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Procedural advice on paediatric applications

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понедельник, июня 3, 2024

Procedural advice on paediatric applications

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    • 9 Human Medicines Division Procedural advice on paediatric applications Guidance for applicants 1 1 To be consulted together with the IRIS guide for applicants.
    • Placing paediatric medicines on the market ......................................................... 15 Procedural advice on paediatric applications EMA/672643/2017 Rev.
    • Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 (the 'Paediatric Regulation') lays down obligations, rewards and incentives for the development and placing on the market of medicines for use in children.
    • Where results of paediatric studies are submitted, applicants should include in the clinical overview a rationale supporting the proposed changes to the Product Information.
    • Further information can be found in the Procedural Advice document on ?applications for PIPs, Waivers and Modifications.
    • However, the following types of application are exempted from the application of the above requirements: Procedural advice on paediatric applications EMA/672643/2017 Rev.
    • Objectives The Paediatric Regulation came into force in the European Union (EU) on 26 January 2007.
    • Its main impact was the establishment of the Paediatric Committee (PDCO), which is responsible for coordinating the Agency's work on medicines for children.
    • For pre-submission interactions: Send a question to the European Medicines Agency Procedural advice on paediatric applications EMA/672643/2017 Rev.
    • for modification of a paediatric investigation plan) it is suggested to record all successive name changes in the document.? Invented name: The trade name of a medicine.
    • In general paediatric investigation plans should be submitted early during product development, in time for studies to be conducted in the paediatric population, where appropriate, before marketing authorisation applications are submitted.
    • It is often referred to as full waiver as it is related the age range covering all paediatric subsets.
    • During the second PDCO discussion, either a request for modification (RfM) or PDCO opinion is adopted: Procedural advice on paediatric applications EMA/672643/2017 Rev.
    • Opinion According to Article 25(1) of the Paediatric Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006), within ten days of its receipt, the Agency shall transmit the opinion of the Paediatric Committee to the applicant.
    • The following documents should be uploaded into ?Documents from applicant? in addition to the IRIS application for the related initial PIP: ? Detailed grounds for re-examination in a Word document Procedural advice on paediatric applications EMA/672643/2017 Rev.
    • EMA decision According to Article 25(5) of the Paediatric Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006), the Agency issues its decision within 10 days of the Paediatric Committee's definitive opinion.
    • The following documents should be uploaded into ?Documents from applicant? in addition to the IRIS application for Discontinuation of paediatric development: Procedural advice on paediatric applications EMA/672643/2017 Rev.
    • See also: Deadlines for placing paediatric medicines on the market Procedural advice on paediatric applications EMA/672643/2017 Rev.

BiomX to Present Phase 1b/2a Clinical Trial Data for BX004 at the 47th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference and at ASM Microbe 2024

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четверг, мая 30, 2024

The findings will be presented in an oral presentation and an ePoster at the 47th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, which is taking place June 5-8, 2024, in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and in a Rapid Fire oral presentation and a poster at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2024 meeting, being held June 13-17, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • The findings will be presented in an oral presentation and an ePoster at the 47th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, which is taking place June 5-8, 2024, in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and in a Rapid Fire oral presentation and a poster at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2024 meeting, being held June 13-17, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    BiomX will make the presentations available on the publications section of the Company’s website on Thursday, June 6, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
  • ET, for the 47th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference and on Monday, June 17, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
  • ET, for ASM Microbe 2024.

Mount Sinai's The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine Celebrates 30th Anniversary With a Commemorative Conference

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среда, мая 29, 2024

New York, NY, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

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  • New York, NY, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
  • Launched with support from the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, the Center created a new model of integrating music and medicine in patient care and has served patients and families in various settings throughout the Mount Sinai Health System and overseas.
  • Conference sponsors include the Renee Fleming Foundation, Marshalls Speakers, the MJS Foundation, and the International Association for Music and Medicine.
  • Joanne Loewy, DA, is a Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Director of the Center.

Kynexis Appoints Esteemed Scientific Advisory Board Members to Advance Precision Therapeutics for Brain Diseases

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среда, мая 29, 2024

NAARDEN, The Netherlands, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kynexis, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on precision therapeutics by leveraging biomarkers and human genetics for brain diseases, announced today the formation of its distinguished Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

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  • NAARDEN, The Netherlands, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kynexis, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on precision therapeutics by leveraging biomarkers and human genetics for brain diseases, announced today the formation of its distinguished Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • "At Kynexis, we are committed to restoring brain function to enable a better life for people with schizophrenia,” said Kees Been, Chief Executive Officer at Kynexis.
  • Robert Schwarcz, Ph.D., is a Scientific Co-founder of Kynexis and Professor of Psychiatry, Pharmacology and Pediatrics at the University of Maryland Baltimore.
  • Based on these insights, he co-founded Kynexis to develop fundamentally new interventions for the prevention and treatment of brain dysfunctions in humans.

Apogee Therapeutics Expands Board of Directors with the Appointment of Lisa Bollinger, MD

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вторник, мая 28, 2024

Dr. Bollinger’s over 30 years of experience in drug development, with deep regulatory experience gained both within the U.S. FDA and multinational biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies contributed to the Apogee board of directors’ selection decision.

