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Privacy issues widespread with digital health apps, says BMJ

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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

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AZ, Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines ‘highly effective’ against Delta variant

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New real world data from PHE shows vaccines can protect against hospitalisation caused by variant

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New patent expiration for Merck Sharp drug CLARINEX

Drug Patent Watch

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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Partnership delivers research, care to diverse communities

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Elligo Health Research is joining forces with Laguna Clinical research Associates to expand access to clinical care to a broader range of patient populations.

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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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Artificial pancreas will be piloted in 1,000 diabetics, says NHS CEO

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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.

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Researchers develop COVID-19 antibody test to detect new variants

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New antibody tests can detect if an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 variants, including Alpha and Delta variants

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Australia, NZ appealing to clinical researchers: Greenphire

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Thanks in part to swift COVID-19 response and relatively low infection rates, more sites and sponsors are looking at the region to locate their studies.

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AZ’s COVID jab tackles delta variant, but antibody fails clinical trial

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The delta variant of COVID-19 may be holding back the lifting of lockdown restrictions in the UK, but there is some good news – the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine seems to offer a high level of protection against it. Real-world data from Public Health England (PHE) suggests that the vaccine prevents 92% of hospitalisations in patients infected with delta (B.1.617.2, formerly known as the Indian variant), with no deaths recorded, according to AZ.

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Researchers identify new drug class with potential in BRCA-mutated tumours

Pharma Times

POLQ inhibitors could be used to kill PARP inhibitor-resistant cancer cells

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New patent for LUPIN drug SOLOSEC

Drug Patent Watch

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.

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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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A Pill to Treat Covid-19? The U.S. Is Betting on It.

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A new $3.2 billion program will support the development of antiviral pills, which could start arriving by the end of this year.

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Daiichi Sankyo claims first okay for oncolytic virus in Japan

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Daiichi Sankyo has made a little bit of pharma industry history, becoming the first drugmaker to win approval in Japan for a therapy for cancer based on a virus that selectively kills malignant cells. Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted a conditional approval to the company’s Delytact (teserpaturev) for the treatment of patients with malignant glioma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that affects around 2,500 people in Japan.

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Vertex, CRISPR Therapeutics’ blood disorder gene therapy shows more promise

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CTX001 is being evaluated as a one-time treatment for transfusion dependent beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease

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New patent for Teva Pharm drug ARMONAIR RESPICLICK

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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.

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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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Mobile patient engagement solution lands industry award

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United BioSource received the 2021 Healthiverse Heroes Award for Life Sciences in recognition of its automated clinical trial patient outreach technology.

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Transforming pharma R&D with a scientist-centric approach to AI & automation

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As biopharmaceutical products have become increasingly complex, both in design and in regulatory requirements, we need a new way of working. Markus Gershater looks at how automation and artificial intelligence (AI) can transform pharma R&D. Due to increasing complexity in R&D, pharma teams are under pressure to drive down costs and speed up time to market whilst improving outcomes, and most recognise that incorporating automation and AI into their workflows will be game-changing.

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Gov’t announces £36m AI research funding boost for NHS

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NHSX and Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) have backed 38 AI-driven research projects

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New patent for Altathera Pharms drug SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SOTALOL+HYDROCHLORIDE Sotalol Hydrochloride is a drug marketed by Altathera Pharms Llc, Apotex, Beximco Pharms Usa, Epic Pharma Inc, Impax Pharms, Mylan, Oxford Pharms, Sun Pharm…. The post New patent for Altathera Pharms drug SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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DIA 2021 set to shed some light on decentralized trials process, accelerated approval pathways

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Decentralized trials and remote monitoring, long discussed, but never really taking off until COVID-19 disrupted studies last year, will be under the spotlight at the DIA 2021 Annual Meeting at the end of this month.

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Pandemic paves way for innovative hybrid healthcare

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While the heroic abilities of the NHS have been on display throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the last year has also exposed the longstanding limitations and frailties of our underfunded healthcare system, says Maya Ward. With an estimated 100,000 unfilled posts and staff turnover expected to increase due to emotional exhaustion, the health service’s workforce stands to be further stretched by an ageing population.

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Novartis’ Cosentyx wins NICE backing for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

Pharma Times

Axial spondyloarthritis affects approximately one in 200 people in the UK

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New patent for Astrazeneca drug DUAKLIR PRESSAIR

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for DUAKLIR+PRESSAIR Duaklir Pressair is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca and is included in one NDA. There are four patents protecting this drug. This drug has…. The post New patent for Astrazeneca drug DUAKLIR PRESSAIR 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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High Hopes for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid Vaccine Have Fizzled in the U.S.

NY Times

Production problems and a brief pause on its use kept the one-dose vaccine from becoming the game changer that health officials across the country believed it would be.

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What’s affordable anyway? The future of NHS drug spending

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The single biggest monetary difference that can be made to the successor to the UK’s 2019 Voluntary Scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) is to address the question of how the allowable growth rate for branded medicines is set. Now that VPAS has hit the mid-point and stakeholders are already thinking ahead to the next deal, Leela Barham delves further.

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Pfizer’s JAK inhibitor Xeljanz shows benefit in COVID-19 pneumonia

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Xeljanz reduced the incidence of death or respiratory failure compared to placebo in hospitalised patients

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New patent for Gilead Sciences drug VEKLURY

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VEKLURY Veklury is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are eight…. The post New patent for Gilead Sciences drug VEKLURY 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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Jazz Pharma collaborates wiith groups on digital cancer community

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The pharma firm is collaborating with oncology organizations on Nothing Small About it, a resource for small-cell lung cancer patients and their loved ones.

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Biogen’s ambitions in gene therapy hit by another failed pivotal trial

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When Biogen acquired Nightstar Therapeutics in 2019, it added a pair inherited retinal disorder (IRD) gene therapies that it hoped would accelerate a push into the fast-evolving category. . Just over two years later, both of those candidates have failed late-stage clinical trials, leaving Biogen’s $800 million investment in Nightstar looking like a poor deal.

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CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine misses the mark in late-stage study

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Company attributed 47% vaccine efficacy to ‘unprecedented’ amount of circulating variants

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New patent for Amarin Pharms drug VASCEPA

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VASCEPA Vascepa is a drug marketed by Amarin Pharms and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are sixty-two patents…. The post New patent for Amarin Pharms drug VASCEPA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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DIA 2021 will explore the potential of RNA based therapeutics

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In recent years, it has become clear that RNA molecules are an emerging as a class of therapeutics of relevance to multiple diseases, most recently including COVID-19 vaccines.