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UK Clinical Trial Application submitted for amyloid-targeting drug
The Clinical Trial Application sent to the MHRA is for a combination drug with the potential to become a cost-effective treatment against early Alzheimer’s disease.
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New data suggests novel mAb could delay progression of early Alzheimer’s
Full results from the “first Phase III study of a disease-modifying therapy to replicate the positive clinical results observed in a previous study” have been published in JAMA.
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Big Pharma inventory management trends revealed
Rapid growth of Big Pharma manufacturer inventories fail to prevent medicine shortages, a 2022 report has highlighted.
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Potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2023
Lecanemab for Alzheimer's and the first potential gene therapy primed for US launch for haemophilia A are two potential blockbuster Drugs to Watch™, says a 2023 report.
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Alzheimer’s therapeutics market to reach $6.8 billion by 2032
A large patient population and limited treatment options are expected to expand the Alzheimer’s therapeutics market at a CAGR of 9.3 percent, suggested a report.
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Nanohybrid drug delivery vehicle could help treat Alzheimer’s
The chitosan drug delivery vehicle could be used for administering polyphenol ellagic acid (EA), a potential antioxidant treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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‘Super-human’ red blood cells could revolutionise drug delivery
Modified ‘super-human’ red blood cells containing therapeutic compounds have been developed by researchers as a novel form of drug delivery.
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FDA sends warning letter to company illegally selling CBD products
A business selling unapproved products containing CBD has been sent a warning letter from the FDA and FTC for making unsubstantiated claims about their therapeutic properties.
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Shehnaaz Suliman Theravance Biopharma: ‘Being a healer in the face of inequality’
As part of EPR’s Women Inspiring Pharma series, Shehnaaz Suliman, SVP, Business Development and Strategy, Theravance Biopharma talks to Science Editor Dr Zara Kassam about fighting for human rights, inequality and the challenges women face in their careers...
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Can aspirin treat Alzheimer’s?
A study shows low-dose aspirin may aid removal of harmful amyloid plaque in the brain...
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MRC secures £40million for UK Dementia Research Institute building
A landmark £40million has been awarded to the UK Dementia Research Institute, via the Medical Research Council, for a new iconic hub building at University College London...
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3F4AP tracer can measure demyelination in multiple sclerosis
PET imaging may improve diagnosis and monitoring for MS patients...
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Multi-million funding for cryo-EM to boost structural biology revolution
US science minister announce new multi-million-pound commitment to boost the burgeoning field of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) in the UK.
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27 Phase III and 8 Phase II Alzheimer’s drugs on track to launch in next 5 years
Twenty-seven Alzheimer's drugs in Phase III clinical trials and eight drugs in Phase II clinical trials may launch in the next five years...
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Study predicts 1.2 million people in UK will be living with dementia by 2040
By 2040, there will be over 1.2 million people living with dementia in England and Wales (an increase of 57% from 2016), due to increased life expectancy...
