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VIEWPOINTS_Curtis Rambaran_2023
Curtis Rambaran’s Insights from Zerlasiran P-II Study for Patients with Elevated Lipoprotein (a) at High-Risk ASCVD Events
Shots: Curtis gave a brief introduction about Zerlasiran. He also talked about the study design and the results from the P-II trial (ALPACAR-360) under which Zerlasiran is being evaluated He also highlighted how Zerlasiran can differ from other therapies that are in development to treat elevated lipoprotein (a) at high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)…
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Dr. Beth McQuiston Shares her Views on the US FDA Clearance of the First Concussion Blood Test Available for Lab Instruments
Shots: Dr. Beth discussed traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and the new TBI blood test by Abbott. She told PharmaShots how this blood test measures specific biomarkers, offering objective results within 12 hours, and aiding in evaluating suspected mild TBIs She also talked about how Abbott’s Alinity i lab technology facilitates swift testing, complementing Abbott's i-STAT…
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Kathleen Somera-Molina, Head of SMA Global Medical Affairs at Biogen Shares Insights on New SPINRAZA (nusinersen) Long-Term Data in SMA
Shots: Kathleen spoke about new long-term SPINRAZA (nusinersen) data presented at the 3rd International Scientific Congress She then explained the new findings from individuals with infantile-onset SMA who were treated with SPINRAZA in the pivotal ENDEAR study followed by the long-term extension SHINE study for up to 7 years The interview also discusses Biogen’s advances…
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Mary Rodgers, Principal Research Scientist at Abbott Shares Insights on its Partnership with CLIMADE Consortium to Predict Disease Outbreaks Caused by Climate Change
Shots: Mary talked about Abbott's partnership Climate Amplified Disease and Epidemics (CLIMADE) consortium will use data science to predict, track and control diseases that may be amplified by climate change She then spoke about how Abbott and its partners in the Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition will provide viral sequencing and testing data as part of…
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Tahi Ahmadi and Asud Khaliq Share their Views on EPKINLY (epcoritamab) U.S. FDA Approval in DLBCL
Shots: Tahi and Asud initiated the conversation with an overview of EPKINLYTM (epcoritamab) and its approval by the U.S. FDA to treat R/R DLBCL They then spoke about the study design and results from the EPCORE NHL-1 P-I/II trial that served as the basis for the U.S. FDA approval of EPKINLY. EPKINLY is being co-developed and co-commercialized by Genmab and AbbVie. Both companies are evaluating…
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Boaz Hirshberg, SVP, Clinical Development at Regeneron Shares Insights from the US FDA Approval of Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb)
Shots: Boaz spoke about the US FDA approval of Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb) to treat children aged 5 to 11 with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) Boaz also talked about the study design of the pivotal pediatric trial evaluating Evkeeza(evinacumab-dgnb) . He then extended his talk on HoFH and how Regeneron is creating awareness about the disease The…
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Kathleen Somera-Molina, Head of SMA Global Medical Affairs at Biogen Shares Insights on New Data Published about SPINRAZA
Shots: Kathleen spoke about the results of a new study published in Advances in Therapy evaluating real-world adherence to SPINRAZA (nusinersen) with its unique dosing schedule among people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) She also talked about the overall adherence rates to nusinersen. She highlighted that adherence was higher during the maintenance phase than the loading phase…