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First Duchenne gene therapy approved by FDA for young children

Bio Pharma Dive

The conditional clearance for Sarepta’s Elevidys in 4- and 5-year-olds is a milestone for research into the deadly disease, and raises the stakes of an ongoing trial that could prove how well it works.

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Can vouchers incentivise antimicrobial drug discovery in Europe?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission’s (EC) plan to test a novel scheme to incentivise antimicrobial drug development companies remains beset by questions amidst the bloc’s drive to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Presented as part of the EC’s long-awaited pharmaceutical reform in late April, the scheme aims to encourage the research of novel antimicrobials by creating a system of transferable exclusivity vouchers.

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Night Owls Tend to Die Sooner. But It’s Not Late Bedtimes Killing Them.

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

A large study covering 37 years from start to finish has revealed something about those who tend to stay up late: These night owls are more likely to die at a younger age, but due to smoking and drinking-related causes rather than how late they go to bed.

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Agepha Pharma gets ancient gout remedy colchicine across FDA finish line for heart disease

Fierce Pharma

Used by Egyptians 35 centuries ago as a remedy for inflammation, colchicine was found over the ages to be effective against a variety of maladies including gout, dropsy and familial Mediterranean f | Agepha Pharma, a family-owned company based in Slovakia, has gained an FDA approval for Lodoco, which becomes the first drug to target cardiovascular inflammation.

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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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CSL doses first patient with haemophilia B gene therapy Hemgenix

Pharmaceutical Technology

CSL announced the first patient with haemophilia B has been treated with its recently approved gene therapy Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec). Hemgenix is the first and only gene therapy approved for haemophilia B. At $3.5m per dose, it is the most expensive single-use gene therapy in the US. The high price tag may be hard to defend , but with lifetime treatment costs for haemophilia B reaching as high as $23m for some, the single-dose treatment could prove far more cost-effective.

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Patient death spurs FDA to pause test of Arcellx’s Gilead-partnered cell therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The company said limitations on "bridging treatment" used to hold cancer in check could be to blame, and is working with the FDA to change the study's protocol.

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Alchemab Therapeutics reveals Alzheimer’s candidate

Pharma Times

ATLX-1088 is regarded as a possible first-in-class human antibody targeting CD33 – a cell surface protein - News - PharmaTimes

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Invasive Bacteria May Trigger Endometriosis, Study Suggests

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

A type of bacteria commonly found in human oral and gut flora could play a major role in the development of endometriosis, scientists have discovered – potentially giving us crucial insight into the development of the painful condition, and opening up new ways to treat it.

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UniQure stock tumbles on ‘confusing’ results for Huntington’s gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

While treated patients appear to be doing better than history suggests they would, mixed findings involving a key surrogate marker perplexed Wall Street analysts and sent shares falling 38%.

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WHO grants emergency use listing to SK bioscience’s SKYCovione

Pharmaceutical Technology

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted an emergency use listing (EUL) to SK bioscience’s Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovione. SKYCovione is a self-assembled nanoparticle vaccine and the 12th Covid-19 vaccine to receive a EUL from the regulator. Developed using pharmaceutical company GSK’s pandemic adjuvant, the vaccine targets the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

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

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Intercept restructures as Ocaliva's NASH hopes dashed again with FDA rejection

Fierce Pharma

Even after second application attempt, Intercept’s Ocaliva wasn’t the fatty liver disease breakthrough that the company had hoped it would be. | Even after second application attempt, Intercept’s Ocaliva wasn’t the fatty liver disease breakthrough that the company had hoped it would be. Intercept is now swinging into restructuring mode, and the NASH baton passes on to Madrigal Pharma.

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Scientists Create Synthetic Human Embryo Models in Major First

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

In a major scientific first, synthetic human embryo models have been grown in the lab, without any need for the usual natural ingredients of eggs and sperm. The research – first brought to wider attention by The Guardian – has prompted excitement about the potential for new breakthroughs in health, genetics, and treating disease.

