Drug Displays Potential in Treating Lung Symptoms of Systemic Sclerosis
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Drug Displays Potential in Treating Lung Symptoms of Systemic Sclerosis

According to a story from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the company has recently announced positive results from a phase 3 clinical trial testing the company's drug nintedanib (marketed as Ofev)…

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Utility of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Unclear, Report Says
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Utility of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Unclear, Report Says

According to a story from Science Daily, a review of studies focused on allogeneic stem cell transplants as a treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that it wasn't possible to conclude…

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An In-Depth Discussion About FDA Oversight of Diagnostic Tests and the Effect of Inaccurate Tests on Patients

  Newly diagnosed patients may decide to either receive medical treatment or forego treatment based on the results of their diagnostic test.  As recently reported in PEW, although it is…

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Trial Data Reveals Improved Quality of Life for Ovarian Cancer Patients Taking Rucaparib
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Trial Data Reveals Improved Quality of Life for Ovarian Cancer Patients Taking Rucaparib

According to a story from BioPortfolio, the biopharmaceutical company Clovis Oncology, Inc. recently released data from a phase 3 clinical trial of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer taking the company's…

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New Collaboration is Dedicated to Developing a Gene Therapy for Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

According to a story from globenewswire.com, the specialty pharmaceutical company Santhera Pharmaceuticals will be entering a collaborative partnership with the University of Basel's Biozentrum. The goal of this partnership will…

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A Look at Progress in Healthcare and a Glimpse into the Future

  The Asco Post recently interviewed Dr. Jean Pierre Bizzari, the Executive Vice President of Celgene, a multinational bioparmaceutical company. The interview covered various aspects of research and development (R&D)…

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Phase 1 Trial of Experimental Treatment for Neuroendocrine Tumors Begins
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Phase 1 Trial of Experimental Treatment for Neuroendocrine Tumors Begins

According to a story from Central Charts, the drug developer Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently issued an announcement revealing that the company has begun the initialization of a Phase 1 clinical…

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Positive Results at End of Phase 3 Trial of Candidate Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Drug – CBD
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Positive Results at End of Phase 3 Trial of Candidate Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Drug – CBD

According to a press release from the British biotechnology company GW Pharmaceuticals, the company has reported successful results at the conclusion of its phase 3 trial of tuberous sclerosis complex…

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Ireland’s HSE Faces Renewed Calls for Action Following NHS Deal for Critical Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug
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Ireland’s HSE Faces Renewed Calls for Action Following NHS Deal for Critical Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug

According to a story from thejournal.ie, Ireland's Health Services Executive (HSE) is facing renewed pressure from activists and patient advocates for a reasonable coverage decision regarding Spinraza, which is currently…

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England’s NHS Reaches Agreement for Coverage with SMA Drug Manufacturer Biogen
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England’s NHS Reaches Agreement for Coverage with SMA Drug Manufacturer Biogen

According to a publication from Express Digest, Britain's National Health Service (NHS) has finally reached an agreement with American biotechnology company Biogen Inc. over the price of Spinraza - a…

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After Issues With Adverse Events, the Future of This Experimental Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug Remains Unclear

According to a story from BioSpace, a Phase 1/2 clinical trial testing SGT-001, an investigational treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been plagued by problems with side effects and adverse…

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Tel Aviv University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Researcher Who Played Critical Role in Developing Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug
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Tel Aviv University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Researcher Who Played Critical Role in Developing Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug

According to a story from The Jerusalem Post, Adrian Krainer is a prominent molecular geneticist and biochemist. His research was also pivotal in developing the first-ever disease modifying treatment for…

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Experimental Treatment for Genetic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Shows Potential in Trial

According to a story from BioSpace, the drug developer Biogen recently released interim results from a Phase 1/2 clinical trial. This clinical trial is testing the drug tofersen, which is…

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