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Pfizer stämmer Novo Nordisk i miljardstrid om biotechbolag
Budstriden om Metsera trappas upp när Pfizer stämmer både det amerikanska bioteknikbolaget och Novo Nordisk. Kärnfrågan är om Novos bud på 8,5 miljarder dollar bryter mot Pfizers avtal – samtidigt som Pfizer fått fördel av ett tidigt klartecken från amerikanska konkurrensmyndigheter.
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New findings on the diseases that crushed Napoleon’s army
As if cold, starvation, and typhus weren’t enough. New research reveals that Napoleon’s defeated army also suffered from paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever during the retreat from Russia.
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Swedish team tests Alzheimer antibody for brain imaging
Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment have increased the need for precise diagnostics in the field. Researchers in Uppsala are working to develop improved methods for both identifying suitable patients and ensuring they receive the right therapy.
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Sarah Lidé: ”Artificial intelligence must not replace authentic interactions”
Artificial intelligence must never become a replacement for authentic, even if messy, interactions with our fellow humankind, Sarah Lifé, Deputy CEO at Medicon Village Innovation, writes in a column.
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Astra Zeneca pauses multi-million investment in the UK
Astra Zeneca has paused a planned investment worth $270 million. It is the latest pharmaceutical company to pull back on its commitments in the UK.
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Novo Nordisk tells staff to return to office
At the turn of the year, Novo Nordisk employees will no longer be able to work remotely. According to the company’s new CEO, the move is intended to accelerate decision-making and improve commercial execution as competition in the obesity drug market intensifies.
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Billion-Dollar Deal Sends BioArctic Soaring
Swedish Alzheimer-focused company BioArctic has entered into a licensing collaboration with Novartis regarding a technology aimed at enhancing efficient drug delivery to the brain. The BioArctic stock surged significantly following the announcement.
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Allogene discontinues investigational antibody following patient death
U.S. biotechnology company Allogene Therapeutics is fully discontinuing the use of its experimental antibody ALLO-647 following the death of a patient in its pivotal CAR-T trial.
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US Health Secretary Kennedy dismisses all vaccine experts – assembles new committee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. A new group of experts will be appointed directly by the Health Secretary, his department announced.
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Charged with illegal pharmaceutical sales – alleged earnings of 23 million
For at least five years, two men allegedly carried out illegal sales of pharmaceuticals and supplements, amassing millions. They are now facing charges at Södertörn District Court in Huddinge, south of Stockholm.
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AstraZeneca´s Trixeo approved in the UK using propellant with near-zero Global Warming Potential
AstraZeneca has received approval in the United Kingdom for its inhaled respiratory medicine Trixeo Aerosphere with a new propellant that is reported to reduce environmental impact by 99.9%.
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Trumps order: Kräver lägre läkemedelspriser
USA:s hälsominister väntas inom 30 dagar sätta tydliga mål för lägre läkemedelspriser, med fokus på viktminskningsläkemedel. Det uppgav Vita huset under måndagen.
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Astra Zeneca faces potential multimillion-dollar fines in China
Astra Zeneca could be forced to pay up up to $8 million in fines for allegedly unpaid import duties in China, as the company seeks to rebuild trust following earlier controversies.
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FDA plans to replace animal testing with AI – “Paradigm shift”
The requirement for animal testing in drug development will be phased out and replaced by AI, according to an announcement by the FDA. The decision has been met with skepticism from the National Association for Biomedical Research.
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From pharmacist to life science podcaster – Magnus Lejelöv uses his voice as a tool
Magnus Lejelöv has more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has conducted nearly two hundred interviews with healthcare professionals on his podcasts.
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Korbinian Löbmann leads scientific meeting on drug formulation: High activity in the field
Korbinian Löbmann has moderated New Updates in Drug Formulation & Bioavailability several times before. Now he is once again taking on the scientific meeting. Life Science Sweden reached out to him.
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Läkemedel slipper Trumps tullar – branschens reaktioner
USA inför tullar på minst 10 procent på i stort sett alla importerade varor. Men läkemedel undantas, enligt det senaste budet. Branschorganisationer betonar vikten av att det förblir så.
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Positive trend for Swedish medtech exports – “We have new markets that are huge”
In 2024, Swedish exports of pharmaceuticals decreased for the first time in several years. However, the trend for medical technology looks brighter. During a seminar, it was discussed how Swedish life science companies can navigate the changing global situation.
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Ukraine war fuels rise of totally resistent bacteria
War-torn Ukraine is not just suffering from hostile attacks from a foreign aggressor, but also from the threat of a totally resistant and contagious bacteria.
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Security flaw in Swedish breast cancer screening software – woman passed away
A lack of safeguard in Sectra's software led to a woman with breast cancer receiving an incorrect diagnosis. She later passed away. The software is used in 20 out of 21 regions in Sweden. It is also used in neighbouring Nordic countries. “Extremely
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Health politician Lina Nordquist: ”I find it hard to be idle”
She is the pharmacist and researcher who grew tired of the breakthroughs that never materialised and knowledge that never seemed to reach patients, so she decided to make a change from within. Life Science Sweden meets Lina Nordquist, Member of Parliament for the Liberals and their spokesperson on healthcare policy, to have a conversation about reality, politics, and the need for writing.
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Miljardavtal går i lås för Bioarctic – två läkemedel licensieras ut
Den amerikanska konkurrensmyndigheten FTC har godkänt ett licensavtal mellan Bristol Myers Squibb och Bioarctic. Det innebär att det svenska företaget nu får en utbetalning på 100 miljoner USD. Genom affären får Bioarctic för första gången betalt för sin teknologi för att transportera läkemedel över blod-hjärnbarriären.
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FDA approves first non-opioid pain reliever in over 20 years
For the first time in decades, a new type of acute pain medication that is not an opioid has been approved in the USA.
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Life science trends 2025 – Neurology
New Alzheimer's drugs are beginning to be used in Sweden, more deals in the neuro sector are expected, and tools for deliver active substances across the blood-brain barrier are being developed. In addition, a new type of drug for MS is making its debut
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