2021

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New Merck study results raise questions about its COVID-19 pill

Bio Pharma Dive

Final trial data for molnupiravir were less convincing than what Merck previously reported and could alter how the FDA views the drug, which will be evaluated at a meeting Tuesday.

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Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART) Studies: What Are They, and How Do They Fit into Your Program?

Camargo

Development and Reproductive Toxicology studies, or DART studies, are required for most non-oncology programs between IND and NDA filings. Their goal is to detect any effects of a drug within a complete reproductive cycle as relevant to humans: from initial conception to reproductive capacity in the next generation. They can be designed to measure the effects of a drug on male and female fertility, the full span of embryonic and fetal development (EFD), and pre- and post-natal development (PPND)

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HCPs use of digital

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: 62% of HCPs spend 3 hours per day accessing digtal resources. More HCPs chose to use smartphones to access digital resources as well and usage has increased when accessing a wide variety of professional content. HCPs increasingly turn to trusted colleagues on digital networks for reliable information. Source: Build Relationships and Personalize Your Interactions With HCPs (Wolters Kluwer).

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Cystic Fibrosis Market: A Rapidly Expanding Playing Field for Mid-Cap Pharma

Delveinsight

Cystic Fibrosis is a rare inherited disorder that causes loss of lung function and damages the digestive system. It has a higher prevalence in the Caucasian population. For years there was no treatment available targeting the underlying cause, however, this changed in 2012 with the launch of Vertex Pharma’s Kalydeco. Analysts at DelveInsight expect major changes in the Cystic Fibrosis market landscape in the foreseeable future.

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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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Drug Prices Are Up Again in 2021 and Canada’s PMPRB is On My Mind

Pharmacy Checkers

This week the prices of over 500 drugs went up in America, according to drug price transparency non-profit organization 46Brooklyn. This happens every year, usually coinciding with shouts of anger and disgust with the pharmaceutical industry’s greed. The shouts are muted this year, probably because, like it or not, we’re counting on Big Pharma to manufacture enough Covid-19 vaccines to end the pandemic.

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Open Source “Wikipedia” for Drug Discovery

Pharma Mirror

By Kambiz Shekdar, Ph.D. Open source drug discovery was proposed in the past in connection with third-world diseases like tuberculosis and malaria, but it is in the context of first-world indications where it is needed most. Despite untold investment by numerous pharmaceutical companies, FDA-approved drugs that target critical brain functions and conditions like anxiety, depression, and sedation continue to present severe and unpredictable side effects, including suicidal ideation.

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Why natural language processing (NLP) is a critical part of your real world data strategy

Bio Pharma Dive

The barrier to knowledge can be eliminated when pharmaceutical companies use natural language processing to analyze unstructured content.

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Is pharma hiring the right people?

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Older, more experienced employees are being shoved aside in favor of more inexperienced ones. The culture within pharma is driving people away, including new hires. More and more meetings are based on ROI, not the voice of the patient. Don’t hire people who want big salaries; hire people who want to be part of an industry that helps patients.

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8 amlodipine alternative drugs for blood pressure

Druggist

Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK and the most prescribed high blood pressure ( BP ) medication. When patients are diagnosed with high blood pressure and a drug is recommended, amlodipine may be the first choice, but not always. Taking any drugs comes with a risk of side effects, with amlodipine associated with few common side effects.

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Pfizer, Merck launch large new trials of oral COVID-19 drugs

Bio Pharma Dive

Both companies are racing to prove their oral antivirals as treatments for COVID-19. Key clinical results could come later this year.

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

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Pfizer taps McKinsey executive to lead dealmaking efforts

Bio Pharma Dive

Aamir Malik, a managing partner at the consulting firm, will replace longtime Pfizer executive John Young as chief business innovation officer next week.

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Top FDA vaccine officials to leave agency as decision on COVID-19 boosters looms

Bio Pharma Dive

Marion Gruber and Phil Krause, two veteran vaccine reviewers, are unexpectedly leaving the agency at a critical time. The search for their replacements will begin "imminently," division head Peter Marks said in a letter.

