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Novartis acquisition to address inflammation-driven diseases
Novartis’ new acquisition aims to advance first-in-class STING treatments for inflammation-driven diseases.
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AstraZeneca agrees novel $1 billion endocrine acquisition
As part of the proposed acquisition, Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease) will add a therapeutic to its pipeline that has potential to “shift the treatment paradigm” in hypoparathyroidism.
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Parkinson’s infusion treatment demonstrates advantage over oral delivery
Delivering the traditional Parkinson’s treatment via subcutaneous infusion over a 24-hour period was shown to be safe and effective, research found.
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FDA approval could shape liver disease treatment landscape
A novel liver therapy authorised under US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Accelerated Approval, is a potential game-changer in the NASH treatment space.
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Developing a new treatment paradigm for IgAN
On World Kidney Day 2024, Dr Marshall Fordyce, CEO of Vera Therapeutics explores the challenges of treating kidney disease and shares why the company’s lead candidate could become the first self-administered B-cell modulation therapy.
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J&J reveal long-term data for novel oral peptide
The new data suggests the IL-23 receptor antagonist peptide has potential to address the high unmet need of a durable and convenient oral option in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
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Semaglutide could provide novel dual benefit in diabetes and kidney disease
The new data suggests Novo Nordisk’s small molecule treatment semaglutide could become the first GLP-1 treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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New BeiGene Head of Europe, Global Clinical Operations appointed
Bringing over two decades of experience in oncology clinical development, the biotech’s new hire will work to advocate for innovation and patient-centric clinical development for the company’s European initiatives.
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Making ATMPs a reality for rare disease patients
Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) will be among the first to undergo joint clinical assessments at EU level in 2025 and these will form the basis for national value assessments and pricing negotiations. Here, Paolo Morgese from the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine discusses how methodologies for joint clinical assessments (JCAs)…
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Boehringer reveals major data from liver disease trial
Data suggests Boehringer Ingelheim’s novel glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist could become a best-in-class liver disease treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
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CHMP meeting highlights: February 2024
Ten new medicines, including a new oligonucleotide therapy for ALS, were recommended for approval at the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)’s recent meeting.
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Analysis reveals “superior efficacy” of long-acting injectable HIV treatment
The Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) injectable regime could benefit individuals with HIV who have challenges adhering to treatment, Phase III interim analysis suggests.
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New chemotherapy treatment could benefit multiple cancer types
The innovative treatment significantly increased survival in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare, aggressive cancer, according to Phase III data from UK researchers.
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Taming cardiovascular risk: the promise of LDL cholesterol lowering therapeutics
In this exclusive interview, CEO of NewAmsterdam Pharma, Michael Davidson, offers insight into the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol lowering therapeutic landscape and shares promising data from the company’s lead candidate, a cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor.
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Navigating the unique CMC challenges of oral anaerobic live biotherapeutics
Here, Chief Technical Officer, Mike Frodsham and Ryan Wilson, Head of Microbiome Services at SGS Quay Pharma, explore the chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) challenges of developing drug products containing live anaerobic bacterial strains, used for treatments such as microbiome therapeutics.
