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A new approach to COVID-19 treatment

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While pharma has raced to develop COVID-19 vaccines, US-based company NeuroRx is taking a different approach to treating the virus. CEO Dr. Jonathan Javitt tells pharmaphorum about the science behind the company’s Zyesami, which targets the alveolar type II cells in the lung that are critical for transmission of oxygen. Zyesami was developed in conjunction with partner Relief Therapeutics, and NeuroRx is currently awaiting results from a Phase 2b/3 trial ( COVID-AIV ) evaluating the therapeutic

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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise in Small Trial

NY Times

Participants with the disease still declined, but much more slowly than those receiving a placebo, investigators say.

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Boehringer Ingelheim announces partnership with Google

Pharma Times

Partnership will aim to research and implement quantum computing in pharma R&D

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Neurology’s Growing Need for Disposable Technologies

Pharma Mirror

By Boris Goldstein, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Brain Scientific COVID-19 is known for its impacts on a patient’s respiratory system, but it has also been found to affect individuals in unique ways and with varying severity levels depending on their age, risk factors, and comorbidities. Several studies have recently shown that the development of neurological conditions and symptoms are prevalent in COVID patients.

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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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Oral COVID-19 vaccine beckons, as ImmunityBio licenses iosBio tech

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ImmunityBio has licensed technology underpinning a COVID-19 vaccine that could be administered orally rather than by injection from UK biotech iosBio. Approvals for injectable vaccines for COVID-19 are starting to build, but non-injectables like oral and intranasal vaccines could be required if the pandemic is to be fought across all areas of the globe, according to Wayne Channon, the UK firm’s chairman.

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Fight against pharma counterfeiting must go deeper: TruTag

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the anti-counterfeit solutions firm says that while packaging-level efforts may have an effect, on-dose technology is worth a closer look.

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Synairgen begins large-scale trial of inhaled COVID-19 treatment

Pharma Times

First patient in global trial dosed in the UK

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J&J single-shot COVID-19 vaccine shows early promise

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J&J has announced early trial results that suggest its single-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a sustained response against the virus ahead of a phase 3 trial readout due later this month. The UK has caused controversy in recent weeks by tinkering with the dosing regimens for coronavirus vaccines from AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech, which are being rolled as part of the country’s mass vaccination programme.

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Global alliance unites pharma pros to battle counterfeiting

Outsourcing Pharma

Fight the Fakes gathers manufacturers and other stakeholders to brainstorm on ways to combat falsified medicines and safeguard the worldâs medicine supply.

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New patent for Vertex Pharms drug SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED)

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SYMDEKO+%28COPACKAGED%29 Symdeko (copackaged) is a drug marketed by Vertex Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. There are twenty patents protecting this drug. This…. The post New patent for Vertex Pharms drug SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) 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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NHS England selects supermarket Asda to operate COVID-19 vaccination centre

Pharma Times

Qualified pharmacists will administer the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at an in-store pharmacy

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GSK’s Neale Belson on building trust with employees and society

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Pharma’s reputation is currently riding high as the industry comes together to tackle COVID-19, but GSK’s UK general manager Neale Belson says there is always more companies can do to build their culture and make sure employees and customers trust they are doing the right thing. When we spoke with Belson about the GSK’s response to COVID-19 , he pointed out how the pandemic has allowed him to get to know his colleagues even better than he anticipated.

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Lexaria broadens COVID-19 drug exploration program

Outsourcing Pharma

The drug delivery platform company is exploring the viability of remdesivir and other potential treatments for the virus using its DehydraTECH technology.

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Things to Consider When You are Making Your Own Scrubs

Pharma Mirror

Whenever you see physicians, nurses, or any hospital worker, there’s a good chance that they’re wearing scrubs. This sanitary clothing or uniform was originally designed for use by surgeons and their support staff while in surgery rooms. It came to be known as scrubs because surgeons typically put them on as they sterilize or scrub themselves clean before entering the operating room.

