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Anti-PD-1 Therapy for Melanoma Associated With Chronic Immune-Related Adverse Events

Drug Topics

The majority of persistent irAEs were hypothyroid, adrenal insufficiency, arthritis, dermatitis or pruritis, and hypophysitis.

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STAT+: Kymera reports early-stage success for drug meant to rival Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent

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The Phase 1 trial, which enrolled 118 healthy volunteers, tested the safety and tolerability of KT-621, a small molecule drug that targets STAT6, a signaling protein that plays a key role in driving immune activation. Researchers also evaluated STAT6 protein levels in participants’ skin and blood after treatment.

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Tackling immune-mediated disease with CAR Tregs

European Pharmaceutical Review

Recognising the potential of CAR T cells to act as highly targeted therapeutics, several biotechnology companies – including Sangamo Therapeutics – have established development pipelines of CAR T regulatory cells (Tregs) that aim to tackle immune?mediated What are Tregs and how are they applicable to immune-mediated disease?

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Early data shows Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine produces immune response

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A trial of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has shown the jab produces an immune response, although the study was too small to produce conclusive findings, particularly on safety. For our vaccine, we use two different adenovirus vectors in a bid to avoid the immune system becoming immune to the vector.”.

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SARS-CoV-2, Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Coadministration is Safe, Effective in Protection Against Viruses

Pharmacy Times

Compared with COVID-19 vaccination alone, recent study findings show health care workers who received both a COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccinations did not have lower immune response or more frequent adverse events.

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Walmart offers free screenings, affordable immunizations during Wellness Day

Drug Store News

Events will be held at Walmart pharmacies nationwide on Saturday, Jan.

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To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

Concerningly, preventable adverse events due to medication errors cause an estimated 44,000 to 98,000 hospital deaths annually, more than the number attributed to motor vehicle accidents. 1-3 Detect-A-Dose Lid Label Covers.

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