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Switching to DrugPatentWatch

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Don’t wait until the end of the year to start looking for alternatives to your existing business intelligence providers. DrugPatentWatch can help you replace or supplement your current solutions with:…. The post Switching to DrugPatentWatch appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo shows benefit in oesophageal cancers

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Data presented at 2020 ESMO virtual congress

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Could a COVID-19 breath test help UK out of lockdown?

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A potential COVID-19 breath test has been unveiled in the UK, as the country desperately searches for alternatives to crippling lockdown measures to prevent the disease from spreading. The breath test has been developed by Integumen in collaboration with Modern Water, Avacta and Aptamer Group, which had been working on test that identifies the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in waste water.

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AstraZeneca, Under Fire for Vaccine Safety, Releases Trial Blueprints

NY Times

Experts are concerned that the company has not been more forthcoming about two participants who became seriously ill after getting its experimental vaccine.

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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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New patent for Corcept Therap drug KORLYM

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for KORLYM Korlym is a drug marketed by Corcept Therap and is included in one NDA. There are thirteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph…. The post New patent for Corcept Therap drug KORLYM appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Sanofi, GSK ink deal with EU for 300 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

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Upfront funding will be used to scale-up manufacturing

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A Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids May Not Arrive Before Fall 2021

NY Times

While scientists are rushing to develop an immunization for adults, no one has started the process yet for children.

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The Themes of The World Pharmacists Day 2010-2020

Pharma Mirror

Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who have enough knowledge about the effective uses of medications. World Pharmacist Day is celebrated on 25th September every year since 2010 on the day FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) started their journey. FIP encourages pharmacists to celebrate this day to promote and support the role of the pharmacist in the whole.

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Vertex, CRISPR Therapeutics’ sickle cell gene therapy wins PRIME designation

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European Medicines Agency grants designation based on phase I/II data

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Vertical pharma: How sector convergence can erase digital health siloes

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Life science companies must evolve and find new ways of working that erase the lines between industries and sub-sectors if they are to adapt to the digitalised world. That’s according to the team at Sweden’s Sahlgrenska Science Park, who are getting ready to host a virtual event looking at how the specialisation of digital expertise is driving a trend of sector convergence that pharma is only just cottoning on to.

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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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Johnson & Johnson Begins Large Trial of Its One-Shot Vaccine

NY Times

Unlike some of its competitors, Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine does not need to be frozen and may require just one shot instead of two.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Ukraine?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Ukraine. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Ukraine? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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University of Edinburgh spinout Cellinta will develop gene therapies for cancer

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Investors include SV Health Investors and Cancer Research UK

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Amazon bolsters Alexa’s health credentials with Sharecare deal

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Amazon’s Alexa device can already field health and medical questions, but the library of responses has now been bulked up thanks to a partnership with digital health company Sharecare. The new deal adds more than 80,000 questions and answers to the repertoire of the Alexa virtual assistant, which provides information, entertainment and advice to users on voice command via devices such as Amazon’s Echo smart speakers.

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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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F.D.A. Requires Stronger Warning Label for Xanax and Similar Drugs

NY Times

Benzodiazepines — commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, seizures and panic disorders — are highly addictive and come with health risks, especially when combined with other drugs.

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New patent for Optinose Us drug XHANCE

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XHANCE Xhance is a drug marketed by Optinose Us Inc and is included in one NDA. There are sixteen patents protecting this drug. XHANCE drug…. The post New patent for Optinose Us drug XHANCE appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Lynparza scores long-term benefit data in BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer

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Detailed results presented at ESMO also show benefit in prostate cancer

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MindMed aims for Nasdaq listing after Compass’ magic mushroom-fuelled IPO

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Compass Pathways and its potential magic mushroom depression drug went public last week – and now psychedelic therapy firm Mind Medicine is aiming to follow suit by up-listing its shares on the Nasdaq. UK-based Compass has a patented synthetic version of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, and raised around $127.5 million with its IPO on Friday and shares are still significantly above their launch price of $17.

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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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Emails Show How Pesticide Industry Influenced U.S. Position in Health Talks

NY Times

The U.S. insisted that new international guidelines on combating drug resistance omit any mention of fungicides — a demand that the industry made but that ran counter to science.

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Eschbach: better communication boosts pharma manufacturing

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the pharma software solutions provider suggests streamlining communication between shifts can avoid manufacturing snags.

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CHMP backs seven new meds in September meeting

Pharma Times

Positive opinions include Pacira's Exparel and two new vaccines from Sanofi

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Cognoa preps FDA filing for digital autism diagnostic

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An artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developed by Cognoa, has met all its objectives in a pivotal trial and will be filed for approval with the FDA. The ASD diagnostic app is designed to serve as a tool that can be used by paediatricians in primary care to detect autism traits early on and start treatment sooner.

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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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For Older People, Reassuring News in the Statin Debate

NY Times

There is accumulating evidence that the benefits of statins far outweigh possible risks, and nearly all statins on the market are now available as inexpensive generics.

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SciBite introduces insight-building AI software

Outsourcing Pharma

The AI platform combines machine-learning models and advanced semantic technologies to help life-science users gain insights from their data.

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Oncimmune partners with Genentech to profile samples from rheumatology trials

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UK-headquartered company will characterise autoantibody profiles of clinical trial patients

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New study reveals patients’ changing needs during COVID-19

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New research from The Patients Association, supported through sponsorship provided by Novo Nordisk and ENGINE MHP, looks at how more than 950 patients experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on managing and accessing care and their experiences of treatment and services more broadly. Here, Patients Association CEO Rachel Power and ENGINE MHP director Jonathon Sheppard explore some of the findings – such as major disruptions to the relationships between patients and the health and care

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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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Sticker Shock in the Pharmacy

NY Times

For chronically ill patients, decisions about whether to pay or go without medications are life-or-death battles that must be fought over and over again.

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PRA partners on acute leukemia clinical trial

Outsourcing Pharma

The CRO will work with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on a global master clinical trial to explore treatments for pediatric acute leukemia.

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Owlstone Medical’s breath biopsy test improves detection of liver disease

Pharma Times

Study detected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

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Life in phase III: How effective data management can support NHS Trusts to hit their targets

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Although life for the general public is (slowly) starting to edge back towards normality, healthcare providers are still on a heightened state of alert. In the UK, the 1 August step down from EPRR incident level four may have meant we’re no longer in a state of national incident, but at a regional level NHS Trusts and private sector providers are still very much working flat out to manage and contain COVID-19 and its associated fallout.

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Russia Is Slow to Administer Virus Vaccine Despite Kremlin’s Approval

NY Times

After announcing the first government clearance for a coronavirus vaccine, Russia delayed distributing it. It remains unclear how many people have received it.