BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

Novartis’ Autoimmune Drug Not Up for the Challenge in Phase III Cancer Trial

The drug was being evaluated in 237 adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose disease progressed while on or after previous platinum-based chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy.

March 9, 2021
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Mark Terry
Genetown

New Drug Approval Could Be on Horizon for Alzheimer’s after 17-Year Drought

A drug to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease will likely be approved within the next three years, and Alzheon’s ALZ-801 might be the leading candidate.

March 9, 2021
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5 min read
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Gail Dutton
Business

New CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People Brings Hope (and Criticism)

In the wake of an increasingly accelerated COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the CDC has released new guidance statements that give fully vaccinated individuals more freedom to socialize and participate in pre-pandemic activities.

March 9, 2021
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3 min read
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Brandon May
Business

Takeda Inks Deal to Go After Solid Tumors with Maverick T-Cell Engager Technology

The pair’s lead candidate, TAK-186 (formerly MVC-101), a first-in-class conditionally active T-cell engager, has recently entered the clinic in a Phase I/II study for the treatment of EGFR-expressing solid tumors such as those found in head and neck cancers.

March 9, 2021
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3 min read
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Heather McKenzie
Achondroplasia Treatment to Skeletal Dysplasia Market Growth: Study

Prominent pharmaceutical companies are emphasizing on major drug development campaigns, conducting extensive clinical trials and laboratory experiments, expected to contribute to future growth

March 9, 2021
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6 min read
Diagnostic Ultrasound Market: Surge in Geriatric Population Base is Projected to Drive the Market

The global diagnostic ultrasound market is expected to witness a stellar growth during 2018-2028. This is mainly attributed to the growing number of patient pool opting for diagnostic ultrasound.

March 9, 2021
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4 min read
Skin Grafts Market is driven by increasing incidence of burn injuries and skin infections

The global skin grafts market is expected to rise at a healthy pace in the forecast period. This is mainly due to increasing awareness among people regarding availability of surgical procedure to cure dead skin.

March 9, 2021
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3 min read
Smart Exoskeleton Market: Soft exoskeleton segment is projected to dominate the global market

Smart exoskeleton is a wearable device which acts as an amplifier that augments and restores human performance.

March 9, 2021
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4 min read
Thermometer Market | Rise in Indications for the Need for Temperature Monitoring Drive the Market Growth

Thermometers are used in range of applications from medical, industrial, to research areas. The thermometers market has over the past few years made strides and they have become more sophisticated the design as well as functionality.

March 9, 2021
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3 min read
FDA

Roche receives FDA approval for VENTANA ALK (D5F3) CDx Assay to identify lung cancer patients eligible for targeted treatment with LORBRENA (lorlatinib)

About 235,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for 84 percent of all lung cancers

March 9, 2021
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6 min read