Malabsorption

Shineco Develops Revolutionary New Product with Varied Applications to Positively Impact the Health Care Industry

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

Cells are the basic units of life, and the health and vitality of cells directly affect the health of the entire body.

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  • Cells are the basic units of life, and the health and vitality of cells directly affect the health of the entire body.
  • Cells need to continuously obtain nutrients from the external environment to support their normal growth, division and metabolic activities.
  • When cells receive sufficient and balanced nutrients, they can maintain optimal conditions, perform various life activities, and maintain cell health.
  • The layout of the three major fields will create natural active water phospholipids into a super new category in the health industry.

STATE OF CELIAC DISEASE IN CANADA - UNDERDIAGNOSED, UNAFFORDABLE AND UNSAFE FOOD: SURVEY

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Mittwoch, Februar 28, 2024

Twenty years after the first comprehensive survey of Canadians living with celiac disease, new results show the condition remains largely underdiagnosed, the gluten-free diet is often unaffordable, and many risk being exposed to unsafe food.

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  • Twenty years after the first comprehensive survey of Canadians living with celiac disease, new results show the condition remains largely underdiagnosed, the gluten-free diet is often unaffordable, and many risk being exposed to unsafe food.
  • Celiac Canada surveyed 7,500 Canadians with celiac disease on topics like what symptoms they experience, how long they went before being diagnosed, and how they manage living with the disease (eating challenges in social settings, the availability and cost of gluten-free food, and the psycho-social challenges of managing celiac disease).
  • Have all provinces add blood tests for celiac disease to the standard requisition used by family doctors.
  • Help healthcare professionals better recognize the increasing neurological and mental health signs of celiac disease (neuropathy, migraines, depression, anxiety) and not just the traditional disease symptoms (like bloating, weight loss, diarrhea).

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Announces VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) Tablets for Erosive GERD and Associated Heartburn Added to Express Scripts National Formularies for Commercial Patients

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Dienstag, Februar 13, 2024

Given that most Erosive GERD patients have already undergone treatment with a PPI, and many continue to express dissatisfaction with their current regimens, we are pleased with this outcome.

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  • Given that most Erosive GERD patients have already undergone treatment with a PPI, and many continue to express dissatisfaction with their current regimens, we are pleased with this outcome.
  • doi:10.1136/ bmjgast-2022-000941
    VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB) indicated:
    for the healing of all grades of Erosive Esophagitis (Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Erosive GERD) and relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD in adults.
  • for the maintenance of healing of all grades of Erosive GERD and relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD in adults.
  • Renal Impairment: For the healing of Erosive GERD, dosage reduction is recommended in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR

First Wave BioPharma Announces Entry into Term Sheet for Business Combination with ImmunogenX Establishing a Leading Late-Stage GI-Focused Biopharmaceutical Company

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Montag, Dezember 18, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ: FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that the company has signed a non-binding term sheet for a business combination with ImmunogenX, a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company developing Phase 3-ready latiglutenase, a potentially first-in-class, targeted, oral biotherapeutic for celiac disease. Pursuant to the term sheet, First Wave BioPharma will acquire ImmunogenX in an all-stock transaction with the combined company focused on advancing a GI pipeline comprised of multiple late-stage clinical assets, including latiglutenase and capeserod, which First Wave BioPharma recently in-licensed from Sanofi. Following consummation of the transaction, First Wave BioPharma will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “FWBI”. The transaction, which has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive documentation, approval of the stockholders of both First Wave BioPharma and ImmunogenX and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2024.

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  • Pursuant to the term sheet, First Wave BioPharma will acquire ImmunogenX in an all-stock transaction with the combined company focused on advancing a GI pipeline comprised of multiple late-stage clinical assets, including latiglutenase and capeserod, which First Wave BioPharma recently in-licensed from Sanofi.
  • Following consummation of the transaction, First Wave BioPharma will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “FWBI”.
  • Operational and financial leadership positions will be comprised of current First Wave BioPharma executives, while clinical, regulatory affairs, and scientific positions will be led by executives of ImmunogenX.
  • Celiac disease is characterized by damage to the lining of the small intestine, causing malabsorption, gastrointestinal dysfunction and debilitating symptoms.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance for Filing of VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) Tablets New Drug Application for the Treatment of Heartburn Associated with Non-Erosive GERD

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Mittwoch, Dezember 6, 2023

The FDA has assigned the application a standard 10-month review with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of July 19, 2024.

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  • The FDA has assigned the application a standard 10-month review with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of July 19, 2024.
  • “Non-Erosive GERD represents a substantial segment of the U.S. GERD population, affecting millions of individuals and impacting their quality of life.
  • Symptoms impact overall quality of life and can include episodic heartburn, especially at night, regurgitation, problems swallowing, and chest pain.
  • for the maintenance of healing of all grades of Erosive GERD and relief of heartburn associated with Erosive GERD in adults.

