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AstraZeneca/Oxford to trial COVID-19 vaccine in children

Outsourcing Pharma

A new trial for the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine will investigate the efficacy of the vaccine in children aged six and over.

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LSD biotech MindMed buys digital trial firm HealthMode

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Psychedelic medicine biotech MindMed is to acquire digital medicine and therapeutics startup HealthMode for around $32.2 million, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to speed up drug development. The move will also see ex-Pfizer digital medicine executive Dr Daniel Karlin join the MindMed executive team, along with former Google AI guru Bradford Cross.

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COVID-19 collaborations could ‘unlock’ the potential of the UK’s life sciences sector

Pharma Times

New report recommends continuing collaborations across the life sciences sector

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How to Increase Your Webinar Engagement

Pharma Marketing Network

It’s 2019, your plane is booked, your outfits for the next three days are all planned out and packed away in your suitcase. You have a list of all of the presentations you plan on attending during the three-day pharmaceutical conference in New Orleans, and all of your lines have been practiced in front of a mirror for when you go to interview some of the keynote speakers.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Blockchain could accelerate drug development: Bloqcube

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With pharma firms seeking solutions to get products in the hands of patients faster, one company believes blockchain technology could provide answers.

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Haven: The strategy that didn’t fix healthcare

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John Singer discusses the disbanding of Haven, the joint healthcare venture by Amazon, JP Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway, and the strategies that can help fix US healthcare. . “The market” was terrified when Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon and Jeff Bezos got together to disrupt healthcare three years ago with the launch of Haven – in response to that news, healthcare stocks comprising a significant chunk of the $3.5 trillion health economy in the United States shed billions in value overnight.

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My Teens Are Coronavirus Vaccine Guinea Pigs

NY Times

A health journalist is getting a front-row seat to one of the most-anticipated pediatric trials in history.

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Decentralized trials more pandemic-proof than traditional: study

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A study by two trial technology firms reportedly indicates that decentralized trials are outperforming on-site in recruitment, retention and other aspects.

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Alzheimer’s Research UK starts AI-based drug hunt with Exscientia

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Medical charity Alzheimer’s Research UK has teamed up with artificial intelligence specialist Exscientia to find new drug treatments for the devastating neurodegenerative disease. . The alliance will see Exscientia work with the charity’s Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ODDI) to find therapeutics that target the neuroinflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), focusing in particular on the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.

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CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine begins rolling review with EMA

Pharma Times

CureVac’s CVnCoV is currently being investigated in a randomised, placebo-controlled Phase IIb/III clinical trial

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most liquid dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most liquid dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most liquid dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most liquid dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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On-demand capabilities help drug developers in a pinch

Outsourcing Pharma

With demand for fast-tracking therapies, vaccines and other products increasing, companies like Azzur Group offer the ability to add capabilities quickly.

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UK will start first COVID-19 challenge study “within a month”

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Sometime within the next few weeks, young and healthy volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus in the UK in what looks set to be the first study of its type worldwide. . The human challenge study has just secured ethics committee approval and will recruit up to 90 volunteers aged 18-30 years, according to the UK government, which is backing it with £33.6 million ($47 million) in funding.

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Kidney Research UK pledges support to Accelerate@Babraham initiative

Pharma Times

Accelerate@Babraham supports early-stage life sciences ventures within the Babraham Research Campus’ community

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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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New patent for Genus Lifesciences drug GOPRELTO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for GOPRELTO Goprelto is a drug marketed by Genus Lifesciences and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are seven patents…. The post New patent for Genus Lifesciences drug GOPRELTO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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COVID-19 accelerating RWE use in clinical settings: ConcertAI

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A leader from the clinical data solutions firm explains how the challenges created by the pandemic have helped fuel creativity and innovation in studies.

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GSK expands coronavirus antibody tie-up to include potential flu therapies

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GlaxoSmithKline is expanding a coronavirus antibody collaboration with US biotech Vir, to include potential therapies for flu and other respiratory viruses. The big UK pharma is already working with Vir on antibody therapies for coronaviruses, and already have the antibody VIR-7831 in clinical trials including the US National Institutes of Health-backed ACTIV-3 study.

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AZ, Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu scores approval in the UK

Pharma Times

Antibody drug conjugate conditionally approved for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

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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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New patent for Janssen Biotech drug BALVERSA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BALVERSA Balversa is a drug marketed by Janssen Biotech and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are three patents…. The post New patent for Janssen Biotech drug BALVERSA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Parexel, NeoGenomics partner on oncology genomics project

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The two companies will work to advance precision cancer medicine by harnessing genomics data in trial design, recruitment, site selection and other areas.

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No cooling off for pharma digital transformation in 2021

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COVID-19 has already proved to be a digital accelerant for the pharmaceutical industry, sparking new ideas into life and lighting a fire underneath existing plans that had, in retrospect, yet to burn brightly. After a year in which the need for digital transformation in pharma reached white heat levels, the sector mustn’t cool off in 2021 and revert to business-as-usual.

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Evox raises £69.2m to advance exosome-based therapeutics pipeline

Pharma Times

Series C financing will also be used for the development of Evox's DeliverEX exosome drug platform

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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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The Wholesome Value of Holistic Wellness Treatments

Pharma Mirror

Methods to Improve Mind, Body, and Spirit At a certain point, most people deal with obstacles to their health or wellness caused by aging, trauma, or the regular stressors of modern life. This past year in particular has been hard in the wake of COVID-19. Now more than ever, people are trying to find natural ways to improve their mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing that don’t involve a doctor’s visit.

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AHA training aids researchers with heart-to-heart talks

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The American Heart Associationâs Heart of Communicating Science modules are designed to help experts break complex talk into easy-to-understand language.

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4 principles for the future of pharma marketing

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COVID-19 has disrupted markets and accelerated digital adoption but what does this mean for the future of marketing? In this feature, Grünenthal’s Florent Eduoard and Kate Hurtig outline their principles for a new pharmaceutical marketing model. . “Keith, Kotler, Maslow” has long been the Holy Trinity of pharma marketing. Great ancient thinkers all aspiring marketeers were taught to learn and respect, and to whom the smartest among us learnt to often refer to.

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‘Urgent action needed’ as NHS faces growing waiting lists

Pharma Times

A growing number of patients are waiting 52 weeks or more for hospital treatment

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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 companies have the most drug patents in Cyprus?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Quotient acquisition of Arcinova aimed at ‘streamlining’ early development process for biotech and pharma companies

Outsourcing Pharma

Quotient Sciences, a drug development and manufacturing accelerator with facilities in the UK and the US, has acquired Arcinova, a UK-based multiservice contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO).

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Could CRISPR cure HIV? US biotech Excision raises $60m to find out

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US biotech Excision BioTherapeutics has raised $60 million to test a potential HIV cure in the clinic, which would use CRISPR technology to snip out the viral code from human cells and tissues. Once someone is infected with HIV it stays with them for life thanks to the retrovirus’s ability to inject its DNA code into the host. Snipping out this viral code with powerful CRISPR gene editing technology, which last year won Drs Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna the Nobel Prize for chemistry

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Overuse of reliever medication for asthma a ‘major contributor’ to greenhouse gas emissions

Pharma Times

New data shows overuse of SABA relievers is responsible for 250,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually

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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.