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Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare: A comprehensive book on medical XR

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Walter Greenleaf, PhD, neuroscientist and digital health expert at Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab, tells us about the new book Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Case Studies and Perspectives and why he and his co-authors gathered insights from some of the most prominent figures in the field of medical extended reality (XR).

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Innovative phase 2 trial targets advanced liver cancer

Pharma Times

The UCL study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of MTL-CEBPA in combination with second line standard of care sorafenib versus the use of sorafenib in isolation

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OPDP Issues First Regulatory Action Letter of 2022

Eye on FDA

FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) issued the first regulatory action letter for 2022. This one has some notable characteristics. As has been frequently noted, enforcement actions by OPDP have diminished considerably over the years. Another characteristic of recent enforcement actions over the past several years is that smaller, less well-known companies have mostly been the recipients of letters from OPDP.

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Time to change thinking around patient recruitment: Elligo

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from Elligo Health Research (a SCOPE 2022 exhibitor ) discusses flaws in traditional recruitment approaches and offers up some fresh new ideas.

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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.

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Making sense of differing digital health funding reports

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Digital health venture funding had a ridiculous, bonkers, blockbuster year. On this, everyone can agree, although longtime watchers of the industry will remember that we’ve heard that consistently for the last several years. But never mind, 2021 was a blockbuster even compared to 2020 or 2019, with many sources saying there was twice as much, or nearly twice as much money raised this past year compared with the year before.

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Which drugs have the most supplementary protection certificates?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs). SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation by compensating for the long…. The post Which drugs have the most supplementary protection certificates? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Charles River joins with immunology lab on COVID-19 research

Outsourcing Pharma

The CRO's work with La Jolla Institute for Immunology, centered on a unique mouse model, is intended to increase understanding of how the COVID-19 virus operates.

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Chronic kidney disease: treating a silent killer

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In November, NICE backed NHS use of AstraZeneca’s diabetes and heart failure drug Forxiga for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. pharmaphorum caught up with AZ’s Joris Silon to discuss unmet needs in the condition. “Many times, I have talked to nephrologists who take care of patients with chronic kidney disease in the later stages, and they have a very simple message – and that is, if we really want to do something for these patients then we need to intervene earlier,” says Joris Silon, se

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Omicron relief: Pfizer and BioNTech initiate study into targeted vaccine

Pharma Times

COVID-19 vaccine luminaries Pfizer and BioNTech study will examine data from the current booster and consider need for specific Omicron jab

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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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New patent expiration for Genentech Inc drug ESBRIET

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ESBRIET Esbriet is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are twenty-one patents…. The post New patent expiration for Genentech Inc drug ESBRIET appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FDA approves IND for clinical trial evaluating CBD-based drug

Outsourcing Pharma

The agency has given the go-ahead on an IND application for a study evaluating Ananda Scientificâs Nantheia ATL5, a candidate for treating opioid use disorder.

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Merck gets EU nod for Keytruda in adjuvant kidney cancer

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Merck & Co has passed another milestone in its drive to move PD-1 inhibitor Keytruda earlier in the treatment pathway for cancer, with the European Commission approving use of the drug as post-surgery (adjuvant) therapy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Adjuvant treatment moves use of the drug into patients with earlier-stage cancer, a key strategy for Merck and other cancer immunotherapy companies as it expands the pool of patients eligible for treatment.

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Injection of optimism as HIV vaccine trial begins

Pharma Times

Collaboration of big hitters and introduction of innovation sparks pioneering HIV vaccination trial

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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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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most patents?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical drugs with the greatest number of patents still in force. The number of patents covering a drug can be indicative of the value of a…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most patents? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Betting Big on Biosimilars: How Evolving Market Dynamics Will Impact Patient Access

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Fiza Bari, Senior Solutions Consultant and GTM Liaison at MMIT. Fiza discusses the impending influx of biosimilars and its effect on manufacturers, specifically in the immunology space. To learn more, sign up for MMIT’s Immunology Biosimilars webcast. It's a moderated discussion with payers on how the changing market might impact their management strategies in immunology.

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Digital therapeutics: a new frontier of medicine

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The area of digital therapeutics is growing rapidly, and in this piece Ben Hargreaves examines why this is the case, how broadly these therapies can be applied and why investment in the area is mounting. To demonstrate how quickly the digital therapeutics space is developing, it is easiest to state that the first such therapy was approved in 2018 and since that point the annual investment in the space has more than doubled in the intervening years.

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Voxelotor for haemolytic anaemia treatment gains positive opinion

Pharma Times

MHRA awards a positive scientific opinion for voxelotor–a once-daily tablet for the treatment of haemolytic anaemia

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Australia?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Drug Channels News Roundup, January 2022: Insulin G2N Update; OptumRx “Data,” HDHPs, 340B Projections, and Fun with the CDC

Drug Channels

Super Bowl LVI is on the horizon. Time for some blow-out beer commercials, occasionally interrupted by a football game. But who needs a Super Bowl party when you can tackle this month’s selection of notable news stories, intercepted for you from the Drug Channels gridiron: Offsides : A shocking update about the gross-to-net bubble for insulin Trick Play : OptumRx trolls us Fumble : High-deductible health plans foul out with patients Offensive Lines : The 340B program’s unstoppable growth Plus, t

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IBM sells off large parts of Watson Health business

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A private equity group has agreed to take over most of IBM Watson Health, seven years after the business was launched with a pledge to revolutionise healthcare data analysis. Francisco Partners is picking up a range of databases and analytics tools – including Health Insights, MarketScan, Clinical Development, Social Programme Management, Micromedex and other imaging and radiology tools – for an undisclosed sum estimated to be in the region of $1 billion.

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Gene genies: Oxford Biomedica and Homology Medicines create AAV business

Pharma Times

Gene luminaries Oxford Biomedica reach agreement with Homology Medicines to develop super group

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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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Multi-national studies call for informed approach: Firma Clinical Research

Outsourcing Pharma

Am expert from the CRO discusses unique challenges associated with running clinical trials that stretch across national boarders and how to conquer them.

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Rate of Myocarditis in Vaccinated Boys Slightly Higher Than Thought, Israeli Study Finds

NY Times

Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, occurred in 1 of 12,361 boys between 12 and 15 years old within a week of receiving a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, researchers found.

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Digital health firms nab record $57.2bn funding in 2021; report

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The final numbers are in, and now it’s official – digital health companies raked in a massive $57.2 billion in funding last year, beating prior records with a 79% increase over 2020. The data from CB Insights’ annual State of Digital Health report notes that the record investments were apparent across all geographies and were “fuelled by the growing need to provide digital solutions and delivery models to patients during the pandemic.” Highlights of the year included an a

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Access to Novartis treatment for Myeloid leukaemia patients

Pharma Times

Novartis UK has announced that the MHRA has given a positive scientific opinion for the investigational treatment, asciminib

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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.