UK trial to assess Sativex for the treatment of ‘aggressive’ brain tumours
Pharma Times
AUGUST 4, 2021
Sativex is a complex botanical formulation that contains the principal cannabinoids THC and CBD
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Around 250 digital health apps are launching every day, says IQVIA
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 6, 2021
There was a dramatic increase in the launch of health-related mobile applications last year, taking the total number on offer in app stories to 350,000 – and while average quality is currently “middling” it is on the rise, according to a report from IQVIA. The pandemic contributed to another 90,000 apps being introduced in 2020 – an average of 250 per day – and this coupled with rising number and functionality of wearable devices “provides evidence of digital health’s acc
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Artificial intelligence stands to ‘revolutionize’ research: Bioclinica
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 5, 2021
A leader from the clinical research tech specialist explains how the use of AI is increasing in the field and outlines the many ways it could SOMETHING.
F.D.A. Aims to Give Final Approval to Pfizer Vaccine by Early Next Month
NY Times
AUGUST 3, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration’s move is expected to kick off more vaccination mandates for hospital workers, college students and federal troops.
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.
Positive Phase III results for Valneva’s chikungunya vaccine
Pharma Times
AUGUST 5, 2021
Neutralising antibody titers were observed in 98.
SMA Awareness Month: How pharma and digital solutions can improve patient care
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2021
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare disease affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. It’s a debilitating condition that affects 1 per 8,000 to 10,000 people worldwide , impacting their ability to walk, eat, and breathe. SMA Type 1 represents an estimated 50% of all cases, for which life expectancy is less than 18 months without treatment. .
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AdComms – Is FDA Getting Less Advice?
Eye on FDA
AUGUST 4, 2021
As more drugs are being approved, is FDA getting less advice than in the past? FDA maintains a vast network of outside advisors to provide input and counsel to the agency related to decisions on policy as well as product approvals. There are 31 advisory committees on matters ranging from food to medical devices to pediatric care. Within those focused on human drugs , there are 17 committees organized under therapeutic categories (Arthritis, Cardiovascular and Renal, Gastrointestinal, e.g.).
AZ’s Saphnelo scores US approval for systemic lupus erythematosus
Pharma Times
AUGUST 2, 2021
Saphnelo is the first type I interferon receptor agonist to receive regulatory approval
Evaluating methods targeting Protein-Protein Interactions
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 5, 2021
Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are becoming increasingly relevant in the pathology of many diseases, including cancer. The issue, however, is developing an effective way of targeting them. . The latest advancements in methods targeting PPIs are designed to overcome the challenges limiting the conventional methods. Targeting PPIs offers another potential therapeutic target for diseases with complex biological profiles.
Psychedelics research institute launches in Australia
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 3, 2021
The Psychae Institute, established by a global team of scientists, will conduct pre-clinical and clinical research around psychedelic medicine development.
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
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Bulgaria?
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 6, 2021
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Bulgaria. 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 Bulgaria? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Long COVID rare in children, KCL study finds
Pharma Times
AUGUST 4, 2021
Less than one in 20 children had symptoms for more than four weeks
Fresenius launches VR-based training for home dialysis patients
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2021
Fresenius has launched a virtual reality based training programme for people undergoing home dialysis in Germany, its home market, ahead of a rollout in other countries later this year. The VR system – called stay•safe MyTraining VR – is designed for use in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis, which uses the peritoneum in a person’s abdomen as the membrane through which fluid and dissolved substances are exchanged with the blood.
Treg cell therapy showing promise in ALS trials: Coya Therapeutics
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 2, 2021
According to the neurodegenerative-disease-focused biotechnology firm, their research could bring hope to patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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New patent expiration for Ranbaxy drug RIOMET
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 6, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for RIOMET Riomet is a drug marketed by Ranbaxy and Sun Pharm and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent expiration for Ranbaxy drug RIOMET appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
BMS withdraws Istodax as a treatment for peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Pharma Times
AUGUST 4, 2021
Phase III trials did not demonstrate sufficient clinical benefit.
