Novartis Foundation and partners launch new hypertension program in Ghana
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The Novartis Foundation and its partners have begun screening patients in the Community-based Hypertension Improvement Project (ComHIP), a two-year program designed to evaluate the impact of an innovative healthcare model on hypertension management and control in Ghana.
FDA approves IMLYGICTM (talimogene laherparepvec) as first oncolytic viral therapy in the US
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Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Biologics License Application for IMLYGICTM (talimogene laherparepvec), a genetically modified oncolytic viral therapy indicated for the local treatment of unresectable cutaneous, subcutaneous and nodal lesions in patients with melanoma recurrent after initial surgery.
Bristol-Myers Squibb reports third quarter financial results
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) today reported results for the third quarter of 2015, which were highlighted by strong global sales, key regulatory and clinical milestones in Immuno-Oncology and the completion of several business development transactions strengthening the company's diversified pipeline.
Roche delivers strong sales growth in the first nine months of 2015
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Sales of the Roche Group increased 6% to CHF 35.5 billion in the first nine months. Growth was driven by all regions in the Pharmaceuticals Division and Professional Diagnostics' sales. The Swiss franc strengthened considerably against the euro during the first nine months of 2015, whilst weakening against the US dollar.
AstraZeneca and Lilly expand immuno-oncology research collaboration with new combinations
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AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) today announced an extension to their existing immuno-oncology collaboration exploring novel combination therapies for the treatment of patients with solid tumours. Under the terms of the expanded agreement, AstraZeneca and Lilly will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a range of additional combinations across the companies' complementary portfolios.
Novartis broadens immuno-oncology pipeline with acquisition of Admune Therapeutics and licensing agreements with XOMA and Palobiofarma
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Novartis announced today that it is broadening its portfolio of cancer immunotherapies with the acquisition of Admune Therapeutics and licensing agreements with Palobiofarma and XOMA Corporation. With four candidates currently in clinical trials and five more agents expected to enter the clinic by the end of 2016,
Kenya first country to launch 'Novartis Access', expanding affordable treatment options against chronic diseases
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Today, Novartis announced the launch of Novartis Access in Kenya, the first country to benefit from a portfolio of 15 affordable medicines to treat cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and breast cancer. The Novartis portfolio is being offered to the Kenyan government, non-governmental organizations and other public-sector healthcare providers for USD 1 per treatment, per month.
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