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Could virtual reality become an essential tool for healthcare education?

pharmaphorum

The technology behind virtual reality is rapidly advancing, allowing developers to create entire 3D hospitals for training purposes. In this article, Ben Hargreaves looks at how VR headsets are being used to better educate both healthcare professionals and the general public. Digital healthcare solutions are being talked about with increasing frequency.

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How Lithuania aims to become a leading European biotech hub

Outsourcing Pharma

LithuaniaĆ¢s life sciences industry is growing at one of the fastest rates in Europe. Ahead of BIO, Innovation Agency Lithuania explains what the countryĆ¢s plans are for future growth in the area and how this is built upon students heading into STEM studies.

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21 Americans Infected With Monkeypox, C.D.C. Reports

NY Times

As the number of cases outside Africa approaches 800, governments are scrambling for a limited pool of vaccines and treatments with unclear effectiveness.

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The Case for Data Unity, Sharing, and Usability

Drug Channels

Todayā€™s guest post comes from Bonnie Briggs, Associate Director of Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer, Health. Bonnie describes how pharmaceutical care would benefit from standard medical record identification. She then discusses the practical issues behind implementing and adopting such a system. To learn more, download the Wolters Kluwer free ebook: Drug Data Unity: Realistic and Idealistic Futures for Information Exchange.

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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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At ESMO, three studies show promise of antibody-drug conjugates in breast cancer

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The American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, conference is just around the corner, but one subgroup of cancer researchers just had their own gathering, as breast cancer researchers came together in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic at the ESMO Breast Cancer congress. pharmaphorum sat down with Sunil Verma, global head of oncology, medical, at AstraZeneca, to discuss three studies that were presented at the show, which demonstrate a few of the ways oncology is advan

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Lilly invests $2.1bn in new Indiana manufacturing sites

Outsourcing Pharma

Eli Lilly and Company plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in Indiana by investing $2.1bn in two new manufacturing sites at Indiana's LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District in Boone County.

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Drug Channels News Roundup, May 2022: SaveonSP Sued, RIP Medicaid Accumulator Rule, CVS/ABC Deal, Buy-and-Bill Profits, and Aetnaā€™s Prior Authorizations

Drug Channels

Summer unofficially began over the weekend. Letā€™s turn up the heat with these sizzling news bites straight from the Drug Channels grill: SaveonSP gets sued Thoughts on the Medicaid accumulator rule opinion CVS buys AmerisourceBergenā€™s specialty pharmacy Fresh data on hospitalsā€™ cancer drug profiteering Plus, Dr. Glaucomflecken explains Aetnaā€™s prior authorization policies.

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FDA grants speedy review to Dupixent rare skin disease

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Sanofi and Regeneron should hear from the FDA in the autumn whether it will approve their blockbuster immunology drug Dupixent as a therapy for rare skin disease prurigo nodularis (PN). The US regulator has granted Dupixent (dupilumab) a six-month priority review in PN and is due to deliver a verdict by 30 September, offering patients hope of a first-approved therapy for the highly-debilitating disease.

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The Doctor Prescribed an Obesity Drug. Her Insurer Called It ā€˜Vanity.ā€™

NY Times

Many insurance companies refuse to cover new weight loss drugs that their doctors deem medically necessary.

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NICE approves Merckā€™s Keytruda for adult patients with rare triple negative breast cancer

Pharma Times

The injection is given in combination with chemotherapy and administered once every three weeks

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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. Thatā€™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. Youā€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Danish National Genome Center, Lifebit form personalized medicine partnership

Outsourcing Pharma

The Lifebit CloudOS will be employed to create a Federate Trusted Research Environment within the centerĆ¢s supercomputing cluster to handle data management.

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Blood drawing robot heading for pivotal trials

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In future, blood samples may be taken by an autonomous robot rather than a healthcare professional ā€“ if Dutch developer Vitestro can get its prototype approved for marketing. Vitestro’s blood drawing (phlebotomy) robot is designed to offer a solution to what the company says is a growing shortage of healthcare personnel, coupled with rising demand for blood tests with billions carried out every year worldwide.

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New patent expiration for Horizon drug VIMOVO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VIMOVO Vimovo is a drug marketed by Horizon and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are nine patents protectingā€¦. The post New patent expiration for Horizon drug VIMOVO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NICE recommends UCBā€™s Fintepla for Dravet syndrome

Pharma Times

The drug is used to treat seizures caused by this rare syndrome that is a form of epilepsy

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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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Biotech fund supports increased equity in breast cancer research

Outsourcing Pharma

A Touch, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance leader discusses how a grant from Genentech is helping the organization break down barriers in care and research.

