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Common but not normal: It’s time to talk about maternal mental health

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As part of our Patients Insights series, the founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood shares her experience of postpartum depression, talks about the power of peer support, and explains what the wider healthcare community could do to play their part. Within days of giving birth to her first child, Jen Schwartz’s fairy tale view of motherhood lay in tatters at the foot of the bed she found it impossible to leave.

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The Coronavirus Is Plotting a Comeback. Here’s Our Chance to Stop It for Good.

NY Times

Many scientists are expecting another rise in infections. But this time the surge will be blunted by vaccines and, hopefully, widespread caution. By summer, Americans may be looking at a return to normal life.

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PharmaTimes are excited to announce the launch of CROY 2021

Pharma Times

The prestigious Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas has now opened its doors for entry, continuing the successes of the 10th anniversary last year.

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Community building empowers rare-disease patients: Xperiome

Outsourcing Pharma

An executive from the rare disease technology solutions company discusses how forcing connections with patients can boost research into such conditions.

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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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A history of Johnson & Johnson

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By most measures the single largest pharma company in the world, US-based Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is also arguably one of the most well-known drugmakers among the general public. . Both these factors can be tied in part to J&J’s strong presence in the consumer sector – but behind household name products is a strong pharmaceutical backbone that has emerged over the company’s long and varied history.

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New patent for Ironshore Pharms drug JORNAY PM

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for JORNAY+PM Jornay Pm is a drug marketed by Ironshore Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are eleven patents protecting this drug. JORNAY PM…. The post New patent for Ironshore Pharms drug JORNAY PM appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Trust, transparency aided COVID-19 vaccine partnership: Praxis

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from Praxis explains how the firm worked with Moderna on patient recruitment strategy and other solutions in the road to launching a vaccine.

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Altimmune begins trial of nasal vaccine for COVID-19

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Pfizer/BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine against COVID is a technical marvel – but the ultra-cool temperatures required for storage and stability has been tricky to handle. Maryland, US-based company Altimmune is among the biotechs and research labs trying to find more convenient alternatives and believes a nasal vaccine spray that is stable at room temperature could be the answer.

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U.S. Buys 100,000 Doses of an Eli Lilly Antibody Treatment

NY Times

The government will pay $210 million for the doses, which Eli Lilly will ship by the end of March.

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Wayra, GE Healthcare launch accelerator programme for digital health start-ups

Pharma Times

Edison Accelerator to support start-ups to develop AI applications for healthcare

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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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ICON to acquire PRA Health Sciences in $12b deal

Outsourcing Pharma

The deal consolidates two significant players in the contract research organization arena, in a deal reportedly worth approximately $12b USD.

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Healthcare’s digital transformation began within weeks of pandemic – report

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Healthcare organisations that have been traditionally slow to adopt new technology produced a response to the pandemic that was almost in line with less regulated industries, according to a new report. Findings of research from the cloud communications platform Twilio based on 2,500 enterprise decision makers, including 117 healthcare organisations, showed it took 36 days on average to accelerate a digital transformation strategy.

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Biden Signs Order to Strengthen Supply Chains

NY Times

President Biden signed an executive order aimed at reducing U.S. reliance on foreign-made products, especially in a national emergency, after a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers.

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Ocugen’s inherited retinal disease gene therapy OCU400 wins orphan status

Pharma Times

Orphan designation granted for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa and Leber Congenital amaurosis

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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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Patient-centric approach key to rare disease research: Centogene

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the genetics diagnostic solutions company explains how putting the patient first can make the difference in orphan drug development.

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Why we need research into the mental health impact of a rare disease diagnosis

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Rare diseases impact between 3.5%-5.9% of the world’s population. For Rare Disease Day, RBW Consulting’s Emma Thorp discusses why the consultancy is taking revenue earned from its rare disease clients and using it to fund research into the mental health impact of a rare disease diagnosis. Rare diseases are often chronic and life-threatening, and with a large percentage of cases presenting in young children, a diagnosis has a profound and unique impact on everyone affected.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most ointment dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most ointment dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most ointment dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most ointment dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NHS to open mental health support hubs dedicated to staff

Pharma Times

Services will be offered to staff who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

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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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Direct data capture a 'game changer' for trials: Clinical Ink

Outsourcing Pharma

An executive from the clinical trial technology provider will share how direct data capture can save time, avoid errors and improve the patient experience.

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Sanofi’s immunotherapy Libtayo gets FDA not in first line lung cancer

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Sanofi’s cancer immunotherapy Libtayo (cemiplimab) has a third US indication after the FDA approved it for certain untreated lung cancer patients. The approval in first-line lung cancer, in non-small cell lung cancer patients whose tumours have high PD-L1 expression brings the drug into competition with Merck & Co’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), which has become the go-to therapy in this disease.

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Coronavirus Vaccine Finder Aims to Help Americans Get Shots

NY Times

VaccineFinder.org is an ambitious but limited attempt to simplify Americans’ search for vaccines.

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UK sees a 20% growth in the number of advanced therapy trials, report finds

Pharma Times

Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult report also found a surge in the number of commercially sponsored trials

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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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Developing vaccines and therapeutics for virus variants: FDA releases new guidance

Outsourcing Pharma

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance for companies developing vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics against new variants of SARS-CoV-2.

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AZ COVID jab efficacy debate is hindering EU’s vaccine drive

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The spat between the EU and AstraZeneca over access to the company’s COVID-19 shot led to scathing remarks about its efficacy that now threaten to undermine the EU’s vaccination targets. . The European Commission approved AZ’s AZD1222 vaccine for use in the EU in all adults aged over 18 at the end of January, more than a month after it was given a green light in the UK, but it seems people in some EU countries are reluctant to receive it and even deliberately missing appointments.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Sweden?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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AZ withdraws Imfinzi indication in the US for advanced bladder cancer

Pharma Times

Decision made in consultation with the FDA following disappointing trial results

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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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Pharma: Clinical 2021 | April 7-9 | Virtual

Pharma Marketing Network

Clinical is under the microscope. As the world focuses its lens on pharma, the opportunity and pressure is there to found a new era of agile, patient-centric clinical trials. Long-standing barriers to innovation are falling, digital transformation is accelerating, and new cultures in collaboration, and patient-centricity are rapidly growing. The conversations that are re-shaping the future of clinical are happening as we speak, Reuters Events Clinical 2021 is the new meeting place for US and EU

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Sanofi/GSK restart COVID-19 vaccine trials after tweaking formulation

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Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline are restarting clinical development of their COVID-19 vaccine, which was delayed after hitting a snag late last year. In December interim phase 1/2 trial results showed the vaccine produced a lower immune response in older adults. At the time analysts said that this was likely due to an insufficient concentration of the antigen and the companies have refined their antigen formulation hoping for a better immune response including in older adults.

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New patent for Sarepta Theraps drug EXONDYS 51

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for EXONDYS+51 Exondys 51 is a drug marketed by Sarepta Theraps Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent for Sarepta Theraps drug EXONDYS 51 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NHS England to trial at-home smear testing kits

Pharma Times

Over 31,000 women in London to be offered the at-home tests

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Pharma Customer Engagement Europe | April 20-22, 2021 | Virtual

Pharma Marketing Network

As markets swell with digital content and HCPs become increasingly time-poor, your customer engagement strategy can no longer be driven by reach and frequency, but by the value added at every interaction and touchpoint. At Pharma Customer Engagement Europe (20-22 April, Virtual) leaders unite to develop hybrid field force models, measure true digital effectiveness, and optimize content to make holistic customer engagement the norm and surpass HCP needs.

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