Oxford researchers launch HIV vaccine trial
Pharma Times
JULY 6, 2021
Vaccine will be evaluated in 13 HIV-negative adults aged 18-65 years old
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Judge Overturns Purdue Pharma’s Opioids Settlement
NY Times
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The ruling said the company’s owners, members of the Sackler family, could not receive protection from civil lawsuits in return for a $4.5 billion contribution.
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Pfizer buys immuno-inflammatory firm Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7b
Outsourcing Pharma
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The pharmaceutical company currently has several promising treatments in development for gastroenterological, dermatological, and cardiological conditions.
Digital health: the new normal?
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Personalised and tailored healthcare that utilises patient’s data is rapidly becoming a reality. Ben Hargreaves looks at the concrete steps already being taken by companies in the area. Amongst the many ways in which the pandemic has changed the way in which we live, one of the most common experiences for most people was to revise what it means to have a face-to-face meeting.
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
Generic Portfolio Management, Partnering with Brands, and Staying Competitive
Drug Patent Watch
OCTOBER 4, 2021
This is my talk from the 14th Annual Portfolio Planning and Partnership for Generic Conference. I discuss: Identifying generic entry opportunities at the earliest stages Discovering opportunities that avoid litigation…. The post Generic Portfolio Management, Partnering with Brands, and Staying Competitive appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.
Digital Health Education for Health Professionals: What are the Next Steps?
The Digital Apothecary
JANUARY 23, 2021
I have served as an academic for the past eight years as an assistant and now associate professor of pharmacy practice, and during this time, my primary concern has been getting health professionals into digital health. It goes without saying it has been an uphill battle, and only in the past 12-24 months have I finally seen significant traction, primarily due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Open Source “Wikipedia” for Drug Discovery
Pharma Mirror
OCTOBER 4, 2021
By Kambiz Shekdar, Ph.D. Open source drug discovery was proposed in the past in connection with third-world diseases like tuberculosis and malaria, but it is in the context of first-world indications where it is needed most. Despite untold investment by numerous pharmaceutical companies, FDA-approved drugs that target critical brain functions and conditions like anxiety, depression, and sedation continue to present severe and unpredictable side effects, including suicidal ideation.
New hope for long COVID blood tests after antibody discovery
Pharma Times
JULY 13, 2021
Researchers discover presence of 'autoantibodies' in people with persistent COVID-19 symptoms
EU backs approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12-17 year-olds
Pharma Times
JULY 27, 2021
Study in adolescents met it primary endpoint, successfully bridging immune responses to those observed in an efficacy study in adults
University of Oxford begins human trials of Ebola vaccine
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
ChAdOxl biEBOV is being tested for safety and immunogenicity, and may protect against multiple species of the virus
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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NHS England announces extra funding for young people’s mental health services
Pharma Times
JUNE 22, 2021
An extra £40m will go toward enhancing mental health services for children and young people
University of Glasgow reveals drug design for new Alzheimer’s treatments
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
A team of scientists and pharmaceutical collaborators have discovered a ‘bench to bedside’ drug design, which will hopefully improve the future treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
UK trial to assess Sativex for the treatment of ‘aggressive’ brain tumours
Pharma Times
AUGUST 4, 2021
Sativex is a complex botanical formulation that contains the principal cannabinoids THC and CBD
Jardiance becomes first SGLT2 inhibitor to show benefit in HFpEF
Pharma Times
JULY 7, 2021
Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim have revealed positive results from a Phase III study of Jardiance in HFpEF patients
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.
New report sheds light on medicine shortages in Northern Ireland following Brexit
Pharma Times
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Informa Pharma Intelligence (IPI) has found that some drug firms may withdraw up to 90% of their products from Northern Ireland, once the Brexit grace period has passed.
AZ, Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines ‘highly effective’ against Delta variant
Pharma Times
JUNE 15, 2021
New real world data from PHE shows vaccines can protect against hospitalisation caused by variant
Synairgen’s inhaled COVID-19 treatment included in US trial
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Trial is sponsored by the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
AZ’s vaccine safety review shows ‘no evidence’ of an increased risk of blood clots
Pharma Times
MARCH 15, 2021
Review included available safety data from over 17 million people vaccinated in the EU and UK with COVID-19 jab
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.
Priority review for Novartis CAR-T cell therapy Kymriah
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Novartis is eyeing approval for Kymriah to treat adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma
GSK aim for HIV cure by 2030
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Following its recent approval of an injectable HIV-1 treatment from the National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has high hopes in developing a cure for the virus in the future.
JCVI does not recommend COVID-19 vaccination for all 12 to 15-year-olds
Pharma Times
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
UK’s chief medical officers will now provide ‘further advice’ on COVID-19 vaccination in this age group
Janssen seeks EU approval for first CAR-T therapy cilta-cel
Pharma Times
MAY 4, 2021
Cilta-cel is an investigational CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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Firms Push for Over-the-Counter Access to Birth-Control Pills
NY Times
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Two drugmakers have been mired for years in the pre-application phase of getting F.D.A. approval for over-the-counter use.
A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.
NY Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.
From patient engagement to patient centricity
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DECEMBER 15, 2021
Words matter. In the pharma industry, “patient engagement” and “patient centricity” might seem like interchangeable bits of corporate jargon. But the difference between them is not like the choice between “agreeing” and “aligning” or “getting together later” and “taking this offline.” Going from the vital activity of patient engagement to the more encompassing state of patient centricity requires big steps in the evolution of new-drug discovery, development, and delivery.
FDA clears GE Healthcare AI algorithm for patient intubation
pharmaphorum
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by GE Healthcare that helps with the placement of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) has been approved by the FDA. The new tool – part of GE’s Critical Care Suite 2.0 – helps bedside staff and radiologists assess patients before intubation – for example prior to ventilation in patients with critical COVID-19 – and make sure their ETTs are positioned correctly.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Janssen’s myeloma CAR T therapy cilta-cel demonstrates ‘sustained efficacy’
Pharma Times
JUNE 2, 2021
Updated study results showed an overall response rate of 98% with a longer-term follow-up at a median of 18 months
Pfizer says new data show booster shots of its vaccine are highly protective against Covid.
NY Times
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The company said that in a study, boosters cut down the number of breakthrough infections among fully vaccinated people by more than 95 percent.
F.D.A. to Allow ‘Mix and Match’ Approach for Covid Booster Shots
NY Times
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The agency may act this week, when it is expected to authorize booster shots for recipients of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Moderna, Racing for Profits, Keeps Covid Vaccine Out of Reach of Poor
NY Times
OCTOBER 9, 2021
Some poorer countries are paying more and waiting longer for the company’s vaccine than the wealthy — if they have access at all.
AI could be used to guide drug therapy for heart failure
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
UK researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a way to identify patients with heart failure who would benefit from treatment with beta blockers, by interrogating data from nine landmark clinical trials. The study applied machine learning to trial data involving 15,659 patients who were being treated for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), a form of heart failure where the left side of the heart isn’t able to pump blood effectively around the body.
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