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Significant Knowledge Gap Exists in Patient Awareness of Psoriatic Disease

Drug Topics

1 “Psoriasis is a chronic disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly,” wrote the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Psoriasis and Beyond is a cross-sectional, online survey that recruited patients with psoriasis or PsA.

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Provention’s Tzield can delay type 1 diabetes. But will it reach all patients?

Pharmaceutical Technology

On November 17, 2022, the FDA approved Provention Bio’s Tzield (teplizumab) , making it the first and only treatment to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). These therapies work by reprogramming the immune system, preventing it from attacking and eradicating insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Equity in early-stage testing.

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Implications of RFK Jr.’s CDC Vaccine Committee Overhaul for the Pharmaceutical Industry

PharmTech

s CDC Vaccine Committee Overhaul for the Pharmaceutical Industry June 10, 2025 By Christopher Cole News Article The dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has far-reaching impacts for the industry and beyond. Washington, DC, USA - June 24, 2022: The symbol of the U.S. Kennedy Jr. Press Release.

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Novo Nordisk signs $812m research deal with Deep Apple for non-GLP-1 drugs

Pharmaceutical Technology

Apple Tree Partners founded the Deep Apple in 2022, investing $52m in series A funding. The biotech used these funds to establish a pipeline that includes three metabolic disease programmes, with further assets across immune disorders and endocrine diseases. Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.

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9 home remedies for sinus infections

The Checkup by Singlecare

These foods will not necessarily cure sinus infections but complement other therapies by providing benefits such as solid immunity and reduced inflammation. Research has shown that getting enough rest is essential for your immune system to mount a defense against infections and inflammations.

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Gritstone bio supports mRNA Covid-19 vaccine plans with Phase I publication

Pharmaceutical Technology

According to the US-based company, the results demonstrate that Gritstone’s samRNA vaccine candidate boosted immunity for at least 6 months in previously vaccinated older adults. These results were first reported by Gritstone in October 2022. The samRNA is delivered in a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation.

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Why are my toes numb?

The Checkup by Singlecare

For instance, Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune condition that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own nerves, can cause peripheral neuropathy. Though diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy, it’s not the only culprit. Multiple sclerosis is a nervous system disorder that often causes toe numbness.