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AbbVie's Skyrizi aces ulcerative colitis study en route to new IBD showdown with J&J, Takeda

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AbbVie's Skyrizi aces ulcerative colitis study en route to new IBD showdown with J&J, Takeda aliu Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:23

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GrayMatters Health Earns FDA Clearance for PTSD Neuromodulation Device

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GrayMatters Health recently received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its flagship product, which is a self-neuromodulation digital therapy for PTSD. The device uses neurofeedback on specific biomarkers to help patients identify and utilize their own mental strategy for lowering their emotional response.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—Takeda's $4B psoriasis data; Biohaven's neurology bet; Pfizer and Astellas' Xtandi wins

Fierce Pharma

Fierce Pharma Asia—Takeda's $4B psoriasis data; Biohaven's neurology bet; Pfizer and Astellas' Xtandi wins aliu Thu, 03/23/2023 - 18:29

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Payers Can & Should Do More to Solve Providers’ Burnout Crisis, Health Tech CEO Says

MedCity News

Holon Solutions CEO Jon Zimmerman thinks more payers should invest in new technology to improve workloads for healthcare workers. The burnout crisis is too big for providers to solve by themselves, and many of the economic incentives for driving quality and efficiency in healthcare are housed within health plans and accountable care organizations, he said.

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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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England's NICE signs off on PTC Therapeutics' $3.7M gene therapy for ultra-rare disease

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England's NICE signs off on PTC Therapeutics' $3.

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Cidara gains first FDA approval, $20M milestone payment as FDA endorses Rezzayo

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Cidara gains first FDA approval, $20M milestone payment as FDA endorses Rezzayo kdunleavy Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:51

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AHA: High-deductible, Short-term Health Plans To Blame for Medical Debt

MedCity News

Of the more than 15% of American adults who have past-due medical debt, about 73% owe some or all of the money to hospitals, according to a recent Urban Institute report. The American Hospital Association said short-term limited duration health plans and high-deductible health plans are to blame.

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CRISPR Combined with Glowing Proteins for Viral Detection

Medgadget

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed a sensitive diagnostic test for viral pathogens that is suitable for use in low-resource regions. The test is based on CRISPR proteins that can detect viral genetic material but also incorporates luciferase proteins, which are bioluminescent proteins that are naturally found in fireflies and other creatures.

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How CMS, CVS Health Are Tackling Maternal Health Disparities

MedCity News

At the AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals and Commercial Markets Forum held last week, two healthcare leaders from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and CVS Health stressed that reducing maternal health disparities is a top priority, with several strategies at play. For CMS, the focus is on encouraging states to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage, while CVS Health is working to leverage doulas in their care delivery.

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Biohaven licenses Hangzhou Highlightll’s BHV-8000 to treat brain disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biohaven has purchased the exclusive global rights for oral, brain-penetrant dual Tyrosine Kinase 2 (TYK2)/Janus Kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, BHV-8000 (previously TLL-041), which treats immune-mediated brain disorders , from Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical. The deal gives Biohaven global rights for the development of BHV-8000, excluding regions of China.

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Levels Is Making Metabolism and Blood Glucose Tracking Accessible To Everyone

Medgadget

Levels has done something truly transformative: the company made continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) accessible to the general population and every day consumer. In many circles, it seems the trend of bringing healthcare to the home and directly to the patient is continuing, but understanding metabolism and lifestyle habits through this new tech trend of smart, wearable devices adds another important component to enjoying improved health and well-being.

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US FDA approves Incyte’s merkel cell carcinoma therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Incyte ’s Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) to treat metastatic or recurrent locally advanced merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) in adult patients. The regulator granted approval for Zynyz’s Biologics License Application (BLA) under accelerated approval based on the duration of response (DOR) and tumour response rate.

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Neuro Startup Cognito Corrals $73M as Alzheimer’s Device Commences Key Test

MedCity News

Alzheimer’s disease research at MIT spawned Cognito Therapeutics, a startup whose medical device uses light and sound to modulate electrical activity that supports brain health. The company’s Series B financing will support a Phase 3 test of its technology in patients with mild-to-moderate disease.

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Could Dupixent be first the biologic to treat COPD?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Key data from the BOREAS Phase III trial, the first out of two Phase III trials in the Dupixent ® (dupilumab) development programme, has shown that o f 939 adult patients, 30 percent experienced reduction in moderate or severe acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations over 52 weeks. The fully human monoclonal antibody is the first and only biologic to demonstrate significant improvements in lung function.

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Recommendation from NICE for PTC Therapeutics gene therapy

PharmaTimes

Eladocagene exuparvovec is for children with ultra-rare genetic disorder in final draft guidance

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First gene therapy recommended for AADC

European Pharmaceutical Review

In final draft guidance by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), single dose gene therapy Upstaza (eladocagene exuparvovec) has been recommended for patients over 18 months old with severe aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. How is the gene therapy administered? Designed to correct the underlying genetic defect for the condition, Upstaza is the first gene therapy to be infused directly into the brain through a minimally invasive procedure.

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Ono and Macomics join forces to develop cancer therapy

PharmaTimes

The partnership will involve progressing macrophage-targeting antibody treatment for cancer

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Takeda to build £600m plasma therapy manufacturing site

European Pharmaceutical Review

Through its investment of approximately £600 million, Takeda plans to build a new manufacturing facility for plasma-derived therapies (PDTs) in Osaka, Japan. This is Takeda’s largest ever investment in manufacturing capacity expansion and will be the largest facility of its kind in Japan. This is Takeda’s largest ever investment in manufacturing capacity expansion and will be the largest facility of its kind in Japan.” “The new facility will provide a plasma fractionation capacity of more

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Pfizer acquires ADC pioneer Seagen for $43bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer recently announced an agreement to acquire Seagen, a biotech company based in the US with four marketed oncology therapeutic agents and a rich pipeline. The deal, expected to be completed by the end of 2023, will see Pfizer pay $229 per Seagen share in cash for a total of $43bn, the largest deal for the sector in the past three years. Seagen specialises in developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) which will complement Pfizer’s oncology portfolio.

