Two new developments in kidney cancer treatments
Studies suggest there are better treatment options than sunitinib for kidney cancers; cabozantinib in metastatic papillary kidney cancer and lenvatinib/pembrolizumab for renal cell carcinoma.
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February Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) meeting highlights
The EMA’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) began two new reviews and wrote guidance for healthcare professionals on the potential side effects of Strimvelis, Venclyxto and Zolgensma.
Novel ionic liquid enables uniform chemotherapy delivery in solid tumours
Co-injecting doxorubicin with LATTE, a novel ionic liquid formulation, resulted in uniform chemotherapy delivery and successful ablation in solid tumours.
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Therapeutic proteins and oral vaccines market to surpass $300,000mn by 2027
The market is expected to grow at a 6.7 percent CAGR, driven by the increasing prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, as well as growing interest in biologics.
EC approves Ogluo™ (glucagon) injection for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemia
The approval makes Ogluo™ Europe’s first ready-to-use liquid glucagon for rescuing diabetic patients from severe hypoglycaemic events.
Disinformation and safety concerns could prevent successful COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
Research suggests at least a fifth of the US population are resistant to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, reports suggest this could be due to disinformation and safety concerns.
DECODR app identifies unintentional DNA mutations from CRISPR gene therapies
The DECODR app was developed to accelerate the development of CRISPR gene therapies, producing similar data as deep sequencing processes in a shorter timeframe and at less cost.
The global smart syringe market should surpass $15,500mn by 2027, finds report
The smart syringe market should grow due to increasing public awareness surrounding vaccination and the increasing popularity of safety injection devices with manufacturers and healthcare professionals.
First immunotherapy for advanced basal cell carcinoma approved in US
In trials Libtayo® caused clinically meaningful and durable responses, resulting in the drug being fully approved for advanced basal cell carcinoma resistant to other treatments.
Semaglutide: “a significant advance in the treatment of obesity,” say scientists
After 75 percent of obese patients treated with semaglutide lost at least 10 percent of their body weight, the drug has been submitted for regulatory approval in the UK, Europe and US.
Zyesami™ shows promise in critical COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure
Preliminary data indicate that Zyesami reduces the length of hospital stay in critical COVID-19 patients treated with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy or mechanical ventilation.
Global anti-Parkinson’s drugs market to be worth over $5bn by 2023
Research suggests that despite a COVID-19 slump, the anti-Parkinson’s drugs market will recover due to rising numbers of Parkinson’s diagnoses and increasing investment in R&D.
FDA approves emergency use of Lilly’s COVID-19 antibody combination
The Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab and etesevimab was based on a trial where the antibodies lowered risk of hospitalisation and death in COVID-19 patients.
PAX-101 meaningfully improves core symptoms of autism
In a phase II trial, PAX-101 (IV suramin) significantly improved symptoms in children with moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Scientists call for investment into novel, potentially pan-virus vaccines to prevent the next pandemic
Investment into vaccines based on broadly neutralising antibodies could allow pan-virus vaccines to be developed and stockpiled before the next pandemic, say researchers.
