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Benlysta approved for adult patients with active lupus nephritis in Europe
The indication of Benlysta (belimumab) was extended after it significantly improved renal outcomes in those with active lupus nephritis.
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Sonelokimab shows promise in Phase II psoriasis trial
In the trial, 57 percent of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis treated with 120mg of sonelokimab achieved total skin clearance in 24 weeks.
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AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso: first medicine approved in the UK under Project Orbis
Tagrisso (osimertinib) was approved for an indication extension after it reduced risk of death by over 80 percent in certain early-stage non-small cell lung cancer patients.
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Nasal spray shown to be effective in reducing COVID-19 transmission
The algae-derived NasitrolTM nasal spray reduced the incidence of COVID-19 in intensive care unit (ICU) workers to one percent in a clinical trial.
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Expediting the set-up of a manufacturing site: Rukobia case study
In this article, learn from GlaxoSmithKline’s and ViiV Healthcare’s team as they discuss the key elements that enabled them to build and set up a dedicated manufacturing facility for Rukobia in only 15 months.
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FDA approves Jemperli for advanced endometrial cancer
Jemperli (dostarlimab) was granted accelerated approval after 42.3 percent recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer patients with deficient mismatch repair responded in a trial.
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Nanoparticles for drug delivery: next-generation biological drugs to treat inflammatory bowel diseases
Nanoparticles offer a promising alternative to conventional drug delivery that allow for more precise targeting and controlled release. Here, Dr Fabrice Navarro discusses the benefits of these nanocarriers and their potential as a therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs).
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First patients dosed with Fasenra in three dermatology trials
With the addition of the new dermatology trials, Fasenra is now being evaluated in nine different indications associated with eosinophilic immune dysfunction.
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Baricitinib enhances hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients
New Phase III data shows once daily treatment with baricitinib significantly increases hair regrowth in adult patients with severe alopecia areata.
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Antibody-drug conjugates: challenges, solutions and future potential
The ability to precisely direct powerful therapeutics not only makes treatments more effective, but also prevents debilitating side effects. Here, Dave Elder and Stacey Treichler highlight the great potential of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for improved treatment of oncology indications and beyond.
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NT-300 tablets show promise in Phase III COVID-19 trial
Initial results suggest NT-300 (nitazoxanide extended-release tablets, 300mg) reduces progression to severe illness in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients.
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Trial to assess anti-CD14 antibody as treatment for hospitalised COVID-19 patients
The trial will evaluate whether the novel IC14 anti-CD14 antibody can reduce recovery time and severity of COVID-19 symptoms in hospitalised patients.
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Personalised cancer vaccine safe and potentially beneficial to patients
Mount Sinai researchers reveal that, in a Phase I trial, their personalised cancer vaccines targeting cancer neoantigens showed some early signs of potential benefit.
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Isturisa® continues to show promise in Cushing’s disease
New Phase III trial results show 81 percent of Cushing’s disease patients who received Isturisa® (osilodrostat) had sustained normalisation of mean urinary free cortisol levels.
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Salbutamol significantly increases cerebral perfusion in proof-of-concept trial
In the Phase I trial, the beta-2 adrenoceptor agonist salbutamol significantly increased cerebral perfusion, a key biomarker in neurodegenerative disease.
