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ASCO: In surprise, J&J's injectable Rybrevant extends lung cancer patients' lives versus intravenous version

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When companies introduce an injectable version of an intravenously infused drug, better convenience with comparable efficacy is typically the goal. | When companies introduce an injectable version of an intravenously infused drug, better convenience with comparable efficacy is typically the goal. But to Johnson & Johnson’s surprise, a subcutaneous formulation of its lung cancer med Rybrevant proved to work better than the original infusion.

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FDA Approves Moderna RSV Vaccine, an mRNA Alternative to GSK and Pfizer Products

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Moderna’s mResvia is now the third FDA-approved RSV vaccine and the first one based on mRNA technology. It will compete for market share against RSV shots from GSK and Pfizer that won their FDA nods last year. The post FDA Approves Moderna RSV Vaccine, an mRNA Alternative to GSK and Pfizer Products appeared first on MedCity News.

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Summit, Akeso's antibody triumphs over Keytruda in China lung cancer trial, sending shares skyrocketing

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Just one week after Summit Therapeutics and Akeso’s bispecific antibody ivonescimab passed muster with Chinese regulators, the drug has pulled off another feat by staring down the PD-1 king Keytrud | In the phase 3 HARMONi-2 trial, solo ivonescimab delivered a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival over Keytruda monotherapy.

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Novartis cues up filings for remibrutinib in chronic hives

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Novartis is just months away from filing for approval of oral BTK inhibitor remibrutinib as a treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria – also known as chronic hives – after reporting long-term data from two phase 3 trials.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Moderna, with FDA nod for RSV vaccine, grows reach beyond the pandemic

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With the FDA nod, Moderna's RSV vaccine becomes the company's second product to secure the FDA's backing.

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Astellas refiles CLDN 18.2 cancer drug after FDA knockback

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The US FDA has started a fresh review of Astellas' zolbetuximab, trying to become the first claudin (CLDN) 18.2-targeting drug to reach the US market, after turning it down earlier this year.

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Dupixent nears EU approval for COPD, as FDA delays

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Sanofi and Regeneron’s immunology juggernaut Dupixent is on the brink of another big new indication after it was recommended by the EMA’s human medicines committee for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The CHMP’s positive opinion sets up Dupixent (dupilumab) to become the first biologic therapy for COPD in the EU and the first new treatment approach for the disease in over a decade.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—Takeda plots US layoffs; AZ, Daiichi suffer trial setback; Asahi Kasei strikes buyout deal

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Takeda is planning more than 600 layoffs in Massachusetts. AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Dato-DXd failed to show an overall survival benefit in a lung cancer study. | Takeda is planning more than 600 layoffs in Massachusetts. AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Dato-DXd failed to prove an overall survival benefit in a lung cancer study. Japan's Asahi Kasei is moving to buy rare disease drugmaker Calliditas for about $1 billion.

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MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Courtney Fortner, CEO of Navvis

MedCity News

In this month’s episode, Senior Reporter Katie Adams explored some executive moves and layoffs that recently occurred in the healthcare world. She also interviewed Courtney Fortner, who stepped into the CEO role at population health company Navvis this month. The post MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Courtney Fortner, CEO of Navvis appeared first on MedCity News.

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Good news in Europe, bad news in US for Sanofi and Regeneron's COPD bid for Dupixent

Fierce Pharma

A highly anticipated decision on Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent to become the first biologic to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is on hold in the United States but is speeding | A highly anticipated decision on Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent to become the first biologic to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is on hold in the United States but is speeding along in Europe.

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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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FDA grants RMAT status for BlueRock’s Parkinson’s therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA has granted RMAT designation for BlueRock Therapeutics' cell therapy, bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01), for Parkinson's disease.

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Oligonucleotide ALS therapy approved in EU

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The first treatment approved in the EU to target a genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has been authorised by the European Commission (EC). QALSODY ® (tofersen) is indicated for adults with ALS associated with a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 gene ( SOD1 -ALS). The treatment is an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) designed to bind to SOD1 mRNA to reduce SOD1 protein production, Biogen shared.

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Experiencing BCBA Burnout? Why It Happens and Tips to Combat It

MedCity News

What contributes to the stress and what BCBA employers can do to alleviate it The post Experiencing BCBA Burnout? Why It Happens and Tips to Combat It appeared first on MedCity News.

