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Apple, Google block NHS contact tracing app update on privacy grounds

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A scheduled update to the NHS COVID-19 app has been blocked because it allows location tracking – something prohibited by Apple and Google, which developed some of the code it uses. . The new version of the app used in England and Wales was due to become available today to coincide with the relaxation of lockdown rules, with the public now able to attend venues such as non-essential shops, pub beer garden, gyms and hairdressers.

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New subcutaneous formulation of Tysabri approved in UK

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Multiple sclerosis treatment can now be administered subcutaneously or intravenously

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Vaccines Won’t Protect Millions of Patients With Weakened Immune Systems

NY Times

Many cannot produce enough infection-fighting cells to fend off the coronavirus. But researchers are testing one therapy that may help: monoclonal antibodies.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific snaps up PPD in $17.4b acquisition deal

Outsourcing Pharma

The science service and technologies firm plans to bring the CRO under its Laboratory Products and Services Segment umbrella after the deal is completed.

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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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Exscientia starts trials of first AI-derived cancer immunotherapy

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Exscientia was the first company to start human trials of a new drug designed using artificial intelligence (AI) last year, and now says it has started testing of the first AI candidate for immuno-oncology. . Oxford, UK-based Exscientia has been working with German biotech Evotec on the adenosine A2a receptor antagonist, which is being tested as a treatment for adult patients with advanced solid tumours.

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Vaccines Won’t Protect Millions of Patients With Crippled Immune Systems

NY Times

Many cannot produce enough infection-fighting cells to fend off the coronavirus. But researchers are testing one therapy that may help: monoclonal antibodies.

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6 Digital Tools at the Center of Healthcare Digitalization [INFOGRAPHIC]

Pharma Marketing Network

Over the last year, we witnessed a massive shift to digital technologies in the health industry – trends that were gradually making their ways suddenly moved into prompt adoption due to the immense limitations brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Download this infographic and learn which 6 digital tools are at the center of digitalization and how the will influence the future of Pharma marketing in 2021 and beyond.

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The power of communication: engaging diverse groups in healthcare

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Humans are diverse and communications to engage us need to be inclusive. It’s no longer about talking to a group, a cohort or an imagined section of society – especially in healthcare. Page & Page’s Lisa Jane Lishman outlines why communication and the strategies behind it need to be more personal to ensure that people – whoever they are – feel valued and respected.

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Inhaled asthma drug accelerates recovery from COVID-19

Pharma Times

Self-reported recovery was three days shorter for patients receiving inhaled budesonide

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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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Cyclica teams with academics to investigate COVID-19 treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The drug-discovery firm has partnered with several academic institutions to explore a Novartis lung-cancer treatmentâs potential in treating COVID-19.

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Protected: Health Psychology – the Solution to First Fill Abandonment?

Pharma Marketing Network

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Health Psychology – the Solution to First Fill Abandonment? appeared first on Pharma Marketing Network.

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Cytisinicline – the solution to stop smoking?

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Whether present in electronic or combustible cigarettes, nicotine is a highly addictive substance. Dr Cindy Jacobs, chief medical officer of Achieve Life Sciences discusses the potential of cytisinicline therapy for smoking cessation. . Although e-cigarettes are considered a less dangerous alternative to combustible cigarettes, they can still result in, or sustain, nicotine addiction, for which the long-term safety issues and associated health risks are unknown.

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NICE publishes new guidance on chronic pain management

Pharma Times

Guidelines recommend exercise programmes and psychological therapies rather than commonly used drugs

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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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Decentralized trials call for supply chain flexibility: Marken

Outsourcing Pharma

Leaders from the supply chain solutions company share their thoughts on challenges associated with virtual and hybrid trials, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tune In: Key Learnings and Insights from Leaders in Native Advertising

Pharma Marketing Network

Native advertising may mean something different to you depending on what part of the industry you’re in whether it be in advertising or publishing. . Tune in and listen to the Pharma Marketing Network and fellow thought leaders from, ROI Marketplace, MedThink, and Sharecare.com, discuss their learnings and insights on native advertising from each of their respective vantage points – pharma-marketer, publisher, and agency. .

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AXA partners Microsoft on ‘all-in-one’ digital health platform

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European insurance giant AXA has stepped up an alliance with Microsoft to develop an international digital health platform on the back of successful pilots in Germany and Italy last year. . The aim is to develop an “all-in-one” digital platform featuring a self-assessment tool, a personalised medical concierge service for appointment booking, and teleconsultations, along with home care service like medicine delivery.

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US approval for first AI device to help detect colon cancer

Pharma Times

Device designed to help clinicians detect lesions in the colon during a colonoscopy

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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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PPD, Clinical Ink join on lupus assessment and endpoint data

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The two companies have partnered to develop a systemic erythematosus assessment review to streamline clinical trials centered on the autoimmune disease.

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Worry Over 2 Covid Vaccines Deals Fresh Blow to Europe’s Inoculation Push

NY Times

Confusion over AstraZeneca’s vaccine threatens to hurt the E.U. campaign just as it gathers momentum. And on Tuesday, Johnson & Johnson said it was pausing the rollout of its shot on the continent.

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Risk of brain clots higher with COVID than vaccine, study suggests

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A study has suggested that the risk of getting a serious brain clot is eight to 10 times higher in people with COVID-19 than those who get a vaccine. There are some big caveats with the research from Oxford University – it was based on data from people in the US who had received either a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine – but the team said findings could reassure people about the safety of vaccines.

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Early promise for new immunotherapy combo in brain cancer

Pharma Times

Experimental drug plus immunotherapy demonstrated early potential in aggressive brain cancer

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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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Decentralized trial model pushing research to ‘new standard’: AiCure

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the trial tech firm says COVID-19 has accelerated virtual studies, creating opportunities to improve patient engagement, costs and data.

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Changing Strategy, the E.U. Bets Big on Pfizer to Battle Covid

NY Times

After an early focus on AstraZeneca and months of turmoil, the European Union is pivoting away from the company’s vaccine. It has reached agreement for a faster rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech shot.

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Romark eyes FDA okay for COVID antiviral despite mixed trial results

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A phase 3 trial of Romark’s antiviral drug NT-300 has missed the main objective in a phase 3 trial in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients, but could still have a shot at emergency use authorisation (EUA), according to the US company. . The Florida-based firm has just released top-line results from the 1,092-patient study , showing that patients treated NT-300 – an orally-active, long-acting formulation of the established drug nitazoxanide – didn’t differ significantly from a placebo group i

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Amylyx Pharma plans to file ALS therapy with the EMA this year

Pharma Times

The previously-reported CENTAUR study of AMX0035 in 137 participants with ALS met its primary endpoint of slowing ALS progression

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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.