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Novel cannabinoid formula could be used as a cancer treatment
The developers of the novel formulation, containing the cannabinoids CBDV and CBGA, now intend to test the clinical safety and efficacy of its anti-cancer activity.
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75 percent of nanopharmaceuticals are being developed for oncology
A report states that three quarters of the roughly 230 nanopharmaceuticals in clinical development are for use as targeted cancer therapeutics.
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Chinese ABRAXANE® supply expected to be disrupted
The marketing agent for China, BeiGene, announced the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) suspended the importation, sales and use of ABRAXANE.
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Mass cytometry could reveal best cancer drug regimens for clinical trials
Researchers have developed a new technology that could provide real-time analysis of patient samples during clinical trials to reveal the best cancer treatment regimens.
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NICE fails to recommend pembrolizumab in final draft guidance
The UK NICE has not found pembrolizumab cost-effective for use on the NHS, after a review of evidence collected while the drug was available via the Cancer Drugs Fund.
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Flow cytometry market expected to reach $6.36 billion by 2027
New research suggests the flow cytometry sector will grow at a CAGR of 8.2 percent due to increased adoption and expanding uses.
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STAR particles could be the future for treating skin conditions
Novel particles could be incorporated into topical creams to treat dermatological conditions without systemic exposure to drugs.
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Gilead set to acquire Forty Seven for $4.9bn later in 2020
Gilead's acquisition of Forty Seven was unanimously approved by both companies' Boards of Directors, for $95.50 per share.
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Innovations in CAR-T therapies in APAC will make market more competitive, report highlights
Research has shown that the CAR-T therapies in development in Asia-Pacific will make the worldwide market more competitive and drive down prices.
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US drug prices rose three times faster than inflation since 2007
A study of over 602 brand-name prescription drugs shows that list prices increased over 1.5 times and net prices rose over 3.5 times inflation in the past decade.
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Cryogel: a solid vaccine for liquid tumours
Researchers have developed a solid ‘cryogel’ vaccine that has been successful in combatting acute myeloid leukaemia in mice. How was this new formulation discovered and what potential does it have for cancer patients?
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Nanocarrier could revolutionise chemotherapy drug delivery
Scientists have developed an innovative nanocarrier that can selectively target and deliver a chemotherapy payload to cancer cells without adverse effects on healthy cells.
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Lenalidomide recommended for use with rituximab by NICE
NICE has given its positive opinion to lenalidomide in combination with rituximab as a 'chemotherapy-free' treatment for lymphoma.
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NICE does not recommend polatuzumab vedotin to treat lymphoma
NICE has formed a negative opinion for Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin) in combination with rituximab and bendamustine to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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Five of the most recent developments in anti-cancer therapeutics
European Pharmaceutical Review investigates five of the latest cancer drug approvals and clinical trial results.