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U.S. Copyright Office Launches AI Initiative, Including New Registration Guidance

Copyright Clearance Center

The post U.S. Copyright Office Launches AI Initiative, Including New Registration Guidance appeared first on Copyright Clearance Center.

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MHRA revamps UK clinical trial regulation with the promise of faster timelines

Pharmaceutical Technology

This week, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is introducing major changes to clinical trial regulation in the UK with expedited timelines at several stages. The MHRA hopes this new framework “will remove obstacles to innovation” and “streamline the regulation of clinical trials” amongst other things. These changes come following a public consultation with the Healthcare Research Authority, to which a government response was published on March 21.

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The Importance of a Robust Lead Generation Strategy | MD Select

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Lead generation has created quite a buzz amongst marketers and business owners. As popular as it might be getting, its efficiency still depends on coming up with a robust, comprehensive strategy. How is a lead generation strategy created? How can lead generation companies help transform the way businesses sell their products and services, especially healthcare lead generation companies ?

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Biotech’s post-IPO boom: rebounding from a 2022 Low?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The biotech initial public offering (IPO) market saw a 79% decline in the number of completed IPOs from 2021 to 2022 in the US; however, this comes after the IPO boom in 2020 and 2021, according to GlobalData’s Pharma Intelligence Center Deals Database. An initial public offering is a process in which a private company sells its shares on the stock exchange to become public.

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Wurster Fluid Bed Coating and Contract Development/Manufacturing with Coating Place, Inc.

PharmaTech

Wurster Fluid Bed Coating is one of the most utilized processes for microencapsulation of fine particles in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, food, and other industries. Jared McDonald walks through a brief history of the invention of the process, what it is, and how it can be used to address specific needs for a product. A discussion of the importance of choosing an experienced CDMO follows.

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Arkansas Drug Manufacturer Draws FDA Warning Letter

Pharma Leaders

Dunagin Pharmaceuticals of Rogers, Ark., received an FDA warning letter for manufacturing drugs on the same equipment used to manufacture non-drug products and failing to test samples of product components for its pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical dental care products, among other lapses. The company, which does business under the name Massco Dental, must either discontinue manufacturing drugs on shared equipment or provide a plan showing how it will separate the areas in which it will “maint

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The Change in Pharmaceutical Conferences Post Covid-19

Pharma Marketing Network

Healthcare conferences have undergone significant changes since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, healthcare conferences were typically large in-person events, attracting thousands of attendees from around the world. However, with the outbreak of the virus and the need for social distancing, traditional in-person events have been disrupted, forcing the healthcare industry to find new ways to connect, share information, and collaborate.

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This GSK clinical data leader embraces the ‘Rubik’s cube’ problem: solving for all sides at once

PharmaVoice

The clinical data space is rapidly changing the face of the industry, GSK's Mayank Anand said — and the way organizations adopt technology is a critical part of the equation.

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Pharma’s Breakthrough with Alzheimer’s Disease and What the Future Looks Like

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical companies have made major strides in developing new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, offering hope for the millions of people affected by this debilitating condition. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and cognitive abilities, and currently there is no cure. However, recent advancements in research have resulted in new drugs that show promising results in slowing the progression of the disease.

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Progressive Medical, Inc. Awarded Drug Reconstitution and Transfer Devices Agreement with Premier, Inc.

Progressive Medical

Progressive Medical Awarded National Agreement with Premier Inc. PMI is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a […] The post Progressive Medical, Inc. Awarded Drug Reconstitution and Transfer Devices Agreement with Premier, Inc. appeared first on Progressive Medical, Inc.

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Effective Pharma Ad Types & Stats

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical advertising is a crucial aspect of promoting and marketing drugs to the public. With the increase in competition, it has become essential for pharmaceutical companies to find the most effective methods of advertisement to reach their target audience. In this article, we will discuss the most effective types of advertisement in the pharmaceutical industry and provide examples and statistics to support our findings. 1.

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Dewpoint, Novo Nordisk to identify drug candidates for diabetic complications

Pharma Leaders

Dewpoint Therapeutics has formed a research and development partnership with Novo Nordisk for identifying drug candidates to treat insulin resistance and diabetic complications. Dewpoint’s discovery platform related to biomolecular condensates will be used to identify the drug candidates. The collaboration will enable combination of Novo Nordisk’s expertise in treating diabetes and metabolic diseases and Dewpoint’s discovery and artificial intelligence (AI) technology platform to detect modulato

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An Overview of the FDA’s Approval of Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi

Pharma Marketing Network

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease called Leqembi. This approval marks a major milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and affects over 5 million people. Leqembi, developed by pharmaceutical company Biohaven, is an oral treatment that is designed to target the root cause of Alzheimer’s, which is the accumulation of a protein called bet

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Aseptic lyophilisation: Opportunities to improve quality and process monitoring with mass spectrometry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical tool used to determine the composition of gases and vapours in a closed environment through highly sensitive measurements of their molecular mass. When freeze drying sterile pharmaceuticals, mass spectrometry helps manufacturers protect valuable batches from silicone oil contamination – a possible risk of the lyophilisation process.