NHS England announces extra funding for young people’s mental health services
Pharma Times
JUNE 22, 2021
An extra £40m will go toward enhancing mental health services for children and young people
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BioNTech takes its first cancer vaccine into phase 2
pharmaphorum
JUNE 21, 2021
It would be easy to forget that back in 2019, BioNTech was an early-stage biotech firmly focused on cancer vaccines, before being catapulted onto the world-stage with its COVID-19 shot. Now, the German company has issued a reminder of its original R&D mission with the start of the first phase 2 trial of BNT111 – the first of several cancer vaccine candidates – in patients with skin cancer.
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Phesi COVID-19 study indicates obesity a major complicating factor
Outsourcing Pharma
JUNE 7, 2021
The virtual clinical development firmâs analysis of patient profiles reflects obesity is the most significant indicator for severity in those under 40.
Three F.D.A. Advisers Resign Over Agency’s Approval of Alzheimer’s Drug
NY Times
JUNE 10, 2021
The drug, Aduhelm, a monthly infusion priced at $56,000 per year, was approved this week despite weak evidence that it helps patients.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
New patent expiration for Merck Sharp drug CLARINEX
Drug Patent Watch
JUNE 18, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CLARINEX Clarinex is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme and is included in five NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are four…. The post New patent expiration for Merck Sharp drug CLARINEX appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
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AZ, Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines ‘highly effective’ against Delta variant
Pharma Times
JUNE 15, 2021
New real world data from PHE shows vaccines can protect against hospitalisation caused by variant
Privacy issues widespread with digital health apps, says BMJ
pharmaphorum
JUNE 16, 2021
Developers of mobile health apps are comprehensively failing to safeguard the privacy of users, according to a study by researchers in Australia. The team from Macquarie University compared 15,000 free mobile health (mHealth) apps available on the Google Play store and compared their privacy practices to those found in 8,000 non-health apps, finding “serious problems with privacy and inconsistent privacy practices.” The range of apps put under scrutiny included tools for managing hea
Novartis, Molecular Partners launch trial to test ensovibep as COVID treatment
Outsourcing Pharma
JUNE 1, 2021
The EMPHATHY clinical trial will enroll patients with COVID-19 to test the drugâs effectiveness in preventing worsening of symptoms and hospitalization.
A Pill to Treat Covid-19? The U.S. Is Betting on It.
NY Times
JUNE 17, 2021
A new $3.2 billion program will support the development of antiviral pills, which could start arriving by the end of this year.
From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
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
New patent for LUPIN drug SOLOSEC
Drug Patent Watch
JUNE 17, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SOLOSEC Solosec is a drug marketed by Lupin and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are four patents protecting…. The post New patent for LUPIN drug SOLOSEC appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
BioMarin resubmits haemophilia A gene therapy to the EMA
Pharma Times
JUNE 29, 2021
Company initially withdrew a marketing authorisation application for the gene therapy last year
Researchers identify new drug class with potential in BRCA-mutated tumours
Pharma Times
JUNE 18, 2021
POLQ inhibitors could be used to kill PARP inhibitor-resistant cancer cells
Janssen’s myeloma CAR T therapy cilta-cel demonstrates ‘sustained efficacy’
Pharma Times
JUNE 2, 2021
Updated study results showed an overall response rate of 98% with a longer-term follow-up at a median of 18 months
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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Digital fabric could be used to measure health data
pharmaphorum
JUNE 7, 2021
Researchers in the US have developed a wearable fabric that can sense, store and analyse data that could be used to measure physiological functions or detect illness. The team from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) claim this is the first example of a fabric which can record data in a digital rather than in an analogue format, allowing it to be programmed like any other digital device.
US approves Pradaxa as oral blood thinning med for children
Pharma Times
JUNE 22, 2021
First oral blood thinning drug approved for paediatric patients in the US
Patient Partnership Index 2021 - results announced!
Pharma Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Three Gold Standards awarded for partnership work in patient advocacy and communications
Novo Nordisk crowns cell therapy pipeline with $598m Heartseed deal
pharmaphorum
JUNE 1, 2021
Novo Nordisk is paying $55 million upfront to secure rights to a cell therapy for heart failure developed by Japanese startup Heartseed. The Danish drugmaker has acquired exclusive rights outside Japan to Heartseed’s HS-001 therapy based on heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) derived from human stem cells, and is due to start the phase 1/2 LAPiS trial in Japan later this year.
Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion
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.
Novartis announces digital collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Pharma Times
JUNE 24, 2021
Collaboration aims to accelerate Novartis’ use of data and digital technologies
Ensuring accessibility: Crossing the digital divide in healthcare
pharmaphorum
JUNE 9, 2021
“Rarely does the answer come from the boardroom” – what can user experience teach us about building accessible digital health? No one should be left behind as the world embraces digital healthcare say leading user experience voices. The experts discussed the benefits and merits of co-creation during a session on bridging the digital divide, held during the recent Patient Experience Digital Summit.
Blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer
Pharma Times
JUNE 25, 2021
Findings of the latest study assessing the test back its use as a screening tool, researchers say
Artificial pancreas will be piloted in 1,000 diabetics, says NHS CEO
pharmaphorum
JUNE 15, 2021
NHS England will provide artificial pancreas devices to 1,000 type 1 diabetes patients as part of a pilot study of the technology, according to chief executive Sir Simon Stevens. The diabetics will be offered the closed-loop systems, which continually monitor glucose levels in the blood and uses the data to automatically adjust the dose of insulin delivered by an externally worn pump, at around 25 specialist centres across England.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
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.
bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy granted MHRA ‘innovation passport’
Pharma Times
JUNE 30, 2021
Innovation passport designation scheme aims to reduce the time to market for promising treatments
‘Mix and match’ COVID-19 vaccine study yields promising results
Pharma Times
JUNE 29, 2021
Mixing different vaccines produces a strong immune response against virus, according to researchers
Sanofi plans €400m investment in mRNA vaccines ‘centre of excellence’
Pharma Times
JUNE 29, 2021
Sanofi is currently collaborating with Translate Bio on a mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Blockchain: Ready to revolutionise medicinal cannabis research?
pharmaphorum
JUNE 29, 2021
Robert Galarza outlines how blockchain technology can be utilised to verify, validate and standardise the efficacy of medical cannabis and other plant based therapies in clinical trials. . The Chinese surgeon Huo Tuo first mixed powdered cannabis with wine to make an anesthetic sometime between 140 and 208 CE. Indeed, the Chinese term for “anesthesia” (mázui ??
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