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Surge of respiratory disease in China triggers anxiety, but experts see likely explanation

STAT

Reports of increased respiratory disease among children in China have put disease watchers elsewhere on alert, triggering anxiety that the outbreak — if it is indeed one outbreak — holds uncomfortable echoes of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. But at present, a number of experts say the activity has a likely explanation: China’s population, especially its young children, probably developed significant immunological susceptibility to a range of respiratory pathogens d

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Chronic Insufficient Sleep Associated With Increased Insulin in Women

Drug Topics

While data has associated insufficient sleep with increased risks of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and disordered glucose metabolism, a potential source of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, much of this data was performed on male participants or evaluated short-term sleep restriction.

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Children Remain High Risk for Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Pharmacy Times

Pediatric individuals that are higher risk for APS must be followed to better understand affects

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FDA, CDC Increase Availability of RSV Monoclonal Antibody for Infants

Drug Topics

The federal agencies said that they will continue to work closely with manufacturers to maintain the availability of the vaccines through the end of 2023 and early 2024 to meet the demand during the RSV season.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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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Moderna completes next stage of UK R&D facility build

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US biotech Moderna has completed the installation of its clinical laboratories at its new R&D facility in the UK dedicated to the discovery of new mRNA vaccines and therapeutics, part of a 10-year partnership with the government agreed last year that has been estimated to be worth around £1 billion.

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Oligonucleotide manufacturing centre to open in Scotland

European Pharmaceutical Review

Following the UK government’s recent announcement of a £520 million funding boost for UK manufacturing, a new Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Innovation Centre of Excellence in Scotland will develop innovative and sustainable techniques for these medicines. According to the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), oligonucleotides therapeutics use short, chemically synthesised fragments of DNA or RNA to modulate protein expression and ultimately treat the underlying cause of disease.

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Boehringer Ingelheim acquires T3 Pharma for $509m

Pharmaceutical Technology

T3 Pharma uses a bacterial secretion system for the delivery of immune-modulating proteins to cancer cells and tumour micro-environments.

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The power of data science platforms to cut through the complexity of modern-day clinical research

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The power of data science platforms to cut through the complexity of modern-day clinical research Mike.

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Digitalisation and PAT: current landscape and future trends

European Pharmaceutical Review

Last month at CPHI Barcelona 2023 , EPR interviewed Mohamed Noor, Digitalization Manager at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training ( NIBRT ). During the conversation, Noor shed light on how digitalisation is impacting the biopharmaceutical industry. Additionally, he explored the trends, challenges and opportunities for process analytical technology (PAT).

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Exploring the impact of patient flow forecasting on the patient and the HCP

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Exploring the impact of patient flow forecasting on the patient and the HCP Mike.

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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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Biotech startup Cradle raises $24 million Series A to accelerate AI technology

Outsourcing Pharma

Cradle, the biotech startup using generative AI to help scientists design and engineer proteins, has raised $24 million in Series A funding.

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How can the value of patient engagement be quantified and measured?

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How can the value of patient engagement be quantified and measured? Mike.

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Flywheel and Microsoft collaborate to unlock powerful data insights in medical imaging

Outsourcing Pharma

Healthcare breakthroughs have long-standing barriers when it comes to unlocking the powerful insights trapped in medical imaging data.

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AstraZeneca joins KRAS push in cancer with Chinese deal

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AstraZeneca joins KRAS push in cancer with Chinese deal Phil.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Centering Sustainability and Environmental Impact in the Supply Chain

BioPharm

Chris Spivey, editorial director for Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharm International, spoke with Concetto Andrea Rizza, Marketing and Communications manager, ICE Pharma, on sustainability and ICE’s green approach at CPhI Barcelona 2023.

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How birth tissue donations are fuelling the cell therapy revolution

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How birth tissue donations are fuelling the cell therapy revolution Mike.

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MorphoSys shares phase 3 trial results for pelabresib in myelofibrosis treatment

Pharmafile

MorphoSys has announced topline results from its phase 3 MANIFEST-2 study, which assessed pelabresib, an investigational BET inhibitor, in combination with ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor for the treatment of JAK inhibitor-naïve patients with myelofibrosis. The trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the proportion of patients achieving at […] The post MorphoSys shares phase 3 trial results for pelabresib in myelofibro

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Supercharge your supply chain: Harnessing AI to gain competitive advantage

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Supercharge your supply chain: Harnessing AI to gain competitive advantage Mike.

