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How digital health is changing the relationship between patients and health providers

PharmaVoice

The pandemic has forced the pharmaceutical industry to look at digital in a new way - and it’s driving better health outcomes

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Connecting your Digital Health Strategy from Clinical to Commercial

PharmExec

Thursday, July 21st 2022 at 11am EST, 8am PST, 5pm CEST Join this webinar to hear industry thought leaders discuss how data and experiences serve clinical and commercial needs, explore which platforms and technologies can enable a robust digital health ecosystem, and share recommendations for building a digital health strategy fit for your business.

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Twill taps YourCoach for DtX-health coaching integration

pharmaphorum

Health coaching ecosystem YourCoach Health and digital therapeutics company Twill (formerly Happify Health ) are teaming up to offer access to YourCoach’s cross-specialty health coaches via Twill’s Duet platform, the companies announced today. “Digital therapy has been around for a really long time,” YourCoach Cofounder and CEO Marina Borukhovich told pharmaphorum.

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US FDA grants approval to Incyte’s Opzelura cream for vitiligo treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Incyte’s Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream 1.5% as a topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo in adults and paediatric patients aged 12 years and above. Opzelura is a topical formulation of a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. With the latest development, Opzelura has became the first treatment for repigmentation in patients with vitiligo to receive FDA approval.

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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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Biotech R&D spending has skyrocketed, and so have opportunities for savings

PharmaVoice

With R&D costs on the rise, biotechs are embracing new strategies and technologies to make spending more efficient.

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NA to NAM ratio as a biomarker for cell therapy sterility

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have shown that ratio of nicotinic acid (NA) to nicotinamide (NAM) in cell cultures significantly increases with the presence of live microorganisms within 24 hours, acting as a useful biomarker for the detection of early-stage microbial contamination in cell therapies. Cell therapies are emerging as promising therapeutic modalities across a range of indications, with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) the most clinically studied cell therapy platform worldwide; however, the nutrient r

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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

A key factor of Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid efficacy has been early intervention, but getting it in time has proven to be a challenge. On 6 July, in an effort to accelerate access, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmacists to also begin prescribing the drug to eligible individuals with Covid-19. Previously, only licensed and authorised physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants could prescribe the drug. .

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Woman of the Week: Vaxxinity's Mei Mei Hu

PharmaVoice

Mei Mei Hu is looking to lead a third biologic ‘revolution’ by developing vaccines for chronic diseases.

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NICE recommends Rhythm’s Imcivree to help treat obesity and control hunger

Pharma Times

The treatment has been developed for people aged six years and over will be available for use across the NHS

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Roche CEO Severin Schwan to stand down after 14 years

pharmaphorum

Long-serving Roche chief executive Severin Schwan is stepping down, to be replaced next March by Thomas Schinecker, currently head of diagnostics at the Swiss group. Schwan (pictured above) has been nominated as chair of Roche’s board of directors however, to succeed Christoph Franz will not seek re-election after more than eight years in the role, so will still be intimately involved in the company’s affairs.

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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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Gladstone and UCSF scientists discover BET protein role in Covid-19

Pharmaceutical Technology

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered in a study that bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) proteins are vital for the body to fight Covid-19 infection. . The research also found that BET proteins play two distinct roles in affecting how the SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts with human cells. . They provide the virus with a pathway into cells while aiding cells to defend themselves.

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With big changes ahead for J&J and Novartis, here's what the companies' execs are talking about

PharmaVoice

Both J&J and Novartis are making — or considering — big shifts in their fundamental company makeup.

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Transpire Bio signs with Recipharm for inhaled medicine development

European Pharmaceutical Review

Transpire Bio and Recipharm have signed a definitive agreement for the development of TRB-1 and TRB-2 – two inhaled medicines for the treatment of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). TRB-1 and TRB-2 are the first products developed by Transpire Bio and are intended for advanced markets. “Our mission is to improve access to important, life-saving inhaled therapies, and to introduce new inhaled therapies to help address areas of significant unmet medical need,” stated Dr Xian-

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UK scientists say they have found cancer driver in junk DNA

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It has suspected for many years that some diseases may be linked to non-coding or ‘junk’ DNA, but the mechanism behind the pathology hasn’t been worked out. Now, scientists in the UK think they have found a culprit implicated in cancer. Junk DNA is a term used to describe the 97% of the genetic sequence in human cells found between the 3% coding for our 20,000 genes, once thought to be inert.

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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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AstraZeneca to deliver Covid-19 antibody therapy doses to Switzerland

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has signed a deal with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) of Switzerland to deliver over 1,200 doses of antibody therapy, tixagevimab and cilgavimab combination (AZD7442), for Covid-19 prevention and treatment. Tixagevimab and cilgavimab are two long-acting antibodies (LAABs) obtained from the B-cells of patients convalescing following Covid-19.

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By the numbers: The rising danger of superbugs

PharmaVoice

A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated one of the world’s greatest public health concerns.

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Largest-Ever Industry Report Reveals Video Meetings 3x More Effective and Companies Using Them Most Gain Advantage

PharmExec

Data from over 130 million quarterly HCP-field interactions across 80% of global biotech and pharma companies unveiled in Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report - industrywide data shows frequent use of key digital channels is vital for effective HCP engagement.

