ICYMI: Cancer death rate declines at record levels thanks to innovative medicines

Each year, the American Cancer Society estimates the number of new cancer cases and deaths that will occur in the United States. For nearly 30 years, the trend towards fewer cancer deaths has been...
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ICYMI: Fighting for a cure to ALS

Yesterday at The Atlantic Festival, I had the chance to speak with Amy, a biopharmaceutical researcher focused on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As a young girl, Amy’s father inspired her to...
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"If Washington isn’t careful, we might leave innovation behind"

“Trying to make medications more affordable is important, but if Washington isn’t careful, we might leave innovation behind.” This is the message we heard from Amy, a Voters for Cures advocate from...
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Giving patients a voice: PhRMA launches Voters for Cures to support the next generation of treatments and cures

When we launched the GOBOLDLY campaign two years ago, we set out to spotlight the new era of medicine and the tremendous opportunity that exists to tackle our most complex and devastating health...
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New report shows nearly 300 cell and gene therapies in development

Fifty years ago, the idea of altering a gene to treat or even cure a disease was considered science fiction. Today, cell and gene therapy are transforming treatment options for some patients and are...
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New report shows more than 300 skin disease medicines in development

More than 100 million Americans – one third of the U.S. population – suffer from skin conditions.
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Event next week: Supporting the next generation of lifesaving medicines

The remarkable scientific advancements in recent history are due, in part, to thoughtful public policies that promote innovation and discovery. These policies support the tireless efforts of more...
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Aspen Spotlight Health: Discussing the forefront of innovation

For the second year in a row, PhRMA is proud to participate in Aspen’s Spotlight Health Conference. As the opening session of Aspen Ideas Festival, Spotlight Health welcomes over 1,500 experts and...
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Despite the current unprecedented pace of biopharmaceutical innovation, patients continue to face rising out-of-pocket costs and other barriers to care. Tomorrow, in partnership with The Atlantic,...
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ICYMI – Report highlights increasing prevalence for Alzheimer’s disease

The number of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continues to rise according to a new report.1 Researchers found that approximately 6.08 million Americans had Alzheimer’s or mild...
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