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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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Verona completes enrolment in pilot study of potential COVID-19 inhaler

Pharma Times

Ensinfentrine is a first-in-class inhaled inhibitor of the enzymes phosphodiesterase 3 and 4

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UCB backs epilepsy-focused digital heath startup Nile AI

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Belgian drugmaker UCB has been steadily building its digital health expertise for several years, and that includes nurturing new projects. One of those is now being launched as a new company – Nile AI – that aims to improve the care of people with epilepsy. UCB is bankrolling Los Angeles-based Nile with €25 million (around $29 million) in startup cash and will be a majority shareholder, with a presence on the company’s board as well as options on acquiring “data and insights” from its platform.

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Counterfeit Janssen HIV drug discovered in US pharmacies

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharmaceutical firm reports a counterfeit version of its Symtuza HIV treatment has been found and pulled from shelves at three American pharmacies.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most insert dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most insert dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most insert dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most insert dosed drugs? 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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ICR researchers identify potential new treatment for drug-resistant prostate cancer

Pharma Times

CCS1477 has a novel mechanism of action compared to existing treatments

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NICE recommends interim funding for GSK’s Zejula in ovarian cancer

pharmaphorum

Women with newly-diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer have a new treatment option in England after NICE recommend interim funding for GlaxoSmithKline’s Zejula (niraparib) in final guidance. Zejula competes with AstraZeneca/Merck & Co’s PARP inhibitor class rival Lynparza (olaparib) but in this case it has an advantage in this maintenance therapy use as it can be used regardless of whether the BRCA mutation is present.

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Florida doctor pleads guilty to clinical trial data fraud

Outsourcing Pharma

A Miami physician has owned up to falsifying research data and patient participation figures for a pediatric asthma trial conducted from 2013 to 2016.

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New patent for Karyopharm Theraps drug XPOVIO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XPOVIO Xpovio is a drug marketed by Karyopharm Theraps and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug. This drug has…. The post New patent for Karyopharm Theraps drug XPOVIO 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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Eli Lilly announces mid-stage trial success for donanemab in Alzheimer’s

Pharma Times

Investigational antibody targets a modified form of beta amyloid called N3pG

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Are face-to-face medical meetings a thing of the past?

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Everything, from exercise classes to pub quizzes, went online last year – and medical education was no exception. In their droves, congresses, conferences, and masterclasses went virtual in a bid to ensure healthcare professionals were supported, up to date, and socially distanced. But is this change here to stay? Are the days of queuing for coffee, rushing to symposiums, and the glitzy conference dinner a thing of the past?

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AI-driven drug discovery collaboration to tackle neurological diseases

Outsourcing Pharma

Sosei Heptares and PharmEnable will harness artificial intelligence-enabled technology and advanced chemistry to explore neurological disease solutions.

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New patent for ARIAD drug ICLUSIG

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ICLUSIG Iclusig is a drug marketed by Ariad and is included in one NDA. There are three patents protecting this drug. This drug has seventy-eight…. The post New patent for ARIAD drug ICLUSIG 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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US breakthrough designation for ligelizumab in chronic spontaneous urticaria

Pharma Times

In a Phase IIb trial, more patients experienced complete resolution of hives with ligelizumab compared to Xolair

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Celltrion closes in on COVID-19 antibody market after trial success

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South Korea’s Celltrion has announced encouraging top-line results for its potential antibody therapy for COVID-19, with the first part of a phase 2/3 trial showing it could cut recovery times and chances of progression from moderate to more severe disease. Several other companies are also working on antibody therapies and Eli Lilly’s bamlanivimab gained an FDA Emergency Use Authorization in November last year, shortly after Regeneron’s cocktail of casirivimab and imdevimab.

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LA customs agents seize $19m in counterfeit Viagra pills

Outsourcing Pharma

Authorities discovered the fake Pfizer erectile-dysfunction tablets in one of three cargo containers full of fraudulent goods, recently arrived from China.

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New patent for Sunovion Pharms drug KYNMOBI

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for KYNMOBI Kynmobi is a drug marketed by Sunovion Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug. Drug patent…. The post New patent for Sunovion Pharms drug KYNMOBI appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Diurnal seeks marketing authorisation for Chronocort in the UK

Pharma Times

MHRA submission is based on same application filed with the EMA

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