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The first quarter of 2023 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, Selecta and Sobi reported P-III trial (DISSOLVE I & II) results of SEL-212 for chronic refractory gout
Starting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquired Seagen for ~$43B. The first quarter of the year also showcases…
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The fourth quarter of 2022 highlights approvals, multiple clinical trial results, and numerous deals. There are major alliances in this quarter which include Johnson & Johnson acquired Abiomed for ~$16.6B, Takeda entered into an agreement to acquire NDI-034858 from Nimbus Therapeutics for ~$6B
In the fourth quarter of the year, BeiGene’s Brukinsa received EC’s…
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Erika spoke about the FDA Breakthrough Device Designation received by Abbott to investigate its deep brain stimulation (DBS) system to treat treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
Erika also talked about how NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic is compatible with the deep brain stimulation (DBS) system
The interview gives an understanding of Abbott’s vision to bring life-changing technologies in…
The third quarter of 2022 highlights the approvals, clinical data & acquisitions. There are major alliances in this quarter which include CVS Health acquired Signify Health for ~$8B, Amgen acquired Chemocentryx for ~$4B
The third quarter of the year also showcases multiple approvals of the therapies which include Incyte's Opzelura US FDA's approval for Vitiligo,…
Despite the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the medical device market continued to emerge with patients' more significant needs and emerging diseases
In 2021, the medical device markets continued to supply personal protective equipment for the pandemic and new technological developments. Medtronic remains at the top of the ledger with total revenue…
While the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the healthcare space for the last two years, some biopharma companies were involved in multiple deals, M&A, and the development of various drug candidates in other areas to diversify their portfolios
While top Biopharma companies remain on the chart, however, in 2021, new players like Moderna, BioNTech, Viatris also…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Dr. Allen Burton, Medical Director of Abbott’s Neuromodulation Business shared his views on the US FDA approval for expanded MRI compatibility of Its Proclaim XR SCS Device
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The US FDA has approved new expanded MRI compatibility for its Proclaim XR Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System with Octrode leads. The Proclaim XR SCS System is an…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Suela Sulo, Ph.D., M.S., Director of Global Health Economics, Outcomes Research and Policy at Abbott shared her views on how this study will shift the way to approach nutrition across the continuum of care.
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A study published in the Journal of Primary Care and Community Health has shown that a new…
The third quarter of 2021 highlights the approvals, clinical data & acquisitions. The new alliance observed in third quarter includes AzurRx signed a reverse triangular merger agreement to acquired First Wave Bio for ~$229M
The key highlights of the big acquisition in this quarter includes Merck acquired Acceleron for ~$11.5B, Baxter acquired Hillrom for ~$10.5B,…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Michael Dale, Senior Vice President of the Structural Heart division at Abbott shared his views on the Navitor's approval in the EU for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high or extreme surgical risk for open-heart surgery.
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Abbott has received CE Mark approval for its latest-generation transcatheter aortic…

