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PRIME NEWS
Study shows Takeda's diabetes drug increases bladder cancer risk
The results of a preliminary study by the food and drug administration found that those taking the drug Actos were at a higher risk of developing the serious disease
New drug application approval for AZILVA in Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical's new drug application for its investigational compound AZILVA for the treatment of hypertension has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
TODAY'S NEWS
  Renaissance in genomics with next generation sequencing
  Starpharma releases animal data for dendrimer-docetaxel formulation
  PAREXEL collaborates with Korea's ASAN Medical
  CVS/pharmacy launches product for prescription text alerts
  FDA and industry agree on medical device user fees
  Prana comments on three scientific journal articles

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NEWS
REGiMMUNE begins phase I/II study of RGI-2001
REGiMMUNE said it has begun a phase I/II study of its proprietary compound RGI-2001 for Graft versus Host Disease associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Eisai gets approval to market insomnia treatment
Eisai received approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to market Lunesta (eszopiclone), a product the company has been developing in Japan, as a treatment for insomnia
FEATURES
Japan looks at emerging markets for growth
Regulatory hurdles, a difficult pricing and reimbursement environment, and the steady erosion of prices is likely to change Japaneses pharmaceutical market in near future
'Companies in APAC are leveraging on expats to fill the need, as an interim solution'
In an interview with BioSpectrum Asia, Ms Paula Mumby, vice president, Japan and Asia Pacific, i3 Pharma Resourcing, Australia shared her thoughts on some HR-related issues that the life sciences companies face.
PEOPLE
Takeda announces change in management
Takeda Pharmaceutical announced the appointment of new managements
Takeda announces new assignment for directors, corporate officers
Takeda Pharmaceutical company announced the new assignment of directors and corporate officers
EVENTS
BIO Asia conference to discuss future of innovation in Asia
The BIO Asia International Conference will feature industry leaders discussing the future of the Asian biotechnology industry and new deal models between Western and Asian companies
TriNation Health Tech Forum: American Cities to share med tech advances with Japan
The Forum is focused on bringing together the medical devices and e-health technology communities of Western Canada, Washington State and Oregon with delegates from Japan
R & D
Hyperthermia treatment of cancer using magnetic nanoparticles investigated
Dr Hiroaki Mamiya in collaboration with Professor Balachandran Jeyadevan at the University of Shiga Prefecture have investigated theoretically the mechanism of hyperthermic potentiation of cancers using magnetic nanoparticles
Medtronic begins Transcatheter Aortic Valve trial in Japan
Medtronic, announced the first implant in a clinical trial in Japan that will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Medtronic CoreValve System
POLICIES
Takeda submits NDA for investigational type 2 diabetes therapy, Alogliptin/Metformin
Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Takeda Global Research & Development Center US, submitted a NDA to the US FDA for the fixed-dose combination therapy alogliptin/metformin
AstraZeneca announces first approval of FASLODEX (fulvestrant) in Japan
AstraZeneca announced that FASLODEX (fulvestrant) 500mg, an oestrogen receptor antagonist, which binds, blocks and degrades the oestrogen receptor, has received regulatory approval in Japan
PRODUCTS
Study shows Takeda's diabetes drug increases bladder cancer risk
The results of a preliminary study by the food and drug administration found that those taking the drug Actos were at a higher risk of developing the serious disease
New drug application approval for AZILVA in Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical's new drug application for its investigational compound AZILVA for the treatment of hypertension has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
TRENDS & ANALYSIS
Battle against MRSA to net pharma industry US$2bn
A number of new and expensive hospital brands targeting serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, will launch over the next decade, generating revenues totalling nearly $2bn
Breast cancer cases on the rise in Japan
The number of women diagnosed with breast cancer per year in the seven major markets is forecast to increase by 13 percent over the next decade, finds independent healthcare analyst, Datamonitor, whereas Japan will rise by approximately 24 percent
 
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