Lilly has a bad hair day as Pfizer rival hits the mark in alopecia
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2021
Eli Lilly and Incyte have another rival in the rear-view mirror for Olumiant in alopecia areata after Pfizer reported that its ritlecitinib improved scalp hair regrowth in a late-stage trial. In the phase 2b/3 ALLEGRO trial, JAK inhibitor ritlecitinib hit its primary objective of improving the area of scalp covered by hair in people with this autoimmune form of hair loss, giving Pfizer a positive readout in the first of two trials that will form the basis of regulatory filings for the drug.
mRNA and beyond: Opportunities for US biologics
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 3, 2021
The success of mRNA vaccine technology could be one of the new opportunities for US pharmaceutical manufacturing looking forward, with pandemic investments helping turbocharge the sector.
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.
New patent for Therapeuticsmd Inc drug IMVEXXY
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 6, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for IMVEXXY Imvexxy is a drug marketed by Therapeuticsmd Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are eleven patents…. The post New patent for Therapeuticsmd Inc drug IMVEXXY appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Gov’t launches study on COVID-19 vaccine dose interval for pregnant women
Pharma Times
AUGUST 3, 2021
The study will be the largest clinical trial of its kind in the UK, involving over 600 pregnant women
Moderna COVID-19 jab sales rocket to $4.2 billion in second quarter
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 6, 2021
Moderna made a massive $4.2 billion from sales of just under 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, taking its tally since approval to around $6 billion from 302 million shots. The tally makes the SpikeVax (mRNA-1273) vaccine the second biggest seller behind Pfizer/BioNTech’s Comirnaty, which pulled in $7.8 billion in the second quarter and $11.3 billion since the start of the year.
Report: expect the future of US pharma market to be ‘exciting’
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 4, 2021
An industry study from the producer of CPhI North America shows the pandemic and other factors are contributing to a very dynamic pharmaceutical market.
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.
New patent for Teva Pharm drug ARMONAIR DIGIHALER
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 6, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ARMONAIR+DIGIHALER Armonair Digihaler is a drug marketed by Teva Pharm and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are twenty-two…. The post New patent for Teva Pharm drug ARMONAIR DIGIHALER appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
NICE pens two-year collaboration with the Academic Health Science Network
Pharma Times
AUGUST 5, 2021
Agreement will support use of the 'best evidence-based healthcare' in the NHS
Predicting and improving clinical trial enrolment: A problem for psychiatry
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 6, 2021
Patient enrollment is a common issue across many therapeutic areas in clinical research. Psychiatric disorders in particular represent a trial area with significantly high drop-out rates and poor patient recruitment. The reasons behind this problem, however, are rarely studied or understood. Despite this, new strategies devised over the last five years are beginning to reverse the trend, and both reduce stigma and increase awareness to funnel new patients into these important trials. .
Arcturus Therapeutics lines up Phase 1/2/3 trial for next-generation mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 2, 2021
Arcturus Therapeutics and its Vietnam partner Vinbiocare will take ARCT-154, a next-generation Arcturus vaccine targeting SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, into a Phase 1/2/3 trial. The companies will also establish a vaccine manufacturing centre in Vietnam.
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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New patent for Teva Pharm drug ARMONAIR RESPICLICK
Drug Patent Watch
AUGUST 6, 2021
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ARMONAIR+RESPICLICK Armonair Respiclick is a drug marketed by Teva Pharm and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are nineteen…. The post New patent for Teva Pharm drug ARMONAIR RESPICLICK appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Finalists announced for CROY 2021
Pharma Times
AUGUST 6, 2021
The finalists have been confirmed for the 2021 Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas competition.
Novartis cleared to restart trials of new Zolgensma delivery route
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 3, 2021
The FDA has relaxed a clinical hold on clinical trials of Novartis’ intrathecal formulation of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) gene therapy Zolgensma, allowing a new phase 3 trial to get underway. Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) is already approved as an intravenous treatment in babies and very young children for the rare muscle-wasting disease, but the new OAV-101 IT version is designed to unlock use of the drug in older SMA patients.
Spotlight on single-use systems: 3 trends driving demand
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 3, 2021
Adoption of single-use technologies has grown exponentially over the last decade: but what will drive the tech forward in the coming years?
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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