Communication and Immunity - Pharmacist Digest

Temperature-stable tuberculosis vaccine induces immune response

European Pharmaceutical Review

MARCH 6, 2023

Investigators assessed whether administering a temperature-stable vaccine containing both ID93 and GLA-SE in a single vial would be as effective at inducing an immune response as a regimen in which non-thermostable ID93 and liquid GLA-SE are held in two vials and combined prior to injection. However, Sagawa et al.

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Herd immunity is nice – but what about me?

pharmaphorum

JULY 5, 2021

Shahrokh Shabahang discusses why we need a personalised approach to COVID-19 immunity testing. While these numbers do tell us something about the relative immunity of the population writ large, they don’t tell us anything about our own, personal immune profiles. What does that mean in real-world terms?

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Advancing research on human immune systems in India to develop better vaccines

Express Pharma

JUNE 20, 2023

The vaccine efforts of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our knowledge about gaps in the immune system. Reductionist systems, such as genetically identical inbred mice, have long been the choice for immunology research, which focuses on studying the cells, tissues, and organs that make up the immune system.

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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About Measles in 2025

ID Stewardship

MARCH 7, 2025

People born before 1957 are considered immune, because the vaccine was given to such a large percentage of that population. The COVID-19 pandemic is credited for disrupting routine measles immunization services in many countries, which is likely contributing to a recent resurgence in cases globally. The recommended dose is 0.5

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After a Vaccine – What? The Shift from Research and Discovery to Communications

Eye on FDA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

It is those folks in the middle who are the most important to communicate with. With respect to the latter, the article points out that to achieve the societal aim of ending the pandemic, then uptake will have to be strong to achieve the goal of herd immunity, even when combined with the huge numbers of people who have already been infected.

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Researchers discovered a cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors - even those resistant to immunotherapy

World Pharma News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A technological breakthrough by medical researchers at Tel Aviv University enabled the discovery of a cancer mechanism that prevents the immune system from attacking tumors. The paper was published in the leading journal Nature Communications. Carmit Levy, Prof.

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As the Prospect of a Vaccine Approaches, Business and Communications Challenges Are Just Around the Corner

Eye on FDA

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Vaccination for COVID-19 not only requires business planning, but communications planning in support of the decisions. A post-vaccine environment is going to demand business plans and external and internal communications plans that support and consider multiple scenarios and contingencies.

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IOnctura Awarded UK’s MHRA Innovation Passport For Entry ILAP

LifeProNow

MARCH 29, 2023

Roginolisib is a first-in-class, non-ATP-competitive, allosteric modulator of PI3Kd which prevents tumor proliferation and breaks immune tolerance in patients with solid and hematological tumors. ” [link] The post IOnctura Awarded UK’s MHRA Innovation Passport For Entry ILAP appeared first on LifeProNow.

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Gritstone bio trumpets first data for ‘multivariant’ COVID jab

pharmaphorum

JANUARY 5, 2022

A COVID-19 vaccine that could work against multiple variants of the coronavirus – developed by US biotech Gritstone bio – has generated encouraging immune response data in its first clinical trial. “With new variants – like Omicron and B.1.640.2

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New antibody could be promising cancer treatment

World Pharma News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The study has been published in Nature Communications. Researchers have developed a unique type of antibody that both targets and delivers a drug package via the antibody itself, while simultaneously activating the immune system ("3-in-1 design") for personalised immunotherapy treatments.

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IIL develops needle-free intranasal COVID-19 booster vaccine

Express Pharma

AUGUST 27, 2024

The research on this vaccine was published in the journal Nature Communications on August 26, 2024. The vaccine was created using codon deoptimization technology in collaboration with Griffith University, Australia. The danger due to COVID-19 is still not over. It is still killing around 1,700 people a week around the world.

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High levels of exposure to COVID virus may reduce protection from vaccination, prior infection: Study

Express Pharma

AUGUST 23, 2023

The study was performed to understand whether the immunity gained after vaccination or a prior infection was less effective or “leaky” in situations where people are exposed to high levels of the virus.

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Aptar and Healint announce collaboration on CNS and immune system conditions management

Pharmafile

APRIL 24, 2023

AI healthcare company Healint and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) expert Aptar Digital Health have announced a collaboration aiming to improve central nervous system (CNS) and immune system conditions management. read more

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Large UK study suggests vaccination helps treat long COVID

pharmaphorum

MAY 19, 2022

They speculate that vaccination may “reset” immunity in people with long COVID who are thought to develop dysregulation of the immune system, similar to an autoimmune condition.

