STAT
MAY 24, 2024
A new study published Friday provides more evidence of the potential danger of drinking unpasteurized, or raw, milk containing H5N1 avian flu viruses. The work , published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that mice that were fed milk from H5N1-infected cows became very ill.
PharmaVoice
MAY 24, 2024
The stage is set for potential blockbuster-level showdowns targeting these high-growth indications.
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STAT
MAY 24, 2024
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic cut the risk of death in a trial of patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, suggesting it may offer some added benefits over other classes of drugs approved to treat this population. Specifically, the diabetes drug cut the risk of cardiovascular-related deaths by 29% and all-cause deaths by 20%. Given the study parameters, this implies that over three years, 39 people would need to be treated to prevent one death from any cause, according to new re
BioPharma Dive
MAY 24, 2024
The planned spending on new facilities in Lebanon, Indiana, brings its total commitment to the site to $9 billion, the largest single manufactuing investment in company history.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
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STAT
MAY 24, 2024
A new federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s new minimum nursing home staffing rule lays out the worst-case scenario: Hundreds of long-term care facilities forced to downsize or close, tens of thousands of vulnerable seniors displaced, and countless others waiting longer for care. Not only that, the complaint argues that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services lacked the authority to implement the final rule.
BioPharma Dive
MAY 24, 2024
But the head of the FDA’s CBER office didn’t tip where the agency stands on potentially broadening use of Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy Elevidys.
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pharmaphorum
MAY 24, 2024
Exciting advancements in the world of clinical trials - Arecor Therapeutics, Faron, AstraZeneca, Volta Medical, J&J, Pneumagen, and Nimbus Therapeutics make headlines. Dive into this week's top stories impacting the future of medicine.
STAT
MAY 24, 2024
During my 25 years working in clinical trial operations, I’ve seen the biopharmaceutical world talk a big game about making the process easier for the sites running the trials and the patients participating in them. Everyone from trial sponsors to the Food and Drug Administration has been quick to promise simpler processes, less hassle, and better experiences for everyone involved.
Pharmaceutical Business Review
MAY 24, 2024
NfX Bio led the financing which will bolster the company’s development of programmable ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based therapeutics utilising molecular RNA sensors for precise drug delivery. The funding round attracted significant investment from key industry players, including Eli Lilly and Company, KdT Ventures and Biovision Ventures. Contributions also came from PearVC, BEVC, and other investors.
STAT
MAY 24, 2024
About one-third of Americans who reach age 65 will need nursing home care in their lifetimes — which can be a daunting thought if you recall the suffering of residents as the Covid-19 pandemic exposed long-standing problems in nursing homes. These problems did not fade away with the end of the public health emergency, and nursing home residents continue to be disproportionately affected by Covid-19.
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pharmaphorum
MAY 24, 2024
AffyImmune Therapeutics has recorded what it says is the first documented complete response in a patient with a solid tumour treated with CAR-T therapy. The case comes from a phase 1 study of its ICAM-1 targeting CAR-T autologous candidate AIC100 in patients with relapsed/refractory poorly differentiated thyroid cancer (PDTC) and anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC), which will be reported at the ASCO congress next week.
STAT
MAY 24, 2024
It’s an honor to fill in for Ed Silverman this morning. There is only one Pharmalot, but when he’s out, his fellow STAT coffee and tea drinkers step in to make sure your morning cup of pharma news is uninterrupted. It’s Friday, the last workday before the long Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S. (and so we’ll next land in your inbox Tuesday).
Pharma Times
MAY 24, 2024
The lifelong autoimmune disease affects more than 150,000 people living in the UK
STAT
MAY 24, 2024
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Morning! Today, we see some holes in the data for MDMA-assisted therapy, and ponder how that might impact the FDA’s upcoming decision over its approval. Also, the agency’s advisers debate Guardant’s colon cancer liquid biopsy test, and we see new data showing Ozempic’s efficacy in preventing death in diabetes and chronic kidney diseas
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.
