BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

Genentech’s TECENTRIQ in Combination with Chemotherapy Helped People with Previously-Untreated Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Live Significantly Longer Compared to Chemotherapy

IMpower133 is the first Phase III study with an immunotherapy-based combination to show improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival in the initial treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

June 25, 2018
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10 min read
Business

Nordic Nanovector Appoints Eduardo Bravo as Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Bravo brings more than 25 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and a strong track record in leading and growing international biotech and pharmaceutical organisations.

June 25, 2018
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3 min read
Drug Development

New Imeglimin Data Demonstrating Pancreatic Beta-Cell Protection Presented at the American Diabetes Association 78th Scientific Sessions

Imeglimin was observed to protect and preserve human beta-cells from cell death from fructose- and glucose-induced toxicity by inhibiting mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore opening

June 25, 2018
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6 min read
Policy

US Patent & Trademark Office Issues New Patent to DenMat for Removable Dental Appliances, Branded Snap-On Smile®

Results in an improved smile without any need to alter the structure of a patient’s existing dentition.

June 25, 2018
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2 min read
Policy

GB Sciences Files Patents for Heart Disease and Chronic, Immunological, and Neuropathic Pain

The nonprovisional patent applications protect formulations for pain and heart disease therapies based on myrcene-containing complex mixtures.

June 25, 2018
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4 min read
FDA

FDA Authorizes FRESCA Medical To Market New Positive Airway Pressure Delivery System To Treat Sleep Apnea

Novel Low-Flow Technology Has Demonstrated Efficacy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

June 25, 2018
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4 min read
Business

DelMar Pharmaceuticals Appoints World-Renowned Molecular Biologist Dr. Napoleone Ferrara to Board of Directors

Dr. Ferrara is a world-renowned molecular biologist in the field of angiogenesis.

June 25, 2018
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5 min read
Business

Delphi Behavioral Health Group Appoints New Chief Operations Officer

Leading Health Group Adds Linda S. Earhart to Executive Leadership Team

June 25, 2018
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2 min read
Biotech Beach

AntiCancer’s Oral Methioninase Overcomes Gemcitabine Resistance in Patient-Like Mouse Models of Pancreatic Cancer

The new results are to be published in the upcoming issue of Cancer Letters.

June 25, 2018
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1 min read
FDA

FDA Accepts Supplemental Biologics License Application for Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) as Adjuvant Therapy in Advanced Melanoma

Application Based on Recurrence-Free Survival Data from Pivotal Phase 3 EORTC1325/KEYNOTE-054 Trial

June 25, 2018
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27 min read