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Valneva’s Lyme disease vaccine faces final clinical test in a sparse landscape

Pharmaceutical Technology

A vaccine called Lymerix , then manufactured by SmithKline Beecham, was approved in the US in 1998 but was quickly withdrawn in 2002 due to insufficient custo mer demand. Lyme disease is also known as borreliosis, which refers to the borrelia bacteria that cause the condition. It is currently treated with antibiotics.

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Understanding the evidence used in drug product withdrawals

European Pharmaceutical Review

Between 1999 and 2001, it supported 17 percent of withdrawals, between 2002 and 2011, it supported 26 percent of withdrawals and by 2012 to 2016, 80 percent of withdrawals were supported by observational studies (cohort, case-control, or other epidemiologic design). Meta-analyses contributed least frequently (31.4

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The State of the Union in Cancer Innovation

PM360

Our clinical data is encouraging and supports potential registrational paths based upon its molecular design focused upon selectivity for cancer-relevant T cells and decreased side effects. What Is Your Company Currently Working On? Preliminary data are expected in 2023.

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Treating Alzheimer’s: regulatory hurdles in an anti-amyloid revolution

European Pharmaceutical Review

However, the EMA expressed concerns around overall efficacy and, coupled with a concern raised over possible side effects presenting as brain abnormalities suggestive of swelling or bleeding on the brain, led the EMA to the view, following a re-examination process, that it would not recommend the approval of Aduhelm. cited 2023Aug].

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Paving the way for anti-Abeta active immunotherapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

While new positive clinical data with anti-Abeta mAbs signal tremendous advancement and proof‑of-concept for the whole field, it is believed that the observed effects could still be improved and optimised in terms of greater clinical benefits, lower side effects and enhanced treatment convenience.

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The biggest waste of digital media spending in pharma

World of DTC Marketing

We have had the best results when we use long-tail search terms like “what are the side effects of new psoriasis treatments” or “what are the symptoms of depression.” ” Who is searching for health information online?