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Evive, Acrotech get FDA nod for Ryzneuta (Efbemalenograstim alfa Injection) for chemo-induced neutropenia

Express Pharma

It helps to enhance the immune function of cancer patients and prevent the side effects of neutropenia caused by chemotherapy. Ryzneuta is a novel long-acting Granulocyte colonystimulating factor (G-CSF), which can stimulate the proliferation, differentiation, and release of neutrophil precursors.

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FDA slaps hold on trials of Gilead’s CD47 drug magrolimab

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It covers three phase 3 trials involving subjects with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), as well as ‘unfit’ AML patients who are unable to be treated with intensive treatment like high-dose chemotherapy.

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EC approves Regeneron’s immunotherapy for cervical cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

Libtayo is also indicated for treating progression of the disease on or following platinum-based chemotherapy. The trial enrolled 608 subjects in 14 countries, regardless of their PD-L1 expression status or histology and assessed Libtayo versus a chemotherapy of investigator's choice.

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FDA Approves Cell Therapy for Patients with Blood Cancers to Reduce Risk of Infection Following Stem Cell Transplantation

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The product is intended for use in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with blood cancers planned for umbilical cord blood transplantation following a myeloablative conditioning regimen (treatment such as radiation or chemotherapy). director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

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EC approves Libtayo® for metastatic cervical cancer

European Pharmaceutical Review

s Libtayo ® (cemiplimab) for adults with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer and disease progression while on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. “Libtayo ® was the first programmed cell death protein (PD)-1 inhibitor to demonstrate significant improvements in survival compared to chemotherapy in a Phase III trial.

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Fluoride And Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

They include anesthetics, antacids, anti-anxiety medications, antibiotics, antidepressants, antifungals, cholesterol-lowering medications, anti-malarial medications, chemotherapy, appetite suppressants, arthritis medications, psychotropics, and steroids. Who is Likely to Have an Adverse Reaction to Fluoride, and What are the Symptoms?

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BMS Submits Application for Abecma® for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or after ABECMA treatment has not been studied. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during ABECMA treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment with ABECMA.