OSAKA, Japan-Friday 27 September 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced further results from the VARSITY study, which demonstrated the superiority of the gut-selective biologic vedolizumab (Entyvio®) to the anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha (anti-TNFα) biologic adalimumab (Humira®) in achieving the primary endpoint of clinical remission* at week 52 in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), have been published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).1 Clinical remission rates at week 52 were superior with vedolizumab at 31.3% (n=120/383) versus 22.5% (n=87/386) with adalimumab (p=0.006).1

New exploratory data¤ published in the NEJM showed vedolizumab achieved higher percentages of clinical remission at week 52 compared to adalimumab in both anti-TNFα-naïve patients (34.2% [n=104/304] vedolizumab vs. 24.3% [n=74/3 ... Read more »

FRANKFURT, Germany-Saturday 28 September 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- We are experiencing a time of social and technological revolution. Fashion Concept GmbH is not just a pioneer, it has also been able to sign a deal with one of the icons of the fashion industry, former "hot felon" Jeremy Meeks. Fashion Concept GmbH focuses on the international trade in textiles. By using sustainable materials and promoting investment in new technologies, the company aims to ensure the long-term availability of environmentally-friendly fashion.

The company's goal is to set new standards for sustainability. To reinforce this goal, Fashion Concept has just signed a $15 million deal with Jeremy Meeks to develop his own brand. For Meeks, who has been a regular presence on the catwalk for various fashion designers, this collaboration means a higher profile and a wider audience, because not only will he be a top model, but he will also be marketing his own fashion l ... Read more »

Monday 21st October 2019 - Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya KSA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, -Sunday 29 September 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) today announced it would host its first communication leadership conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this October. The KSA MEPRA Leadership Majlis will explore how communication professionals can remain relevant in a time of change for the industry and will include speakers from the UK Government, The Red Sea Development Company, The Centre for Government Communication, Arab News, SAUDIA, YouTube, Page and many more.

The morning conference, which will be held on Monday 21st October 2019 at The Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya KSA, is expected to bring together senior communication professionals from agency, corporate and government sectors to address the industry’s biggest challenges, trends and opportunities. Session topics include; shaping international perceptions of Saudi ... Read more »