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Biotech spotlight: Karuna Therapeutics' mission to rejuvenate the field of neuroscience

PharmaVoice

An effective treatment for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia might require a holistic approach to avoid serious side effects, says CEO Steve Paul.

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How Programmatic Advertising Allows Pharma to Execute Targeted Ad Campaigns

PharmExec

While the pharmaceutical industry has historically lagged behind other industries in the overall shift to programmatic advertising, the pandemic accelerated this transformation to emerging channels like connected TV (CTV).

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Another amyloid miss in Alzheimer’s as Roche’s crenezumab fails trial

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The litany of failed trials of amyloid-targeting drugs for Alzheimer’s disease has added another verse, as Roche concedes that its crenezumab candidate was unable to slow cognitive decline in patients with an inherited form of the disease. The result isn’t a big surprise – Roche terminated two phase 3 trials of crenezumab in people with prodromal to mild sporadic Alzheimer’s in early 2019 after interim analyses found it would be futile to continue – but is another blow to the

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F.D.A. Approves Alopecia Drug That Restores Hair Growth in Many Patients

NY Times

The drug, made by Eli Lilly, is already used for rheumatoid arthritis, and could be followed by two more drugs from other companies.

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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 patient-funded ALS drug offers hope where few treatments exist

PharmaVoice

Eledon Pharmaceuticals’ grassroots-backed drug recently entered clinical trials.

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NICE recommends Eli Lilly’s breast cancer therapy

Pharma Times

Verzenios in combination with endocrine treats people with early breast cancer who are at high-risk of recurrence

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Pfizer Vaccine Effective in Children Under 5, the F.D.A. Says

NY Times

Outside experts will make their recommendations this week on how the agency should rule on applications from Pfizer and Moderna to vaccinate the nation’s youngest children.

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Pandemic highlights need for supply chain visibility, partnerships

Outsourcing Pharma

During BIO International, US leaders shared lessons learned from COVID-19, and how government and industry are collaborating to avoid future supply chain crises.

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Jazz and Redx in milestone inhibitor agreement

Pharma Times

Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Redx announce that pan-RAF inhibitor will enter clinical development

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Data-Led Digital KOL Engagement

pharmaphorum

When creating engagement plans for individual Digital Key Opinion Leaders (DOLs), it’s best to look at a range of data-led metrics about each DOL to fine tune the engagement and maximise benefit for all parties. The simplest, and often easiest metrics to obtain, relate to the activity characteristics of the Digital KOL. In Twitter for example, this may equate to the DOL’s activity levels, follower numbers, and so on.

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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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Q&A With Mina Makar, Senior Vice President, Global Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM), BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit at AstraZeneca

PharmExec

Makar discusses the significance of AstraZeneca’s diabetes and heart failure drug Forxiga (dapagliflozin) for the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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A New JAMA Study Misleads About Drug Prices—And Launches a New Attack on Patients with Ultra-Rare Diseases

Drug Channels

Last week, the authors of a new JAMA study claimed that “prices for new drugs are skyrocketing.” Their research, along with a simultaneously released New York Times op-ed, received widespread media coverage. Links below. But as I explain, the study’s headline conclusion is highly misleading. The authors obscure the real story with mathematical sleight-of-hand that misrepresents the underlying data and overlooks the true nature of today’s pharmaceutical innovations.

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First patient dosed in Scancell’s clinical trial for multiple cancers

Pharma Times

First-in-human clinical trial in patients with triple negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer and renal cancer

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2nd NSCLC Drug Development Summit

pharmaphorum

The 2nd NSCLC Drug Development Summit returns for its second year to unite biopharma and academic leaders during an exciting era of personalized medicine. The industry is uniting to address mechanisms of drug resistance, spearhead progress in molecular subtyping and define practice-changing drug sequencing and combinations for the largest solid tumor indication, NSCLC.

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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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Creating Influence and Authority in Value-Based Healthcare

PharmExec

We may be only at the beginning of outcome-measured, value-based healthcare, but this is a chance for pharma organizations to show their mettle as roles are redefined and definitions of ‘value’ are agreed, says Gérard Klop of Vintura.

