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Allergan Shares Topline Data For Twice Daily Vuity (Pilocarpine) In Blurry Vision Study

Allergan, an AbbVie Inc (NYSE: ABBV) company, announced topline data from Phase 3 VIRGO trial evaluating Vuity (pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution) 1.25% in adults with presbyopia, age-related blurry near vision.

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Bluebird Bio Joins Layoff Band Wagon As Gene Therapy Biotech Cuts Staff To Reduce Costs

Bluebird Bio Inc (NASDAQ:BLUE) is laying off about 30% of its workforce before the FDA decides the fate of two of its gene therapies. The gene therapy-focused company is showing the exit to nearly one-third of its staff to extend its cash runway into the first half of 2023 and save $160 million…

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: Thervance Gains On Positive Late-Stage Readout, Bristol-Myers Squibb Snags 3 Approvals In Europe, Decision Day For BioXcel

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Michigan Rep. Fred Upton announces plan to retire - Roll Call

A former chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Upton faced a primary against a fellow Republican because of redistricting.

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From Pharma To Psychedelics, Robert Barrow, CEO Of MindMed: Meet Our Speakers

With over ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Robert Barrow, CEO of Mind Medicine Inc. (NASDAQ:MNMD) is someone who certainly knows the ins and outs of the business. Barrow joined MindMed in January 2021 as Chief Development Officer (CDO) but was later appointed as CEO and member of…

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It's Official: House Approves Bill To Further Expand Medical Marijuana Research

The House of Representatives passed the Medical Marijuana Research Act, which will substantially expand scientific research on marijuana, including allowing scientists to study products from dispensaries.

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Read Why Did WHO Suspend UN Supply of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin COVID-19 Vaccine

According to Reuters, the World Health Organization suspended the supply of Covaxin through UN agencies for the COVID-19 vaccine. WHO said it would allow the manufacturer to improve its facilities and address issues found in a WHO post-emergency use listing (EUL) inspection of Bharat Biotech's manufacturing. The details of what…

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See Why Did FDA Extend Review Period For Alnylam's Vutrisiran In Amyloidosis

The FDA has extended the review timeline for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc's (NASDAQ:ALNY) marketing application for vutrisiran for transthyretin-mediated (ATTR) amyloidosis. The updated Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date is July 14. The FDA needs additional time to review newly added information related to the new secondary packaging and labeling facility for investigational RNAi…

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GBS: Institutional Review Board Approval for Glucose

By John Vandermosten, CFA NASDAQ:GBS READ THE FULL GBS RESEARCH REPORT

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BCLI: Awaiting Clarity on Regulatory Environment Before Deciding on Next Steps for NurOwn®…

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FDA Grants Priority Review To Roche's Actemra For Hospitalized COVID-19 Adults

The FDA has granted priority review to Roche Holdings AG's (OTC:RHHBY) Actemra/RoActemra (tocilizumab) for COVID-19 in hospitalized adults. "If approved, Actemra/RoActemra would be the first U.S. FDA-approved immunomodulator for treating COVID-19 in hospitalized patients," Roche said. The Compay also added that more than 1 million people hospitalized with COVID-19 had been treated with Actemra/RoActemra…

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Are Psychedelics Stocks In Trouble Or Is The Market Reaching Maturity?

Long gone is the heyday of investor enthusiasm and easy access to capital that marked the launch of the psychedelics industry into the public markets. In recent months, psychedelics stocks entered into a period of turmoil characterized by declining valuations and a generalized capital dry spell.

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Lexicon Touts New Favorable Data On Sotaglifozin Cardio Data

At the American College of Cardiology, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:LXRX) highlighted a new data analysis from the SCORED Phase 3 trial of sotagliflozin in Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease patients. Sotagliflozin significantly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke compared to placebo. Also See: Lexicon Announces…

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Pills are the next big abortion battleground

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a potential end to Roe v. Wade, "abortion pills" are seen as the next major battleground.

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Against Scientific Gatekeeping

Science should be a profession, not a priesthood.

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Why Big Pharma loves Tim Scott

During the second half of 2021, Scott was the top recipient of drug campaign cash in Congress

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Can evusheld treat Covid-19? An infectious disease expert answers 7 key questions

Infectious disease physician Patrick Jackson of the University of Virginia explains how it works, who’s eligible and why some patients are having difficulties accessing it.

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Welcome to the Nicotine Prohibition Era

Regulators have long targeted tobacco products, but there's new energy behind outright bans on vapes and cigarettes.

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Attention Biotech Investors: Mark Your Calendar For April PDUFA Dates

Biopharma stocks are sensitive to a key binary event called the PDUFA date, the date by which the Food and Drug Administration is required to give its verdict on a regulatory application filed with it.

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The House Just Approved Marijuana Legalization Again, but GOP Support Remains Nearly Nonexistent

Just three Republicans voted for the MORE Act, two fewer than in 2020.

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Mydecine Reports Financial Results For 2021

Late Thursday, Mydecine Innovations Group (OTC:MYCOF) reported financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. 2021 Financial Results Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $28.9 million, which consisted of a $5.3 million loss from discontinued operations, for 2021, or a basic and diluted loss per share attributable…

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Reata Stock Enjoys A Two-Day Climb — Why It Could Still Be Facing Everest

U.S. officials will soon examine Reata's request to treat a neurodegenerative condition, and RETA stock continued its two-day climb Friday.

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T2 Biosystems Secures Additional BARDA Funding To Develop Blood Test Panels To Detect Sepsis-Causing Pathogens

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is providing an additional $4.4 million in funding for the multiple-year cost-share contract between BARDA and T2 Biosystems Inc (NASDAQ:TTOO) If all contract options are exercised, the total potential BARDA funding is $69.0 million. The additional funding will be used to advance the U.S. clinical trials for…

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FDA Pushes Merck's Pneumococcal Vaccine Decision Date Into July For Expanded Use In Kids

The FDA has extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of the supplemental marketing application for Merck & Co Inc's (NYSE: MRK) pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: SELLA In-licenses Oncology Asset, Merck's Pneumococcal Vaccine Review Extended, Arc Biopharma COVID Drug Flunks Mid-Stage Study

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