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Millions could benefit from genetic screening before prescribing, new research finds

Pharma Times

Research led by the University of East Anglia in collaboration Boots UK and Leiden University

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White paper reveals pathway for digital therapeutics use in Italy

pharmaphorum

A white paper has outlined a pathway that could allow Italy to realise the potential of digital therapeutics (DTx). The official journal of the Smith Kline Foundation, Tendenze Nuove, has published the paper entitled “Digital Therapeutics, an Opportunity for Italy” earlier this month. The book features insights and recommendations from 40 leading experts in the field, who hope that Italy will begin to follow in the footsteps of early adopters of digital therapeutics such as Germany, France and

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Family cancer experience informs eHealth company

Outsourcing Pharma

The founder of Andaman7âs leukemia diagnosis, and his sonâs experience with bone cancer, have helped inform the firm's tech and patient-centric approach.

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McKinsey Settles for $573 Million Over Role in Opioid Crisis

NY Times

The consulting firm has reached the agreement with 47 states because of its advice to drugmakers, including Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin.

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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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NICE green light for GSK's Nucala

Pharma Times

Final guidance on the drug's use to treat patients with severe eosinophilic asthma on the NHS has now been published

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DrugPatentWatch featured in Inc Magazine

Drug Patent Watch

DrugPatentWatch was featured in a recent article by Inc. Magazine. In their coverage of Mark Cuban’s new pharma company, they cited our published interview where Mark Cuban Sounds off on Drug Prices.…. The post DrugPatentWatch featured in Inc Magazine appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Israel’s Vaccination Results Point a Way Out of Virus Pandemic

NY Times

Covid cases fell dramatically and quickly among people who were vaccinated, Israeli studies found. It’s the strongest evidence yet that a robust vaccination program can tame the pandemic.

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Kesimpta and Vazkepa among latest CHMP recommendations

Pharma Times

Bumper meeting saw 13 new medicines recommended for approval

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Not every cough is COVID – MSD UK’s lung cancer campaign

pharmaphorum

For World Cancer Day, David Long, business unit director of Oncology at MSD UK tells pharmaphorum about the company’s ‘Do It Yourself’ campaign launched in the North East to raise awareness of lung cancer symptoms. As COVID cases surged last year, lung cancer referrals dropped in the UK, causing alarm to the UK Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC), an alliance of the UK’s leading lung cancer experts, senior NHS professionals, charities, and healthcare companies.

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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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Merck Digital Ethics Advisory Panel tackles tech questions

Outsourcing Pharma

The panel is intended to address ethical matters that arise around evolving data and digital conduct for all of its various business sectors.

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As Virus Variants Spread, ‘No One Is Safe Until Everyone Is Safe’

NY Times

Rich countries are cornering the market on coronavirus vaccines, leaving poorer regions as potential breeding grounds for variants, like one found in South Africa, that could make vaccines less effective.

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AstraZeneca and UCL to collaborate on two immuno-oncology projects

Pharma Times

Projects will investigate immune checkpoints and contribute to the development of new cancer treatments

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Almirall, Happify partner on digital tool for psoriasis mental health

pharmaphorum

It’s well recognised that people with psoriasis can develop depression or anxiety, particularly in moderate or severe cases where a sizeable part of the body can have skin lesions. Now, drugmaker Almirall and digital health firm Happify are working on a tool to support mental health in these patients. Almirall is a specialist in psoriasis therapies with drugs like Skilarence (dimethyl fumarate) and Ilumetri (tildrakizumab), while Happify’s app is designed to drive away negative thoughts through

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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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Lung cancer community severely impacted by COVID: report

Outsourcing Pharma

A report from the World Economic Forum and Lung Ambition Alliance outlines the impacts the pandemic is having on lung cancer diagnoses and treatment.

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How Scientists Shot Down Cancer’s ‘Death Star’

NY Times

No drug could touch a quivering protein implicated in a variety of tumors. Then one chemist saw an opening.

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Multiple rolling reviews kick-off for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine

Pharma Times

Jab recently demonstrated 89.

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AstraZeneca to supply nine million more vaccines to EU

pharmaphorum

The diplomatic row that broke out last week over the supply of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to Europe appears to have cooled after the UK pharma agreed to supply an extra nine million doses. At the end of last week, the European Commission was forced into an embarrassing U-Turn when it tried to impose restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines exported from the bloc.

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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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Webinar Recap – Video, Voice, and Virtual: Applying New Digital Technology to Enhance Customer Experience with PMN

Pharma Marketing Network

Moderator and Panelists: Amy Turnquist , EVP, Digital, eHealthcare Solutions (Moderator). Ryan Billings , U.S. Oncology Digital Marketing & Customer Experience at GSK. Desiree Priestley , Director, Patient Support Strategy & Insights at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical. Kristen Palmer Winters , Customer Experience (CX), Americas Hub, Digital & Commercial Innovation, Bayer.

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The Biosimilar Landscape: An Overview of Regulatory Approvals by the EMA and FDA

Drug Patent Watch

This article was originally published by Ioana Gherghescu and Begoña Delgado-Charro in Pharmaceutics 2021, 13(1) under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Abstract Biosimilar medicines expand the biotherapeutic market and improve…. The post The Biosimilar Landscape: An Overview of Regulatory Approvals by the EMA and FDA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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New analysis backs safety, efficacy of AZ/Oxford COVID-19 jab

Pharma Times

The data show 100% protection against severe disease, hospitalisation and death, greater vaccine efficacy with an inter-dose interval of 12 weeks or more, and the potential for reduced asymptomatic transmission

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UK biotech investment at record levels amid COVID-19

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New figures have confirmed that the UK’s biotech sector received a massive boost from the COVID-19 pandemic last year, with investment levels soaring to £2.8 billion ($3.8 billion) from a level of £1.3 billion in 2019. That makes 2020 a new record year for the sector, exceeding the previous investment high of £2.2 billion in 2018, according to the latest BioIndustry Association (BIA) and Clarivate report, and represents a 1,000% increase on 2012.

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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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UK trial explores impact of combining different COVID-19 vaccines

Outsourcing Pharma

An Oxford University trial, a world first, is looking at whether inoculating volunteers with doses of different combinations of two currently approved COVID-19 vaccines is effective.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Slovenia?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Slovenia. 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 Slovenia? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Keytruda recommended for routine NHS use in lung cancer

Pharma Times

Immunotherapy recommended for patients with or without PD-L1 tumour expression

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A Message to Pharma CIOs: Optimizing Salesforce Improves Security and Compliance

pharmaphorum

By Jennifer Mercer , CEO of Metazoa. Jennifer Mercer is Co-founder and CEO of Metazoa, developers of Snapshot, an admin and developer tool for companies with complex Salesforce orgs that is used by over 60% of Fortune 100 companies. . Salesforce org management is usually not the headliner for CIOs and CTOs looking to catch up on executive-level trends and issues pertaining to technology.

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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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Parexel, Signify join forces to boost trial inclusivity

Outsourcing Pharma

The firms will work to develop solutions centered on increasing diversity and inclusivity in clinical research, and addressing healthcare disparities.

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How the Search for Covid-19 Treatments Faltered While Vaccines Sped Ahead

NY Times

Vaccine development exceeded everyone’s expectations. But the next few months will still bring many sick people — and doctors have woefully few drugs with which to treat them.

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EU approves Chiesi’s triple combination asthma therapy Trimbow

Pharma Times

European Commission has authorised treatment for uncontrolled asthma patients

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