Patents, pandemics and pricing: a peek at the top drug from every big pharma
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 22, 2022
A look at how the biggest pharma companies in the world and their top-selling drugs fared in the first half of the year.
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New study use musical tests for early detection of cognitive decline
Pharma Times
AUGUST 22, 2022
Researchers at Tel Aviv University used a portable brain activity-measuring device to detect cognitive decline in older people
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Blister material as a source of nitrosamine impurities
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 25, 2022
Following numerous recalls, the industry is striving to investigate the causes, sources and ways to mitigate carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities. In a recent paper, published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics , researchers identified nitrocellulose blister packaging as a potential source of N -nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) and N -nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) impurities.
Long COVID but short on treatment options
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 23, 2022
With COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics developed in rapid time, Ben Hargreaves investigates why this has not been the case with the creation of a treatment for Long COVID. The condition is more common than might be thought and presents a significant burden to patients, and yet the pipeline of potential therapies remains relatively sparse. When the pandemic first struck, the gravity of the situation did not take long to set in.
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.
The story behind the PharmaVoice 100
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 23, 2022
Taren Grom, our editor-in-chief emeritus, explains how the coveted PharmaVoice 100 awards got its start and what makes it stand out in the industry.
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Non-viral CRISPR could overcome cell and gene therapy bottlenecks
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 26, 2022
Scientists from the Gladstone Institutes and University of California San Francisco (UCSF) say a new variation of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system enables especially long DNA sequences to be introduced to precise locations in the genomes of cells with remarkably high efficiency without the need for viral vectors. “One of our goals for many years has been to put lengthy DNA instructions into a targeted site in the genome in a way that doesn’t depend on viral vectors,” commented Alex Marson, MD
Sword’s digital musculoskeletal care approach improves mental health; study
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 26, 2022
A clinical trial has found that a digital care programme for people with musculoskeletal pain developed by Sword Health can improve their productivity at work, even if they also have mental health issues. Sword Health’s virtual musculoskeletal programme care programme pairs patients with a physical therapist they can talk with via telehealth, guiding them through exercises to address pain and other symptoms and also provides cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) modules to help them develop
With market success at stake, can tech help solve the diversity problem in clinical trials?
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 24, 2022
Diversity in clinical trials isn’t only important for the health of the overall patient population — it can save millions in lost profits.
MIT’s AI model can detect Parkinson’s by tracking breathing patterns
Pharma Times
AUGUST 26, 2022
The tool uses a series of connected algorithms that can assess if someone has PD from their nocturnal breathing
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
Gilead’s Sunlenca receives EC approval to treat HIV
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 23, 2022
Gilead Sciences has obtained the European Commission (EC) marketing authorisation for Sunlenca (lenacapavir) injection and tablets to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The twice-yearly treatment is indicated to be administered along with other antiretroviral(s) in adult patients with multi-drug resistant HIV infection who otherwise cannot have a suppressive anti-viral regimen.
Merck chases Bayer/Ionis with fast track for Factor XI drug
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 24, 2022
The FDA has given a novel anticoagulant from Merck & Co a fast-track designation as a treatment for people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who need dialysis, firing a warning short over the bows of a rival programme in development at Ionis and Bayer. The anticoagulant – codenamed MK-2060 – is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit Factor XI and is currently in a phase 2b trial in ESRD patients on dialysis, who often need to be treated with anticoagulants to prevent blood clots.
Overcoming mental health’s drug development challenges with AI
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 23, 2022
PsychoGenics is leveraging AI-driven drug discovery platforms to advance mental health treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.
Pfizer’s RSV vaccine candidate shows promise in older adults study
Pharma Times
AUGUST 26, 2022
It is estimated that RSV infections in older adults account for 177,000 hospitalisations and 14,000 deaths each year in the US alone
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Outsourcing strategists thinking farther ahead than ever: CPHI
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 23, 2022
The groupâs latest report glimpses inside the minds of pharma leaders, who are looking at a productâs full life-cycle development at the preclinical stage.
Oncolytic viruses: past and present
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 25, 2022
IN 2022, treating glioblastoma (GBM) remains an uphill battle. Current therapeutic options show limited success and neuro-oncology teams often struggle to balance their benefits with a patient’s quality of life. Cutting-edge strategies, however, are now revisiting the use of oncolytic viruses – viruses that selectively infect and kill cancer cells – which may broaden and advance the therapeutic landscape.
First 90 Days: Agios Pharmaceuticals’ Brian Goff
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 22, 2022
The rare disease veteran and first-time CEO is bringing his expertise to the company as it launches the first FDA-approved treatment for pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency.
Trial results for Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children released
Pharma Times
AUGUST 24, 2022
The phase 2/3 trial results showed that the vaccine was effective in protecting children
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.
To build diversity into clinical trials, collaborate at the community level
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 24, 2022
Diversity in clinical trials is a “scientific imperative”, but how can industry bridge the gap between “why” and “how”? Removing barriers to clinical trial participation for underserved groups is an essential part of addressing health inequalities. Getting there, however, is easier said than done. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance, Diversity Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Subgroups in Clinical Trials , recommends sponsors
EC grants approval for BioMarin’s gene therapy to treat Hemophilia A
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 25, 2022
The European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for BioMarin Pharmaceutical ’s gene therapy, Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec), to treat adults with severe haemophilia A (congenital Factor VIII deficiency). The treatment is indicated for patients with no history of Factor VIII inhibitors and any detectable antibodies to adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5).
Flipping the script to disrupt, redefine and accelerate the patient care journey
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 22, 2022
A new, digitally innovative care model empowers patients and expedites their access to treatment.
Alpha Cognition announces bioequivalence study results for Alzheimer’s
Pharma Times
AUGUST 25, 2022
In 2019, there were over 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, representing one in every 14 people aged 65 and over
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.
Amazon healthcare push shifts with closure of telehealth service
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 25, 2022
Amazon’s ambitious plan to disrupt the healthcare category seems to have had a course correction after the online retail giant announced it plans to shut down its telehealth service Amazon Care. It’s a dramatic change in direction, coming just a few months after Amazon was trumpeting its intention to make the three-year-old telehealth service available to employers nationwide in the US.
Environmental Monitoring In-Depth Focus 2022
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 24, 2022
A strategic approach to optimisations of testing bacterial endotoxins. Given industry’s recent focus on the sustainability of bacterial endotoxin testing (BET), here, AstraZeneca colleagues Miriam Guest, Karen Capper, Dennis Wong and Phil Duncanson share how they worked to establish a short-, mid- and long-term strategy to optimise BET across the global enterprise.
Woman of the Week: Glympse Bio’s Dr. Tram Tran
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 24, 2022
How the chief medical officer of the emerging diagnostic company is using the patient perspective as a guiding light.
Janssen’s teclistamab gets CMA from European Commission
Pharma Times
AUGUST 25, 2022
Teclistamab is the first bispecific antibody worldwide to be approved for patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma
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