“Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV” -Theme of the year 2022
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HIV/AIDS is one of the top 10 cause of mortality. It is a chronic, epidemic disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that infect WBC’s CD4 T-cell of the immune system.
HIV, a type of retrovirus that isn't…
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Volker spoke about the granting of marketing authorization by EC to treat adults with active lupus nephritis.The approval was based on the results of the P-III AURORA study
Volker also talked about the collaboration between Aurinia and Otsuka Pharmaceutical for the development and commercialization of LUPKYNIS
The interview gives an understanding of how Aurinia…
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Patrick spoke about the 3-month data from the First-in-Human glaucoma treatment trial of Spyglass’ innovative drug delivery platform that helps in lowering intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Patrick also talked about the study design and key findings from the First-in-Human glaucoma treatment trial
The interview gives an understanding of Spyglass’…
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Natalie spoke about the study design and key findings from the P-III study evaluating Stelara for the treatment of pediatric patients with active psoriatic arthritis
She also spoke about the patient support program that is executed by Janssen to support patients to get Stelara
The interview gives an understanding of how Janssen is advancing…
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Alex Zimmerman talked about virtual biopsy technology using standard MRI scanners. The technology will allow doctors to understand brain imaging via chemical indicators more extensively
Alexander Lin spoke about the data on which the BDD was granted by the FDA and the usage of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) by this software
BrainSpec is a…
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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…
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Jeff spoke about IND acceptance by the US FDA for its lead flu drug-Fc conjugate immunotherapy for the prevention and treatment of Influenza
He also discussed Cidara’s collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialize Cidara’s DFCs
The interview also emphasizes Cidara’s Cloudbreak platform to develop immunotherapeutic antivirals and treatment options for influenza
Smriti:…
The US FDA has approved 5 NDAs and 2 BLAs in 2021, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the health care industry
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have approved 55 novel products in 2021
Additionally, last year in 2020, the US FDA…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Dr. Bassil I. Dahiyat, President and CEO of Xencor shared his views on the company's collaborations with BMS and its Xtend XmAb technology. He also shed light on the EUA of Sotrovimab for COVID-19.
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The FDA has granted EUA to Vir and GSK's sotrovimab, which was engineered with Xencor's XmAb…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Dave Marek. CEO of Myovant shares insights on the US FDA's approval of Myfembree (relugolix 40mg, estradiol 1mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5mg) in Uterine Fibroids.
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The US FDA has approved Myovant & Pfizer's Myfembree (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) as the first once-daily treatment for the…

