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DDW Summer 2024

Drug Discovery World

The DDW Summer issue looks at where the global biotech hubs are for drug discovery and development, asks how 3D genomics can accelerate personalised medicine, and looks at the technological advances in mass spectrometry. It also includes an exclusive global cancer research guide examining the innovation happening in this sector. DDW Summer 2024 The post DDW Summer 2024 appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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These microscopic tunnels are a goldmine for new medicines

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A growing cohort of biotechs, from Biohaven to Neurocrine to Jazz, hope research on ion channels will bring them new drugs and big business — much like it has done for Vertex.

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CDC Advises Updated COVID Vaccine for Everyone Over 6 Months of Age

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 -- As a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines when they become available this.

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Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes.

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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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Synapse-regenerating drug could reverse decline in Alzheimer’s

Drug Discovery World

Spinogenix has initiated a Phase II trial to evaluate SPG302 for the treatment of adult participants with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD), following approval for the trail in Australia. The study will assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical efficacy of SPG302 in adult AD participants. The clinical trial will consist of two parts: a pilot, placebo-controlled, randomised safety and preliminary efficacy cohort (Part A) and an expansion cohort (Part

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Women with a common hormonal disorder have few good treatment options. Could GLP-1 drugs help?

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Obesity drugs like Wegovy are proving useful in many other diseases. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a chronic condition that can cause infertility, may be one.

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First case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals documented in new study

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals and reveals that they were capable of providing altruistic care and support for a vulnerable member of their social group.

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Phase II study in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis completes enrolment

Drug Discovery World

Insilico Medicine has completed patient enrolment in a Phase IIa study in China, which is investigating the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of AI-designed TNIK inhibitor INS018_055 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is being conducted across 29 clinical centres in China and has completed enrolment of the planned target of 71 patients in four participant groups, including three experimental and one placebo.

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First-of-its-kind Intellia data suggest CRISPR drug could be given more than once

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The findings provide early proof that multiple doses of a gene editing medicine can be safely administered with additive effects, overcoming a key constraint of the complex therapies.

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Combo Drug, Kadcyla, Boosts Survival in Some Women With Early Breast Cancer

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FRIDAY, June 28, 20204 (HealthDay news) -- An immunotherapy/chemotherapy combo drug can help early-stage breast cancer patients remain cancer-free following treatment, a new trial shows. The combo drug, Kadcyla, is already approved to treat.

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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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Non-stop flight: 4,200 km transatlantic flight of the Painted Lady butterfly mapped

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In October 2013 a researcher made a surprising discovery of Painted Lady Butterflies on the Atlantic beaches of French Guiana -- a species not typically found in South America. This unusual sighting prompted an international study to investigate the origin of these butterflies.

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mRNA-based drug company launches with $82 million

Drug Discovery World

Genomic medicine developer Exsilio Therapeutics has emerged from stealth with $82 million in Series A financing. The funding was co-led by Novartis Venture Fund and Delos Capital, with participation from OrbiMed, Insight Partners, JP Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital, CRISPR Therapeutics, Innovation Endeavors, Invus, Arc Ventures, and Deep Insight.

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How to Configure ServiceNow Catalog Items for Microsoft Search

Perficient: Drug Development

If you are using ServiceNow as your IT service management platform, you might want to make your catalog items searchable in Microsoft Search. Microsoft Search is a unified search experience that helps you find what you need across your organization, including files, sites, people, and more. By connecting your ServiceNow catalog items to Microsoft Search, you can enable your users to find and request them directly from the Microsoft 365 apps.

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Supreme Court Rejects Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement

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FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a controversial settlement that drug maker Purdue Pharma had reached with victims of the opioid epidemic.The ruling threatens a massive bankruptcy plan that would have.

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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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Myths about intermittent fasting, debunked

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Research shows that the increasingly popular weight-loss strategy is safe. Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular way to lose weight without counting calories. And a large body of research has shown it s safe. Still, several myths about fasting have gained traction.

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DDW Summer issue out now

Drug Discovery World

The DDW Summer issue is out now and looks at where the global biotech hubs are for drug discovery and development, asks how 3D genomics can accelerate personalised medicine, and looks at the technological advances in mass spectrometry. It also includes an exclusive global cancer research guide examining the innovation happening in this sector. Read the digital version here.

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Best Practices for Drug Patent Portfolio Management

Drug Patent Watch

Introduction Patent portfolios are critical assets for pharmaceutical companies, providing market exclusivity and protecting revenue streams for drug products. Effective management of drug patent portfolios requires strategic planning, ongoing evaluation, and adaptation to the evolving pharmaceutical landscape. This article explores key best practices for optimizing drug patent portfolios to maximize value and maintain competitive advantage.

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Slow-Release Ketamine Pill Eases Depression: Study

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TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 -- A new slow-release pill form of ketamine can quell hard-to-treat depression without producing psychedelic side effects normally associated with the drug, early research suggests. Patients on the strongest dose of ketamine.

