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ABPI embraces proposals for pharma’s growth ahead of UK elections
The UK pharmaceutical industry body has invited proposals on economic investment, support for manufacturing, clinical trials and R&D.
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Five-year data from Genentech SMA study released
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients in the long-term extension Evrysdi study maintained or improved key developmental skills over the five-year period, data shows.
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Delivering long-acting oral treatments
In this interview, Kyle Haraldsen, Chief Technology Officer of Lyndra Therapeutics, explores how the drug delivery landscape is evolving to increase focus on patient centricity and sustainability through development of long-acting, oral-delivery technologies.
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GLP-1 treatment displays best-in-class potential for MASH
These results from the Phase II trial could lead to clinically meaningful benefits for cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases, Boehringer Ingelheim suggests.
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Regulation and legislation in the era of automation and digitalisation
Experts at IP firm Finnegan discuss if the pharmaceutical industry is ready for the innovation and technologies that digitalisation and automation will bring, and whether these advances are a threat or ally to intellectual property rights in the sector.
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Combination therapy may hold potential for severe viral hepatitis
New findings from a Phase II study suggest the curative potential of a combination treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus, according to Gilead Sciences.
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Advancing targeted treatments for multiple myeloma
Edmond Chan, Senior Director, EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead, Haemato-Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, offers insight into the promising evidence of cell therapies and biologic-based treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.
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Biologic demonstrates durable tumour regression in rectal cancer
The updated, longer-term Phase II trial results suggest that the antibody therapy could offer a novel approach for treating advanced rectal cancer.
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AstraZeneca immunotherapy could boost lung cancer survival
Over half of patients were alive three years post-treatment with the monoclonal antibody (mAb) in AstraZeneca’s Phase III trial, data shows.
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Innovative nanocage promises sustainable cancer drug delivery
The unique system offers a targeted approach to deliver cancer drugs to tumours while helping to limit negative side effects.
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Ophthalmology acquisition to advance tri-specific antibody
A novel late-phase clinical candidate for diabetic macular edema and neovascular age-related macular degeneration will be developed as part of the proposed agreement.
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Pioneering AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease
Dr Maria Escolar, Chief Medical Officer, Forge Biologics, explores the advantages of the company’s novel AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease, which could help to overcome some of the immune and safety challenges the gene therapy sector is facing.
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LBP-immunotherapy could benefit oncology patients
New data for a microbiome-based therapeutic together with an immune checkpoint inhibitor has shown “encouraging clinical benefits” in advanced cancers.
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Two novel biosimilars approved in EU and US
The first omalizumab biosimilar in allergic diseases is approved by the European Commission and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the fifty third biosimilar in the US.
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EPR Podcast 25 – FAIR Data in Pharma – Giovanni Nisato, Pistoia Alliance
In this podcast, Giovanni Nisato, Project Manager at the Pistoia Alliance discusses data integrity and the progress towards implementation of FAIR data principles in the pharmaceutical industry.