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Celldex pins its hopes for a comeback on skin disease drug

Bio Pharma Dive

After several setbacks, most notably the failure of a brain cancer vaccine, Celldex has a chance at reinvention should early drug results pan out for the 16-year-old biotech.

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Biotech M&A tracker: After hitting new heights, deals have slowed down. Here are the latest.

Bio Pharma Dive

Deals were few and far between last quarter. But the recent history of biopharma M&A suggests they'll return. Keep track of them as as they happen with BioPharma Dive's new database.

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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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At FDA meeting, gene therapy experts wrestle with field's blindspots

Bio Pharma Dive

A panel convened by the regulator suggested ways to make gene therapy research safer, but struggled to propose broader recommendations for the field.

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FDA halts tests of BioMarin drug amid heightened focus on gene therapy safety

Bio Pharma Dive

On the heels of a two-day FDA meeting in which experts debated the risks of gene therapy, the biotech said its early-stage PKU treatment was associated with cancer in mice.

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8 key clinical trials to watch for the rest of 2021

Bio Pharma Dive

The next six months could feature clinical milestones for CRISPR gene editing, the treatment of COVID-19, microbiome drugs and gene-targeted cancer therapy.

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Intellia, with first results, delivers a 'landmark' for CRISPR gene editing

Bio Pharma Dive

Results published in The New England Journal of Medicine offer the first clinical evidence that CRISPR gene editing inside the body can be safe and effective, a culmination of years of scientific 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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Two biotechs team up to bring CRISPR to 'natural killer' cell therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

A wide-ranging alliance between CRISPR Therapeutics and Nkarta is the latest sign of interest in a fast-emerging form of cancer immunotherapy.

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Accelerating patient care through digital transformation and decentralized clinical trials

Bio Pharma Dive

The adoption of digital health technologies (DHTs) in the industry continues to pave the way to enable decentralized clinical trials (DCTs).

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Positive data in hand, TG Therapeutics readies MS drug for FDA review

Bio Pharma Dive

If approved, TG's drug would join Roche's fast-selling Ocrevus and Novartis' newer entrant Kesimpta as one of a newer class of multiple sclerosis therapies.

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FDA seeking more consistency from cell, gene therapy developers, top official says

Bio Pharma Dive

A number of drugmakers have recently faced development delays after the FDA's asked for more information on how they measure the potency of their products.

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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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As COVID-19 becomes a business, vaccine makers confront thorny pricing questions

Bio Pharma Dive

Yearly vaccinations could be required after the pandemic ebbs. Will drugmakers change how they approach pricing their shots?

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After talks with FDA, a biotech prepares to submit its closely watched ALS drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Executives at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said that based on the agency's recent feedback, they will ask for approval of AMX0035 — likely within the next six months.

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Moderna founder unveils new drug company focused on a different kind of RNA

Bio Pharma Dive

Encouraged by Moderna's success, Flagship Pioneering has been busy creating startups like Alltrna, which launched Tuesday. The biotech is researching how to make medicines from transfer RNA molecules.

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Pfizer stocks cancer drug pipeline with $2.3B deal for Trillium

Bio Pharma Dive

The acquisition reflects growing industry interest in the cancer-linked protein targeted by Trillium's drugs, most notably shown by Gilead's acquisition of Forty Seven last year.

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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.

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How Bayer lured a biotech away from an IPO and into a buyout

Bio Pharma Dive

Vividion Therapeutics was headed toward an IPO earlier this year, but a company executive said Bayer’s $1.5B offer ended up being a more attractive option.

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In first, FDA approves KRAS-blocking cancer drug from Amgen

Bio Pharma Dive

For decades, scientists have tried unsuccessfully to target the KRAS gene, which is often mutated in lung, colon and pancreatic cancers. Lumakras is the first drug proven effective.

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FDA approves first CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma

Bio Pharma Dive

Approval of Bristol Myers Squibb and Bluebird bio's Abecma expands use of CAR-T treatment beyond leukemia and lymphoma.

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Former FDA chief Hahn joins venture firm that launched Moderna

Bio Pharma Dive

Hahn's appointment as chief medical officer of Flagship Pioneering is another example of FDA officials joining industry after their government service. Hahn's predecessor, Scott Gottlieb, sits on Pfizer's board of directors.

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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