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Gilead’s Trodelvy woes rise with failed bladder cancer trial

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Gilead's TROP2 ADC Trodelvy has missed the target in another clinical trial, this time in urothelial carcinoma.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Talkspace, Labcorp’s Ovia Health Launch Digital Women’s Health Coalition

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Talkspace and Ovia Health by Labcorp introduced the Women’s Health Coalition for Digital Solutions. Other founding member companies of the coalition include Conceive, Evernow, FitOn, Nurx, Cove and Nutrium. The post Talkspace, Labcorp’s Ovia Health Launch Digital Women’s Health Coalition appeared first on MedCity News.

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NHS platform announced to accelerate personalised cancer vaccine clinical trials

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The CVLP platform will speed up access to BioNTech and Genentech’s mRNA personalised cancer vaccines

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Work Friction: The Sleeper Crisis Plaguing Healthcare Contact Centers

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How work friction takes shape, how it costs organizations, and how leaders can uncover long-term solutions The post Work Friction: The Sleeper Crisis Plaguing Healthcare Contact Centers appeared first on MedCity News.

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The Crick announces new partnerships with SMEs and MRC for research

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The projects will focus on a range of research areas, including Down’s syndrome and ALS

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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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Gilead Sciences ADC Flunks Its Confirmatory Test in Advanced Bladder Cancer

MedCity News

Gilead Sciences reported Trodelvy’s Phase 3 test in metastatic urothelial cancer fell short of showing a statistically significant benefit on the overall survival main goal. The antibody drug conjugate had received accelerated FDA approval for this type of cancer in 2021. The post Gilead Sciences ADC Flunks Its Confirmatory Test in Advanced Bladder Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.

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Pharma Pulse 5/31/24: Gen Z’s Passion for Skincare Falls Short on Sun Protection, A Long, But Promising Road Ahead in Clinical Trials & more

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The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs

MedCity News

Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions, retirements and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs appeared first on MedCity News.

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Regeneron Global Program Head of Linvoseltamab Discusses the Potential for Linvoseltamab to Become a Frontline Treatment for Multiple Myeloma

PharmExec

In an interview with Pharm Exec Associate Editor Don Tracy, Karen Rodriguez-Lorenc, Global Program Head of Linvoseltamab, Regeneron talks about the possibility of linvoseltamab becoming a frontline treatment for multiple myeloma (MM) as well as the company's VelociSuite technology.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Tips to Increase New Patient Revenue

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1. Personalize Collection Strategies Looking at your historical data can help you create a compelling collection plan for specific patients. Another invaluable tool is the data from a financial clearing house. It’ll help you identify the likelihood of a patient paying and those that might not. You can use this information to determine the best course of action, including decisions to send a patient’s account to a professional collection agency.

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Scemblix Shows Improved Major Molecular Response Treating Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

PharmExec

Results of a Phase III trial indicated that Scemblix was more effective than standard-of-care tyrosine kinase inhibitors in treating newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase.

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Closing the Gap: How Rep-Lite Bridges the Talent Gap in Med Device Sales

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The medical device industry is booming with innovations, but a significant challenge persists with the talent gap. As demand for skilled medical sales representatives in medical device sales continues to rise, companies often struggle to find the right talent to drive their business forward. However, not anymore. At Rep-Lite , an experienced medical sales recruitment agency , we find and hire the most competent healthcare sales representatives for medical device sales.

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Regeneron Global Program Head of Linvosoltamab Discusses the Potential for Linvosoltamab to Become a Frontline Treatment for Multiple Myeloma

PharmExec

In an interview with Pharm Exec Associate Editor Don Tracy, Karen Rodriguez-Lorenc, Global Program Head of Linvosoltamab, Regeneron talks about the possibility of linvoseltamab becoming a frontline treatment for multiple myeloma (MM) as well as the company's Velocsuite technology.

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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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European Commission approves Biogen’s QALSODY for ALS treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has approved Biogen's QALSODY to treat adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked to SOD1-ALS mutation.

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Virtual Therapeutics, Akili Interactive Strike Definitive Merger Agreement Seeking to Improve Mental Health Through Immersive Video Games

PharmExec

Under terms of the deal, Akili will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Virtual Therapeutics, with Akili shareholders receiving $0.4340 per share of common stock in cash.

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Midland Pharmaceuticals launches to advance spinal injury therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Midland Pharmaceuticals has launched to focus on the development of a therapeutic for spinal cord injury and cerebrovascular disease.

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Pharma Pulse 5/31/24: OpenAI Says Russia & China Used Its AI in Covert Campaigns, FDA Diversity-Related Documents for Clinical Trials & more

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OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.