Novartis reports over half of psoriasis patients do not reach the achievable treatment goal of clear skin in largest global survey
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Novartis presented new findings from the largest global survey to date of people with psoriasis, showing many do not achieve the treatment goal of clear skin or even believe it is a realistic goal[1]. People with the disease also report that they face discrimination, humiliation, and mental illness, according to the research presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress.
Boehringer Ingelheim and SARAH CANNON Research Institute launch strategic collaboration to develop novel immune-oncology therapies
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Boehringer Ingelheim and Sarah Cannon Research Institute, the research arm of Sarah Cannon, the global cancer institute of HCA, have announced a new strategic collaboration. This partnership brings together Boehringer Ingelheim's extensive experience in cancer drug development and Sarah Cannon's expertise and leadership in designing and optimizing clinical trials.
Amgen and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals announce two cardiovascular collaborations
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Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) today announced two license and collaboration agreements to develop and commercialize RNA interference (RNAi) therapies for cardiovascular disease. These are the first programs to utilize Arrowhead's proprietary subcutaneous RNAi delivery platform. RNAi molecules may be designed to target and shut down specific gene products that contribute to various diseases.
Sandoz invites young entrepreneurs to enter #SandozHACk, a global competition to help solve healthcare access challenges
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Sandoz, the Novartis generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical division, announces the launch of Sandoz HACk - Healthcare Access Challenge - a global competition to generate innovative ideas and solutions to help tackle some of the world's most pressing healthcare access problems. The competition is open for entries until November 30, 2016.
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Nektar Therapeutics announce oncology clinical collaboration to evaluate the combination of Opdivo (nivolumab) and NKTR-214
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq:NKTR) today announced a new clinical collaboration to evaluate Bristol-Myers Squibb's Opdivo (nivolumab) with Nektar's investigational medicine, NKTR-214, as a potential combination treatment regimen in five tumor types and seven potential indications.
Pfizer decides remaining one company best positions company to maximize future value creation
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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced that, after an extensive evaluation, the company's Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team have determined the company is best positioned to maximize future shareholder value creation in its current structure and will not pursue splitting Pfizer Innovative Health and Pfizer Essential Health into two, separate publicly traded companies at this time.
Novel Novartis malaria compound shows potential to be effective against infections resistant to all currently available antimalarial drugs
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Novartis has published proof of concept study results in the New England Journal of Medicine showing that its new antimalarial compound, KAF156, demonstrated activity against both vivax and falciparum malaria, including artemisinin-resistant parasites.
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