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Record-breaking recovery of rocks that originated in Earth's mantle could reveal secrets of planet's history

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have recovered the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth's mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet's largest component. The rocks will help unravel the mantle's role in the origins of life on Earth, the volcanic activity generated when it melts, and how it drives the global cycles of important elements such as carbon and hydrogen.

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In tone-setting verdict, FDA rejects MDMA as a therapy aid for PTSD

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The decision to turn down an application from Lykos Therapeutics comes at a pivotal time for psychedelics research, which, after decades of dismissal, has recently gained momentum.

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Bacteria encode hidden genes outside their genome--do we?

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A 'loopy' discovery in bacteria is raising fundamental questions about the makeup of our own genome -- and revealing a potential wellspring of material for new genetic therapies.

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With pharma in ‘catbird seat,’ biotechs get less upfront in drug partnerships

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Recent data from J.P. Morgan indicates early-stage startups are getting smaller upfront payments in alliances than a few years ago, a trend industry insiders attribute to weaker leverage in deal talks.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain's 'white matter'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists report that gamma frequency light and sound stimulation preserves myelination in mouse models and reveal molecular mechanisms that may underlie the benefit.

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Certain Pollens Worse for Triggering Asthma Attacks

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Pollen is a known trigger for seasonal allergies and asthma, but new research suggests that certain plant species release pollen that are especially tough on asthmatics.Species-specific pollen alerts could help keep people.

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Childhood Vaccines Have Saved 1 Million U.S. Lives Since 1994, CDC Says

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- In findings that offer compelling evidence of the power of childhood vaccines, a new government report shows the routine shots have prevented hundreds of millions of illnesses, tens of millions of hospitalizations and more.

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Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A discovery may boost the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants, commonly used for patients with cancer, blood disorders, or autoimmune diseases caused by defective stem cells, which produce all the body's different blood cells.

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Merck bets $700M on an antibody drug’s potential in immune diseases

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The deal hands Merck a cancer medicine already in human testing, but that the company sees as a potential treatment for autoimmune conditions, too.

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Largest protein yet discovered builds algal toxins

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists have discovered the largest protein yet identified in biology. Uncovering the biological machinery the algae evolved to make its intricate toxin also revealed previously unknown strategies for assembling chemicals, which could unlock the development of new medicines and materials.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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New Upright Scanner Tracks Brain Function While You Walk

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- A wearable brain scanner could improve research into Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other debilitating disorders, new research shows.The brain scanner -- called the Ambulatory Motion-enabling PET (AMPET) -- fits on a p.

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New technology uses light to engrave erasable 3D images

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers invented a technique that uses a specialized light projector and a photosensitive chemical additive to imprint two- and three-dimensional images inside any polymer. The light-based engraving remains in the polymer until heat or light are applied, which erases the image and makes it ready to use again. The technology is intended for any situation where having detailed, precise visual data in a compact and easily customizable format could be critical, such as planning surgeries and dev

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FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- People who are nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved neffy, the first.

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Greenland mega-tsunami led to week-long oscillating fjord wave

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In September 2023, a megatsunami in remote eastern Greenland sent seismic waves around the world, piquing the interest of the global research community. The event created a week-long oscillating wave in Dickson Fjord, according to a new report in The Seismic Record.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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How Likely Is It That Autism Recurs in One Family?

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- There’s a good chance that if one child in a family has autism, another will also develop the disorder, a new study suggests.Children are seven times more likely to be diagnosed with autism if an older sibling has the d.

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Establishing Effective Adaptive Trial Designs for Oncology in Multi-Regional Studies

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

Authors: Matt Cooper, PhD, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Oncology; Megan Morrison, Vice President, Asia Pacific Strategy Lead Adaptive trial designs have become essential in oncology, offering a flexible and efficient approach for conducting clinical trials. By allowing protocol adjustments based on interim data analysis, these designs preserve the integrity of studies while effectively addressing the unique challenges of multi-regional clinical trials (MRCTs).

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Hospital Patients Can Bring 'Superbugs' Home

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Patients discharged from a hospital stay are bringing antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” home with them, a new study warns.Family members of recently discharged patients are 71 times more likely to get a MRSA infection after th.

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Investment Trends in Pharmaceutical Research

DrugBank

Investment Trends in Pharmaceutical Research and Development Investing in the pharmaceutical sector presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities; let’s examine them in more detail.  The average cost of bringing a new drug to market is about $2.6 billion, with a development timeline spanning 10 to 15 years. Moreover, the probability of success for a drug candidate entering clinical trials is only around 10%, highlighting the substantial risks involved.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Folks can overcome their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and regular exercise, a new study says.A healthy lifestyle reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 70% among a group of people with a high genetic.

