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Upskilling in a digital health world

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It’s no secret that digital technologies are playing a significant role when it comes to shaping the next era of healthcare. Necessity accelerated the adoption of new and sophisticated technologies and systems throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but this seismic shift towards digital health has opened up a gap in education. To successfully navigate the potential of digital technologies in healthcare, attention must be focused on upskilling professionals in the field to equip them with the necessar

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The value of method of use patent claims in protecting your therapeutic assets

Drug Patent Watch

This is a guest post by Ray Miller and Megan E. Bowers, Ph.D. at DLA Piper. Ray may be contacted at raymond.miller@dlapiper.com. When it comes to protecting therapeutic assets, I…. The post The value of method of use patent claims in protecting your therapeutic assets appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NICE recommends Koselugo for the treatment of neurofibromatosis type 1

Pharma Times

Alexion Pharma UK, AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease group, announces the recommendation of its pivotal neurofibromatosis treatment

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The Top Pharmacy Benefit Managers of 2021: The Big Get Even Bigger

Drug Channels

The highly-consolidated PBM market notched another year of increased concentration. Consider Drug Channels Institute's latest estimates of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) market share, shown in the chart below. For 2021, we estimate that the three biggest PBMs accounted for 80% of total equivalent prescription claims. Significant business relationships among the largest companies continue to shift market share.

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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

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NIH funds study to evaluate long-term COVID in children

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding a nationwide study in the US to support research on long-COVID, chronic COVID, or as it’s scientifically known, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) in children. An estimated 10% to 30% of adults who contract COVID-19 suffer from long COVID. Though speciality departments and independent institutions have opened to study chronic COVID in adults, little research has been done to evaluate the long-term effects of the virus on children.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Brazil?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Brazil. 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 Brazil? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Cancer researcher nabbed for falsifying data in PHS-funded grants

Outsourcing Pharma

The US Department of Health and Human Serviceâs Office of Research Integrity has uncovered evidence that Toni Brand committed fraud in a number of reports.

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Game-based therapies and the attraction of engaging patients

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Ensuring that patients remain consistent with their therapies is one of the major challenges facing healthcare, so what if you could make treatment a game? That’s the potential behind game-based digital therapeutics and it’s drawing a lot of interest, finds Ben Hargreaves. The impact of video games on modern culture can be felt by even those that have little or no interest in them.

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New patent for Melinta drug BAXDELA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BAXDELA Baxdela is a drug marketed by Melinta and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are thirteen patents protecting…. The post New patent for Melinta drug BAXDELA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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AbbVie and We Are Pioneer Group link to accelerate life-changing innovations

Pharma Times

Golden Ticket programme is open to early-stage life sciences companies and biotech start-ups which are focusing on cutting edge therapies

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Informa Connect's Rare Disease Innovation & Partnering Summit

Drug Channels

Rare Disease Innovation & Partnering Summit. Hybrid Event May 17-19, 2022 | Boston, MA www.informaconnect.com/rare. Don’t miss the Rare Disease Innovation & Partnering Summit, coming up May 17-19, 2022 in Boston, MA. Visit www.informaconnect.com/rare for further details and to register. Drug Channels readers will save 10% off when they use code 22DRCH10 and register prior to April 29, 2022.*.

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Boehringer plans €25bn R&D spend, fuelled by Jardiance

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Boehringer Ingelheim says it is planning to invest a hefty €25 billion ($27 billion) in its pipeline over the next five years, as it reinvests healthy sales revenue from Eli Lilly-partnered SGLT2 inhibitor Jardiance. The German group has just reported a 28% increase in Jardiance (empagliflozin) sales to €3.9 billion in 2021, buoyed by new approval in heart failure, which was accompanied by a 25% gain for pulmonary fibrosis therapy Ofev (nintedanib) to €2.5 billion.

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DFE Pharma, Harro Höfliger, and Sterling forge respiratory partnership

Outsourcing Pharma

The excipients, equipment, and API companies have joined forces on Inhalation Together, an initiative aimed at advancing dry-powder inhalation solutions.

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UK government awards Croda International £15.9m grant for manufacturing facility

Pharma Times

Investments will enhance the development of lipid systems manufacturing, while also boosting the development of gene therapies

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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.

