New genetic cause of obesity could help guide treatment
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 20, 2024
Scientists have discovered a new cause of why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be overweight or obese.
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New data showcase promise, growing pains of CAR-T in autoimmune disease
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JUNE 17, 2024
One expert described trial results presented at EULAR last week as “unprecedented.” But reports of relapses in some patients drew questions about the therapies’ ultimate potential.
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Microplastics Found in Human Penises
Drugs.com
JUNE 20, 2024
THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 -- Seven different kinds of microplastics have been discovered in human penises for the first time.The tiny fragments, formed when plastic products break down in the environment, were found in four of five samples of penis.
Recorded Webinar: Targeted Protein Degradation - New Modalities and Design Technologies
Collaborative Drug
JUNE 21, 2024
Recorded Webinar: Targeted Protein Degradation - New Modalities and Design Technologies
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!
Walking brings huge benefits for low back pain
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 20, 2024
Adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of their back pain if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found.
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High Out-of-Pocket Costs Keep Some From Lifesaving Opioid Antidote
Drugs.com
JUNE 18, 2024
TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 -- Patients are less likely to fill prescriptions for the overdose-reversing drug naloxone when they have to shell out more at the pharmacy, a new study finds.Naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan) is a critical.
CDD Includes Industry-Leading IUPAC Naming Technologies From iChemLabs Directly Within CDD Vault
Collaborative Drug
JUNE 21, 2024
Burlingame, CA, June 21, 2024 — Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD), a leading provider of data management solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, is pleased to announce the integration of iChemLabs' industry-leading IUPAC naming technologies into CDD Vault. This integration is facilitated through the licensing of the ChemDoodle Java Application Programming Interface (API), enhancing CDD Vault’s capabilities in cheminformatics and chemical structure analysis.
A high-fat diet may fuel anxiety
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 17, 2024
New research shows when animals are fed a diet high in saturated fat for nine weeks, their gut bacteria change in ways that influence brain chemicals and fuel anxiety.
Twice-yearly shots of Gilead HIV drug effective in large prevention study
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JUNE 20, 2024
Researchers recommended Gilead end testing early as lenacapavir proved 100% effective in protecting cisgender women in the Phase 3 trial.
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
Colombian Family's Genes Could Hold Key to Delaying Alzheimer's
Drugs.com
JUNE 20, 2024
THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 -- A Colombian family’s genetics are shining a spotlight on a gene that might help protect people from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease.About 1,200 out of 6,000 family members carry a genetic variant called the “Paisa mutat.
Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance
Broad Institute
JUNE 18, 2024
Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance By Allessandra DiCorato June 18, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance A low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test distinguishes between influenza types and can be reprogrammed to recognize different viruses including the H5N1 bird flu virus. By Allessandra DiCorato June 18, 2024 Credit: Jon Arizti-Sanz SHINE, a rapid diagnostic test developed by Pardis Sabeti's lab in 2020, uses paper strips an
Extended maternal care central factor to human other animal, longevity
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 17, 2024
The relationship between mother and child may offer clues to the mystery of why humans live longer than expected for their size -- and shed new light on what it means to be human -- according to a new study.
FDA lifts hold on PTC Huntington’s disease trial
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JUNE 20, 2024
The agency has lifted a partial trial suspension based on one-year data showing PTC’s pill suppressed a key protein associated with the disorder.
How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency
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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.
Most Outpatient Mental Health Clinics Don't Offer Opioid Addiction Meds
Drugs.com
JUNE 19, 2024
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 -- Only a third of outpatient mental health facilities offer medications essential for treating opioid addiction, a new study finds.Standard care for treating people with opioid use disorder involves drugs like.
The Intricate Journey of Drug Patents: From Filing to Expiry
Drug Patent Watch
JUNE 20, 2024
In the high-stakes world of pharmaceuticals, patents play a pivotal role in safeguarding intellectual property and ensuring a return on investment for drug developers. The journey of a drug patent is a complex and intricate one, spanning from the initial filing to its eventual expiry.
Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperation
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 18, 2024
Scientists discovered that Neolamprologus savoryi fish use punishment to encourage offspring to cooperate in brood care, revealing advanced cognitive abilities previously thought unique to higher vertebrates. This study highlights that punishment for promoting cooperation exists beyond human societies, prompting a reevaluation of animal intelligence.
Obesity drug from Zealand shows potential in early trial
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JUNE 20, 2024
Interim study data suggest the Danish drugmaker can remain in the race to develop new kinds of weight loss drugs as doctors seek alternatives to the now dominant GLP-1s.
Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire
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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.
WHO, Lilly Issue Warnings About Fake Weight-Loss Drugs
Drugs.com
JUNE 21, 2024
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 -- Both the World Health Organization and Eli Lilly Co. warned Thursday that consumers should avoid fake versions of weight-loss drugs that are circulating in numerous countries.The WHO warning said that the international.
Uncovering Lucrative Low-Competition Generic Drug Opportunities
Drug Patent Watch
JUNE 19, 2024
In the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape, savvy businesses are constantly on the lookout for untapped markets and lucrative opportunities. One area that has garnered significant attention is the realm of low-competition generic drugs.
Discovery of 'new rules of the immune system' could improve treatment of inflammatory diseases, say scientists
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 18, 2024
A single large population of healer cells, called regulatory T cells, is whizzing around our body -- not multiple specialist populations restricted to specific parts of the body as previously thought. These cells shut down inflammation and repair the collateral damage to cells caused after our immune system has responded to injury or illness. Tests, in mice, of a drug developed by the researchers showed that regulatory T cells can be attracted to specific body parts, boosted in number, and activ
The critical role of comprehensive RNA sequencing in liquid biopsy for biomarker discovery and clinical trials
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JUNE 17, 2024
Elevate precision medicine: dose optimization and immune monitoring through advanced liquid biopsies.
Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics
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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
GLP-1 Medicine Mounjaro May Be First Drug to Ease Sleep Apnea
Drugs.com
JUNE 21, 2024
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 -- A medication used to manage type 2 diabetes has been found effective in treating sleep apnea.The worldwide clinical trial demonstrates that tirzepatide significantly lowers breathing interruptions during sleep, a key.
Divisional Patent Minefields: Navigating Big Pharma’s Patent Extension Strategies
Drug Patent Watch
JUNE 17, 2024
The article “The devil is in the divisional: an analysis of divisional patents, deadlines, declarations and suggestions for future practice” by Mieke Filler provides a comprehensive analysis of the strategic use of divisional patents in the pharmaceutical sector to delay generic and biosimilar market entry.
At least one in four US residential yards exceed new EPA lead soil level guideline
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 19, 2024
Roughly one in four U.S. households have soil exceeding the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's lead screening levels of 200 parts per million (ppm), halved from the previous level of 400 ppm, a new study found. For households with exposure from multiple sources, the EPA lowered the guidance to 100 ppm; nearly 40% of households exceed that level, the study also found.
Syncona melds two gene therapy biotechs for better shot at new nervous system treatments
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JUNE 17, 2024
The new company, Spur Therapeutics, is getting another $50 million from Syncona to support its broadened pipeline, which targets Parkinson’s disease as well as heart conditions.
Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia
Drugs.com
JUNE 20, 2024
WEDNESDAY, June 20, 2024 -- Prostate medications might help reduce the risk of a specific type of dementia, a new study suggests.People were less likely to develop Lewy body dementia when taking drugs designed to treat urinary symptoms caused by an.
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