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Disease of the Month- Mesothelioma

Disease of the Month- Mesothelioma

Shots:  To keep our readers acquainted with several disease conditions, ongoing trials, and available treatment options, PharmaShots brings every month a detailed take on a particular disease after thorough research   Continuing the series for the disease of the month, PharmaShots brings a condensed report on Mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lining of…

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VIEWPOINTS_Dr. Christopher Piorkowski_2023

Dr. Christopher Piorkowski Shares His Views on the US FDA Approval of TactiFlex Ablation Catheter to Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythm

Shots: Christopher started by highlighting the working of the TactiFlex Ablation Catheter and how it can be used for the treatment of patients with Atrial Fibrillation He also talked about the study design and the key findings from the TactiFlex AF IDE trial. He later gave a comparative view of the TactiFlex catheter vs. conventional…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2023

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2023

Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients During the month of August, Sandoz’ Tyruko (biosimilar, natalizumab) received the US FDA’s…

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VIEWPOINTS_Stephen Pagnotta_2023

Stephen Pagnotta Shares Insights on the US FDA Approval of the Cyltezo Pen, a New Autoinjector Option for Cyltezo

Shots: Stephen gave a brief introduction about Cyltezo (an FDA-approved interchangeable Humira biosimilar) and spoke about the features of the Cyltezo Pen (a new autoinjector) approved by the US FDA He also gave a comparative view of the Cyltezo Pen vs. the conventional Cyltezo PFS. He also talked about how BI is informing and educating…

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VIEWPOINTS_Michael Jones_2023

Michael Jones Shares his Views on the Closing of Acquisition of Apollo Endosurgery

Shots: Michael discussed the closure of its acquisition of Apollo Endosurgery. He emphasized how this acquisition will broaden Boston Scientific's ELS portfolio, particularly in closure and suturing, while entering the endobariatric market He also talked about how the Apollo Endosurgery products will be integrated into Boston Scientific's existing endoluminal surgery (ELS) portfolio The interview shows…

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VIEWPOINTS_Eli Khankin_2023

Eli Khankin Shares Update on the P-III IMAGINE Study Protocol Published in American Journal of Transplantation

Shots: Eli spoke about the P-III IMAGINE study protocol evaluating Clazakizumab along with 6 articles by several experts published in the American Journal of Transplantation Eli then talked about Clazakizumab's potential mechanism of action currently under investigation The interview shows how CSL Behring works to develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in…

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