European Pharmaceutical Review
MAY 24, 2024
UCB has announced positive results from the first Phase III trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of an IL-17A and IL–17F inhibitor to treat adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa. Humanised IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) BIMZELX ® (bimekizumab-bkzx) selectively binds to IL-17A, IL-17F, and IL-17AF cytokines. This inhibits their interaction with the IL-17RA/IL-17RC receptor complex, UCB explained.
pharmaphorum
MAY 24, 2024
This week’s round-up of biotech financings is led by a $120 million round for UK-based antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developer Pheon, with SixPeaks also pulling in nine figures and smaller rounds for Progentos, LabGenius, and Grey Wolf, and Imvax.
The Pharmacist
MAY 24, 2024
A new resource to support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians when providing services to children and young people with gender incongruence or dysphoria has been published by the regulator. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has set out a range of questions pharmacy professionals should consider when making decisions about the supply of medicines in this context […] The post New GPhC guide on gender services for children and young people appeared first on The Pharmacist.
Express Pharma
MAY 24, 2024
Nutraceuticals, a blend of the words “nutrition” and “pharmaceuticals”, have proven to be a significant ally in the ever-changing field of health and wellness. These functional foods and dietary supplements, derived from natural food sources, provide more than just basic nutritional benefits. The wide range of nutraceuticals includes insoluble and soluble dietary fibres, probiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), antioxidant vitamins, polyphenols as well as various spices and herbs to cate
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The Pharmacist
MAY 24, 2024
The government has reactivated pharmacy powers to swap doses of clarithromycin due to ‘significant ongoing disruption’ to supplies. Pharmacies had been warning they were having to turn patients away and ask for new prescriptions from GPs amid increased demand for the antibiotic due to rising rates of whooping cough. Dr Leyla Hannbeck, the chief executive […] The post Pharmacies given powers to substitute whooping cough antibiotic amid supply disruption appeared first on The Pharmacist.
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 24, 2024
The US FDA's EMDAC is set to hold a meeting to assess the benefit-risk profile of Novo Nordisk's insulin icodec, to treat type 1 diabetes.
Express Pharma
MAY 24, 2024
Innovent Biologics has unveiled Phase III (DREAMS-2) results for mazdutide, indicating superiority over dulaglutide in glycaemic control for type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients in China. “With its potential to revolutionise T2D treatment, mazdutide’s success could not only reshape the landscape of diabetes therapeutics in China but also underscores the growing demand for innovative solutions amidst the escalating prevalence of T2D in the region,” says GlobalData.
Pharma Times
MAY 24, 2024
The conference will take place on 23 to 24 October at Vienna AirportCity
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.
The Pharmacist
MAY 24, 2024
CLINICAL UPDATE The Pharmacy First service in England enables pharmacists to diagnose and treat seven specific conditions, with the aim of reducing current pressures on general practice. This series of guides assumes that pharmacists are familiar with the clinical pathways and requirements for Pharmacy First. The articles explore some key aspects of each service to […] The post Pharmacy First: Top tips for diagnosing and treating acute sinusitis appeared first on The Pharmacist.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
MAY 24, 2024
Obesity prevention is cheaper long-term option, says Cambridge professor, with focus on dietary advice and exercise plans Skinny jabs risk being used as a cop-out by governments to avoid making hard policy choices to prevent obesity, a leading expert has warned. Prof Giles Yeo, a geneticist at the University of Cambridge and expert on obesity and the brain control of food intake, said drugs such as semaglutide – the active ingredient in the weight-loss jab Wegovy – were remarkable and worked for
pharmaphorum
MAY 24, 2024
NICE and NHS England are seeking feedback on proposed new rules and commissioning principles for medtech products.
PharmaTech
MAY 24, 2024
With this acquisition, Merck KGaA will have the capability to offer integrated services for viral vector manufacturing.
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pharmaphorum
MAY 24, 2024
Shares in Merus spike on ASCO abstract on phase 2 trial of EGFRxLGR5 bispecific petosemtamab in head and neck cancer.
Pharma Times
MAY 24, 2024
JHU083 reduced tumour growth and triggered tumour cell death in mice
Drug Patent Watch
MAY 24, 2024
This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Ireland. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 24, 2024
Shares in Merus rose by 15% in premarket trading, following the announcement of positive Phase II data to be presented at ASCO.
Drug Patent Watch
MAY 24, 2024
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CHILDREN%27S+ADVIL+ALLERGY+SINUS For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact admin@DrugPatentWatch.com or visit www.DrugPatentWatch.
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