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EMA recommends eight drugs for approval from April meeting
The EMA's human medicines committee has adopted a positive opinion for eight medicines, recommending their marketing authorisation.
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FDA approves first generic albuterol sulfate metered dose inhaler
The generic Proventil HFA (albuterol sulfate) metered dose inhaler has been approved for the prevention of bronchospasm in patients four years of age and older.
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Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) meeting highlights
A summary of the CHMP meeting conclusions, including medicines recommended for approval and indication extension and several safety review findings.
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PhRMA report reveals nearly 600 drugs in US paediatric pipeline
New research from PhRMA found that in the US, there are almost 600 paediatric medicines in development in over 2,000 clinical trials.
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FDA approves first interactive digital inhaler sensor
The FDA has given its first approval to an interactive digital inhaler sensor that allows patients to manage their condition by providing instructions and recording usage data.
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AstraZeneca announces plan for zero carbon emissions by 2025
AstraZeneca’s new carbon emission plan includes a 100 percent electric vehicle fleet and a 50 million tree reforestation plan.
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Environmentally friendly pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler to be developed
A pharmaceutical company has announced its intention to create a pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler that will reduce the carbon footprint of the drug delivery system.
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UK to launch seven data hubs to garner insights for improved healthcare
The seven centres will aid disease research and clinical development, improving access to patient data for studies.
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3M Drug Delivery Systems relocates UK R&D to new, state-of-the-art facility
Environment plays a significant role in the way businesses ideate, communicate and create. While the global population is more connected than ever, there’s a certain level of collaboration that can only be achieved with proximity. To that end, 3M Drug Delivery Systems' (DDS) UK organisation is bringing its teams under…
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Periostin concentration levels in asthmatics could reveal best treatment
Severe asthma sufferers could benefit from newer targeted therapies, and could be identified through levels of periostin in their airways...
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Paracetamol use in infancy may increase the risk of asthma
A study has found that paracetamol use in infancy, as well as genetic factors, may increase the likelihood of developing asthma...
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More than 40 percent of women with asthma may develop COPD
"Previous studies have found an alarming rise in ACOS in women in recent years and that the mortality rate from ACOS was higher in women," said Prof To...
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Eczema drug effective against severe asthma
Two new studies of patients with difficult-to-control asthma show that the eczema drug dupilumab alleviates asthma symptoms and improves patients' ability to breathe better than standard therapies...
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LC-MS/MS used to identify novel prostaglandin-based compounds
Nitroproston is a novel prostaglandin-based compound with potential application in obstructive respiratory diseases...
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Single steroid-bronchodilator treatment improves persistent asthma
UConn-led review finds new class of long-acting bronchodilators effective for patients with uncontrolled asthma...
