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Hormone health climbs the policy agenda as endocrine leaders meet for European Society of Endocrinology’s first Summit of the Presidents

The summit brought together endocrine leaders to identify opportunities to work closely together on increasing the visibility of endocrine health in policy decisions. Early findings from a workforce survey revealed challenges including long patient waiting times and retention concerns among early-career clinicians.

SourceEuropean Society of Endocrinology·DateMay 10, 2026

ISSCR develops roadmap to accelerate pluripotent stem cell-derived therapies to patients

The ISSCR has released a comprehensive roadmap for developing pluripotent stem cell-derived therapies, outlining critical scientific, manufacturing, and regulatory guidance. The Best Practices document provides a risk-based, end-to-end development strategy to support informed decision-making across seven essential areas.

SourceInternational Society for Stem Cell Research·JournalStem Cell Reports·DateJan 22, 2026
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Experts urge evidence-based regulations of 7-OH, not restriction, as new science emerges showing safe use

A combination of data from the FDA and independent studies confirms 7-OH's strong real-world safety profile, with no confirmed deaths reported despite over half a billion estimated doses consumed nationwide. The analysis also found that 7-OH has a significantly lower risk profile than many other natural compounds currently on the market.

SourceRunSwitch Public Relations·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 8, 2025

Medtech innovator GeniPhys receives FDA clearance for first-in-kind self-assembling collagen scaffold for applications in advanced wound care

GeniPhys has received FDA clearance for its self-assembling collagen scaffold, Collymer Self-Assembling Scaffold (SAS), which supports cellular infiltration and vascularization. The technology is indicated for various wound types and anchors a growing intellectual property portfolio with nearly 20 issued or pending patents.

SourcePurdue University·DateJul 8, 2025

Study highlights major hurdles for multinational clinical trials in Europe

A new study highlights major hurdles for multinational clinical trials in Europe, including differences in timelines and processing times between countries. Researchers found that the UK made significant gains in efficiency during the pandemic, while non-UK countries lagged behind.

SourceUniversity Medical Center Utrecht·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 2, 2025
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Why do regulatory firms sometimes underperform?

A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that regulatory firms may underperform due to ingroup bias, favoring domestic clients over foreign ones. However, inspectors' professionalism reduces this bias, leading to more uniform enforcement of regulations across entities.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalStrategic Management Journal·DateMay 21, 2025

Alarm as FDA fast-tracks first antipsychotic drug for agitation in dementia

The FDA approved brexpiprazole, an antipsychotic drug, for treating agitation in elderly patients with dementia, despite trials showing it failed to provide a clinically meaningful benefit and increased the risk of death. The decision may reverse efforts to reduce off-label use of antipsychotics in care homes.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateAug 17, 2023

IVI kicks off first ‘Introductory Course for Biologics Development and Manufacturing’ to train 117 people from 25 LMICs on July 18

The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) has launched a two-week training course for biologics development and manufacturing, targeting low- and middle-income countries. The program aims to enhance local production of vaccines and biologics in LMICs to address vaccine inequity and global pandemic preparedness.

SourceInternational Vaccine Institute·DateJul 18, 2022
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EU, US regulators apply similar mindset when advising live biotherapeutic product developer

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have applied a similar mindset when advising live biotherapeutic product developer YSOPIA Bioscience. This collaboration has provided valuable regulatory feedback for the company's clinical development efforts. The review highlights the need for harmonize...

SourcePharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI)·JournalFrontiers in Medicine·TypeCase study·DateSep 9, 2021

FDA considers new rules to speed up confirmatory trials of drugs granted accelerated approval

The FDA is considering new rules to speed up confirmatory trials of drugs granted accelerated approval, following a review that found six indications remained on the market without confirmation. The median time between accelerated and regular approval was 3.9 years, with some drugs remaining on the market for over 10 years.

SourceJournal of the National Cancer Institute·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateMar 25, 2011
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Rondaxe and TD2 form strategic drug development alliance

TGen Drug Development and Rondaxe Enterprises announce a strategic alliance to help emerging companies bring high-quality treatments to market. The partnership focuses on maximizing value proposition through drug development and manufacturing strategies, bridging the gap between chemistry and translational medicine.

SourceThe Translational Genomics Research Institute·DateFeb 18, 2010

Making individual health insurance market work

The article argues that guaranteed renewability pools risk and protects consumers from price increases without resorting to heavy regulation of the market or reduced consumer choice. It also prevents adverse selection by preventing those who know they are likely to get sick from buying more generous coverage.

SourceHealth Affairs·JournalHealth Affairs·DateAug 28, 2002