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UK trial to test psilocin-based drug for major depressive disorder
A first-of-its-kind trial testing a novel psilocin-based drug for major depressive disorder has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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Alzheimer’s vaccine granted Fast Track designation
The US FDA has given Fast Track designation to an active immunotherapy vaccine that “specifically targets the most toxic forms of amyloid beta (Abeta)”.
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Microbiome therapies: a maturing movement
On World Microbiome Day 2023, Hervé Affagard, CEO and co-founder of MaaT Pharma and Jeffrey Silber, Chief Medical Officer of Vedanta Biosciences delve into the current innovative landscape of microbiome-based therapeutics.
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FDA publishes recommendations on psychedelic clinical trial design
New draft guidance published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is intended to aid clinical study design in psychedelic drug development programmes.
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How can real-world evidence support regulatory decision making?
Strategies to further accelerate real-world evidence generation to aid EU regulatory decision-making are needed, states a European Medicines Agency (EMA) report.
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Gene therapy approved for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The first approved gene therapy for certain paediatric Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients leads to production of the Elevidys micro-dystrophin protein.
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AMR certification: recognising responsibly in antibiotic manufacture
Following the recent launch of the BSI’s AMR certification, EPR invited Steve Brooks from the AMR Industry Alliance and BSI’s Courtney Soulsby to elucidate its significance for antibiotic manufacturers and the wider pharma industry.
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First adult anti-inflammatory cardiovascular drug approved
An FDA-approved anti-inflammatory drug can reduce cardiovascular disease risk by an additional 31 percent in adults, on top of standard of care, clinical data has shown.
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How can AI be best harnessed for pharmacovigilance data?
A GSK-funded paper on pharmacovigilance stated that the pharma industry needs to harness the properties of data to allow optimal use of AI, otherwise "we will fail to do all we can for patient safety".
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Digitalisation of the clinical trial landscape
UCB Pharma's Chief Medical Officer Iris Loew-Friedrich, shares her perspective on digital innovation in clinical trials plus current challenges in clinical data management and how it could evolve in the future.
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FDA approves off-the-shelf bispecific antibody cancer therapy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first bispecific antibody with a fixed-duration treatment in (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
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Scientific journal: Reduce CNS drug development timelines by up to 40%
CNS drug development is complex, and partnering with an integrated CRO/CDMO can reduce your timelines by up to 40%. Learn more in The Altascientist.
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New quality requirements for tobacco products
Here, Dave Elder explores proposals for new FDA rules on tobacco product manufacturing. How could strategies for controlling tobacco-specific nitrosamines compare with those for nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities?
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EDQM publishes annual report
Included in EDQM’s annual report were reflections on the 11th Edition conference, which highlighted key topics such as the potential of nanomedicines and Big Data.
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How can biopharma strengthen its resilience?
A recent report has found that since 2021, biopharma resilience has decreased, affecting areas such as supply chain, strength of the R&D ecosystem and manufacturing agility.
