Study suggests there may be two stages of fatal lung disease in COVID-19

Cell samples from COVID19 lung tissue analysis

Translational immunologists from the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical …

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Novartis provides update on CAN-COVID trial in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and cytokine release syndrome (CRS)

  • The Phase III trial investigating canakinumab plus standard of care (SoC) did not meet its primary endpoint of a greater chance of patient survival without the need for invasive mechanical ventilation, or its key secondary endpoint of reduced COVID-19 mortality, compared with SoC1

  • Ilaris® (canakinumab) remains an effective …
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Novartis Cosentyx® shows early synovitis reduction in patients with psoriatic arthritis in first-of-its-kind study

  • Significant reduction of synovitis (joint lining inflammation) was demonstrated with Cosentyx®  at Week 12  vs. placebo, with improvements as early as Week 11
     
  • ULTIMATE is the first ever Phase IIIb imaging study primarily looking at the time course of response to Cosentyx in biologic-naïve patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) using Power Doppler ultrasonography (PDUS)1
     
  • PDUS is a sensitive technology, allowing detection and monitoring of early changes in synovitis and enthesitis1 …
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Need for new heart disease medicines drives wave of potential therapies

If you took all the people on Earth with atherosclerosis and moved them to a single country, it would be the most populous nation on the planet. Those relocated would wonder why they were chosen, because their condition – caused by high cholesterol – is invisible.

It is also potentially deadly.

Atherosclerosis, caused by a buildup of cholesterol that forms plaques in arteries, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as a heart attack and stroke. Despite the availability of approved medicines, heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death by chronic disease worldwide …

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Novartis announces positive results from a Phase IV study showing superior tolerability and efficacy of Aimovig® (erenumab) compared with topiramate in migraine prevention

  • The first randomized, double blind, head-to-head study of Aimovig® (erenumab) against topiramate in patients with episodic and chronic migraine (HER-MES) achieved superiority in its primary and secondary endpoints
  • Aimovig showed superior tolerability and efficacy against topiramate and provided a significant reduction in monthly migraine days (MMDs)
  • Aimovig is the most prescribed anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide pathway (anti-CGRP) …
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Novartis sickle cell medicine Adakveo® approved in Europe to prevent recurrent vaso-occlusive crises

  • Adakveo is the first targeted sickle cell disease therapy for prevention of recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) available for use in Europe
  • Clinical data showed that use of Adakveo led to a significant reduction in the rate of VOCs and to fewer days spent in hospital
  • VOCs disrupt patients’ lives physically, socially, and emotionally – and can increase risk of organ damage and early death

Basel, October 30, …

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Novartis expands Kymriah® manufacturing footprint with first-ever approved site for commercial CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing in Asia

  • Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation (FBRI) in Kobe, Japan becomes first CAR-T cell therapy commercial manufacturing site in Asia
     
  • Novartis global CAR-T manufacturing footprint now spans four continents, bringing Kymriah closer to patients and healthcare professionals around the world
     
  • Prestigious FBRI is recognized for its world-class expertise and established practice in CAR-T cell therapy
     
  • Global CAR-T manufacturing growth includes recent FDA approval for further capacity expansion in the US, …
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Novartis presents latest Phase III data reinforcing Cosentyx® as a first-line systemic treatment in pediatric psoriasis

  • Latest data show Cosentyx® provides fast and strong skin clearance, significant improvement in quality of life and a favorable safety profile1,2
     
  • Moderate-to-severe psoriasis affects more than 350,000 children worldwide3, with the physical and psychological burden disrupting important formative years4
     
  • FDA has accepted a submission for Cosentyx in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents aged 6 to <18 years
     
  • Cosentyx is backed …
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Novartis acquires Vedere Bio, adding novel optogenetic gene therapy technology for treating blindness

  • Acquisition expands the Novartis footprint in ophthalmology and enhances the company’s position as an AAV-based gene therapy powerhouse.

  • Novartis gains two pre-clinical optogenetic AAV gene therapy programs and novel delivery technology for treating inherited retinal dystrophies and geographic atrophy.

  • Inherited retinal dystrophies, including advanced retinitis pigmentosa, affect greater than 2 million patients worldwide, and geographic atrophy affects approximately 5 million patients worldwide.

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Novartis announces collaboration with Molecular Partners to develop two DARPin® therapies designed for potential use against COVID-19

  • Novartis has been granted an option to in-license global rights of MP0420 and MP0423 – multi-targeted direct acting antiviral therapeutic candidates demonstrating potential efficacy against COVID-19
  • MP0420 and MP0423 are potential medicines with a unique approach for both the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, with the possibility to manufacture at scale, easy administration and with the potential to bypass cold storage
  • Switzerland based Molecular Partners, a global leader in the development of DARPin …
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