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Veravas Launches VeraBIND Tau to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease & other Tauopathies

Shots:Veravas has launched VeraBIND Tau to detect both symptomatic & pre-symptomatic pts with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other tau-related neurodegenerative disorders (tauopathies)In an analytical verification study, VeraBIND Tau showed 96% sensitivity, 90% specificity, & 92% agreement with tau PET imaging, detecting Alzheimer’s-related tau & offering VeraBIND Tau score, a semi-quantitative measure of pathologically…

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Eisai, Biogen and BioArctic

Eisai, Biogen and BioArctic Report the EC’s Approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Shots:The EC has approved Leqembi for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease in all 30 EEA statesEisai handles global development & regulatory filings for Leqembi, co-commercializing & co-promoting it with Biogen while retaining final decision-making authority. Eisai co-promotes Leqembi with Biogen in the EU (excl. Nordics) & with BioArctic in the Nordic countries, distributing it…

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Enhancing Neurodegenerative Care: Stella Sarraf from Spinogenix in an Enlightening Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots

Shots: With a broad portfolio of candidates in ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, Schizophrenia, and Fragile X Syndrome, Spinogenix initiated the P-II study evaluating SPG302 for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease SPG302, a synaptic regenerative therapy, is aimed to provide an effective and patient-friendly solution as a daily pill for ALS and Alzheimer’s disease Today…

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Eli Lilly

Eli Lilly Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) to Treat Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease 

Shots:  The approval of Kisunla (350mg/20mL, IV, QM) for early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease was based on P-III (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2) study. Coverage & reimbursement is available through National Coverage Determination with Coverage with Evidence Development The P-III (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2) trial assessed Kisunla vs PBO in patients (n=1,736) with early symptomatic AD (MCI or mild dementia) &…

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Michael Irizarry, SVP, Clinical Research, Eisai Shared Insights on P-III Results from Clarity AD Study

Shots:Michael spoke about the P-III Clarity AD study evaluating Leqembi (lecanemab) for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease presented at CTAD 2022He also talked about Eisai’s collaboration with Biogen for the co-commercialization and co-promotion of LecanemabThe interview gives an understanding of how Biogen develops and delivers innovative therapies…

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Gregory Bell, CMO at Attralus Shares Insights from its License Agreement with Ossianix to Use Ossianix’s Brain Shuttle Technology

Shots:Gregory initially spoke about the Attralus licensing agreement with Ossianix’s brain shuttle technology to enhance the targeted delivery of novel pan-amyloid removal candidates for use in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s DiseaseHe also talked about how Ossianix VNAR antibody-based brain shuttle TXP1 will help Attralus to deliver AT-04, its developmental PAR therapeutic candidate,…

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Craig Thompson, CEO of Cerevance Shares Insights from the Preclinical Data Presented at the Society for Neuroscience (SFN) 2022

Shots:  Craig shared with our readers the preclinical study results of C101248 demonstrating its pharmacological activity and validation of the NETSseq platform as an effective method to interpret new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease He also elaborated on how the combination of the NETSseq platform and C101248 will help in the identification and development of…

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Jason Winnike, Study Director at Metabolon Shares Insights from the Launch of its Oxysterol Targeted Panel

Shots:Jason shared his views on the launch of Metabolon, Inc.’s new Oxysterols Targeted Panel, highlighting its key features He told how the panel measures 12 oxysterols and related sterols of biological significance to identify biomarkers for the prediction and early detection of cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer The interview gives a profound understanding…

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