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Landos Biophama shares results from phase 1b trial for ulcerative colitis treatment

Pharmafile

Landos Biopharma has announced that it has shared safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and clinical efficacy results for the NX-13 phase 1b trial for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), having published this data in the Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis. The trial included 38 patients, with the patients randomised to either receive various doses of the NX-13 […] The post Landos Biophama shares results from phase 1b trial for ulcerative colitis treatment appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Novo Nordisk will invest €2.1bn in French manufacturing site

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Novo Nordisk will invest €2.1bn in French manufacturing site Phil.

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Adragos Pharma's Japanese site is 'sweet spot' among acquisitions

Outsourcing Pharma

German CDMO Adragos Pharma has its eye on expansion and is continually branching out into new markets.

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InDex craters on phase 3 ulcerative colitis failure

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InDex craters on phase 3 ulcerative colitis failure Phil.

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Clinical service provision and workforce capacity require improvement in hospital pharmacy, EAHP finds

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Progress needs to be made to support the development of hospital pharmacists in clinical service provision, according to the findings of a recent report published by the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP). The ‘Investigation of the hospital pharmacy profession in Europe: assess and advance hospital pharmacy’ aimed to evaluate the state of the pharmacy profession and gauge the level of implementation of the European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy within EAHP’s member countries.

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EirGenix and Sandoz win EU approval for Herceptin biosimilar

Pharmaceutical Technology

EirGenix and Sandoz's biosimilar has been approved for all the indications as the reference biologic, Roche’s Herceptin.

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Zanubrutinib receives approval in Europe for follicular lymphoma

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Zanubrutinib (brand name Brukinsa) has been granted marketing authorisation by the European Commission (EC) for use in combination with obinutuzumab for eligible patients with follicular lymphoma, its manufacturer BeiGene has announced. This highly selective, oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor is now approved for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy.

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SK bioscience and Hilleman to develop Ebola-Zaire virus vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

SK bioscience has signed an agreement with Hilleman Laboratories Singapore for the co-development of a vaccine against the Zaire Ebola virus.

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Low-carbon salbutamol inhaler on the horizon as phase three trials set to begin

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A low-carbon salbutamol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from use of the inhaler by around 90% is to advance to phase 3 trials in the first half of 2024. If successful, the phase 3 trials will support regulatory submissions in 2025, its manufacturer GSK has said. The low-carbon salbutamol inhaler uses a next-generation propellant technology, which has been under technical development for several years and has been tested extensively to ensure suitability for

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FDA fast tracks Alladapt’s multi-food allergy immunotherapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The fast track designation for the paediatric multi-food allergy therapy ADP101 was based on the Phase I/II data.

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VPAG rebate calculations risk NHS medicines shortages, warns generics industry

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has questioned the detail of the newly agreed voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG), warning that price erosion calculations could damage competition and lead to medicines shortages. The government hailed the new VPAG agreement with NHS England and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) as a ‘landmark deal’ that is ‘set to save the NHS £14bn in medicine costs over the next five years’.

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China’s NMPA accepts NDA for AnHeart and Innovent’s lung cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

China’s NMPA has accepted NDA for AnHeart Therapeutics taletrectinib to treat locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC.

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Calls for pharmacists to embrace AMR leadership in updated FIP policy statement

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The importance of pharmacists mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through antimicrobial stewardship is the subject of an updated policy statement published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) as it calls for action this World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. The statement of policy emphasises the vital role of pharmacists in leading the fight against AMR and encourages collaboration between governments, policymakers and national pharmacy organisations.

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The benefits of using an app to manage gestational diabetes: Niki’s story

Pharmaceutical Technology

When expectant mothers are diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) they often feel anxious and need extra support.

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Hovione Expands Technology Platforms with ExtremoChem Acquisition

BioPharm

Hovione has acquired start-up company, ExtremoChem, expanding its technology platforms.

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Simcere and Connect sign licensing agreement for anti IL-4R? AD drug  

Pharmaceutical Technology

Simcere will have the rights to develop and commercialise rademikibart in mainland China, Macau, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

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