Catheters are used today to deliver drugs directly to tumors, but half of the drug can still escape to the rest of the body, causing side effects. Doctors treating liver cancer worked with chemical engineers to design an absorbent polymer-coated device that can be temporarily placed in the vein coming out of the liver to absorb unused chemotherapy drugs, potentially lowering the risk of side effects. (Science Daily)
Only 10% of those harmed in clinical trials in India receive compensation
Since 2005, nearly 17,000 clinical drug trials were conducted in India. It is estimated that nearly 5,000 people lost their lives in clinical trials in India, and hundreds developed serious side effects, but only 10% of those affected received compensation. (Pharmafile)
Clinical trials underestimate adverse events associated with immunotherapies
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An analysis of adverse events (AEs) associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors based on insurance claims suggests that the frequencies of immune-related AEs may be higher than reported in trials that led to the FDA approvals for immunotherapies. The researchers suggest that real world data could refine our expectations for outcomes beyond what is reported in clinical trials. (Specialty Pharma Times)