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Mix and match regimen of AZ and Pfizer COVID jabs works well

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Giving one dose each of AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides good protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but may be associated with more adverse reactions, according to new clinical trial data. The Com-COV trial compared two shots with Pfizer/BioNTech’s Comirnaty, two doses of AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria, and a mixed regimen of one of each jab, and found that all were effective at stimulating a “robust” immune response against the coronavirus, according to the

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BioMarin resubmits haemophilia A gene therapy to the EMA

Pharma Times

Company initially withdrew a marketing authorisation application for the gene therapy last year

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The FDA Should Fully Approve Pfizer and Moderna's Vaccines

NY Times

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective. Full approval from the F.D.A. will help stop the spread of Covid-19.

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Signify Health partners on decentralized trials for children’s cancer

Outsourcing Pharma

The trial solutions firm is working with Childrenâs Oncology Group to expand in-home research and care options for investigational immune-oncology therapy.

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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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Blockchain: Ready to revolutionise medicinal cannabis research?

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Robert Galarza outlines how blockchain technology can be utilised to verify, validate and standardise the efficacy of medical cannabis and other plant based therapies in clinical trials. . The Chinese surgeon Huo Tuo first mixed powdered cannabis with wine to make an anesthetic sometime between 140 and 208 CE. Indeed, the Chinese term for “anesthesia” (mázui ??

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‘Mix and match’ COVID-19 vaccine study yields promising results

Pharma Times

Mixing different vaccines produces a strong immune response against virus, according to researchers

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Formedix launches cloud-based clinical metadata repository

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The companyâs Ryze technology combines a clinical MDR and study automation platform, designed to accelerate and optimize design and execution of trials.

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Renal disease: the big picture

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Renal diseases represent a formidable challenge on public health systems around the world. They are costly in terms of economic burden and quality of life, especially among older patient populations, and are closely linked to other chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Joan Perelló and Adam Levy explore the advancement of treatments in the renal space.

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bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy granted MHRA ‘innovation passport’

Pharma Times

Innovation passport designation scheme aims to reduce the time to market for promising treatments

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Johnson & Johnson to Pay New York $230 Million to Settle Opioid Case

NY Times

The settlement agreement came just days before opening arguments in a sweeping trial of several defendants, including the company.

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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 Merck Sharp drug NOXAFIL

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for NOXAFIL Noxafil is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme and Schering and is included in three NDAs. It is available from three suppliers. There…. The post New patent for Merck Sharp drug NOXAFIL appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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AZ drug for hard-to-treat heart failure has mixed results in trial

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AstraZeneca has reported the first phase 2 results with a drug for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), showing it worked as expected but wasn’t able to provide any clinical benefit to patients. . Daily doses of AZD4831 were able to reduce the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme linked to tissue and blood vessel damage due to inflammation and scar tissues formation (fibrosis) in models of cardiovascular disease, by 69% after 30 days in the phase 2a SATELLITE stu

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Sanofi plans €400m investment in mRNA vaccines ‘centre of excellence’

Pharma Times

Sanofi is currently collaborating with Translate Bio on a mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate

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Training the Next Generation of Indigenous Data Scientists

NY Times

A new workshop explores the right of Indigenous people to govern the collection, ownership and use of their biological and cultural data.

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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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Experts to talk rare and orphan diseases, patient experience at webinar

Outsourcing Pharma

On July 7, a group of seasoned industry leaders will offer insights at Rare/orphan diseases, special patient population, a focused, free online event.

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MHRA grants bluebird ‘innovation passport’ for sickle cell therapy

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bluebird bio’s sickle cell disease (CD) gene therapy LentiGlobin is the latest recipient of an ‘innovation passport’ introduced in the UK earlier this year to speed up NHS access to promising new medicines. The designation means that LentiGlobin will be reviewed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) via the new innovative licensing and access pathway (ILAP) introduced last December.

