BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

Stellar Phase III Data from Janssen’s Stelara

New late-stage data released by Janssen shows that a single dose of Stelara can induce clinical reemission and response in adult patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have not had positive response from previous treatment options.

October 9, 2018
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials (Because Right Now, It’s Lacking)

Although race is thought of as a social concept, ‘there’s growing evidence that, whether for environmental or genetic reasons, drugs may have different effects on different populations.’

October 9, 2018
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6 min read
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Chelsea Weidman Burke
Policy

Drug Prices Mostly Continue to Climb, Despite Trump’s Promises

The AP in a recent report notes that drug price increases “slowed somewhat and were not quite as steep as in past years.” But overall, there has been no “massive” drug price cuts.

October 9, 2018
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5 min read
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Mark Terry