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One-time gene therapy could improve wet AMD
A Phase I/IIa trial suggests that a subretinal gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) could reduce the need for patients to receive anti-VEGF injections.
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Novel LAI antipsychotic approved in EU
The long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation is indicated as a once-every-two-months treatment for adults with schizophrenia.
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Clinical trials for rare diseases
In this interview, Mindy Leffler, Managing Director of Qualitative Research and Psychometrics at Emmes Endpoint Solutions, discusses the nuances of designing clinical trials for rare diseases including specific challenges related to traditional endpoints.
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Positive CHMP recommendation for antibiotic combination
EMA has recommended granting a marketing authorisation for Emblaveo for treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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Novo Nordisk to buy Cardior Pharmaceuticals
The up to €1bn acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals will strengthen Novo Nordisk’s pipeline in cardiovascular disease.
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Combination treatment could minimise cancer relapse risk
Data suggests that ribociclib plus endocrine therapy could provide a new treatment option more patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer.
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UK advanced therapies to get £17.9 million boost
The initiative aims to support the UK as a location of choice for advanced therapy research, according to the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.
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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.