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Pfizer, Flynn fined £70m in resurrected epilepsy drug pricing probe

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Drugmakers Pfizer and Flynn Pharma have been fined £70 million ($84 million) by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for overcharging the NHS for a widely-used epilepsy drug. The CMA delivered a preliminary judgment in the case last year which concluded that Pfizer and Flynn abused a dominant position in phenytoin sodium capsules, causing NHS spending on the drug to balloon from around £2 million a year in 2012 to £50 million the following year.

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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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Karyopharm receives US and Europe regulatory designations for eltanexor

Pharmaceutical Technology

Karyopharm Therapeutics has obtained new regulatory designations in the US and Europe for its investigational therapy, eltanexor (KPT-8602), to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The company received fast-track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the eltanexor development programme as a single agent to treat relapsed or refractory intermediate, high or very high-risk MDS patients.

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Moderna's next vax target? A little-known cause of birth defects

PharmaVoice

How the mRNA-based biotech is developing the first-ever prophylactic for a devastating virus.

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Summer 2022 haemophilia trial update

European Pharmaceutical Review

About haemophilia. Haemophilia is a rare disease affecting an estimated 1.125 million people worldwide that impairs the body’s clotting ability. Haemophilia A and B are more common in males, with approximately 88 percent of people diagnosed with haemophilia worldwide being male. Haemophilia A is an inherited disorder in which people lack the clotting protein factor VIII.

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GSK consumer health spin-off Haleon starts trading

pharmaphorum

GSK’s consumer health spinout Haleon started trading on the London Stock Exchange this morning, making its debut with a price of 330 pence and a market valuation of around £31 billion ($37 billion). The new company – which has achieved the largest London listing in a decade – has annual sales of around £10 billion from brands like Sensodyne toothpaste, Voltaren and Panadol painkillers, and Centrum multivitamins, making it the second-largest consumer health company in the world.

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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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ASRS conference reveals hopeful outcomes for gene therapy RGX-314 in retinal diseases

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pipeline therapies within the diabetic macular oedema (DME) space have recently gathered interest following the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting, which took place on 13–16 July. The spotlight was placed on many up-and-coming pharmacotherapies for retinal diseases, one of which was AbbVie’s/Regenxbio’s gene therapy RGX-314.

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Pfizer's former R&D head takes on drug pricing misconceptions in new book

PharmaVoice

John LaMattina has something to say about the industry — and he hopes patients are listening.

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Grünenthal to buy NebidoTM testosterone treatment from Bayer for €500m

European Pharmaceutical Review

Grünenthal has agreed to acquire testosterone treatment Nebido TM and its associated brands from Bayer AG, for up to €500 million. The long-acting injectable treatment for testosterone deficiency has been commercially approved in more than 80 countries. Nebido is also patented until March 2024 in the European Union and until May 2027 in the United States.

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Amazon ratchets up its health ambitions, buying US primary care group

pharmaphorum

Amazon has accelerated its expansion into the healthcare sector with an all-cash deal to acquire One Medical, a US group that provides virtual and in-person primary care services using a subscription fee model. Amazon is buying One Medical for $18 per share, valuing the company at around $3.9 billion and making it one of the online retail giant’s largest-ever acquisitions – and by far its biggest within the health category.

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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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Filings buzz in pharmaceuticals: 65% increase in cloud computing mentions in Q1 of 2022

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mentions of cloud computing within the filings of companies in the pharmaceutical industry rose 65% between the final quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. In total, the frequency of sentences related to cloud computing between April 2021 and March 2022 was 133% higher than in 2016 when GlobalData, from whom our data for this article is taken, first began to track the key issues referred to in company filings.

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Digital Opinion Leader deep-dive: the sharer

PharmaVoice

Learn about Digital Opinion Leaders who curate tailored content experiences and provide value to their followers.

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How can evidence-based medicine (EBM) methodology support drug withdrawals?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Withdrawing drugs over safety concerns requires careful analysis of the health benefits and risks by regulators. 1 But while data on adverse reactions is rightly used to help with these decisions, there is currently no additional modelling on the positive impact regulatory action could have on public health. Our research paper, which is being submitted for publication this summer, aims to create an evidence-based medicine (EBM) methodology that can assess this positive impact, to further help re

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Engaging change: Connecting patients and regulators can move the dial on drug development

pharmaphorum

Face-to-face discussion educates regulators on what matters most to patients, and guides future decision-making. Regulators are increasingly asking drug developers to include the patient voice in submissions, but the best way to go about this is less clear-cut. In the United States, learning how to navigate forums such as the FDA’s listening sessions and patient-focused drug development (PFDD) meetings could be the key to “truly moving the dial”.

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ESG Top Trends: Technology trends

Pharmaceutical Technology

The pharma industry has deeply rooted environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues that challenge sustainability. Overcoming these challenges requires collaborative, proactive steps to achieve sustainability goals and turn the reputation of this industry around. Listed below are the key technology trends impacting the ESG performance in the healthcare sector, as identified by GlobalData.