Advancing applications of terahertz near-field microscopy
New research may expand the applications of terahertz (THz) imaging technology in biomedical sensing and chemical inspection.
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WEVEE vaccine shows promise against trio of rare but deadly viruses
Phase I trial data suggests that a vaccine targeting three mosquito-borne encephalitis viruses is safe and can elicit an immune response.
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Bayer tops out new Leverkusen production facility
The new €275 million facility will be used to manufacture medicinal products for cancer and cardiovascular diseases and is scheduled to be ready for operation in 2024.
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Roche announces plans to improve diagnosis and treatments in developing countries
Roche shares initiative commitments that will extend prophylactic treatment access to patients with haemophilia, as well as investments to provide testing capabilities for HIV and Tuberculosis in developing countries.
Fighting pharma fraud with hundreds and thousands
It seems that sprinkles, commonly known as hundreds and thousands, have undersold their capabilities, as a US scientist identifies their application could uniquely identify billions of individual tablets, potentially thwarting industry fraud.
Rise of biologics set to continue, says report
According to a new report, biologics are forecast to have $120 billion greater sales than small molecules by 2027.
Cancer drug could be first treatment for recurring aggressive meningiomas
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a drug, abemaciclib, that inhibits growth of the most aggressive meningiomas and identified a way to predict recurrence more accurately.
Ibrance improves survival in breast cancer patients
Certain breast cancer patients treated with Ibrance (palbociclib) and an aromatase inhibitor were significantly less likely to die than those treated with the inhibitor alone, according to real-world evidence.
Production of Novartis’ radioligand therapy suspended
Novartis has suspended production at its radioligand therapy production sites in Ivrea, Italy and Millburn, New Jersey as it addresses potential quality issues identified in its manufacturing processes.
Defining best practice for continuous manufacture of OSD forms
The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) has published the Good Practice Guide: Continuous Manufacturing of Oral Solid Dosage Forms, in a bid to increase uptake.
ISPE announces 2022 Facility of the Year Awards winners
Winners of ISPE's Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) 2022 include Janssen, Takeda, CRISPR Therapeutics, Catalent and Iovance Biotherapeutics.
Kisqali offers survival benefit for breast cancer patients, finds study
Analysis of HR+/HER2- patients treated in first-line with Kisqali plus fulvestrant demonstrated a significant OS benefit of nearly 16 months over fulvestrant alone.
Fenfluramine found effective in preventing drop seizures from LGS
Phase III trial shows fenfluramine as an adjunct to existing anti-epileptic treatment is effective in reducing the frequency of drop seizures from Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
AstraZeneca announces new site plans at innovation hub
AstraZeneca has announced plans to invest in a new facility, uniting its R&D activities with commercial and corporate functions in Boston, US.
Orphan drug sector continues to experience rapid growth
According to a new report, the orphan drug market is growing more than twice as fast as the non-orphan market and, by 2026, orphan drug sales will account for 20 percent of all prescription drug sales.