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Alzheimer’s vaccine granted Fast Track designation

European Pharmaceutical Review

AC Immune SA has received Fast Track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its anti-amyloid beta (Abeta) active immunotherapy vaccine candidate for Alzheimer’s disease. The anti-Abeta therapy “specifically targets the most toxic forms of Abeta” according to Dr Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune SA.

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RVAC and University of Pennsylvania to develop mRNA vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

The collaboration, under a sponsored research agreement, will focus on mRNA vaccines that can help in modulating the normal immune response of the body for the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases as well as allergic conditions. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Market Your Pharmacy with a 2023 Health Awareness Calendar

Digital Pharmacist

World Immunization Week: April 24-30. National Immunization Awareness Month. Cervical Health Awareness Month | S hare downloadable content from the NCCC and advocate for HPV vaccinations. World Immunization Week | Post a flyer and share a list on social media of your vaccination offerings. . National Kidney Month.

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Kite and Daiichi Sankyo update cell therapy licensing agreement

Pharmaceutical Technology

Directed against a cell membrane protein called CD19, Yescarta uses the immune system of the patient to destroy cancer. By clicking the Download Free Whitepaper button, you accept the terms and conditions and acknowledge that your data will be used as described in the Cytiva Thematic privacy policy. By Cytiva Thematic.

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Episode 687: How to decide when to give rabies immune globulin?

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss when rabies immune globulin is indicated. Episode 687: How to decide when to give rabies immune globulin? Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Rabies immune globulin (RIG) administration is part of successful rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

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Episode 646: Does vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia have a “pre-VITT syndrome” ?

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss a possible syndrome that might herald vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia. Episode 646: Does vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia have a “pre-VITT syndrome” ? 4 of the patients experienced thrombosis and 7 did not. appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

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Hospital Universitario and Josep Carreras develop cell therapy for leukaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

CAR-T therapies are based on the patient’s immune cell modification and can express artificial chimeric receptors that can identify and remove tumour cells. By clicking the Download Free Whitepaper button, you accept the terms and conditions and acknowledge that your data will be used as described in the Cytiva Thematic privacy policy.

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