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GSK aim for HIV cure by 2030

Pharma Times

Following its recent approval of an injectable HIV-1 treatment from the National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has high hopes in developing a cure for the virus in the future.

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Digital health: the new normal?

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Personalised and tailored healthcare that utilises patient’s data is rapidly becoming a reality. Ben Hargreaves looks at the concrete steps already being taken by companies in the area. Amongst the many ways in which the pandemic has changed the way in which we live, one of the most common experiences for most people was to revise what it means to have a face-to-face meeting.

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A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.

NY Times

A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.

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Gain Therapeutics presents hopeful data for Parkinson’s, Gaucher treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The biotech firm has presented data from a study that could offer hope to patients with Parkinsonâs, Gaucher, Alzheimerâs and other neurodegenerative 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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Late cancer diagnoses rise as NHS struggles with COVID-19

Pharma Times

Analyses provided by UK cancer charity Macmillan has provided insights into the repercussions experienced by patients waiting to receive treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trial of Jazz’ cannabis drug in glioblastoma will start next year

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An investigator-led trial of Jazz Pharma’s cannabis extract-based drug Sativex in glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer – will get underway in the UK next year. The three-year phase 2 trial will be carried out by researchers at Leeds University led by professor of clinical oncology and neuro-oncology Susan Short, and see if adding Sativex (nabiximols) to standard chemotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma can extend survival.

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Genetic testing offers powerful weapon for detecting breast cancer: Sema4

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the health tech solutions company explains how progress in genetic testing has helped advance the detection and prevention of breast cancer.

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Possible identification of blood clot trigger for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Pharma Times

Researchers have identified in those patients experiencing blood clots after vaccination a subsequent condition referred to as vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT).

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MHRA okays GSK’s Xevudy as data suggest it works against Omicron

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The UK medicines regulator has approved GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotech’s antibody for COVID-19, Xevudy, which has been shown to be effective against the new Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 in lab testing. Xevudy (sotrovimab) is the second COVID-19 antibody to be approved by the MHRA after Roche/Regeneron’s Ronapreve (casirivimab and imdevimab), which got a green light during the summer.

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Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.

NY Times

A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary.

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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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Decentralized format dramatically transforming clinical research: ICON

Outsourcing Pharma

An expert from the ]contract research organization discusses the impact virtual trials have had on the industry, and how that transformation is likely to continue.

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UK orders extra 114 million COVID-19 vaccines to combat Omicron

Pharma Times

Scientists and health experts have cautioned that the new variant could have the ability to bypass the effectiveness of vaccines that are currently available.

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Boehringer-backed digital health academy set for launch in UK

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An online training academy that aims to raise the digital skills of NHS health and care workers is due to open its virtual doors next March, according to the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA). The Digital Health Academy – developed with pharma company Boehringer Ingelheim – is part of a drive to get digital health tools and apps used more routinely in the management of health conditions, according to ORCHA.

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Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage

NY Times

Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

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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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GSK and University of Oxford launch new institute, embracing advanced technologies for drug discovery

Outsourcing Pharma

The Oxford-GSK Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine has been created via a five-year collaboration between GlaxoSmithKline and the University of Oxford.

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All adults to be offered COVID-19 booster jabs by end of January 2022

Pharma Times

The UK government has aimed to expand their COVID-19 vaccination programme, in accordance with guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

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AZ eyes FDA verdict on Lynparza in adjuvant breast cancer in Q1

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The FDA will deliver a verdict on AstraZeneca’s PARP inhibitor Lynparza as an adjuvant treatment for breast cancer in the first quarter of next year, after granting the application a priority review. AZ and partner Merck & Co have filed Lynparza (olaparib) for use in BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative early breast cancer in patients who have already been treated with chemotherapy either before or after surgery and are at high risk of the disease coming back.

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Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage

NY Times

Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

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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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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Denmark?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Denmark. 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 Denmark? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Up to 12 million people in England could face NHS waiting list crisis by 2025

Pharma Times

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS faces staff and hospital equipment shortages alongside the growing need to reduce the backlog in patient surgeries and treatments.

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Health Innovators: Senseonics’ Francine Kaufman

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In the most recent of the Health Innovators video series, pharmaphorum’s founder, Dr Paul Tunnah, chats with the chief medical officer of Senseonics. Francine Kaufman discusses how Senseonics is helping patients monitor their diabetes with the first fully implantable long-term continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. Monitoring glucose values is necessary for diabetes patients, and technologically advanced systems make it much easier for patients to self-manage the disease, according to

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Decentralized format can help elevate trial inclusivity: Science 37

Outsourcing Pharma

An expert from the decentralized clinical trial solutions provider discusses how the virtual format and technology can help improve study representation.

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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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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Denmark?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Denmark. 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 Denmark? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Scotland expands vaccine rollout in the face of rising Omicron cases

Pharma Times

The Scottish government aims to expand and advance their COVID-19 booster programme, following the six cases of the Omicron variant that were reported as of Monday 29 November. This decision is based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

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15 traits of effective bosses and how to catalyse your team

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Oliver Stohlmann’s Corporate Survival Hacks series draws on his experiences of working in local, regional and global life science communications to offer some little tips for enjoying a big business career. This post looks at people manager effectiveness and how to boost team and co-worker engagement. It’s that special time in the annual corporate lifecycle: year-end performance reviews are being conducted around the globe, employee ratings allocated, calibrated and translated into salary increa

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AI-based blood analysis tool geared toward decentralized diagnostics

Outsourcing Pharma

With the release of its new Sight OLO artificial intelligence based blood analyzer, Sight Diagnostics hopes to offer DCTs reliable, easy-to-use testing.

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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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New patent expiration for Glaxo Grp drug FLOVENT HFA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for FLOVENT+HFA Flovent Hfa is a drug marketed by Glaxo Grp Ltd and is included in one NDA. It is available from four suppliers. There are…. The post New patent expiration for Glaxo Grp drug FLOVENT HFA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NIHR study shows high efficacy of booster vaccines

Pharma Times

The news arrives after the tenth recorded positive Omicron case in Scotland, which the government has confirmed has no previous connection to the previous nine.

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Novartis takes aim at risky Parkinson’s target with $1.5bn UCB deal

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Novartis has licensed a potential drug for Parkinson’s from Belgium’s UCB that it thinks could be the first oral, disease-modifying drug for the disease – if it can avoid the fate of earlier drugs in the class. The drug – called UCB0599 – targets a protein called alpha synuclein that tends to get misfolded and accumulates into clumps in the brains of Parkinson’s patients, and is thought to damage neurons – somewhat analogous to amyloid and tau proteins in Alzheimer’s dise

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CVS Pharmacy Downsizes: 10 Industry Trends Driving the Retail Shakeout

Drug Channels

ICYMI, CVS Health recently announced that it will close about 900 of its retail pharmacies. This downsizing complements the company’s shift toward its healthcare delivery future. This long-overdue move highlights the retail industry’s fundamental economic headwinds. The pharmacy shakeout is accelerating, as smaller competitors exit and larger companies reduce store count.

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New patent for Supernus Pharms drug OXTELLAR XR

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OXTELLAR+XR Oxtellar Xr is a drug marketed by Supernus Pharms and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are nine…. The post New patent for Supernus Pharms drug OXTELLAR XR appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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