ATUM Partners with Anagram Therapeutics to Extend Collaboration to Develop Orally Delivered Enzyme Therapies for Malabsorption and Nutrient Metabolism Disorders

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Mittwoch, Oktober 4, 2023

"We are excited by the initiation of the ANG003 clinical study, an enzyme replacement therapy engineered using our multidimensional optimization GPS platform," said Claes Gustafsson, Chief Commercial Officer at ATUM.

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  • "We are excited by the initiation of the ANG003 clinical study, an enzyme replacement therapy engineered using our multidimensional optimization GPS platform," said Claes Gustafsson, Chief Commercial Officer at ATUM.
  • It has been an honor to work closely with the Anagram team to harness this technology for the purpose of addressing malabsorption and nutrient metabolism disorders."
  • The study design includes up to four possible combinations of orally delivered lipase, protease, and amylase administered with a test meal.
  • “Initiating this clinical study and dosing the first patient is a significant milestone, as we continue to evolve orally delivered enzymes as therapeutics for malabsorption and nutrient metabolism disorders.”

First Wave BioPharma Announces Initial Topline Results from Phase 2 SPAN Clinical Trial Investigating Enhanced Adrulipase Formulation

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Donnerstag, Juli 13, 2023

Initial data from the study indicate the enhanced adrulipase formulation was safe and well tolerated and demonstrated an improvement over prior formulations of adrulipase.

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  • Initial data from the study indicate the enhanced adrulipase formulation was safe and well tolerated and demonstrated an improvement over prior formulations of adrulipase.
  • First Wave BioPharma is continuing to assess the data and expects to report additional findings on primary and secondary endpoints in approximately eight weeks.
  • The Phase 2 SPAN clinical trial was designed to investigate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of an enteric microgranule delivery formulation for adrulipase in a titrated dose-escalation study involving thirteen (13) patients.
  • “Preliminary data from the Phase 2 SPAN clinical trial indicate our enhanced microgranule delivery formulation of adrulipase was safe and well tolerated,” said James Sapirstein, President and CEO of First Wave BioPharma.

First Wave BioPharma Chairman and CEO Issues Letter to Stockholders

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Mittwoch, Juli 5, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ:FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that James Sapirstein, Chairman, President and CEO of First Wave BioPharma, has issued a Letter to Stockholders providing an update on the Company’s clinical programs and recent events.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ:FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced that James Sapirstein, Chairman, President and CEO of First Wave BioPharma, has issued a Letter to Stockholders providing an update on the Company’s clinical programs and recent events.
  • We are pleased to announce that the last patient in the study has completed their last visit.
  • On June 22, 2023, First Wave held its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) during which stockholders had the opportunity to vote on five proposals.
  • As always, I extend my appreciation to our stockholders for your continued support.

First Wave BioPharma Announces Final Patient Dosed in Phase 2 SPAN Clinical Trial of Enhanced Adrulipase Formulation

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Mittwoch, Juni 28, 2023

The Phase 2 multi-center clinical trial ( NCT05719311 ) is designed to investigate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of an enteric microgranule delivery formulation for adrulipase in a titrated dose-escalation study involving thirteen (13) patients.

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  • The Phase 2 multi-center clinical trial ( NCT05719311 ) is designed to investigate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of an enteric microgranule delivery formulation for adrulipase in a titrated dose-escalation study involving thirteen (13) patients.
  • The primary efficacy endpoint is the coefficient of fat absorption (CFA), with secondary endpoints of stool weight, signs and symptoms of malabsorption and coefficient of nitrogen absorption (CNA).
  • “Dosing the final patient is a key milestone in the Phase 2 SPAN clinical trial investigating our enhanced enteric microgranule delivery formulation of adrulipase for the treatment of EPI in CF patients,” said James Sapirstein, President and CEO of First Wave BioPharma.
  • Each patient will be started on a low dose of adrulipase.

First Wave BioPharma Strengthens Intellectual Property Estate

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Dienstag, Juni 27, 2023

The PCT includes 157 countries and covers virtually all worldwide industrialized markets.

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  • The PCT includes 157 countries and covers virtually all worldwide industrialized markets.
  • “The patent publications for our enhanced enteric microgranule delivery formulation of adrulipase and its use for the treatment of malabsorption highlight First Wave’s ability to introduce important drug innovations for the treatment of underserved disease indications,” said James Sapirstein, President and CEO of First Wave BioPharma.
  • The Phase 2b SPAN trial is designed to investigate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a new enteric microgranulation formulation of adrulipase.
  • Patients will be screened at baseline to ensure that they have a coefficient of fat absorption (CFA) of at least 80%.