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Cambridge team says AI could diagnose dementia with one scan

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Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK are trialling an artificial intelligence system that they think could spot the signs of dementia after a single brain scan. The team – led by Prof Zoe Kourtzi of the university and Alan Turing Institute – told the BBC that the AI could make it possible to start treatment earlier to slow down progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Virtual reality technology transforming COVID-19 drug discovery

Outsourcing Pharma

Nanomeâs virtual reality tech is being put to use by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and top pharma firms to study COVID-19 and explore drug candidates.

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FDA Authorizes Third Dose – Some Implications

Eye on FDA

What does “fully vaccinated” mean today? In the face of the widening spread of the SARS-Cov-2 variant, the rise in breakthrough cases, and data that suggests a slight waning effect over time of vaccines, FDA acted yesterday to protect some of the most vulnerable by amending the Emergency Use Authorization of the mRNA vaccines. People who have had organ transplants and people who are immunocompromised may now get a third dose.

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Ep. 014 – RJ Lewis and Diane Bartoli of ePocrates Discusses the State of eCME – August 9, 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

Tune in with the Pharma Marketing Network for an insightful conversation with R.J. Lewis and Diane Bartoli, VP and General Manager of epocrates, as she shares her background with eCME, how COVID-19 has been driving it’s rapid growth, the other digital channels that have come into play, the term “snackable eCME” and how we can expect eCME to trend in a post-COVID sense.

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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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Gene therapy specialist bluebird exits “untenable” European market

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Europe market has proved so hostile to gene therapies when it comes to pricing and reimbursement for gene therapies that bluebird bio has decided to quit the market altogether, according to Andrew Obenshain, president of its severe genetic diseases unit. On the firm’s second-quarter results call, Obenshain said the biotech will start “an orderly wind-down” of its activities in Europe and seek “strategic alternatives” to make its therapies available to patients there

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Philip Morris acquires another inhaled-drug pharma firm

Outsourcing Pharma

The US-based company continues its move away from smoking products with the purchase of drug developer OtiTopic, as part of its Beyond Nicotine initiative.

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Michael Pollan’s ‘Trip Report’

NY Times

The author discusses his psychedelic journey and why the government embraces some drugs while waging a war against others.

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Sensyne, Oxford University deploy AI to find asthma targets

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Oxford University and UK clinical artificial intelligence (AI) company Sensyne Health will partner on a project to find new drug targets for people with hard-to-treat asthma. It’s estimated that almost one in five people with asthma find it difficult to control symptoms using current therapies, while around 4% have particularly severe forms that puts them at risk of life-threatening attacks.

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Importance of achieving true patient centricity in clinical trials

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from Longboat by Advarra outlines what it really means for a study to be patient centric, and how to succeed in achieving patient-centric trials.

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FDA approves Keytruda plus Lenvima for advanced kidney cancer

Pharma Times

Combination treatment reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 61% versus Sutent

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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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F.D.A. Approves GHB, a ‘Date Rape’ Drug, for Rare Sleeping Disorder

NY Times

Jazz Pharmaceuticals brought in more than $1.7 billion last year selling GHB to narcolepsy patients. With the new approval, sales could soar.

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BioNTech says repeat doses may be better than modified COVID-19 jab

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BioNTech has suggested that giving booster doses of its current Comirnaty (BNT162b2) COVID-19 vaccine may be a preferable strategy to modifying the Pfizer-partnered shot. The comments came on the German biotech’s second-quarter results call, during which BioNTech raised its forecasts for revenues it will book from sales of the vaccine to €15.9 billion (almost $19 billion), on the back of contracts to deliver 2.2 billion doses this year with more than 1 billion already booked in for 2022.

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UIC studying IV drug as potential COVID-19 treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The University of Illinois at Chicago has been given $6m from the US Department of Defense to develop a potential treatment for severe cases of COVID-19.

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Entry closing next month for the 2021 Communications Awards

Pharma Times

The 2021 Communications Awards will be closing its doors for entry on the 10th of September.