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Pfizer will exit GSK consumer health JV after spinout

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GlaxoSmithKline is due to complete the split from its consumer health decision ā€“ now renamed Haleon ā€“ next month, with a listing for the new company on the London Stock Exchange set for 18 July. GSK said it has now filed a prospectus for the submission of Haleon’s ordinary shares to the stock market with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and is awaiting approval for the move.

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Which drugs have supplementary protection certificates in the most countries?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Teva UK introduces first generic oral anticoagulant

Pharma Times

Apixaban will be available for the prevention of stroke and deep vein thrombosis

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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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Healthcare data and analytics buying guide for software & IT companies

Definitive Healthcare

Healthcare data and analytics buying guide for software & IT companies mgathers Fri, 06/03/2022 - 09:35 Teaser Image Data & analytics buying guide for software & IT companies.png Teaser Content In this buyerā€™s guide, weā€™ll share a step-by-step best-practice approach to selecting the right data and analytics source for your organization. Resource Type Buyer's Guides Marketo form number 1748 Case Study Case Study Case Study Hicuity Health grows qualified lead volume and streamlines commercial team

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GSK said to be close to finding partner for science cluster in UK

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GlaxoSmithKline is reportedly close to finding a development partner for a major new investment project in the UK that will see a new bioscience cluster built near its research centre in Stevenage. The pharma group said last year it was looking for a collaborator to develop a 33-acre block of land in the Hertfordshire town into a hub for life science companies, creating up to 5,000 jobs over the next decade.

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New patent for Clarus drug JATENZO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for JATENZO Jatenzo is a drug marketed by Clarus and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are seven patents protectingā€¦. The post New patent for Clarus drug JATENZO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Memo Therapeutics initiates pioneering BK virus therapy trial

Pharma Times

Antibody addresses high unmet medical need in rapidly growing kidney transplant market

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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 Buyerā€™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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The Issues With Evaluationsā€” A Necessary Evil That Needs To Be Dealt With

The Happy PharmD

Evaluationsā€” they were a necessary evil of my job. I didnā€™t like writing them, I didnā€™t like giving them. My staff didnā€™t like getting them. So why did I do them? Two reasons: 1) Management thought that employees liked or needed feedback about how well they were performing their job, and 2) evaluations were usually tied to some kind of merit increase.

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Astellas taps GOā€™s glycoprotein platform with $783.5m deal

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Astellas has become the latest big pharma company to sink some money into immuno-oncology start-up GO Therapeutics, forging an alliance to develop antibodies targeting two glycoprotein targets. The Japanese drugmaker is paying $20.5 million upfront to get the ball rolling, while milestone and other payments could take the total value of the deal up to $783.5 million.

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A Checklist of Disrespectful Behaviors

The Honest Apothecary

Respect /ri- spek /. “ To view or consider with some degree of reverence; to esteem as possessed of real worth. ” That’s how Noah Webster’s dictionary defined respect in 1828. But according to many workers, bosses today may need a reminder about the meaning of the word. For example, according to research by ISMP, disrespectful behavior within healthcare institutions is growing.

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NRG receives Ā£2.68m funding boost for neurodegenerative disorders

Pharma Times

NRG Therapeutics announces multi-million Innovate UK Award to develop treatments for Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease

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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 ā€“ all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Slovakia?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Median Tech debuts AI-focused unit for cancer trial support

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Medical imaging specialist Median Technologies has launched a new business unit that will provide decision-making tools ā€“ underpinned by artificial intelligence ā€“ for sponsors of clinical trials in oncology. The new Imaging Lab business will deploy AI, data mining, and radiomics technologies to medical imaging data generated in cancer trials, said Median.

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IBNCC ā€“ Neuro-oncology emergencies

EMCrit Project

Neuro-oncologic emergencies are commonly encountered in critical care. Rapidly evolving biological therapies for cancer offer patients exciting benefits, but have also created new sets of complications (e.g., checkpoint inhibitor-induced encephalitis). Patients may be suffering from complications of the malignancy itself, complications of therapy, or wholly unrelated problems.

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Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art Regional Innovation Center for Food & Nutrition in SingaporeĀ 

Pharma Mirror

SINGAPORE, Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group’s commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities. The RIC will generate a wealth of possibilities for food innovation towards healthier and tastier solutions through pioneering, ready-to-use formulations with advance

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How Pharmacy Intelligence Can Fund Your Clinical Care Practice

EnlivenHealth

The old adage goes, “You have to spend money to make money.” When it comes to operating your own business, that’s absolutely true. And one of the best ways for your pharmacy to make more money ā€” and to better help your patients ā€” is to provide clinical care services for your community. But the The post How Pharmacy Intelligence Can Fund Your Clinical Care Practice appeared first on Pharmacy Software Solutions | FDS.

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