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Anti-PD-1 Therapy for Melanoma Associated With Chronic Immune-Related Adverse Events

Drug Topics

The majority of persistent irAEs were hypothyroid, adrenal insufficiency, arthritis, dermatitis or pruritis, and hypophysitis.

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Tackling immune-mediated disease with CAR Tregs

European Pharmaceutical Review

Recognising the potential of CAR T cells to act as highly targeted therapeutics, several biotechnology companies – including Sangamo Therapeutics – have established development pipelines of CAR T regulatory cells (Tregs) that aim to tackle immune?mediated What are Tregs and how are they applicable to immune-mediated disease?

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Early data shows Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine produces immune response

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A trial of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has shown the jab produces an immune response, although the study was too small to produce conclusive findings, particularly on safety. For our vaccine, we use two different adenovirus vectors in a bid to avoid the immune system becoming immune to the vector.”.

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How long should immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy be used in non-small cell lung cancer?

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have transformed the management of non-small cell lung cancer, but how long should treatment be continued for optimal survival? It has long been recognised that a hallmark of cancer is immune evasion and that the immune system is held back by inhibitory immune checkpoint receptors and ligands.

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SARS-CoV-2, Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Coadministration is Safe, Effective in Protection Against Viruses

Pharmacy Times

Compared with COVID-19 vaccination alone, recent study findings show health care workers who received both a COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccinations did not have lower immune response or more frequent adverse events.

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Walmart offers free screenings, affordable immunizations during Wellness Day

Drug Store News

Events will be held at Walmart pharmacies nationwide on Saturday, Jan.

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Experts Report Need for Framework to Address CNS Immune-Related AEs Resulting From ICI Treatment

Pharmacy Times

According to the speaker, the complexity of immune-related adverse events resulting from immune checkpoint inhibitors requires a lot of collaborative discussion between patients and providers.