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UK agency pilots biobank to study links between genetics and drug side effects

Pharmaceutical Technology

The biobank will work in parallel with the MHRA’s Yellow Card website, which is used for reporting adverse events and side effects caused by medicines and medical devices, per the 25 May announcement. According to the press release, the MHRA will be the first drug safety regulator in the world to pilot such a biobank.

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SXSW 2024 Insights: Why the Greatest Risk a Brand Can Take Is Being Ordinary, Part 1

Eversana Intouch

Our team is on the ground at SXSW 2024, and as we navigate through the bustling streets of downtown Austin, Texas — where the magic of immersive brand experiences dress the streets — we can’t help but feel the pulse of innovation surrounding us. The “ugly” aspects, the side effects, and the unpleasant truths are all concealed.

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BMS strikes $14bn deal for Karuna Therapeutics

European Pharmaceutical Review

KarXT targets both the M1 and M4 muscarinic receptors, resulting in a differentiated safety and efficacy profile. It has demonstrated improvements in cognition and is not associated with common side effects of currently approved treatments like weight gain.

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FDA approves first Stelara biosimilar, Wezlana

European Pharmaceutical Review

The FDA said its approval of Wezlana is based on “a comprehensive review of scientific evidence demonstrating it is highly similar to Stelara and that there are no clinically meaningful differences between the two products in terms of safety, purity and potency.” Like Stelara, the most serious known side effect of Wezlana is infection.

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What GLP-1 drugs mean for medtech

Clarivate

We took a look at these drugs’ impact on the medtech sector for our forthcoming report, Medtech Trends to Watch in 2024 , and found a more nuanced picture. Device-based treatments for comorbidities associated with obesity will also see an impact. You can register for the webinar here.

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ANeuroTech shares plans for major depressive disorder pivotal programme

Pharmaceutical Technology

This includes the company’s upcoming Phase IIIb trial, but also another Phase III study and a long-term safety trial, said ANeuroTech CEO Eric Buntinx in an interview with Pharmaceutical Technology. The company aims to run an interim analysis of the trial by mid-2024 at the very latest.

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Developing a new treatment paradigm for chronic kidney disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

To mark World Kidney Day 2024, Dr Marshall Fordyce, CEO of Vera Therapeutics, spoke with EPR about the challenges of treating kidney diseases, specifically IgAN, a condition caused by dysfunctional B cells. Individuals who receive corticosteroids may experience limited efficacy, alongside significant side effects.