Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and other institutions have developed and validated a liquid biopsy test using artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify lung cancer earlier. The new study published in Cancer Discovery demonstrated that the new blood test could help accelerate lung cancer screening while reducing death rates. Currently the leading cause of global cancer incidence and death worldwide, lung cancer accounts for an estimated two million diagnoses and 1.8 million deaths annually. For the last five years, researchers have developed a test to detect patterns of DNA fragments found in patients with lung cancer. Participants with and without cancer who met the criteria for low-dose computed tomography (CT) were recruited to receive the blood test to determine which patients were most at risk and would benefit from a follow-up CT screening to help overcome issues regarding appointments, such as the time it takes to arrange ...
On June 7, Chiatai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group and China Resources Pharmaceutical Commercial signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Tianjin. Based on the principle of resource sharing, complementary advantages and common development, the two parties will carry out in-depth cooperation in the fields of pharmaceutical research and development, production, sales and circulation, and jointly help the sustainable development of China’s pharmaceutical industry. Chiatai Tianqing’s commercial director Qi Tianze and CR Pharmaceuticals Commercial Deputy General Manager Dong Hao signed the agreement on behalf of the two parties. As one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in China, Chiatai Tianqing has always been committed to researching and developing innovative drugs, improving drug quality and meeting patients’ needs. With strong R&D strength and market competitiveness, the company has won wide recognition and trust. As an important pillar industry of China Resources Group, China Resources Pharmaceutical Commercial has a comprehensive pharmaceutical distribution network and market channels, ...
Scientists at Brown University (Providence, RI, USA) and the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI, USA) have created a groundbreaking computational technique to examine complex tissue data, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of diseases and their treatment. The method, known as Integrative and Reference-Informed tissue Segmentation (IRIS), utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide biomedical researchers with accurate insights into tissue development, disease pathology, and tumor structuring. IRIS employs spatially resolved transcriptomics (SRT) data and incorporates single-cell RNA sequencing data as a reference. This approach allows for the simultaneous examination of multiple tissue layers and accurately identifies different regions with exceptional computational speed and precision. In contrast to traditional methods that offer averaged data from tissue samples, SRT delivers a much more detailed perspective, locating thousands of specific points within a single tissue section. Handling vast and complex datasets has always posed significant challenges, and IRIS addresses these by using ...
Don Tracy, Associate Editor In a majority vote, the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee cited concerns regarding the data presented for MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drug Advisory Committee (PDAC) has voted against recommending Lykos Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for use in combination with psychological intervention for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults. The committee voted 2-to-9 against the efficacy of the treatment, and voted 1-to-10 against the benefits outweighing the risks, stating its doubts that MDMA-assisted therapy is effective in treating PTSD.1 “We are disappointed in today’s vote given the urgent unmet need in PTSD and appreciate that the committee faced a challenging and atypical assignment, which was to evaluate a therapeutic approach that combines drug therapy (MDMA) and psychological intervention,” said Amy Emerson, CEO, Lykos Therapeutics, in a press release. As a basis of their ...
ITM Isotope Technologies Munich (ITM) has secured an investment of €188m ($204.6m) aimed at bolstering its radiopharmaceutical pipeline. Global investment company Temasek spearheaded the funding round with contributions from entities managed by BlackRock, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), ATHOS and Carbyne. The funding will be channelled towards advancing and broadening ITM’s radiopharmaceutical pipeline, supporting the development platform and commercially launching its Phase III lead candidate, ITM-11 (n.c.a.177Lu-edotreotide). The asset is currently under evaluation in two Phase III trials, COMPETE and COMPOSE, for the treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours. The investment will enable ITM to bolster its manufacturing capabilities for Lutetium-177 (177Lu) and expand its production to include other high-value medical radioisotopes such as Actinium-225 (225Ac). As part of the expansion, the company will also supply the in-demand medical radioisotopes to its extensive global network and utilise them to diversify its radiopharmaceutical therapy pipeline. This strategy is designed to address a ...
