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STAT+: What the Dana-Farber, Brigham divorce means for patients

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When Sarah, a mother of two, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 at the age of 43, she carefully considered where to go for care. She had been referred by her doctor to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she received a mammogram and the cancer diagnosis. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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ESMO: Incyte's PD-1 treads new ground in anal cancer

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Incyte had previously tried to get a green light for the drug as a second-line, post-chemotherapy treatment for SCAC, but that application was rejected in 2021.

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Opinion: Shortages of generic drugs can’t be blamed solely on group purchasing organizations

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In 2021 alone, the use of generic and biosimilar drugs saved $373 billion in health expenditures. Important categories of drugs — from antibiotics to chemotherapies to saline solution — experience persistent shortages and inadequate quality. Today, however, generic drugs seem to be a victim of their success.

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Innovation in chemotherapy: Leading companies in platinum-based cancer drug compositions

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Platinum-based cancer drug compositions is a key innovation area in chemotherapy Platinum-based drugs are chemotherapeutic agents used for the treatment of cancer. Several platinum-based drugs such as cisplatin, carboplatin and oxaliplatin are widely used in cancer therapy.

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Innovation in chemotherapy: Leading companies in purine derivatives-based cancer drug compositions

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Purine derivatives-based cancer drug compositions is a key innovation area in chemotherapy Purine is an important heterocyclic nucleus in the chemical architecture of many bioactive compounds. Among its key functions, it interacts with nucleic acids and enzymes during their synthesis and function.

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France’s ATU reform: early access remains possible, but not all diseases are equal

European Pharmaceutical Review

In July 2021, the French temporary authorisation for use (Autorisation Temporaire d’Utilisation, ATU) programme was the subject of a major reform, initially published within the 2021 healthcare plan on the 14th December 2020 (Article 78 – La Loi de financement de la sécurité sociale , FSSL). 03/11/2021. ✓. 27/10/2021.

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49 percent ORR for Tagrisso plus savolitinib in lung cancer

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The highest ORR was observed in patients with high levels of MET who were not treated with prior chemotherapy (52 percent). Analysis data cut-off: 27 August 2021. Key secondary endpoints include progression-free survival (PFS), duration of response (DoR) and safety. Median PFS iv , months (95% CI). DCR v , percent (95% CI).