The statistic makes it a bigger killer than cervical cancer, lymphoma and ovarian cancer.
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Novo Nordisk files for EU approval of Ozempic in type II diabetes
Patients treated with oral semaglutide demonstrated greater HbA1c reductions and weight loss.
Blood samples to help choose early phase clinical trials for cancer patients
The method would work by analysing the genetic faults in a sample of their blood.
Just 20% of physicians say AI has changed the way they practice
Fewer than one in five would use a voice controlled clinical decision support system that was offered by pharma.
Experts ‘deeply concerned’ about NHS’ long-term sustainability
Office of National Statistics data shows that between 1997 and 2017, total healthcare expenditure increased from £54.5 billion to £177.4 billion.
UK regulatory approval for SCIB1 phase II advanced melanoma trial
The study is designed to assess whether the addition of SCIB1 treatment will result in an improvement in the tumour response rate.
Sygnature and SilcsBio team up
The collaboration will give Sygnature access to software that identifies binding site hot spots on a protein’s surface
527,000 UK children unvaccinated with first measles dose in 2010–17
Two doses of the measles vaccine are essential to protect children from the disease.
New research could spot people most susceptible to infection after knee replacement surgery
Patients who are under 60 years of age, males, those with chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes, or liver disease, and people with a higher body mass index are at increased risk.
New accelerator to give £250,000 to 50 startups
The initiative will invest up to £250,000 each into 50 startups over the next five years
New interactive service set to tackle misinformation and non-adherence
76% of GPs polled in a recent survey expressed concern that use of ‘Dr Google’ by patients does more harm than good.
Novartis recruits GSK exec as new Sandoz CEO
Former Sandoz head Richard Francis stepped down in March amid the division’s ongoing transformation.
World Malaria Day – Nathalie Sohier exclusive
In light of World Malaria Day, we spoke to Nathalie Sohier about her experiences, and the challenges that remain with treating malaria.
PharmaTimes is excited to announce the launch of the Medical & Scientific Excellence Awards for the second year
Following on from the success of the inaugural PharmaTimes Medical & Scientific Excellence Awards, the 2019 competition is now open for entry – showcasing the very best professionals within medical affairs.
LifeArc inks pain medicine development deal with Uni of Kent
A minimum of two to three years’ work will be required before any small-molecule candidates are ready to enter clinical development.
