New Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in Major Markets
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that causes painful lumps and abscesses, often in areas like the armpits […]
New FDA Leader Aims to Modernize Drug Reviews Amid Challenges
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has appointed Dr. George Tidmarsh as the new director of its Center for
How AI Can Help Doctors and Drug Companies Understand Patient Care Better
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how healthcare and drug companies use real-world patient data. But simply using AI isn’t enough—it
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Bristol Myers Squibb Appoints New Leader for Drug Development
Bristol Myers Squibb has named Dr. Cristian Massacesi as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, overseeing all
New Treatments Could Transform Care for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
A new report predicts that the market for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) treatments will grow significantly over the next decade, from
European Regulators Reject Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Elevidys
European drug regulators have recommended rejecting Elevidys, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), in a setback for its
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is actively exploring mergers and acquisitions of different sizes as it concludes its legal battles over the patent for Epidiolex, a medication used to treat seizures.
During Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Bruce Cozadd quickly highlighted the company’s interest in making new deals. Some of the drugs they are known for include Xyrem, used for treating narcolepsy, and Vyxeos, a treatment for certain types of leukemia.
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**Understanding Epilepsy: Seeing the Person Behind the Condition** Epilepsy is more than just a medical condition; it’s important to see and understand the person who is living with it. While medications like Keppra, Lamictal, and Depakote can help manage seizures, it’s crucial to support the individual as a whole. This means recognizing their experiences, challenges, and strengths, and providing compassionate care that goes beyond just treating the symptoms. Embracing the humanity behind epilepsy care involves listening, empathy, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for those affected.
The text is written by Brad Chapman, who is the Head of U.S. Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes at UCB. It discusses epilepsy and mentions some medications used for treatment, such as Keppra, Briviact, and Vimpat. The aim is to improve understanding of epilepsy and how these medications can help manage the condition.
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Eli Lilly, a major pharmaceutical company, is investing $27 billion to build four new manufacturing plants in the United States. This move shows their commitment to increasing drug production in the country. Some of the well-known medications they make include Trulicity for diabetes and Taltz for psoriasis.
In recent years, Eli Lilly has announced a number of increasingly large manufacturing investments. This has led many to wonder what the company will do next. Some of their well-known medications include Trulicity, Jardiance, and Cymbalta.
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Eli Lilly, a major pharmaceutical company, has paid $10 million in advance to collaborate with Organovo, another biotech company, on developing a new drug known as an FXR agonist. This type of drug could potentially help with liver diseases. Specific pill names related to this drug haven’t been mentioned yet.
Organovo’s main drug, FXR314, is going to be tested in a Phase II trial for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Some common medications for IBD include Mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa) and Infliximab (Remicade), but FXR314 is being studied to see if it could be a new option.