The co-lead investigator for a metastatic breast cancer trial combining Theraclion‘s focused ultrasound technology and immunotherapy discussed the design and rationale of the study, the France-based company reported today. Dr. David Brenin, chief of breast surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, said that although immuno-oncology has been gaining steam as a way to […]
Women's Health
Aequus touts proof-of-concept trial for anti-nausea patch
Aequus Pharmaceuticals (CVE:AQS) touted data today from an initial proof-of-concept study of its long-acting, transdermal anti-nausea patch, AQS1303. The patch, which combines pyridoxine hydrochloride and doxylamine succinate, is intended to treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. The oral form of pyridoxine hydrochloride, Diclegis, is dosed up to four times a day. The single-dose comparative bioavailability […]
Federal judge dismisses faulty birth control suit against Merck
A Maine federal judge tossed out a woman’s lawsuit against Merck (NYSE:MRK), after she claimed that the company’s Nexplanon birth control implant allegedly failed to keep her from becoming pregnant. Kayla Doherty filed the suit in April 2015, seeking damages related to the costs of raising a child as a single mother and costs related to […]
Inovio tops Q2 sales estimate by $4m
Shares in Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:INO) rose today after the pharmaceutical company beat expectations on Wall Street with its second quarter results. The Plymouth Meeting, Penn.-based company posted a net loss of -$9.5 million on sales of $20.4 million for the 3 months ended June 30, for bottom-line growth of 49% compared with the same period last […]
FDA approves 4-year intrauterine device
Allergan (NYSE:AGN) and women’s health nonprofit Medicines360 said today that the FDA approved a supplemental new drug application to extend the duration of use for Liletta, a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device, for up to four years. The hormone-releasing device was first approved in February 2015 and it won additional approval in January last year for a single-handed […]
Study: Vaginal ring for HIV prevention safe in adolescent girls
A monthly vaginal ring that releases anti-HIV drugs was found to be safe and acceptable in an NIH-funded study of adolescent girls, according to data presented today at the 9th IAS Conference on HIV Science in Paris. The experimental ring boasted better adherence throughout the study compared to a daily oral tablet, the researchers reported. […]
Study: Antiretroviral drug-eluting ring safe in breastfeeding mothers
An antiretroviral drug released from an experimental vaginal ring to protect women against HIV is absorbed in low concentrations into breastmilk, according to researchers from the NIH-funded Microbicide Trials Network. The team touted data today from a Phase I trial of the device at the 9th IAS Conference on HIV Sciences in Paris. The dapivirine […]
Inovio prices $75m public offering
Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:INO) said today that it priced its underwritten public offering of 12.5 million shares of common stock at $6.00 apiece. The offering is expected to bring in nearly $75 million for the Plymouth Meeting, Penn.-based company. The offering, which is expected to close on July 25, includes a 30-day option for underwriters to buy […]
Inovio looks to raise $75m in public offering
Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:INO) said yesterday that it is launching an underwritten public offering to sell $75 million shares of common stock. The Plymouth Meeting, Penn.-based company said it plans to grant underwriters an option to buy up to $11.3 million additional shares of common stock. Inovio is slated to use its newly-acquired funds to support general […]
CDC chief propped up controversial anti-aging medicine in private practice
Before the newly-appointed CDC head Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald ran the public health department for the state of Georgia, she was a board-certified OB/GYN with a private practice. But according to a report from Forbes, she not only provided women’s healthcare in the 30 years she practiced medicine – she was also a fellow in “anti-aging medicine.” […]