Saturday, 19 September 2015

Indian government task force calls to simplify clinical trial approval process

As the number of approved clinical trials in India continues to taper off compared to years past, a government task force is now calling for a new expedited trial approval process. 

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Viral Clearance for Biopharmaceuticals

Viral clearance studies are mandated prior to entering clinical trials and for commercial launch of biopharmaceuticals.  These studies are a key component of risk mitigation to reduce the potential for iatrogenic transmission of pathogenic viruses. This paper reviews regulatory guidance and practical strategies for designing viral clearance studies.  Essential elements for a developmental phase-appropriate viral clearance package are detailed.

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NDA for first tablet with stomach-activated digital sensor

A Japanese company has filed the first US FDA application for a drug with an embedded sensor which can tell doctors if patients have taken their pills.

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Top three reasons to go further with MPI Research

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Cardiovascular disease, which includes coronary and peripheral artery disease, stroke,myocardial infarct and congestive heart failure, continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the clear potential for impacting human health, drug discovery and device development in this area has been hampered by challenges in developing predictive preclinical models for use in evaluating the efficacy and safety of potential therapeutics. Furthermore, the extensive range of techniques, models, and assessments relevant for drug or device development in this space required expertise with these models and can be time consuming. Read More