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Anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody shows promise in lung cancer patients
In a Phase III trial sugemalimab meaningfully improved progression free survival in patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Erleada® improves survival without damaging quality of life in prostate cancer trial
Data shows metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer patients treated with Erleada® (apalutamide) were 35 percent less likely to die and had maintained quality of life.
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First patient dosed with multi-variant second-generation COVID-19 vaccine
The first-in-human trial of OSE Immunotherapeutics’ multi-variant, second-generation COVID-19 vaccine has enrolled and dosed its first participant.
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine 93 percent effective in adolescents
New Phase II/III study data shows Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and immunogenic in patients aged 12 to less than 18 years old.
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Evolving your adverse event monitoring strategy for the post-COVID data influx
Marketing authorisation holders are increasingly challenged to identify all potential adverse events (AEs) and proactively address them with each new product that comes to market. In this article, Alison Sloane, General Manager of Vigilance Detect at IQVIA, discusses how adopting technology can not only streamline pharmacovigilance processes, but also address…
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Talquetamab shows promise in multi-drug refractory multiple myeloma patients
New Phase I data shows 65 percent of triple-class and 83 percent of penta-drug refractory multiple myeloma patients responded to talquetamab.
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Pegcetacoplan safe and effective in paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria trial
In a Phase III study pegcetacoplan resulted in 86 percent of treatment-naïve paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) patients achieving haemoglobin stabilisation.
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Stem cell therapy shows promise in COVID-19 respiratory distress
JadiCell™ was shown to significantly improve survival in COVID-19 patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and also reduce lung scarring associated with long-COVID-19.
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Europe approves Ponvory (ponesimod) for multiple sclerosis
The European Commission has approved once daily oral Ponvory (ponesimod) for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis in adult patients.
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Why it’s high time for psychedelic drug development
Here, Dr Matthew McMurray and Dr J Andrew Jones of Miami University explain why psychedelic drugs are attracting R&D as potential treatments for neuropsychiatric and degenerative disorders and how their discovery of an in vivo production technique could enable further advancement.
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EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) meeting highlights, May 2021
In its latest meeting the CHMP recommended eight medications for approval, 17 medicines for indication extension and concluded reviews of two COVID-19 treatments.
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Stelara® “a compelling option” for the treatment of Crohn’s disease
Janssen has released abstracts for four studies evaluating Stelara® (ustekinumab) in Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
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Are COVID-19 vaccines effective for immunocompromised patients with haematological malignancies?
A new study will evaluate COVID-19 vaccines in patients with haematological malignancies who have received cellular therapy.
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Imbruvica®-based regimens induce lasting remissions in leukaemia trials
Imbruvica® (ibrutinib) plus ventoclax and single-agent Imbruvica induced remissions lasting up to seven years in first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
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Ziltivekimab shows promise in atherosclerosis trial
Ziltivekimab was found to reduce inflammatory biomarkers of atherosclerosis by up to 93 percent in patients with chronic kidney disease and high cardiovascular risk.
