chat 4 Heart Health Have Updated Study Snapshots, Ethics and Regulatory Documentation
Rethinking Clinical Trials
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Updated study snapshots and ethics and regulatory documentation are now available for the BEST-ICU and Chat 4 Heart Health trials. Both of these NIH Collaboratory Trials are supported by awards from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. BEST-ICU transitioned from the planning phase to the implementation phase during the summer. As part of the transition, the study team reviewed and updated the minutes of their initial consultation with the Ethics and Regulatory Core.
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
Sanofi in 'exclusive negotiations' to sell 50% stake in €16B consumer health unit Opella
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Sanofi is now in “exclusive negotiations” with U.S. | Sanofi is now in “exclusive negotiations" with U.S. private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to sell a 50% controlling stake in its consumer health business Opella, the company said. The deal values the consumer group at 16 billion euros.
Intellia data spark debate about CRISPR drug’s potential
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Newly published data show the therapy reduced the rate of swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema, but didn't silence questions about its commercial outlook.
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October 22, 2024: Registration Opens for Pragmatic Trials Workshop at AcademyHealth–NIH Dissemination & Implementation Conference
Rethinking Clinical Trials
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory will offer a full-day workshop at the 17th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health in Arlington, Virginia. The workshop, “Dissemination & Implementation in Embedded Pragmatic Trials: Getting the Timing Right in Real-World Research,” will introduce concepts in the design, conduct, and implementation of pragmatic clinical trials embedded in healthcare systems, with a particular focus on methods relevant t
NICE recommendation for new Alexion PNH treatment
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 24, 2024
danicopan shown to improve haemoglobin levels and reduce anaemia
Editas, changing course again, looks to partner lead CRISPR therapy
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The gene editing company will focus on “in vivo” medicines, while seeking to license out or find a development partner for its clinical-stage treatment reni-cel.
A slow start for self-amplifying mRNA vaccines
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A year after the first samRNA vaccine approval, experts say others are likely to face scientific and regulatory hurdles.
World Psoriasis Day 2024: New Treatments and Research Trends
XTalks
OCTOBER 24, 2024
World Psoriasis Day on October 29 shines a light on this chronic autoimmune condition, aiming to increase awareness and improve access to care. Hosted by the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA), the World Psoriasis Day 2024 theme , “Psoriatic Disease and Family,” focuses on ensuring equal treatment opportunities worldwide, with an emphasis on improving diagnosis, treatment and support for psoriasis patients.
Starboard wants to hold Pfizer leadership 'accountable' for overpaid M&A deals, poor return on R&D investment
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Activist investor Starboard Value is baring its teeth at Pfizer management, more openly going after CEO Albert Bourla’s job. | Activist investor Starboard Value is baring its teeth at Pfizer management, more openly going after CEO Albert Bourla’s job in a new presentation.
Pharmaceutical research on mRNA and CAR T-cell therapy in cancer: Pioneering the future of oncology
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Immunotherapy and precision medicine show promise in better fighting cancer. What else does the research tell us?
EU CHMP recommends AstraZeneca and Ionis’ Wainzua for ATTRv-PN
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The European Union's CHMP has recommended the approval of AstraZeneca and Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ Wainzua to treat ATTRv-PN.
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Calluna Pharma completes successful phase 1 trial of new fibrotic disease drug
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 23, 2024
CAL101 shows promising results and is set to enter phase 2 development
In boon for Pfizer and Merck, CDC panel backs expanded use of pneumococcal vaccines
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 23, 2024
With an expanded recommendation from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) from Pfizer and | The CDC's immunization committee voted to expand the recommendation for pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, including both Pfizer’s Prevnar 20 and Merck’s newer Capvaxive.
Harnessing the power of upstream platform integration to accelerate biopharma innovation
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Learn how Syngene’s integrated strategy can enhance your mAb production capabilities.
GSK pumps up to $800m for US manufacturing site upgrade
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2024
A new vaccines drug substance facility and R&D pilot plant, completed by the end of 2028, will create over 200 new jobs.
How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency
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New ‘Mechanical’ Weight Loss Pill from Oxford Medical Products Shows Positive Safety Data
XTalks
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Oxford Medical Products has shared promising safety data from a first-in-human study for its ‘mechanical’ weight loss pill. The pill, called Sirona, is actually a device that presents a new, non-pharmacological approach to managing weight. Sirona is designed as a non-invasive solution for individuals struggling with obesity, offering a safer alternative to traditional weight-loss medications and surgeries.
Novo plots US, EU approval filings after oral semaglutide shows cardio benefits in certain diabetes patients
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As Novo Nordisk’s injectable diabetes-obesity duo Ozempic and Wegovy grab all the limelight, an oral version of the semaglutide drug showed it can provide heart-related benefits, too. | As Novo Nordisk’s injectable diabetes-obesity duo Ozempic and Wegovy grab all the limelight, an oral version of the semaglutide drug showed it can provide heart-related benefits, too.
Starboard makes case for change at Pfizer, citing research, M&A missteps
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The activist investor claims Pfizer failed to capitalize on the windfall earned from its COVID-19 vaccine and, in the process, destroyed tens of billions of dollars in market value.
J&J’s Darzalex combination gains expanded label for multiple myeloma in Europe
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Darzalex will now be available to patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma eligible for autologous stem cell transplant.
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.
Obesity Clinical Trials: Combining Patient-Centric Care with Scientific Rigor
XTalks
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Obesity remains one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century, not only due to its alarming prevalence but also because of its vast implications on individual and societal health. Recent statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. The latest reports indicate that over 650 million adults and an increasing number of children and adolescents are classified as obese, highlighting a global epidemic that sp
DOJ challenges Johnson & Johnson's talc bankruptcy attempt in Texas
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 22, 2024
With Johnson & Johnson sweetening the pot and mustering up the support of 83% of those who claim that the company’s talc products caused their cancer, it had
Brain drug developer Seaport raises another $225M
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Launched by PureTech and backed by well-known venture capital firms, the startup has raised $325 million since its debut this spring.
AAO 2024: Nanoscope Therapeutics’ MCO-010 RESTOREs vision in RP patients
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 21, 2024
This trial investigated the potential of Nanoscope Therapeutics' MCO-010 to restore vision in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
UK launches scheme to boost dementia trial participation
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 24, 2024
UK scheme to tackle "historically low" numbers of people taking part in dementia trials launches with £20m in government funding
Sanofi shrugs off potential RSV competition from Merck as Beyfortus grows sales 382%
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Despite Merck & Co. | Despite Merck & Co. homing in on approval for its infant respiratory syncytial virus antibody clesrovimab, Sanofi thinks Beyfortus can hold its own. On a Friday call with analysts, Sanofi execs pointed to an efficacy edge for its preventive and stressed that more competition in the space is a net positive.
PureTech thinks the ‘hub-and-spoke’ startup model is still a good bet. If only investors agreed.
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Shares in the Boston-based biotech creator, which had a standout success in forming Karuna Therapeutics, trade around cash levels — a "huge value disconnect" its leaders are trying to bridge.
Editas and Genevant team up to develop gene editing therapies
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Editas is partnering its CRISPR platform with Genevant’s LNP technology to develop novel gene editing medicines in a deal worth $283m.
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