Tue.May 07, 2024

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Patient dies in Pfizer study of Duchenne gene therapy

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Pfizer said the patient, a young boy who was treated earlier last year, had died suddenly. The company is working with trial researchers to investigate further.

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Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The world's largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen at birth as previously thought.

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Almost All Counterfeit Oxycontin Pills Contain Fentanyl

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- Lab tests of counterfeit oxycodone (Oxycontin) pills seized by police in Rhode Island in 2022 found 99.3% also contained dangerous fentanyl. It was typically mixed with another potentially deadly drug, xylazine.Both.

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New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have invented a breakthrough technique for manufacturing highly purified silicon that brings powerful quantum computers a big step closer.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Planters Peanut Products Under Recall Due to Listeria Risk

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- Planters peanut products sold at Publix and Dollar Tree in five states are being recalled due to the risk of Listeria contamination, maker Hormel announced.The products are Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts (4 ounces) and.

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That 'New Car Smell' Could Be Toxic Carcinogens

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- “New car smell” is a beloved benefit of buying a new vehicle.However, at least part of that scent could be due to toxic carcinogens released by flame retardants, a new study says.Flame retardant chemicals added to seat.

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'Better than graphene' material development may improve implantable technology

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Move over, graphene. There's a new, improved two-dimensional material in the lab. Borophene, the atomically thin version of boron first synthesized in 2015, is more conductive, thinner, lighter, stronger and more flexible than graphene, the 2D version of carbon. Now, researchers have made the material potentially more useful by imparting chirality -- or handedness -- on it, which could make for advanced sensors and implantable medical devices.

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AI Might Boost Detection of A-Fib

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- An artificial intelligence (AI) program trained to analyze cardiac ultrasounds can detect abnormal heart rhythms that a doctor is apt to overlook, a new study reports."Atrial fibrillation can come and go, so it might not be.

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Low-energy process for high-performance solar cells

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Finding reliable, eco-friendly power sources is crucial as our world grapples with increasing energy needs and the urgent call to combat climate change. Solar energy offers one solution, with scientists devising ever more efficient materials for capturing sunlight.

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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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Gene Discovery Points to a New Form of Alzheimer's

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- People who carry two copies of the gene mutation most strongly implicated in Alzheimer’s disease are almost certain to develop brain changes related to the degenerative disorder, a new study says.A single mutated APOE4.

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FDA sets date for advisory meeting on Lilly’s closely watched Alzheimer’s drug

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

After delaying an approval decision for Lilly’s donanemab, the agency now intends to hold an advisory committee meeting on June 10.

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Scientists May Have Located Your Brain's 'Neural Compass'

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- Researchers say they’ve identified a human “neural compass” -- a pattern of brain activity that helps prevent humans from becoming lost.For the first time, the internal compass humans use to orient themselves and.

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Zenas, with new funding, aims dual-targeting antibody at lupus and MS

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The $200 million round is the latest evidence that surging interest in autoimmune disease cell therapies could expand to include developers of bispecific antibodies, too.

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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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A Parent's Watchful Eye Does Keep Kids From Drugs, Alcohol: Study

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- Parents can be very effective buzzkills for their teens, just by letting kids know they’re being closely watched, a new study reports.Teenagers are less likely to drink, smoke or use drugs when parents keep tabs on their.

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Verve moves forward with backup base editing therapy

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Weeks after a safety setback derailed its lead candidate, the company has treated the first participant in a trial of its heart disease treatment Verve-102.

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Experimental Drug, Cytisinicline, May Help Folks Kick the Vaping Habit

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- An experimental anti-nicotine drug appears to help people quit vaping, a new study says. Cytisinicline is a naturally occurring plant-based substance that binds to nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing a person’s.

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Prologue, Flagship’s newest startup, looks to mine viruses for new drugs

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The company is using what it claims is the largest database of viral protein structures to unearth medicines for a range of diseases, said CEO and Flagship origination partner Lovisa Afzelius.

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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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Small Pump May Let Kids Stay Home As They Await New Heart

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- A small, implantable heart pump could help children await heart transplants at home rather than languishing in a hospital, according to a new study.The pump is surgically attached to augment the heart’s blood-pumping.

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Antidote to be announced as Corporate Honoree at MSAA Improving Lives Benefit

Antidote

We are thrilled to be honored as the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s Corporate Honoree at their 10th annual Improving Lives Benefit on May 15! This inspiring event supports MSAA’s free programs and services and honors key players in the MS research space.

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Drug May Help Folks Kick the Vaping Habit

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 -- An experimental anti-nicotine drug appears to help people quit vaping, a new study says.Cytisinicline is a naturally occurring plant-based substance that binds to nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing a person’s.

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Mapping the Vertical Integration of Insurers, PBMs, Specialty Pharmacies, and Providers: A May 2024 Update

Drug Channels

It's time for Drug Channels ’ annual update of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and providers within U.S. drug channels. Below you’ll find our latest illustration of the major vertical business relationships among the largest companies along with some of the notable activity since our previous update. These organizations continue to exert greater control over patient access, sites of care/dispensing, and pricing, although some have started to unwind their vert

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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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NVIDIA GTC Training Labs On Demand Available Now

Nvidia Developer: Drug Discovery

Missed GTC or want to replay your favorite training labs? Find it on demand with the NVIDIA GTC Training Labs playlist. Missed GTC or want to replay your favorite training labs? Find it on demand with the NVIDIA GTC Training Labs playlist.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in South Korea?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in South Korea.

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Understanding Market Exclusivity for Orphan Drug Products

Cytel

Here we explore the evolution and impact of market exclusivity policies in the EU and US, highlighting their role in fostering innovation and accessibility in rare disease treatment. Market exclusivity for orphan drugs traces back to the early 1980s in the United States, with the landmark Orphan Drug Act of 1983. This legislation emerged from a pressing need to address “orphan” conditions, i.e., conditions that were abandoned or “orphaned” by the pharmaceutical industry, deemed unprofitable due

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New patent for Janssen Prods drug EDURANT

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for EDURANT Edurant is a drug marketed by Janssen Prods and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier.

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Mandatory EU HTAR Implementation: Part 1

thought leadership

Are You Ready for Mandatory EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR) Implementation Beginning January 2025? Pharmaceutical companies need to be prepared for the new European Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR), which will take effect in January 2025. The aim of the HTAR is to accelerate access to new drugs and reduce unnecessary duplication of work.