Publications by authors named "D M Kendall"

Context: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a cause of persistent hypoglycemia in childhood with considerable risk of lifelong neurological sequelae. Available pharmacological therapies are limited. Dasiglucagon is a glucagon analog for the treatment of hypoglycemia.

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  • Natural products (NPs) are important for drug development due to their bioactive compounds, and recent tech advancements have increased research and publications in this field.
  • The editorial reviews key points from the 2020 practical guide of the British Journal of Pharmacology (BJP), which sets standards for natural products research reports and includes relevant papers from 2020 to 2023.
  • The discussion looks forward to using chemical proteomics to understand how natural products work and to find new therapeutic targets, aiming to drive innovation and improve healthcare through novel therapeutics.
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In 2023, seventy novel drugs received market authorization for the first time in either Europe (by the EMA and the MHRA) or in the United States (by the FDA). Confirming a steady recent trend, more than half of these drugs target rare diseases or intractable forms of cancer. Thirty drugs are categorized as "first-in-class" (FIC), illustrating the quality of research and innovation that drives new chemical entity discovery and development.

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Background: Cervical collars restrict cervical spine movement to minimise the risk of spinal cord injury. Collars apply mechanical loading to the skin putting it at risk of skin damage. Indeed, cervical collar-related pressure ulcers are unacceptably prevalent, especially at the occiput, mandibles, and chin.

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Context: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is characterized by dysregulated insulin secretion causing hypoglycemia and consequent brain damage. Dasiglucagon is a glucagon analogue under investigation to treat CHI.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dasiglucagon delivered via continuous subcutaneous infusion to children with CHI and persistent hypoglycemia as add-on to standard of care (SoC).

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