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UX in Universal Design Series: The Importance of Large Touch Targets in Health Systems – 5

Perficient: Drug Development

Welcome to another insightful installment in our UX in Universal Design series! This time, we’ll be focusing on the importance of large touch targets within health systems. As healthcare increasingly relies on digital interfaces—whether through patient portals, check-in kiosks, or mobile health apps—it’s crucial to ensure that these technologies are accessible to all users, including those with physical disabilities or dexterity challenges.

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TikTok Videos Glamorize Eating Disorders and Harm Women's Body Image

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Women exposed to TikTok videos that make eating disorders look cool and glamorous tend to have worse body image, a new study finds.These videos include what researchers call "pro-anorexia" clips, as well as other videos.

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FDA’s Diversity Action Plan: Questions, answers, and what we (don’t) know so far

Agency IQ

By Laura DiAngelo, MPH Last month, the FDA published a new draft guidance document on diversity action plans. While the new version of the guidance is greatly expanded as compared to an earlier version from 2022, it has left plenty of important questions unanswered. In this piece, AgencyIQ answers some of the most common questions we’ve received about the guidance – and raise a few of our own.

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The art and science of drug formulation

Drug Target Review

What is drug formulation? Drug formulation is the process of designing and producing a final medicinal product from an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This involves combining the API with various excipients – non-active ingredients that enhance the drug’s stability, solubility, bioavailability and generally enhance the API’s ability to interact with the pharmacological target. 1 The goal is to create a dosage form that delivers the drug effectively to the intended site of action with opt

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FDA’s new metabolic diseases committee gives hesitant nod to ultra-rare disease drug

Agency IQ

By Amanda Conti In its inaugural meeting, FDA’s Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee heard Zevra’s second try for arimoclomol to treat ultra-rare lysosomal storage disorder Niemann-Pick Type C. The committee voted 11-5 in favor of the drug’s effectiveness, leaving FDA to test the limits of its regulatory flexibility toward post hoc analysis and lackluster confirmatory evidence.

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FDA Approves First Nasal Spray, Neffy, to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- People who are nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved neffy, the first.

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EMA’s psychedelic workshop leaves stakeholders with as many questions as answers

Agency IQ

By Sebastian Godoy, MPH Earlier this year, the EMA hosted a multi-stakeholder workshop to discuss regulatory issues surrounding drug development of psychedelic products. Despite intense interest in their use, no psychedelic products are approved in the European Regulatory Medicines Network, with drug developers facing legal and regulatory obstacles, including a dearth of guidance.

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New tentative approval for Alembic drug dabigatran etexilate mesylate

Drug Patent Watch

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd, Apotex, Hetero Labs Ltd Iii, and Boehringer Ingelheim and, and is included in five NDAs.

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Commission proposes exemptions to UV-328 ban under POPs Regulation

Agency IQ

By Scott Stephens, MPA The European Commission plans to implement exemptions introduced under the Stockholm Convention’s 2023 ban of UV-328, an ultraviolet-light absorbing persistent organic pollutant (POP). Specifically, the EU executive’s proposal seeks to harmonize the POPs Regulation, carving out exclusions for mechanical separators in blood collection tubes, triacetyl cellulose film in polarizers, and photographic paper, among other exempted articles containing UV-328.

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Key Principles of Usability for Touch and Gesture Accessibility in Health Systems – 4

Perficient: Drug Development

Welcome to another insightful edition of our UX in Universal Design series! In this installment, we’ll be focusing on touch and gesture accessibility, particularly within health systems. As touchscreens and gesture-based interfaces become increasingly common in healthcare settings, it’s essential to ensure that these technologies are accessible to all users, including those with physical disabilities.

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Post-Op Radiation May Give Long-Term Protection Against Breast Cancer's Return

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Radiation therapy following surgery can keep breast cancer from returning for up to 10 years, a new study claims.The study supports the current standard of care for early-stage breast cancer, which involves surgery followed.

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Webinar: Bringing inclusivity to obesity research, featuring Beyond Type 1

Antidote

Obesity is a common condition, impacting nearly 3 in 4 adults over the age of 20 in the United States. Research into obesity medications has increased significantly in recent years, resulting in novel weight-management drugs that are continuing to drive interest and demand. However, although obesity disproportionately impacts people of color, many of these studies are still made up of predominantly white individuals, creating a gap in knowledge about the effectiveness of these medications.

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IRA Reality Check: Four Strategies for Adapting Hub and Copay Programs

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Chris Dowd, Senior VP of Market Development at ConnectiveRx. Chris reviews recent developments for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). He then recommends four IRA-related adjustments that manufacturers should make to their patient support programs. To learn more, register for ConnectiveRx’s free webinar on September 17: IRA Reality Check: Adapting Hub and Copay Programs to Ensure Patient Access and Affordability.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Austria?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Austria.