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Pieris stock deflates as AstraZeneca stops trials of asthma drug in response to toxicology signal


Ex-Novartis NASH drug clears clinical test, fueling Boston's pursuit of Akero, 89bio


Flagship-launched Empress aims to be a small molecule speedster, with up to 4 INDs over next 2 years


Running out of cash and options, Bioasis braces to bite the dust as creditors circle


Union says positive phase 2 results show psoriasis hopeful can have wider skin benefits

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Pieris stock deflates as AstraZeneca stops trials of asthma drug in response to toxicology signal

AstraZeneca has pulled the plug on clinical trials of its asthma candidate elarekibep after seeing data from a toxicology study. Pieris Pharmaceuticals, which licensed the inhaled IL-4 receptor alpha inhibitor to AstraZeneca, attributed the decision to “lung findings” from a 13-week nonclinical assessment.
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Ex-Novartis NASH drug clears clinical test, fueling Boston's pursuit of Akero, 89bio

Boston Pharmaceuticals has posted early evidence that its ex-Novartis candidate works in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. But with Akero Therapeutics and 89bio taking rival drugs to the cusp of phase 3, it's unclear whether the biotech can differentiate BOS-580 from more advanced candidates.

Flagship-launched Empress aims to be a small molecule speedster, with up to 4 INDs over next 2 years

The latest Flagship venture has hit the scene, with Empress Therapeutics unveiling with $50 million to be a leader in small molecule development. The company plans to file four INDs with the FDA over the next two years.

Puerto Rico on Gene & Cell Therapy: An Unparalleled Proposal for Non-Dilutive Funding

Puerto Rico is becoming the best place in the world to conduct R&D activities for emerging technologies. Could your organization maximize growth potential by capitalizing on Puerto Rico’s unique tax incentives & culture of innovation?

Running out of cash and options, Bioasis braces to bite the dust as creditors circle

With no hopes of a merger riding to the rescue, Bioasis is suspending operations and counting down the last days before its creditors call in over $4 million in loans.

Union Therapeutics says positive phase 2 results show psoriasis hopeful can have wider skin benefits

Union Therapeutics has highlighted the latest phase 2 results for its anti-inflammatory drug in a painful skin condition as the Danish biotech prepares for a pivotal study in the indication.

AIDS advocates say 'No Way O'Day' as yearlong attack on Gilead’s 'profiteering' gets personal

AIDS advocates are keeping up the pressure on Gilead Sciences. After mounting attacks on both sides of the Atlantic, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation protested outside Gilead’s California headquarters as part of “yearlong aggressive advocacy campaign” to hammer the big biotech’s “drug profiteering.”

After FDA rebuke, Owlet relaunches baby-monitoring ‘sock’ with agency’s blessing

Nearly two years ago, Owlet pulled its Smart Sock from the market after the FDA issued a warning letter condemning the unregulated device’s use in alerting parents when their babies’ heart rates or blood oxygen levels left predetermined healthy ranges.

'Podnosis': Health equity, measuring social determinants of health

This week on "Podnosis," we talk about the momentum behind addressing health equity challenges. Also under discussion is how social drivers of health are finally being recognized by CMS.

With new lawsuits, Novo Nordisk aims to crack down on compounded versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

Novo Nordisk filed five lawsuits in four states on Tuesday, charging health spas, clinics and pharmacies with false advertising, trademark infringement and unlawful sales of compounded versions of diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Novo also is planning action against other unlawful sellers, the company said.

The vast majority of Americans want to age in place. Assistive technologies are helping them pull it off

More than 90% of respondents to a recent U.S. News and World Report survey said their goal is to age in place. A whopping 88% also reported that assistive or health-related technologies have improved their quality of life.
 
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