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Four Solutions Manufacturers Should Consider For Retail and Specialty-lite Products

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Michael Carr, CoAssist Group Vice President at AssistRx. Michael discusses patient support challenges that are unique to specialty-lite pharmaceuticals. He goes on to describe four new categories of patient solutions and pharmacy models specific to this growing market segment. To learn more about CoAssist and AssistRx specialty therapy initiation and patient support services, click here to schedule a meeting with AssistRx at the Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit on

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Merck turns to cardiovascular pipeline for its post-Keytruda future

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For some years industry observers have been asking what Merck & Co can do to reduce its reliance on blockbuster cancer immunotherapy Keytruda. Now, it seems a key part of that effort will come from its cardiovascular disease pipeline. During an R&D update yesterday Merck said it is hoping to claim eight new cardiovascular therapy approvals between now and 2030, for diseases like atherosclerosis, heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and thrombosis, as it hunts down $10 bil

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Big pharma experts join forces to drive automation of data workflow

Outsourcing Pharma

Leaders from some of the industryâs most notable companies are working together to streamline and automate IDMP workflow and come up with various standards.

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Gilead Sciences opens new drug development hub in Dublin

Pharma Times

New Dublin development office will be responsible for paediatric clinical trials for seven products across 18 countries

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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.

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In India, Parents of Children with Rare Disease Plea for Help Online

NY Times

India makes many of the world’s drugs, but treatments for rare diseases like spinal muscular atrophy are imported and prohibitively costly. In desperation, parents are raising funds on social media.

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Jazz adds first immuno-oncology drug via $1.3bn Werewolf deal

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Jazz Pharma has bolstered its pipeline of cancer drugs through a $1.3 billion licensing agreement with Werewolf Therapeutics that adds its first immuno-oncology candidate. The Dublin-based pharma is paying $15 million upfront for global rights to Werewolf’s WTX-613, a prodrug of the cytokine interferon alfa-2b, which is still back n preclinical development and due to start its first clinical trials next year.

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Future of clinical development highlighted in online event

Outsourcing Pharma

Experts from the Decentralized Trials and Research Alliance and Rafael Pharmaceuticals discuss progress and possibilities during Clinical Development Advances.

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Novartis presents positive new data on relapsing MS treatment

Pharma Times

Data has shown that treatment with Kesimpta is associated with fewer relapses and reduced risk of worsening disability

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Inside a Campaign to Get Medicare Coverage for a New Alzheimer’s Drug

NY Times

The Alzheimer’s Association has pushed relentlessly to get broad access to Aduhelm, despite safety risks and uncertain evidence that it helps patients.

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Digital health financing bonanza slows in Q1

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2021 was a big year in investment financing for US digital health companies, but there are signs that it may be a high watermark. In the first three months of this year there were 183 deals worth a total of $6 billion, giving an average size per deal of just under $33 million, according to venture fund Rock Health’s latest update on the sector.

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CellCentric Strengthens Leadership Team

Pharma Mirror

Cambridge, UK, CellCentric, aclinical stage, private biotechnology company pioneering small molecule inhibition of p300/CBP to treat cancer, today announces the appointments of Kris Frese as Director of Cancer Biology, and Andrew Hughes, who joins the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Both have stellar experience and track records in oncology research and development.

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Hundreds of urothelial cancer patients to receive new treatment

Pharma Times

NICE recommends avelumab as treatment for adults with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Medicare Officially Limits Coverage of Aduhelm to Patients in Clinical Trials

NY Times

Officials cited data showing the new Alzheimer’s drug has serious safety risks and may not help patients.

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How to break difficult news with respect

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Oliver Stohlmann’s Corporate Survival Hacks series draws on his experiences of working in local, regional and global life science communications to offer some little tips for enjoying a big business career. This post helps you prepare and conduct difficult yet respectful conversations with colleagues individually or in group settings. No, you don’t do that.

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Almirall announces a new research collaboration with the University of Dundee to develop an innovative and differentiated treatment approach for dermatological diseases

Pharma Mirror

BARCELONA, Spain and Dundee, UK, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on skin health, today announced a research collaboration with the University of Dundee, a top-ranked university in the UK in biological sciences, to develop a novel approach against chronic and debilitating dermatology diseases where itch, or pruritus, plays a dominant role.

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Patent granted for Evonetix’s thermally-controlled DNA synthesis

Pharma Times

In contrast to conventional methods, Evonetix uses thermal control which offers greater accuracy and selectivity

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Luxembourg?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Luxembourg. 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 Luxembourg? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.