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The 2023-2024 Flu Season: What Pharmacists Need to Know

Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 21, 2023

Continue to Educate & Communicate with Patients With flu season on the horizon, coupled with the predicted emergence of RSV and a late-summer wave of COVID-19, it is imperative to continue to educate and encourage your patients to take precautions to limit disease for not only them but their community as well.

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Health Innovators: PureTech Health’s Daphne Zohar

pharmaphorum

AUGUST 17, 2021

They discuss the publicly-listed biotech’s pipeline projects and focus on the BIG (brain-immune-gut) axis as well as PureTech’s interest in digital therapeutics. In latest episode of our Health Innovators video interview series, Dr Paul Tunnah speaks to Daphne Zohar, the co-founder and CEO of PureTech Health.

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RVAC and University of Pennsylvania to develop mRNA vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 20, 2023

The collaboration, under a sponsored research agreement, will focus on mRNA vaccines that can help in modulating the normal immune response of the body for the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases as well as allergic conditions. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Market Your Pharmacy with a 2023 Health Awareness Calendar

Digital Pharmacist

JANUARY 16, 2023

World Immunization Week: April 24-30. National Immunization Awareness Month. World Immunization Week | Post a flyer and share a list on social media of your vaccination offerings. . National High Blood Pressure Education Month | Utilize the Hypertension Communications Kit from the CDC. National Cancer Prevention Month.

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How Do You Become an Anesthesiologist?

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Communication/Professionalism: 5-7% . The OSCE component assesses communication, professionalism, and technical skills related to patient care. USMLE Step 1. Most students take Step 1 at the end of their second year. The following topics are on the USMLE Step 1 : . USMLE Step 2 CK. The USMLE Step 2CK covers the following: .

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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

Digital Pharmacist

JULY 11, 2023

Immunizations & Vaccinations Independent pharmacies are ideally positioned to provide convenient immunization services to their communities. Pharmacy teams can communicate with their patients via HIPAA-complaint, secure messages thus reducing time on the phone and increasing efficiency within the pharmacy.

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Paving the way for anti-Abeta active immunotherapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The vaccination of patients with AN1792 led to the activation of their immune systems, which started producing endogenous anti-Abeta antibodies. Therefore, active immunotherapy to trigger the immune system to produce sustained levels of endogenous antibodies has now become far more attractive.

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Pharmacy Star Ratings Changes Coming in 2023

Digital Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of the Boostrix vaccine, commonly known as Tdap (combination of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis) for immunization administration during the third trimester of pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants younger than two months of age. Background.

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Kite and Daiichi Sankyo update cell therapy licensing agreement

Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Directed against a cell membrane protein called CD19, Yescarta uses the immune system of the patient to destroy cancer. In December last year, the first centre in Japan received authorisation to administer the therapy, while six regional hospitals are currently approved to offer this treatment.

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Merck discontinues Phase 3 KeyVibe-010 trial

Express Pharma

MAY 13, 2024

A higher rate of discontinuation of all adjuvant therapy by patients in the coformulation arm versus the KEYTRUDA-only arm, primarily due to immune-mediated adverse experiences, rendered it highly unlikely that the trial could achieve a statistically significant improvement in RFS. Data analysis from this study is ongoing.

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Would you fall for COVID misinformation? Chatbot can help you find out

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Fake News Immunity Chatbot won’t answer those questions directly, but aims to give people the skills to make up their own mind. Do masks actually protect your from coronavirus? Is it similar to the flu in severity, and was it man-made and developed by governments to force mass vaccinations?

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FDA Places Arbutus’ Chronic Hepatitis B Virus IND Candidate Under Clinical Hold

Pharma Leaders

APRIL 27, 2023

AB-101 is an oral PD-L1 inhibitor candidate intended to boost the immune system of patients by activating and reinvigorating specific T-cells and could, in combination with other drugs, “potentially lead to a functional cure in HBV,” the company said.

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Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine works against UK variant

pharmaphorum

JANUARY 20, 2021

That is good news, but a less encouraging study has just been reported by South African researchers that the variant that was first discovered in their country – known as 501Y.V2 – does exhibit mutations that could make it evade immunity from a prior coronavirus infection.

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Fall is Pumpkin Spice and Vaccine Season!

Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

September 28, 2023 By: Bhriana Onuoha, Senior Coordinator, Communications The fall season is in full swing. Vaccines train your immune systems to create antibodies like your body naturally does when exposed to a disease. Fall is pumpkin spice and vaccine season!

