pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

An online tool used by people in Italy to manage their potential exposure to COVID-19 using a simple chat interface has shown that it can spot emerging trends days ahead of the national surveillance system. The decision support system (DSS) – developed by Italian digital health startup Paginemediche – provided a way for people to assess and interpret their symptoms and provide guidance on what to do next, such as self-isolate or seek out a test.

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NY Times

AUGUST 30, 2021

Prescriptions for ivermectin have jumped to more than 88,000 per week, some pharmacists are reporting shortages and people are overdosing on forms of the drug meant for horses.

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 30, 2021

A leader from the rare and infectious disease treatment specialist talks about ongoing research into a potential treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

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Pharma Mirror

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / DE BILT, NETHERLANDS – Codivir, a short synthetic 16 amino-acid peptide, derived from the HIV-1 integrase, was originally discovered at the Hebrew University in Israel. Code Pharma discovered that the peptide had a direct antiviral effect against SARS-CoV-2, the novel Coronavirus causing COVID-19. In-vitro studies conducted at the British virology research laboratory Virology Research Services in London then demonstrated a potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and

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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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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

An artificial intelligence algorithm already shown to be able to detect atrial fibrillation (AF) in clinical testing has also shown its worth in a real-world setting, according to its developers. The AI – developed by the Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance on cardiovascular disease – was developed using machine learning from a UK dataset of almost 3 million patients and previously found to be more effective than existing testing at identifying patients at risk of AF based on retrospective stud

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NY Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The ruling in bankruptcy court caps a long legal battle over the fate of a company accused of fueling the opioid epidemic and the family that owns it.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Agreement will allow NICE to make ‘efficient and effective’ updates to recommendations in its guideline portfolio

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 31, 2021

Fitness wearable company Whoop has raised another $200 million in funding that will help fund its expansion into international markets – and take on deep-pocketed rivals like Amazon, Apple and Google. The sixth-round financing was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, taking the total raised by the company to date to around $400 million, and catapults Whoop’s valuation to a massive $3.6 billion.

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NY Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“I got fevers, sweats, and I knew what was going on,” he said in a video on Instagram on Wednesday, after returning from a series of shows in Florida.

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 30, 2021

FarmaTrust is helping assemble a collective of public and private firms working on solutions for smart manufacturing and creating medicines of the future.

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 31, 2021

Phase III trial will use AZ’s COVID-19 vaccine as an active comparator

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A US federal judge has approved a bankruptcy settlement for Purdue Pharma that grants the Sackler family that owned the business immunity from any further civil lawsuits accusing them of contributing to opioid epidemic – to the consternation of campaigners. The agreement will dissolve the OxyContin (oxycodone) manufacturer – which Judge Robert Drain said was a “bitter result” – will see around $4.5 billion being paid out by the Sackler family to projects that support victims of the o

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NY Times

AUGUST 31, 2021

The deaths over three days in Suffolk County reflect a dangerous shift in the street-drug marketplace, according to police and prosecutors.

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Outsourcing Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The decentralized trial tech firm will work with Applied VR on five studies testing the viability of virtual-reality therapy in treating pain patients.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 31, 2021

Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer treatment failed to meet PFS primary endpoint

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Novartis’ cholesterol-lowering drug Leqvio will be made available on the NHS in England and Wales, and could help to prevent up to 30,000 deaths, according to NICE. The PCSK9-targeting oligonucleotide – which is already available in Scotland – requires dosing just twice a year and has been approved by the health technology assessment (HTA) agency for use in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who can’t reach target cholesterol levels with oral statins alone.

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NY Times

AUGUST 31, 2021

The deaths over three days in Suffolk County reflect a dangerous shift in the street-drug marketplace, according to police and prosecutors.

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Drug Channels

AUGUST 31, 2021

Charlotte Morabito at CNBC has put together “Why Pharmacies Overcharge,” an entertaining and provocative video on the pharmacy industry and its generic prescription pricing. It’s definitely worth your time. I especially enjoyed the cool visualizations of Drug Channels Institute’s industry data. Links below. The video covers the history of pharmacy, from the “Soda Fountain Era” to “Lick, Stick, and Pour” to the rise of PBMs and GoodRx. .

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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.

Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The monoclonal antibody is designed to block IL-17A, a molecule involved in the psoriasis inflammatory response

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The new Cancer Care in Europe: Recovering from COVID-19 Disruption white paper assesses the disruption to patient care and the changes physicians implemented during the acute phase of the pandemic, with a focus on the way in which treatment strategies were altered. The publication, which has been supported by Accord Healthcare, also provides a series of recommendations for how the pharmaceutical industry can continue to support cancer care for the next 12 months and looks at what physicians want

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NY Times

AUGUST 31, 2021

Researchers ended a large trial in South Africa after finding that an experimental vaccine offered little protection.

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Outsourcing Pharma

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Johnson & Johnson has announced results from the primary analysis of its Imbokodo Phase 2b HIV vaccine clinical trial, with data showing the investigational HIV vaccine candidate did not provide sufficient protection against HIV infection. A Phase 3 trial with a different composition of the vaccine regimen and different populations, however, will continue.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Samedan joining PMGroup and PharmaTimes Media Ltd as part of The Datateam Media Group’s healthcare division

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

One of the biggest challenges to treating schizophrenia is non-compliance with treatment, but Johnson & Johnson’s pharma unit Janssen is trumpeting a new version of its Invega drug that could solve that problem. The FDA has just approved Janssen’s Invega Hafyera (paliperidone), a twice-yearly injectable formulation that extends the company’s big-selling brand and offers the fewest doses per year of any schizophrenia medicine.

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Drug Patent Watch

AUGUST 30, 2021

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for NAPROXEN+SODIUM Naproxen Sodium is a drug marketed by Bionpharma Inc, Catalent, Puracap Pharm Llc, Actavis Labs Fl Inc, Able, Amneal Pharms Ny, Aurobindo Pharma Ltd,…. The post New patent for Bionpharma Inc drug NAPROXEN SODIUM appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 31, 2021

According to patient-matching specialist TrialJectory, 90% of cancer patients know the vitality of genetic testing but more than half are not being tested.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Phase III study finds risk reduced by 52% compared with control group

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

There is not enough evidence yet to allow artificial intelligence based breast cancer detection to be fully integrated into screening services, says a UK study. The analysis of a dozen studies of AI-powered image recognition software for breast cancer screening – published in the British Medical Journal – has found that the technology isn’t yet reliable enough to replace radiology specialists.

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NY Times

AUGUST 30, 2021

As children's hospital beds fill up, the F.D.A. shouldn't delay. .

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 31, 2021

Cota has released a survey revealing about two-thirds of cancer patients and their families are unsatisfied at the speed of cancer treatment development.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Trial showed ‘robust antibody responses’ against Delta variant

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