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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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Part B Update: Hospitals Keep Displacing Physicians—And More Practice Acquisitions Loom

Drug Channels

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), the independent agency that advises Congress on the Medicare program, recently released its latest Health Care Spending and the Medicare Program databook. This annual report is a treasure trove of useful and fascinating data. The July 2021 edition provides us with the latest pre-pandemic details on the buy-and-bill market in Medicare Part B.

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AZ gets European approvals for Forxiga in chronic kidney disease

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AstraZeneca’s Forxiga has become the first SGLT2 inhibitor to be approved in Europe for use in people with chronic kidney disease, extending its lead over rival drugs in the class. The European Commission has cleared Forxiga (dapagliflozin) for CKD in adults with or without diabetes, and the drug becomes the first new drug treatment for these patients in more than two decades.

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Current FDA COVID-19 related actions and advice

Outsourcing Pharma

The US Food and Drug Administration has kept its staff busy with approvals, authorizations, and warnings related to various coronavirus-centered products.

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bluebird bio re-evaluates gene therapy strategy in ‘untenable’ European market

Pharma Times

US biotech company says European payers have ‘not yet evolved their approach to gene therapy’

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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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Three Factors to Determine the Best e-Support Services Provider for Your Brand

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Stacey Little, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at AssistRx. Stacey discusses how a patient support vendor can help specialty pharmacy patients attain prior authorizations and access critical therapies. She offers three criteria that manufacturers can use to evaluate e-support services providers.

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Social Health: The Future of Healthcare Marketing

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With advertisers preparing to spend up to $15 billion on influencer marketing by 2022, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are increasingly (and carefully) engaging trusted health social influencers to connect more authentically with consumers. As pharma starts to leverage a multitude of high-engagement channels like influencer marketing, online communities and virtual health services, the industry finds itself in a unique position to reimagine traditional direct-to-consumer (DTC) efforts and p

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WHO COVID-19 trial moves ahead with three drug candidates

Outsourcing Pharma

The World Health Organizationâs Solidarity PLUS trial will kick off in 52 countries, trialing three drugs to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

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Entry closing in 1 month for the 2021 Marketer of the Year

Pharma Times

The 2021 Marketer of the Year competition will be closing for entry on the 10th of September.

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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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New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug PRADAXA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for PRADAXA Pradaxa is a drug marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim and is included in two NDAs. It is available from three suppliers. There are five patents…. The post New patent for Boehringer Ingelheim drug PRADAXA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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UK cues up more Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines as price row looms

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The UK government has started ordering COVID-19 vaccines for a 2022 booster campaign, including a 32 million-dose order for the Pfizer/BioNTech shot, even before third doses for 2021 have been given the go-ahead. A report in The Times claims that the government is paying £22 a dose – up from an earlier price of £18 – for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine as part of a £1 billion deal for additional supplies, which is needed because existing stocks will be depleted next year.

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BMS joins with Black colleges to increase pharma talent diversity

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharma firm is working with five US colleges and universities onto create programming designed to boost recruitment of Black talent in the industry.

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Enhertu improves progression-free survival in breast cancer trial

Pharma Times

Trial compared Enhertu with T-DM1 in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Italy?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Collaborate to simplify cancer trials and accelerate post-pandemic recovery

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How could simplifying the administration of clinical trials help cancer diagnosis, care, and treatment levels to exceed pre-pandemic levels? Amanda Barrell reports from the ABPI Scotland cancer roundtable discussion. Work to get Scotland’s cancer services back to full strength following the pandemic has already begun, and the pharmaceutical industry has pledged to play its part.

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Study examines long-term effects of COVID-19 on athletes' hearts

Outsourcing Pharma

The Heart of Athletes study, using Deloitteâs ConvergeHealth MyPath for Clinical platform, aims to examine heart inflammation in athletes with the virus.

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New joint venture aims to 'open' funding opportunities for early medicines discovery

Pharma Times

Collaboration will drive medicines discovery in areas of unmet patient need

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New patent expiration for Genzyme Corp drug CAPRELSA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CAPRELSA Caprelsa is a drug marketed by Genzyme Corp and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are four patents…. The post New patent expiration for Genzyme Corp drug CAPRELSA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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