Public health officials in the UK are calling on people in the UK to reduce their calorie intake in a bid to cut back on levels of obesity and related conditions, which are putting a huge strain on healthcare resources.
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Novartis’ Xolair backed in global urticaria guidelines
Novartis’ Xolair has been recommended in global guidelines for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria in patients unresponsive to antihistamines.
Santhera’s Raxone fails in MS trial
Santhera has been hit with more bad news regarding its flagship mitochondrial disease therapy idebenone, after it failed to hit targets in a trial assessing its potential in multiple sclerosis.
Artios in-licenses experimental cancer drug
Cambridge, UK-based Artios Pharma has exercised an option to in-license the first nuclease drug development programme from its research alliance with Masaryk University in the Czech Republic.
GSK’s Nucala improves control of severe asthma
GlaxoSmithKline has presented data showing that its biologic Nucala improved asthma control in patients with severe disease not adequately managed with Novartis’ Xolair.
Shire’s constipation drug under US review
Shire’s prucalopride is being assessed by regulators in the US as a treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
AZ’ Forxiga to be reviewed for diabetes type I
The European Medicines Agency has accepted AstraZeneca’s filing for Forxiga as a treatment for diabetes type I.
Hospitals trialling faster approach to prostate cancer diagnosis
Three hospitals in England are trialling a “world-leading” approach to diagnosing prostate cancer that could significantly cut the time it takes to detect the disease.
UK PM signals intent to remain with EMA
Prime Minister Theresa May has unveiled the government’s desire for the UK to remain part of the European Medicines Agency following its departure from the European Union.
Biogen, AbbVie pull MS drug from the market
European regulators have started an “urgent review” of Biogen and Abbvie’s multiple sclerosis therapy Zinbryta following a stream of cases of serious inflammatory brain disorders in patients taking the drug.
Verona’s RPL554 improves lung function in CF trial
London, UK-based Verona Pharma’s experimental phosphodiesterase therapy has hit targets in a mid-stage trial in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Sanofi files Dupixent for severe asthma
US regulators have accepted for review Sanofi/Regeneron’s biologic Dupixent as an add-on maintenance treatment in certain adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe asthma.
Mylan, Revance link to develop Botox biosimilar
Mylan and Revance Therapeutics have unveiled plans to develop a biosimilar to Allergan’s neuromodulator Botox.
Novartis, Pear to develop digital therapies for schizophrenia, MS
Novartis and Pear Therapeutics have signed a deal to develop digital therapeutics for patients with schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis.
MHRA authorises in vivo genome editing trial
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted permission for initiation of Europe’s first in vivo genome editing study.