Osteal Therapeutics has raised $50m in Series D financing, as the orthopaedic infection treatment specialist turns its eyes to a regulatory submission for its lead candidate VT-X7. Medtech giant Zimmer Biomet led the round with participation from existing investors, including Johnson & Johnson Innovation, among others. The funds, which follow $23m raised in Series C financing in late 2023, will be used for a new drug application (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for VT-X7. Proceeds will also go towards advancing the US-based company’s musculoskeletal portfolio, according to a 5 June press release. Osteal has designed VT-X7 for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection. The condition is a complication of joint replacement surgery in which bacteria infiltrate the joint implant. This causes biofilms, a layer of microorganisms that are hard to treat. VT-X7 is a drug/device combination product, consisting of antibiotic drugs vancomycin hydrochloride and tobramycin sulfate ...
On June 4, AbbVie announced that the U.S. FDA approved the use of RINVOQ® (upadacitinib) for the treatment of pediatric patients two years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who have had an insufficient response to, or are intolerant of, one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors. In addition, a new dosage form of RINVOQ® LQ (upadacitinib) oral solution, based on weight-based dosing, is now available in the U.S. for the pediatric population. Dr. Roopal Thakkar, Senior Vice President, Global Therapeutic Areas and Chief Medical Officer of AbbVie, said: “RINVOQ has always been an important addition to the treatment of a wide range of rheumatic diseases, helping adult patients achieve meaningful disease control. Now, AbbVie is proud to offer RINVOQ in tablets and oral solution for our younger patients. Nearly 300,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. have some form ...
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a form of immunotherapy drug that enables immune cells to target and destroy cancer cells. At present, the Food and Drug Administration has approved two predictive biomarkers for identifying patients who might benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors. The first biomarker is tumor mutational burden, which measures the number of mutations in the DNA of cancer cells. The second biomarker is PD-L1, a protein found on tumor cells that inhibits the immune response and is targeted by some immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, these biomarkers are not always reliable in predicting a patient’s response to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Recent machine-learning models utilizing molecular sequencing data have demonstrated potential in predicting responses, but this data is costly and not routinely collected. Researchers have now created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses standard clinical data, such as results from a basic blood test, to predict if a patient’s cancer ...
Don Tracy, Associate Editor Results of the Phase II AZUR-1 trial show that 100% of participants achieved a clinical complete response when treated with Jemperli for locally advanced rectal cancer in patients with mismatch repair deficient status. Updated results from the Phase II AZUR-1clinical trial of Jemperli (dostarlimab) show the promise of the medication as a treatment for mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) locally advanced rectal cancer in offering an alternative to surgery, according to GSK. The trial, performed in partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), found that Jemperli produced a 100% clinical complete response (cCR) in participants administered the drug, according to data presented at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.1 “The data showing no evidence of disease in 42 patients is remarkable. These results bring us one step closer to understanding the potential of dostarlimab in this curative-intent setting for patients with dMMR ...
What is the significance of the Chinese market to leading biopharmaceutical companies? Pablo Soriot, global CEO of AstraZeneca, one of the leading international biopharmaceutical companies, told reporters in an interview on the 26th: “China plays a vital role in the global healthcare industry. It is not only a leader in innovation, but also plays a key role in the global research and development and production of important drugs. For AstraZeneca, the Chinese market is crucial.”Biopharmaceutical Industry International Development Conference” held on the same day , AstraZeneca officially announced that Shanghai would become its fifth global strategic center. The “Shanghai Biopharmaceutical Innovation Enterprise 2024 Overseas Cooperation Plan” was officially released on the same day, enabling local innovative drugs to reach a new level and helping Chinese innovation lead global pharmaceutical innovation. It is reported that in the future, Shanghai, China will become another global strategic center integrating R&D, commercial and production ...
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