ISR Reports

A new study investigated caffeine’s effect on sleep in humans. Caffeine can affect sleep patterns and blood flow to the brain. #How-caffeine-affects-sleep-patterns-and-REM-sleep" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medicalnewstoday.com/articles/caffe…

"PTC Therapeutics on Friday announced its second round of layoffs this year in an attempt to preserve cash following a regulatory setback for its drug Translarna" biopharmadive.com/news/ptc-thera…

Where does cost fit in among sponsor organizations' most requested improvements from EDC vendors? ISR's "EDC Benchmarking and Market Dynamics" report has this and other valuable insights here: research.isrreports.com/reportaction/2…

In a first of its kind experiment, doctors at NYU Langone were able to keep a pig kidney fully functioning inside a human. During these 2 months, data were gathered to better understand the impacts these non-human organs play in the rest of the human body apnews.com/article/pig-ki…

Can nanotechnology revolutionize topical acne treatment? sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/…

Got a stuffy nose? The FDA is considering the recommendations put forth by an advisory committee regarding the effectiveness of orally administered phenylephrine. fda.gov/drugs/drug-saf…

Amid the current upsurge of COVID-19, your local Walgreens, Rite-AID, and/or CVS may soon carry the updated COVID vaccine after the recent sign off on broad usage by the CDC. The pharmacies are beginning to receive shipments. reuters.com/business/healt…

The Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University administered a targeted gene therapy for a specific type of ALS this week, offering new hope to slow or stop the progression of the disease. wexnermedical.osu.edu/mediaroom/pres…

"The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services identified on Tuesday the first 10 prescription medicines that will be affected by Medicare’s Drug Price Negotiation Program under the Inflation Reduction Act." biospace.com/article/cms-na…

The world needs greener ways to make chemicals. University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers see one potential path toward this by adapting hydrogen fuel cell technologies - which are currently used power electric vehicles, laptops and cell phones. sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/…

NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 will spend the next 6 months aboard the ISS conducting over 200 experiments - many of which involving research from biomedical industry and academia and looking to learn how microgravity and cosmic radiation can be leveraged. fiercebiotech.com/research/new-c…

Pfizer to restart production at tornado hit plant by Q4. nasdaq.com/articles/pfize…

As temperatures reach record highs this summer, you may want reconsider what type of sunscreen you are using. Mineral sunscreens create a barrier that reflects UC light and provides better protection in extreme temperatures than chemical formulations. reuters.com/business/healt…

Researchers in Shanghai identified areas of the brain responsible for identifying rhythm & melodies and even reverse engineered a Pink Floyd song based on recorded neuronal activity - a move w/ big implications for the future of speech & hearing therapies scientificamerican.com/article/neuros…

A new study shows that drinking coffee may have additional benefits over simply consuming caffeine, including increased activity in the parts of the brain involved with memory, attention, and focus. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Jason Ehrlich - the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Development Officer at California-based biopharma Kodiak Sciences - announced he is stepping down from both positions. This announcement comes on the heels of two failed Phase III eye therapy studies. biospace.com/article/kodiak…

Just last week, CRO Worldwide Clinical Trials announced that PE firm, Kohlberg & Co., has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the organization. worldwide.com/in-the-news/ko…

Sweet smell of success! Research finds an easy, non-invasive technique for strengthening memory and potentially deterring dementia: fragrance. Those exposed to a nightly fragrance had a 226% increased cognitive capacity compared to those who did not. sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/…

Obesity drug Wegovy shown to have a cardiovascular benefit in a late-stage trial, sending Novo shares soaring and raising hopes for broader payer coverage in the US and EU. reuters.com/business/healt…

With the FDA approval of Zuranolone, the treatment of postpartum depression can be a bit more flexible - even taken at home. Zuranolone “acts on GABA receptors, chemical messengers thought to play a role in regulating fear, anxiety and stress.” nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna9…