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Sarepta prices Duchenne gene therapy at $3.2M

Bio Pharma Dive

The cost makes Sarepta’s treatment, called Elevidys, among the most expensive medicines in the world. But company executives said they don’t expect significant insurer pushback.

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Psylo signs research deal with Daiichi Sankyo for psychiatric therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Psylo and Daiichi Sankyo have signed a sponsored research deal to advance the development of non-hallucinogenic psychiatric therapies.

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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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Avacta announces AVA6000 dose escalation results

Pharma Times

Candidate is a cancer therapy that has been chemically modified with Avacta’s pre|CISION platform - News - PharmaTimes

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Special Nasal Drops Could Help The Brain Recover After A Stroke

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists have demonstrated how nasal drops containing a particular molecule can help mice recover from the damaging biological consequences of a stroke – and the hope is that the treatment could eventually be transferred to humans. [link] Crucially, the treatment isn’t applied straight away but is initiated seven days after the stroke.

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Flagship’s latest startup aims to take the guesswork out of small molecule drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

Empress Therapeutics claims its technology allows it to identify chemical drug candidates faster and more reliably. It has $50 million from Flagship to prove it can.

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EU pharma trade body starts genomic profiling initiative to improve access

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) and selected pharma and medical device companies have launched the European Coalition for Access to Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (ECGP), to promote the routine use of comprehensive genomic profiling. The ECGP aims to create multi-stakeholder outputs that will support wider coverage and reimbursement for genomic profiling through three key objectives.

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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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Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly face scrutiny from EU's drug regulator over GLP-1 safety

Fierce Pharma

The EMA is scrutinizing GLP-1s, raising a safety signal about the risk that drugs from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly and other companies could cause cancer.

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Scientists Find Cannabis Compound Inside a Totally Different Plant

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance, a lead researcher said Thursday.

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Cell and gene therapy manufacturing: the next generation of startups

Bio Pharma Dive

Joining larger CDMOs like Lonza and Catalent, a new group of companies aims to capitalize on persistent bottlenecks in producing complex genetic treatments.

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Eli Lilly and Boehringer gain FDA approval for type 2 diabetes tablets

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim have received approval from the US FDA for Jardiance to treat type 2 diabetes in children

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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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Generative Health: A new standard of care

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CDSCO declares hypertensive drug as spurious

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has said that a joint investigation team of its East Zone office and the State Licensing Authority (SLA) of Sikkim have declared the samples of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ blood pressure-lowering drug Telma 40 failed in the quality tests in February, 2023, as spurious.

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Top FDA official overruled review team in approval of Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

In a memo made public Friday, Peter Marks, head of the agency office that oversees gene therapies, wrote that he disagreed with other reviewers and saw “compelling” evidence to clear Elevidys.

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SFDA approves Amarin’s VASCEPA to reduce CV risk in Saudi Arabia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The SFDA of the KSA has granted approval to Amarin’s VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) capsules for reducing cardiovascular risk.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Transforming Digital Experiences: Viseven and SpotMe Form Strategic Partnership

Pharma Mirror

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Viseven, a leading global MarTech services provider for the Pharma and Life Sciences industries, is thrilled to announce its partnership with SpotMe, an enterprise event platform tailored to high-touch industries. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in digital communication within the healthcare industry. Driving Success in Pharma Communication The partnership between Viseven and SpotMe creates a unique point of view on the HCP engagement and B2B event organi

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CDSCO commences daily updation of cough syrup samples submitted in labs to enable time bound testing

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has started carrying daily updates of the number of batches of cough syrup samples submitted with each of the laboratories prior to exports in its website, in order to enable time bound testing and release of reports.

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Medicare has no surprises in planned registry for new Alzheimer’s drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

Ahead of Leqembi’s possible full approval next month, the agency released details emphasizing how the required registry to track patient outcomes will be free and easy to use.

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AGEPHA Pharma’s LODOCO gets US FDA approval for cardiovascular disease

Pharmaceutical Technology

AGEPHA Pharma has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for LODOCO (colchicine, 0.5 mg tablet) to treat cardiovascular disease. LODOCO is indicated for reducing the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or with multiple risk factors for the disease.

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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.