pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A study has shown that a ‘smart’ stethoscope developed by US digital health company Eko can be used to screen people for heart failure in a few second during a standard physical examination. The device tested in the independent study combines a stethoscope used to listen to heart sounds with a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). It uses an algorithm to detects low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) – reduced outflow of blood from the heart to the aorta – which is a common cha

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

No sign of significant negative effects on anxiety and wellbeing following pioneering Small Pharma trial

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NY Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A crucial Johnson & Johnson plant has stopped making its Covid vaccine, though the company says it has millions of doses in inventory.

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Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A leader from the artificial intelligence insights specialist talks discusses how the effective use of advanced analytics can lead to a number of benefits.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Pharma Marketing Network

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Experts from top life sciences companies discussed strategies for more effectively engaging oncologists at the Pharma Marketing Network’s 2022 Future Forecast on January 25 th. Here are the top three things to know about engaging oncologists in 2022: 1. Lead with clinical education. It’s no longer enough to build brand awareness, according to the panelists.

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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The boffins at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently dropped the latest National Health Expenditure (NHE) data, which measures all U.S. spending on healthcare. (See links below.) These data provide our first official look at how the pandemic has affected U.S. healthcare spending. Today, I examine the key insights from these latest figures.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Francis Crick Institute and King’s College London collaborate to identify specialist cells which protect DNA

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NY Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Tower Health Medical Group said in a statement that it learned of the allegations on Wednesday. After an investigation, the doctor’s employment was “terminated effective immediately.”.

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Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In its forward-looking report on digital health, the consulting outfit offers predictions on what changes are ahead and how they might impact the field.

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Drug Patent Watch

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Cyprus. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Cyprus? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Today’s guest post comes from Jeff Berkowitz, CEO of advisory firm Real Endpoints. Jeff describes problems with Medicare copays that reduce adherence and persistence among seniors. He then describes RE Assist , Real Endpoints’ tech-enabled solution with key information on foundations for more than 30 diseases. To learn more about Medicare copayments and how the RE Assist solution helps patients, register to view Real Endpoints’ free webcast: Solving the Medicare Co-pay Dilemma.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Akili Interactive’s prescription gaming app for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) EndeavorRx has been show to enhance neuronal activity in an area of the brain associated with attention function. The results come from a single-arm, unblinded study of the app, but add to the clinical evidence that EndeavorRx can have a positive impact on children with ADHD which led it to become the prescription game to be approved by the FDA in 2020.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The UK government is urged to be more mindful of children and young people who have mental health issues, following the publication of the NHS Elective Recovery Plan

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NY Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Beijing once said it had two mRNA shots within reach and ready for approval — one homemade and one produced by a foreign company. Today, neither are available.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

On World Cancer Day, the Union for International Cancer Control is launching a three-year campaign with the goal to improve cancer care around the globe.

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Drug Patent Watch

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Germany. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Germany? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Today’s guest post comes from John Beardsley, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at CoverMyMeds. John discusses some of the findings in CoverMyMeds’ recently published report on medication access. He describes patient-centric, data-driven solutions to help patients access, afford, and adhere to their therapies. To learn more, download CoverMyMeds’ 2022 Medication Access Report.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Telehealth came to the fore in in 2020 and 2021 as healthcare systems struggled to deal with the consequences of the pandemic, but the coming year could see big changes to the sector after a period of breakneck growth. A new report from Boston Consulting Group’s Digital Ventures team predicts that with the category becoming increasingly crowded there will be consolidation as the early movers try to stay ahead of upstart competition – as already seen with 2020’s $18.5 billion merger b

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

New combination treatment can significantly reduce the risk of death among prostate cancer patients

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NY Times

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The agency will wait for data on whether three doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid vaccine are effective in young children after new, disappointing data.

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Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The HIV-focused pharma company announced the agency has approved Cabenuva for administration as few as six times a year for adults living with the virus.

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Drug Patent Watch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Slovakia. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Slovakia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Time to update Drug Channels' exclusive look at independent pharmacy owners’ business economics. Our analysis again reveals that despite what you may have heard, many independent pharmacies continue to hang on in a highly challenging retail environment. Prescription profits remained stable, while the average pharmacy owner’s salary jumped for the second year.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In this article, Ben Hargreaves looks into the promise of cancer vaccines and how this treatment modality may offer advantages over existing immunotherapies in the oncology sector. According to a report by IQVIA last year, there were 3,500 oncology-focused therapeutic candidates in the pipeline, which represents a 75% increase on figures seen in 2015.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The European Commission finds that Servier committed a breach of competition over blood pressure drug

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NY Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Pharmacists and technicians, who have played a critical role in administering Covid-19 tests and vaccines, say they are burned out nearly two years into the pandemic.

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Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The latest in the Diversity in Oncology series, taking place February 9, will discuss ways academia and community collaboration can narrow representation gaps.

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Drug Patent Watch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Cyprus. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Cyprus? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Today’s guest post comes from Garry Marshall, Senior Director of Business Strategy at Wolters Kluwer, Health. Garry discusses healthcare business vertical integration and its effect on care quality for patients and on providers' work experiences. To learn more, download the Wolters Kluwer Expert Insight article Vertical Integration Strategies: Using Data to Align Partners and Reduce Variation in Care.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Bayer has claimed EU approval for Kerendia, its new drug for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in people with type 2 diabetes, as the company tries to build a role of the drug alongside rival therapies from AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. The approval is based on the phase 3 FIDELIO-DKD trial, in which Kerendia (finerenone) reduced the risk of kidney disease progression or renal death by 18% when added to the highest tolerated dose of standard therapy.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Market authorisation for twice yearly schizophrenia treatment which offers patients much-needed medication continuity

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