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OCTOBER 8, 2024

On June 17, He Jiankui received an email that wasted no time getting to the point: An American cryptocurrency entrepreneur had learned about the Chinese scientist’s recent proposal to use CRISPR gene-editing technology on human embryos to lower their future risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and he was offering funding and other help to turn those plans into a new commercial venture. He rose to international infamy in 2018, when it came to light that he

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This year’s PharmaVoice 100 encompasses the industry’s ongoing revolutions and leaders who are not only navigating these changes, but at times, forging new paths for others to follow.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

A new NIH program will allocate nearly $30 million to 10 groups over five years to examine the impact of ableism on various health outcomes for people with disabilities and to develop strategies to combat these disparities.  The studies investigate ableism towards several different populations, including people with low vision trying to access services and maternal health outcomes among Medicaid beneficiaries with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Pharma Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Real-world studies show effectiveness of mogamulizumab in routine practice

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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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OCTOBER 8, 2024

John Maraganore, the former CEO of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals turned biotech elder statesman and venture capitalist, is launching a new startup that he hopes can expand upon his previous company’s success. His new venture, City Therapeutics, launched Tuesday with $135 million from ARCH Venture Partners, Fidelity, Invus, Rock Springs Capital, Regeneron Ventures, and others, he told STAT exclusively.

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Drug Patent Watch

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A recent study published in Drug Discovery Today highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing drug discovery and development processes[1]. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Cambridge and AstraZeneca, explores how AI can be leveraged to enhance various aspects of pharmaceutical research, from target identification to clinical trials.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Stay updated on the latest insights from EASD 2024 with a comprehensive breakdown of key themes, topics, and influencers. Learn more about the essential information you need to know.

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Amid ongoing scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers, the U.S. Supreme Court has asked the solicitor general to weigh in on an Oklahoma law that seeks to regulate the retail networks created by these controversial middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The law, which was enacted in 2019, was designed to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers maintain access to a large number of pharmacies and do not steer patients to favored outlets, among other things.

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Pharma Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

AviadoBio to receive up to £1.

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

LONDON — Two pioneers behind machine learning — a technology that is already transforming society in ways big and small and that carries profound ethical questions — won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday. The award went to John Hopfield, 91, of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton, 76, of the University of Toronto, “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks,” the Nobel committee announced.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

How pharma companies can build mutually beneficial relationships with biotech and digital health start-ups Mike.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Responding to growing pressure, ViiV Healthcare announced steps to widen access to its HIV prevention medicine in low- and middle-income countries, marking the second time in two years the company is taking such steps. But as before, the move was met with criticism over certain details. The latest effort involves tripling the annual supply of the drug, a long-acting medication known as cabotegravir, in hopes of making more than 2 million doses available during 2025 and 2026.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Discover the latest advancements in weight loss treatments as developers race to create the next blockbuster solution. Stay informed about the cutting-edge options available.

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As Biogen aims to grow sales of postpartum depression drug Zurzuvae, it’s turning to well-funded telehealth company Talkiatry to boost awareness of and care for the often overlooked condition.  Under the deal, Talkiatry, which recently raised $130 million and employs over 350 psychiatrists, created a new landing page on its website with information about postpartum depression.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Collaboration is essential for the future of healthcare, and events play a pivotal role in fostering it. Learn how collaboration can drive innovation in healthcare through impactful events.

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

NEW YORK — More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids. The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from many states, including California, Kentucky, and New Jersey.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Takeda's recently approved advanced colorectal cancer therapy Fruzaqla has been rejected by NICE for use by the NHS in draft guidance

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences.  Sign up to get it  delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Otsuka and Amalgam partner on Alzheimer’s care tech Precision health company Otsuka — which, you may remember, decided to price its depression digital therapeutic lower to make it more accessible even if it’ll lose money on it — is now partnering w

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Shares in Scholar Rock have gone into overdrive after the biotech reported positive phase 3 results with apitegromab in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), setting up regulatory filings in early 2025.The stock rocketed 362% after the announcement, taking Scholar Rock's market cap above $2.7 billion, as analysts started to talk about a blockbuster sales opportunity for the selective myostatin inhibitor.

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Good morning! We’ve got a lot of news to share today, including another dispatch from Drew on the Nobels. Let’s get to it. Physics Nobel goes to pioneers of machine learning John Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto, two researchers behind the development of machine learning, won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Biogen teams up with Talkiatry on telehealth programme for postpartum depression that could help drive sales of Zurzuvae

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This story first appeared in The Readout newsletter.  Sign up for The Readout  and receive STAT’s award-winning biotech news delivered straight to your inbox.  Good morning. Lots of great stories from my colleagues today so we’ll jump straight into it.

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Astellas adds a gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia to its pipeline, via a $2.2bn+ option deal with UK biotech AviadoBio.

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STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Lots of sunshine and clear blue skies are once again enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of creatures to annoy. As for us, we are as busy as ever hunting and gathering items of interest. We trust you have your own hectic agendas. So join us as we hoist the ever-present cup of stimulation — our choice today is coconut rum — and attack the fast-growing to-do list.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Government is committed to making ‘better use of the skills of pharmacy teams’ and to ‘build on pharmacies presence at the heart of communities’, Stephen Kinnock minister of state for care, has told pharmacy contractors. But in a recorded message to delegates attending the Sigma conference at Heathrow on Sunday, Mr Kinnock said that he […] The post Finding sustainable funding solution is ‘matter of urgency’ for government appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

AstraZeneca and Owkin form alliance to develop an AI tool to pre-screen breast cancer patients for BRCA mutations from digital pathology slides.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Biomedical engineers at the University of Strathclyde are involved in two new healthcare technology hubs. The MAINSTREAM project focuses on using technology to manufacture human stem cells outside the body. It aims to overcome barriers to the use of mesenchymal stem cells to aid tissue regeneration for broken bones and in chemotherapy, where they can help regenerate healthy bone marrow.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Phase III trials will evaluate survodutide in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), fibrosis and cirrhosis.

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Express Pharma

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Eli Lilly ‘s Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) has recently received approval in the US, adding a new competitor to the atopic dermatitis (AD) market alongside therapies like tralokinumab and dupilumab. Although there are current treatment options ranging from topical therapies to systemic treatments there is a significant unmet need remains for safer and more effective long-term AD therapies, which may further be addressed by this new approval in the US, says GlobalData.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A study showing women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and have fertility problems highlights the need for good disease control in this group, researchers said. The Danish team of researchers said the risk appeared higher in those with severe or uncontrolled disease. Speaking at the European Respiratory Society annual Congress said team told […] The post Women with asthma may have higher risk of miscarriage and fertility problems appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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World Pharma News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Novo Nordisk today announced a new global initiative to prevent obesity in children. The Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative aims to accelerate the prevention of childhood obesity in disadvantaged urban communities globally. Together with a coalition of partners such as city governments, academic institutions and non-profit organisations, the initiative will support six cities in designing, implementing and evaluating tailored solutions focused on physical activity and healthy eating.

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