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Is disability the last bastion of the representation debate?

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From #MeToo to Black Lives Matter, as a society we have been discussing the relationship between representation and equality more than ever over the last few years. . But while progress is being made in so many areas, people with disabilities are still struggling to find a voice above the accepted narrative, says Ross Lannon, the 27-year-old blogger and multi-media content creator behind A Life on Wheels.

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Nationwide launch for pioneering fertility study

Pharma Times

The NIHR-funded trial will assess whether removing small fibroids and endometrial polyps improves fertility and live births

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Researchers Are Hatching a Low-Cost Coronavirus Vaccine

NY Times

A new formulation entering clinical trials in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam could change how the world fights the pandemic.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Russian Federation?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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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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Digital tool will be tested against COVID-19 ‘brain fog’

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A digital tool used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is being tested to see if it can help counter lingering, fuzzy thinking in COVID-19 survivors, a condition sometimes known as ‘brain fog’ An app called EndeavorRx – developed by PureTech Health-backed Akili Interactive – will be tested in two clinical trials to see if it can improve cognitive function in people who have recovered from COVID-19 but still show cognitive problems weeks or months later.

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Thousands to benefit from five-minute breast cancer treatment

Pharma Times

NHS England is rolling out Roche's new combined treatment Phesgo, which drastically cuts administration time

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Charles River, Valence Discovery partner on AI-aided drug design

Outsourcing Pharma

The collaboration will enable Charles River clients to access Valenceâs artificial intelligence platform in their pharmaceutical development projects.

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The next generation of immunotherapy? Innate Pharma targets NK cells

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Clinical-stage oncology biotech Innate Pharma is on a mission to harness the power of natural killer cells to fight cancer. Catherine Longworth spoke to CEO Mondher Mahjoubi to find out the science behind this next generation of immunotherapies. . Founded in 1999, Marseille-based company Innate Pharma is on a mission to develop immunotherapies that take advantage of the body’s innate immune system.

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Human trials for world's first AI-designed immuno-oncology drug

Pharma Times

The drug was discovered through an AI-design platform within just eight months of project initiation

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Plunging Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Supply Dents State Inoculation Efforts

NY Times

With supplies from Johnson & Johnson set to fall 86 percent, a White House official warned that the vaccine would be scarce until a troubled Baltimore plant gains regulatory approval.

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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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Dive into advanced data, ethical issues at free online event

Outsourcing Pharma

The April 6 webinar, Clinical Development Innovations, will touch upon artificial intelligence, machine learning, ethics and other impactful issues.

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Provention faces delay in FDA review of diabetes prevention antibody

pharmaphorum

The FDA says it has uncovered “deficiencies” in the marketing application for Provention Bio’s much-anticipated drug teplizumab for the prevention of type 1 diabetes (T1D) that could delay its review. The issues are holding up discussions between the agency and company about labeling and post-marketing requirements for teplizumab, and are concentrated around the pharmacokinetics data for the antibody, and whether it is comparable to the drug that its original developer Eli Lill

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Novartis bags EU, UK licences for MS therapy Kesimpta

Pharma Times

Kesimpta is the first self-administered B-cell therapy for patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis

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Stop paying your staff to make repetitive reports

Drug Patent Watch

How Much Time Are You Wasting on Manual, Repetitive Tasks? Stop wasting time on repetitive reports: Contact us Are your staff burdened with manual, repetitive tasks, like data collection, and…. The post Stop paying your staff to make repetitive reports appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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Patient-centric approach more important than ever: Deloitte

Outsourcing Pharma

Especially with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting studies, the company says, putting patients at the center of studies and trial tech must be top priority.

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COVID heralds a faster future for drug development (if stakeholders can collaborate)

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COVID-19 has been a trial-by-fire showing just how quickly drugs and vaccines can be developed under the right circumstances – but there is much to do to ensure this progress is not lost, said speakers at WIRED Health 2021, including the CEOs of BioNTech and BenevolentAI. . The 2021 WIRED Health conference took a broad view of the current pandemic situation, with speakers ranging from geneticists to intensive care doctors.

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NICE 'no' for Opdivo/Yervoy lung cancer combo

Pharma Times

The combination is not considered to be a cost-effective use of NHS resources in this setting

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Slovakia Claims a Bait-and-Switch With the Russian Vaccines it Ordered

NY Times

Slovakia says that Sputnik V doses it received did “not have the same characteristics and properties” as a version endorsed by a respected British medical journal.

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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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CISCRP event to boost public awareness of clinical research

Outsourcing Pharma

The AWARE for All virtual event series aims to educate and engage the public as important partners in clinical trials and development of new treatments.

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Genmab could spin out autoimmune disease unit, says CEO

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Genmab’s CEO Jan van de Winkel has said he would consider spinning out a smaller autoimmune diseases biotech, while ruling out any interest in a merger with big pharma. . In an interview with pharmaphorum, van de Winkel noted that the company’s drugs could be used for diseases outside of cancer, where Copenhagen-based Genmab first made its mark. A drug it originally developed to treat leukaemia has been repurposed by Novartis as a treatment for multiple sclerosis.

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EU nod for new formulation of Biogen's Tysabri

Pharma Times

A subcutaneous formulation will now be available to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Lithuania?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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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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Patient centricity vital to advancing rare-disease treatments: ICON

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the global CRO discusses how putting the patient first in clinical research is essential to discovering new therapies for orphan diseases.

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Jan van de Winkel: Building Europe’s biotech powerhouse at Genmab

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Jan van de Winkel has overseen one of biotech’s big success stories since he took over Genmab’s CEO in 2010. He spoke to pharmaphorum’s news editor Richard Staines to outline his plans to create a European biotech powerhouse. . The last ten years has seen Denmark’s Genmab become one of biotech’s big success stories. Under the leadership of CEO Jan van de Winkel it has gone from financially precarious position following the stock market crash in the late noughties, to the darling of the Nasdaq wi

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Fund opens to boost UK life sciences manufacturing

Pharma Times

The £20 million fund will boost the UK's life sciences manufacturing capabilities, creating new economic opportunities and highly skilled jobs

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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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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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Una vacuna de bajo costo contra la COVID-19 está en marcha

NY Times

Una nueva formulación que está entrando en ensayos clínicos en Brasil, México, Tailandia y Vietnam podría cambiar la forma en que el mundo combate la pandemia.

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Healx deploys its AI in hunt for Friedreich’s ataxia therapies

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UK artificial intelligence specialist Healx has begun a partnership with two medical charities that aims to uncover new therapies for the neurodegenerative disease Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). . Healx has joined forces with Ataxia UK and the US-based Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) on the project, and will use its AI-powered drug discovery platform Healnet to try to find already used drugs that could be repurposed as treatments for FA.

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PharmaTimes announces the launch of the Communications Awards for 2021

Pharma Times

The 2021 Communications Awards have opened their doors for entry, inviting the very best in pharma communications to come forward and claim first prize.

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Dedicated dad hopes to run down cure for a rare disease

Outsourcing Pharma

A father of two boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is running the Austin Marathon to raise funds toward pursuit of a cure for the rare, fatal disease.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Singapore?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Singapore. 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 Singapore? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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