BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

Clinical Catch-Up: August 23-27

It was a busy week for clinical trial news. Here’s a look.

August 27, 2021
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6 min read
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Mark Terry
Policy

J&J Talc Spinoff Strategy Survives Legal Proceeding

An alleged plan by Johnson & Johnson to spin off a company solely responsible for its talc-based products in order to mitigate lawsuit damages is still on the table following a ruling by a federal judge.

August 27, 2021
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
Drug Development

UK Study: Blood Clot Risk Higher with COVID Infection than Vaccines

Scientists from the U.K. conducted a massive study on the link between vaccinations and dropping platelet counts and found that the problem lies more on the virus itself than on the medications.

August 27, 2021
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2 min read
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Vanessa Doctor, RN
Drug Development

Largest Study of Long COVID Points to an Alarming Prognosis

At the six-month mark, 68% of participants reported at least one persistent symptom, which fell to 49% after one year.

August 27, 2021
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3 min read
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Heather McKenzie
Business

Humacyte Combines with Alpha Healthcare in Latest Biopharma SPAC

The combined company out of the Humacyte SPAC will be called Humacyte and is expected to trade shares of common stock and warrants on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

August 27, 2021
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3 min read
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Mark Terry
Policy

Gilead Wins a Patent Battle in CAR-T War with BMS

Gilead won the most recent battle when a U.S. appeals court threw out a $1.2 billion ruling against the company.

August 27, 2021
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3 min read
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Mark Terry
Policy

Proposed Medicare Overhaul Could Have Significant Impact on Drug Development

The bill may lead to a 15% to 25% reduction in expected returns for drugs in the top quintile of expected returns. Meaning a decrease in new medications entering the market in the following years.

August 27, 2021
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2 min read
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Alex Keown
Real World Evidence Solutions Market | Exclusive Report on the Latest Trends and Opportunities in the Market

The rising number of chronic diseases and the increasing geriatric population are driving the real world evidence solutions market.

August 27, 2021
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4 min read
Europe Air Ambulance Services Market – Latest Trends and Growth Opportunities Analysis

Major improvements in medical mobile vehicles online booking of ambulance services, are creating an inspirational perspective for the European market.

August 27, 2021
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4 min read
Dental Dam Market: The cosmetic use segment is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period

Dental dam is used to protect the mouth from foreign objects or infections. Proper placement of dental dam in the mouth reduces the visual obstructions witnessed during operative procedures.

August 27, 2021
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6 min read