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Technology that Supports Patients and Brands at Every Point of the Medication Access Journey

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Shawn Seamans, Chief Commercial Officer at CoverMyMeds. Shawn discusses how technology can be combined with human intervention to better help patients access, afford, and adhere to their therapies. He then describes how three patients benefited from support solutions. For more information about how CoverMyMeds’ solutions can support the patient journey for your brand, visit their digital commercialization experience.

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Spirea raises £2.4m to develop antibody drug conjugates in cancer

Pharma Times

Funding will enable the development of Spirea’s pipeline of antibody drug conjugate therapeutics for the treatment of solid tumours

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Lilly’s Olumiant okayed in alopecia, with Pfizer, Concert in hot pursuit

pharmaphorum

Eli Lilly and Incyte’s Olumiant has secured the first FDA approval for a systemic drug to treat alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss that affects more than 700,000 people in the US. The JAK1/2 inhibitor has been cleared for adults who are severely affected with the condition at a dose of 2mg once-daily, which can be stepped up to 4mg/day if needed, and according to the FDA will “help fulfil a significant unmet need for patients.” It is estimated tha

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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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Recruiting and Retaining Talent Is the Biggest Challenge Facing the Pharmaceutical Industry

PharmExec

Recent increases in employee burnout and turnover must be addressed.

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Informa Connect’s IDN & Bio/Pharma Partnering Summit

Drug Channels

Informa Connect’s IDN & Bio/Pharma Partnering Summit Hybrid Event August 16-17, 2022 | Philadelphia, PA www.informaconnect.com/IDN. Don’t miss the IDN & Bio/Pharma Partnering Summit coming up this summer in Philadelphia, where you'll be part of the important discussions on how to best optimize strategic partnerships to improve patient access and outcomes.

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Novartis receives vital licence for Scemblix

Pharma Times

Therapy represents the first STAMP inhibitor for patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia

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Why diverse clinical trials matter: the pharmaphorum podcast

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In this episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, editor in chief Jonah Comstock welcomes Dr. Jennifer Jones-McMeans, divisional vice president for global affairs for Abbott’s vascular business to discuss diversity and equity in clinical trials. They discuss the nitty-gritty of clinical trial diversity – why it’s been so hard to achieve, why it’s important, and how to overcome the specific barriers to inclusion for different underrepresented communities.

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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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Why Are We Surrendering to COVID?

PharmExec

Industry must continue research and development to combat the pandemic.

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What’s Next on Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines for Very Young Kids?

NY Times

As eagerly anticipated as the shots are for some parents, the committee’s meeting is just one step in a process federal regulators must follow before the vaccines could become available to children as young as 6 months old.

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Merck and Mulliken Center collaborate for machine learning project

Pharma Times

The three-year project will focus on molecular representations and computational tools

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Boehringer takes option on masked cytokine specialist Trutino

pharmaphorum

Boehringer Ingelheim must like what it has seen in its two-year-old R&D collaboration with Trutino Biosciences to develop cytokine therapies – it has just taken an option to buy the company outright. The German pharma group originally teamed up with San Diego-based Trutino on a project to apply its drug discovery and development platform to three undisclosed cytokines, making them safer and potentially more effective as treatments for cancer as they could be administered at higher doses.

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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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FDA User Fee Legislation Advances in Senate

PharmExec

Measure tackles infant formula, cosmetics, and diagnostics—plus drug development and access.

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Lonza opens early-phase development and manufacturing facility in Oregon

Outsourcing Pharma

The company has completed its early-phase development and manufacturing facility in Bend, giving it 11 processing suites focused on first steps into the clinic.

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Keensight Capital invests in AstraZeneca spin-out

Pharma Times

The deal will boost CatSci’s ability to deliver best-in-class medicines to patients worldwide

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FDA’s treatment of China-developed drugs spurs demands for multiregional clinical trials

pharmaphorum

China’s emergence as an R&D powerhouse means that the country is quickly adding a number of drug candidates to the global pipeline. Despite more treatment options being a positive, Ben Hargreaves finds that this has raised issues over single-region clinical trials, leading to the FDA rejecting certain treatments and clarifying what is required for approval.

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EMCrit 326 – NeuroEMCrit – 2022 Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Guidelines with Casey & Neha

EMCrit Project

NeuroEMCrit dissects the new ASA sICH Guidelines. EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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