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Hospital Universitario and Josep Carreras develop cell therapy for leukaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 17, 2023

CAR-T therapies are based on the patient’s immune cell modification and can express artificial chimeric receptors that can identify and remove tumour cells. This therapy is expected to be an improvement over CAR-T in relapsed patients, especially those who have less number of normal T lymphocytes.

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FDA gives speedy review to Bayer’s Parkinson’s stem cell therapy

pharmaphorum

JULY 20, 2021

The FDA designation allows for benefits such as more frequent meetings and communication with the regulator during clinical development, and a truncated six-month review time.

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Scientists and medics turn to TikTok to reassure public on vaccine safety

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The social media platform, which allows users to share short and often frivolous video clips, has a growing number of experts using it to communicate important information to a broad audience, and particular teenagers and young adults. She told the BBC that her approach on TikTok is “come for the entertainment, but stay for the science.”

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Can You Answer These 4 USMLE Step 1 Practice Questions?

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

OCTOBER 23, 2024

His mother reports that he has not had any immunizations since 4 months of age. He was seen by his pediatrician 5 weeks ago for low grade fever, cough and runny nose. The coughing spells last for several minutes and are frequently associated with post-tussive emesis. His vital signs are normal and physical examination is unremarkable.

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Sanofi and Queensland collaborate to build $190m research facility

Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2022

mRNA technology is projected to offer a new generation of vaccines that direct specific cells to generate proteins that are detected by the immune system to develop a defence. Additionally, the hub could bring more capabilities, supply-chain expertise and clinical assessments to the region.

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WHO and UNICEF data show promising signs of immunisation rebounding in some countries

Express Pharma

JULY 19, 2023

million children missed out on one or more vaccines delivered through routine immunization services, compared to 24.4 The vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) is used as the global marker for immunization coverage. According to data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, in 2022, 20.5

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Provention’s Tzield can delay type 1 diabetes. But will it reach all patients?

Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 10, 2023

These therapies work by reprogramming the immune system, preventing it from attacking and eradicating insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Equity in early-stage testing. The post Provention’s Tzield can delay type 1 diabetes. But will it reach all patients? appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology.

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Advances in Genetic Medicine May Be Outpacing Some Clinicians’ Understanding, But Pharmaceutical Marketers Can Do Much to Address the Problem

Pharma Marketing Network

DECEMBER 21, 2020

To fully realize the potential of these transformative technologies, there needs to be a deep understanding of the communication needs – both educational and promotional – that healthcare systems will face with their introduction. Here are 5 considerations when developing a communications strategy for a novel genetic medicine. #1.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Testing for New COVID-19 Variants

Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Furthermore, changes in spike protein structure can help it evade the body’s immune response like the protective antibodies induced by vaccination or previous infection. Our digital patient engagement and communication solutions and customized vaccination features have served thousands of pharmacies and thousands of patients during COVID-19.

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FDA grants orphan drug designation to Temferon for glioblastoma multiforme

Pharmafile

MARCH 3, 2023

The FDA has granted Temferon an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for use as a therapeutic option for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, says clinical-stage immune-oncology company Genenta Science in an announcement. read more

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Pharma still reluctant to back gamification for health; interview

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Sri Prakash describes FriendsLearn’s approach as administering a “digital vaccine” that along with changing habits could induce an immune response through biological pathways of the gut-brain axis – a two-way communication channel linking emotional and cognitive centres of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions.

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OVID Health appoints high-profile leaders as senior counsel

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Independent communications agency OVID Health has appointed Niall Dickson, professor David Salisbury and Athena Lamnisos as senior counsel, providing strategic advice and thought leadership across several projects involving healthcare and pharma clients. In addition to these appointments, Grace Holland has joined the team as account manager.

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What Are Your Clients Looking For? An Explanation of Pharmacy Search Behaviours

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

They might type in queries like “how to treat a cold,” “best supplements for immune health,” or “side effects of [medication name].” Pharmacies that clearly communicate their specialised services are more likely to capture these niche markets.

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NICE recommends two CAR T treatments for blood cancers to the Cancer Drugs Fund

Pharmafile

APRIL 27, 2023

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR T) therapy takes the patient’s own immune system cells ‒ T-cells ‒ and alters them in the lab to attach to and kill cancer cells. Both recommended CAR T therapies are one-off treatments introduced to the patient’s bloodstream. read more

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