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MSD’s Keytruda scores EU approval in certain oesophageal cancer patients

Pharma Times

Checkpoint inhibitor approved in combination with chemotherapy in the first-line setting for these patients

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An Opioid Case Like No Other: New York vs the Entire Supply Chain

NY Times

New York’s sweeping lawsuit is the first opioid case in which a jury rather than a judge will decide the outcome.

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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 companies have the most film dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Altimmune ditches nasal COVID vaccine on weak trial data

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Just a few months after starting clinical trials of its nasal spray vaccine for COVID-19, US biotech Altimmune is abandoning the project, saying that it generated weaker than expected immune responses in a phase 1 trial. . It’s a big disappointment for Altimmune, which said back in February that it was hoping to find a more convenient alternative to injected COVID-19 vaccines – and one which would be stable at room temperature, making distribution and delivery easier.

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Gilead seeks US approval for long-acting HIV drug lenacapavir

Pharma Times

Lenacapavir is designed to inhibit HIV-1 replication by interfering with a number of ‘essential’ steps in the viral lifecycle

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Drug Channels News Roundup, June 2021: Amazon's Latest, Patients vs. Accumulators, Generics & Biosimilars, 340B Games, and a Hospital Road trip

Drug Channels

Happy 245th birthday, America! As you declare your vaccinated independence, celebrate with these Drug Channels fireworks: Amazon’s teeny step toward pharmacy disruption How patients view copay accumulators My $0.02 on generic and biosimilar trends Some hospitals seem to be gaming their 340B eligibility Plus, tips on effective hospital marketing. P.S.

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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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New patent expiration for Bausch And drug BESIVANCE

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for BESIVANCE Besivance is a drug marketed by Bausch And Lomb and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There are five…. The post New patent expiration for Bausch And drug BESIVANCE appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Merck partners neuroloop on bioelectronic device for inflammation

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Merck KGaA has joined forces with a unit of medtech firm B Braun – neuroloop – on a way to treat inflammatory diseases using neurostimulator devices. The German drugmaker will work with startup neuroloop on bioelectronics , put simply the harnessing of electrical stimulation to treat human disease, with a focus on chronic conditions like arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. neuroloop – a spinout of Freiburg University in Germany formed in 2016 – has been working to date on using its device

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Jazz Pharma’s blood cancer therapy Rylaze wins US approval

Pharma Times

Rylaze has been specifically developed for patients who have developed hypersensitivity to E.

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Mobile optometry service expands clinical trial support

Outsourcing Pharma

Thanks in part to the recent completion of an $8m investment, 2020 On-site plans to expand its services, including the mobile support of vision research.

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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 for Neurocrine drug INGREZZA

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for INGREZZA Ingrezza is a drug marketed by Neurocrine and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are fifteen patents protecting…. The post New patent for Neurocrine drug INGREZZA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Intellia, Regeneron ace first trial with ‘in vivo’ CRISPR drug

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The first ever clinical data with a CRISPR/Cas9 drug used to edit the genomes of cells within the body has yielded impressive results in patients with ATTR amyloidosis, a life-threatening rare disease. . Preliminary results from a phase 1 trial run by Regeneron and CRISPR specialist Intellia Therapeutics – co-founded by Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna – showed steep reductions in a biomarker of ATTR amyloidosis disease activity with a single dose of the NTLA-2001 drug.

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Highest ever number of HCPs named on Disclosure UK, says ABPI

Pharma Times

Data also shows pharma companies worked with fewer HCPS and HCOs in 2020 compared to 2019

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Quest to Help Diabetic Son Endures With a Different Kind of Giving

NY Times

Sean Doherty set up a private equity-like fund with other parents four years ago. Some investments in research have worked. Some haven’t.

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New patent for Indivior Inc drug PERSERIS KIT

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for PERSERIS+KIT Perseris Kit is a drug marketed by Indivior Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are seven…. The post New patent for Indivior Inc drug PERSERIS KIT appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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