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Analysis suggests 2021 Texas abortion ban resulted in increase in infant deaths in state in year after law went into effect

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers use statistical modeling to estimate infant deaths expected if one of the country's most stringent state abortion laws had not been enacted. The study estimates that infant deaths in Texas increased more than expected in the year following the state's 2021 ban on abortion in early pregnancy, especially among infants with congenital anomalies.

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Gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease progresses to Phase II

Drug Discovery World

A new Phase II trial, REGENERATE-PD, will study AB-1005, an adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2) glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) gene therapy for the treatment of moderate-stage Parkinson’s disease. The trial will include an estimated 87 subjects with study sites located in the US, UK and Europe. In January, AskBio announced that the Phase Ib trial of AB-1005 met its primary endpoint, which was to evaluate the safety of a one-time bilateral delivery of AB-1005 directly to the putam

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Hero, Villain, or Victim? Stories that Sabotage

Perficient: Drug Development

In 1968, psychiatrist Stephen Karpman modeled what he called the Drama Triangle. With this, he illustrated dysfunctional mindsets that can derail social interactions. The three roles defined in this model are the rescuer (hero), persecutor (villain), and victim. This is another view of the lies we tell ourselves. Since the dawn of history, we’ve loved stories.

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Cholesterol Med, Fenofibrate, Might Slow Vision Loss in People With Diabetes

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TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 -- A well-established cholesterol-lowering drug appears to significantly slow the progression of a diabetes-related eye disease, a new trial shows. Fenofibrate (Tricor) has been approved since 2004 as a means of lowering.

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How do our memories last a lifetime? New study offers a biological explanation

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study by a team of international researchers has uncovered a biological explanation for long-term memories. It centers on the discovery of the role of a molecule, KIBRA, that serves as a 'glue' to other molecules, thereby solidifying memory formation.

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Bispecific antibody successfully reduced bleeds in haemophilia A

Drug Discovery World

Novo Nordisk has announced results from the Phase III FRONTIER2 trial of 254 adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over with haemophilia A, with and without inhibitors. The trial assessed both once-weekly and once-monthly prophylactic treatment with the investigational treatment Mim8. The data were presented at the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis Annual Congress (ISTH 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Introducing DrugChatter: Revolutionizing Information Access

Drug Patent Watch

DrugChatter is an innovative AI-powered search and answer engine designed to revolutionize how we access and comprehend information. Harnessing the power of advanced natural language processing, DrugChatter provides concise, accurate, and contextually relevant answers to a wide array of questions, making information retrieval faster and more intuitive than ever before.

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'Microrobot' Pills Eased IBD in Mice, Paving Way for Human Testing

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 -- A new "microrobot" pill may help tame inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study in mice suggests.The pill significantly reduced IBD symptoms in mice and promoted the healing of damaged colon tissue without toxic side.

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Common plastics could passively cool and heat buildings with the seasons

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

By restricting radiant heat flows between buildings and their environment to specific wavelengths, coatings engineered from common materials can achieve energy savings and thermal comfort that goes beyond what traditional building envelopes can achieve.

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UK researchers discover new treatment target for atheroschlerosis

Drug Discovery World

Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered a new disease driving mechanism which they are aiming to target to help treat the development of atherosclerotic plaques. The project to develop the new therapeutic, known as IMSET, is being led by Professor Jason Johnson, Professor of Cardiovascular Pathology within the Bristol Medical School. Following successful initial testing, the team have been awarded substantial funding through the beLAB1407 BRIDGE partnership to continue developing

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What is the market forecast for Ozempic?

Drug Patent Watch

This is an example from the DrugPatentWatch AI Research Assistant, which is available with DrugPatentWatch subscriptions. The DrugPatentWatch AI Research Assistantuses sophisticated AI algorithms to understand and process your questions, delivering precise answers. It goes beyond simple keyword matching, comprehending the intent and context of questions to provide meaningful and relevant responses.

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FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to one of America's biggest bakeries, asking the company to stop claiming there are allergens such as sesame or nuts in products when in fact they are not.

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Telltale greenhouse gases could signal alien activity

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

If aliens modified a planet in their solar system to make it warmer, we'd be able to tell. A new study identifies the artificial greenhouse gases that would be giveaways of a terraformed planet.

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Weight loss drug reduces sleep apnoea severity by 62%

Drug Discovery World

Tirzepatide demonstrated a mean reduction of up to 62.8% on the apnoea-hypopnea index (AHI) compared to placebo in the SURMOUNT-OSA Phase III clinical trials. The drug was tested for the treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adults with obesity, with and without positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. The results were presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 84 th Scientific Sessions.

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PreSTAR: a New Template for Pre Submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA recently released a new eSTAR template for device pre-submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information, referred to as PreSTAR. A pre-submission provides the submitter an opportunity to obtain FDA feedback prior to a planned medical device premarket submission.

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Texas' 2021 Abortion Ban Tied to Rise in Infant Deaths

Drugs.com

MONDAY, June 24, 2024 -- Following state legislation passed in 2021 that essentially banned abortion in Texas, the rate of infant deaths rose by almost 13%, compared to a much smaller 1.8% rise nationwide, a new study finds.The number of Texan.

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