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Alphabet’s life science unit makes device to aid gathering of health data for research

March 11, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development Alphabet, Connectivity Bridge, Verily, google, life sciences

Verily, the life sciences unit of Alphabet, has unveiled Connectivity Bridge, a device designed to sync and collect medical information for …
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Sanofi says its RA drug bested Humira in Phase III study

March 11, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development Humira, Regeneron, Sanofi

Sanofi and its R&D arm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals say their monoclonal antibody sarilumab outperformed AbbVie’s Humira in treating the symptoms of …
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Vericel stock nearly doubles as heart failure drug meets primary endpoint in mid-stage trial

March 11, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development

Shares in US-based biotech firm Vericel nearly doubled on the Nasdaq on Thursday as the company reported its heart failure …
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Novartis to unify Fougera’s US manufacturing plants

March 11, 2016 Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications Fougera, Novartis, Sandoz, manufacturing

Novartis is planning to unify the two manufacturing plants used by Sandoz unit Fougera Pharmaceuticals in the US, expanding and …
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Two-drug combo shown to significantly shrink breast cancer in days

March 10, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development GSK, Herceptin, Novartis, Roche, Tyverb

Results of a clinical trial have revealed that Novartis’ Tyverb (lapatinib), in combination with Roche’s Herceptin (trastuzumab), can significantly shrink …
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New manufacturing boss for MSD

March 10, 2016 Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications MSD, manufacturing

MSD has appointed Sanat Chattopadhyay president of the Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD) and an executive vice president of the company. …
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Amarin wins case against FDA to promote Vascepa for off-label uses

March 10, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Amarin, FDA, first amendment, off label, vascepa

Amarin has announced a settlement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that resolves the dispute over the Irish-based …
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Seven quick facts about meldonium – and why it will get Sharapova banned

March 10, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development 7 things, anti-doping, banned, maria sharapova, medlonum, reasons, susbtance

It’s made world headlines this week, but the drug meldonium would have been unknown to many before it emerged that …
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Tackling Chronic Kidney Disease – early action will aid prevention this World Kidney Day 2016

March 10, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development

Today (10th March) marks World Kidney Day 2016. Now in its 11th year, it is the largest such event focused …
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Sanofi appoints Novartis executive Dr Ameet Nathwani executive VP and CMO

March 10, 2016 Medical Communications

Sanofi has announced the appointment of Dr Ameet Nathwani as a new member of its Executive Committee, and to the …
Appointment
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Rigel names Anne-Marie Duliege chief medical officer

March 9, 2016 Medical Communications

Biotech firm Rigel Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: RIGL) named Anne-Marie Duliege its chief medical officer, replacing Elliott Grossbard, who is retiring.Dr Grossbard will remain …
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Pharma industry’s contribution to NHS medicines bill tops £1 billion

March 9, 2016 Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development ABPI, PPRS, goodwill, pharma industry

The pharmaceutical industry has now contributed over £1 billion to the Department of Health towards the cost of new medicines …
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Merck chief executive Karl-Ludwig Kley to step down in April

March 9, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development Denreon, Karl-Ludwig Kley, Merck, karl ludwig kley

 It has been announced that Karl-Ludwig Kley, chief executive officer at Merck, will step down from his position at the …
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French clinical trial tragedy “astonishing and unprecedented”, says report

March 9, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development Bial, Biotrial, France, clinical trial, death, rennes, tragedy

A report into the clinical trial tragedy in France in January has called the event “astonishing and unprecedented” but did …
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MSD joins charity-industry partnership Dementia Consortium

March 9, 2016 Medical Communications, Research and Development MSD, alzheimer's society, dementia, dementia consortium

The Dementia Consortium has welcomed MSD into the fold as a new partner in its global venture to accelerate drug …
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