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- "JAK inhibitors bring a paradigm shift to RA treatment"
- by Whang, byung-woo Oct 16, 2024 05:50am
- As patients with autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, have better access to medical care, early diagnosis and treatment have been pointed out as the key. Early diagnosis and treatments previously available in university hospitals are now possible in local clinics. As a result, patient-personalized therapies, even for patients
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- "An OTC drug increases lymphedema patient satisfaction"
- by Kim, Jin-Gu Sep 23, 2024 05:50am
- Lymphedema occurs when the body's flow of lymph fluid is disrupted. Due to a particular reason, the build-up of lymph fluid between cells causes swelling and hardening of fatty tissues in the arms and legs. Unfortunately, the number of medicines for treating lymphedema is limited. Therefore, there are unmet needs in clinical practices. Hence
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- ‘Era of once-weekly growth hormones…adherence is key’
- by Hwang, Byung-woo Sep 13, 2024 05:49am
- "The frequency of drug administration is an important factor in the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. The emergence of a once-weekly dosing option is significant in terms of treatment adherence.’ With the market for growth hormone injections rising rapidly, the diversified treatment options have been increasing market interest. The
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- "New targeted therapies for bile duct cancer are in need"
- by Son, Hyung-Min Sep 6, 2024 05:48am
- "Recently, as many companies have conducted various studies in the field of cholangiocarcinoma, effective drugs like Tibsovo have become available in the market. Although the development of targeted therapy for cholangiocarcinoma was highly possible, like lung cancer, studies and investments have been insufficient until now. We are seeing po
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- AstraZeneca seeks mutual growth through open collaboration
- by Hwang, Byung-woo Aug 27, 2024 05:50am
- Multinational pharmaceutical companies are increasingly investing in R&D in Korea’s domestic pharmaceutical industry through open innovation. According to the Korean Research-based Pharmaceutical Industry Association (KRPIA), the total amount of R&D invested in clinical research in Korea in 2022 was KRW 817.8 billion and has been on t
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- ‘We need to actively use acetaminophen ER tablets'
- by Eo, Yun-Ho Jul 18, 2024 05:49am
- The use of extended-release formulations is increasing in the field of analgesics. Acetaminophen-based medicines, which consumers commonly regard as cold and fever relievers, are usually given in the form of IR tablets (Immediate Release tablets), which are regular tablets that dissolve quickly in the stomach without any special controlle
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- ‘Ireland, a bridgehead for companies entering the EU mkt'
- by Nho, Byung Chul Jul 10, 2024 05:48am
- "Ireland has the best condition for multinational pharmaceutical and biotech companies to invest and operate in as a bridgehead to the European market." Rory Mullen, Global Head of Biopharma and Food at Investment Promotion & Development Agency Ireland explained so during his recent visit to South Korea. Mr. Mullen visited Korea to discus
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- “Prolia demonstrated a long-term treatment effect"
- by Son, Hyung-Min Jul 5, 2024 05:49am
- “Prolia has consistently been proven to increase bone density based on clinical trials conducted over 10 years. Patients prescribed with Prolia have demonstrated such. Based on this evidence we hope that Prolia’s preventative effect on bone fracture becomes known in South Korea.“ During a recent meeting with Daily Pharm, David Dempster,
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- ‘Leqembi enables prevention of Alzheimer's disease’
- by Son, Hyung-Min Jun 27, 2024 05:47am
- "Now that there is a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, we can prevent dementia by 90% if it is detected early. With better drugs expected to be developed in the future, we should provide timely treatment for the patients so they can live to grasp that new opportunity." Duk Lyul Na, Director of the Happymind Clinic (former Professor of Ne
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- 1 year after Lynparza approved for early-stage breast cancer
- by Son, Hyung-Min May 7, 2024 05:50am
- It’s been over a year since Lynparza was approved for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer. Previously, Lynparza was mainly used for treating metastatic breast cancer, but it expanded its usage following the approval last year for the early-stage treatment. As Lynparza has been confirmed to have a superior drug tolerance in the real