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  • Dr. Bollinger’s over 30 years of experience in drug development, with deep regulatory experience gained both within the U.S. FDA and multinational biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies contributed to the Apogee board of directors’ selection decision.
  • “With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and regulatory industries, coupled with her background as a practicing pediatric physician, Lisa brings an impressive skill set to our board of directors,” said Michael Henderson, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Apogee.
  • “We have several exciting milestones ahead at Apogee in 2024 with two programs now in clinical development and a third expected in the second half of the year.
  • I am excited to partner with this exceptional team and board of directors to advance programs that I strongly believe could offer a number of advantages over today’s standard of care options.”

Rezolute Reports Positive Topline Results from Phase 2 Proof of Concept Study of RZ402 in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

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вторник, мая 21, 2024

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rezolute, Inc. (Nasdaq: RZLT) (“Rezolute” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel, transformative therapies for serious metabolic and rare diseases, today announced positive topline results from the Phase 2 clinical study of RZ402 in patients with DME who are naïve to or have received limited anti-vascular growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections.

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  • “The results are monumental for the DME community,” said Quan Dong Nguyen, MD, MSc, FAAO, FARVO, FASRS, Professor of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute, and Professor of Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and a member of Rezolute’s Scientific Advisory Board.
  • “I am impressed by the significant reduction in CST in this study across all three dosages as retinal thickness is the key biomarker to determine whether a therapy may offer a potential benefit to patients.
  • The Company will host a virtual investor event to review these topline results today at 5:30pm ET.
  • The event will be webcast live and a replay of the webcast will be archived in the Events section of the Company’s investor relations website following the event.

Avadel Pharmaceuticals Appoints Naseem Amin, M.D. to its Board of Directors

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вторник, мая 21, 2024

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: AVDL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives, announced today the appointment of Naseem Amin, M.D.

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: AVDL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives, announced today the appointment of Naseem Amin, M.D.
  • to its board of directors, effective May 17, 2024.
  • Dr. Amin, a highly successful executive who brings global industry and leadership experience to Avadel, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Orphalan SA.
  • “On behalf of the entire Avadel team, we are excited to welcome Dr. Amin to our board of directors,” said Geoffrey M. Glass, Avadel Chairman of the Board.

Vivos Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Operational Update

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вторник, мая 14, 2024

LITTLETON, Colo., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (“Vivos” or the “Company’’) (NASDAQ: VVOS), a leading medical device and technology company specializing in the development and commercialization of highly effective proprietary treatments for sleep related breathing disorders (including all severities of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults), today reported financial results and operating highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • Revenue in the first quarter of 2024 was also impacted by lower tier dentist enrollment offerings and updates to key inputs in Vivos’ revenue recognition methodology, primarily estimated customer lives.
  • Vivos has also trained more than 1,950 dentists in the use of The Vivos Method and Vivos’ related value-added services, compared to over 1,750 as of the first quarter 2023; and
    In April 2024, Vivos received all required regulatory approvals to enable Medicare reimbursement for its CARE oral devices.
  • By doing this, we expect to position Vivos for long-term, sustainable revenue growth and ultimate profitability.”
    “Some of the progress we’ve already made on the expense side is evident in our first quarter financial results.
  • During the first quarter, we once again reduced our operating expenses by a substantial amount, over 22% compared to the prior year’s first quarter.

Vygon Appoints Medical Device Executive Kim Schelble as Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing North America

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вторник, мая 21, 2024

Vygon North America, a leading medical device company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Vygon SA, with globally recognized products in critical care, neonatology/pediatrics, vascular access, anesthesia, and respiratory, today announced the appointment of Kim Schelble as senior vice president of North American sales & marketing.

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  • Vygon North America, a leading medical device company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Vygon SA, with globally recognized products in critical care, neonatology/pediatrics, vascular access, anesthesia, and respiratory, today announced the appointment of Kim Schelble as senior vice president of North American sales & marketing.
  • “We are excited to welcome Kim to our leadership team,” said Peter Ciriello, CEO Vygon North America.
  • “Kim brings eighteen consecutive years of medical device experience, has launched over 35 new Class II and Class III PMA medical device products, and has eminence in vascular access, neonatal/pediatrics and peripheral vascular.
  • Kim has worked at well-known global strategic medical device companies including Medtronic Inc. Spine & Biologics, Medtronic plc and Covidien plc.

QPS Expands Clinic in Miami, Florida to Accommodate Increasing Demand for Obesity Trials

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вторник, мая 21, 2024

Today, QPS announced the expansion of its Miami, Florida Phase I clinical trial capabilities to support the growing needs of sponsors.

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  • Today, QPS announced the expansion of its Miami, Florida Phase I clinical trial capabilities to support the growing needs of sponsors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240521634782/en/
    New, state of the art, clinical trial unit at QPS Miami in South Miami, Florida USA.
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    QPS announces the grand opening of its newest clinical trials unit in Miami, Florida.
  • With this new capacity, QPS is poised to accommodate the rapidly increasing demand for obesity trials, as well as continue to support complex, early phase studies in special populations.