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Aptar and Healint announce collaboration on CNS and immune system conditions management

Pharmafile

APRIL 24, 2023

AI healthcare company Healint and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) expert Aptar Digital Health have announced a collaboration aiming to improve central nervous system (CNS) and immune system conditions management. read more

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After a Vaccine – What? The Shift from Research and Discovery to Communications

Eye on FDA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

It is those folks in the middle who are the most important to communicate with. With respect to the latter, the article points out that to achieve the societal aim of ending the pandemic, then uptake will have to be strong to achieve the goal of herd immunity, even when combined with the huge numbers of people who have already been infected.

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IOnctura Awarded UK’s MHRA Innovation Passport For Entry ILAP

LifeProNow

MARCH 29, 2023

Roginolisib is a first-in-class, non-ATP-competitive, allosteric modulator of PI3Kd which prevents tumor proliferation and breaks immune tolerance in patients with solid and hematological tumors. ” [link] The post IOnctura Awarded UK’s MHRA Innovation Passport For Entry ILAP appeared first on LifeProNow.

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As the Prospect of a Vaccine Approaches, Business and Communications Challenges Are Just Around the Corner

Eye on FDA

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Vaccination for COVID-19 not only requires business planning, but communications planning in support of the decisions. A post-vaccine environment is going to demand business plans and external and internal communications plans that support and consider multiple scenarios and contingencies.

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High levels of exposure to COVID virus may reduce protection from vaccination, prior infection: Study

Express Pharma

AUGUST 23, 2023

The study was performed to understand whether the immunity gained after vaccination or a prior infection was less effective or “leaky” in situations where people are exposed to high levels of the virus.

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The 2023-2024 Flu Season: What Pharmacists Need to Know

Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 21, 2023

Continue to Educate & Communicate with Patients With flu season on the horizon, coupled with the predicted emergence of RSV and a late-summer wave of COVID-19, it is imperative to continue to educate and encourage your patients to take precautions to limit disease for not only them but their community as well.

Vaccines

Merck discontinues Phase 3 KeyVibe-010 trial

Express Pharma

MAY 13, 2024

A higher rate of discontinuation of all adjuvant therapy by patients in the coformulation arm versus the KEYTRUDA-only arm, primarily due to immune-mediated adverse experiences, rendered it highly unlikely that the trial could achieve a statistically significant improvement in RFS. Data analysis from this study is ongoing.

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Gritstone bio trumpets first data for ‘multivariant’ COVID jab

pharmaphorum

JANUARY 5, 2022

A COVID-19 vaccine that could work against multiple variants of the coronavirus – developed by US biotech Gritstone bio – has generated encouraging immune response data in its first clinical trial. “With new variants – like Omicron and B.1.640.2

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RVAC and University of Pennsylvania to develop mRNA vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 20, 2023

The collaboration, under a sponsored research agreement, will focus on mRNA vaccines that can help in modulating the normal immune response of the body for the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases as well as allergic conditions. Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

Vaccines

Market Your Pharmacy with a 2023 Health Awareness Calendar

Digital Pharmacist

JANUARY 16, 2023

World Immunization Week: April 24-30. National Immunization Awareness Month. World Immunization Week | Post a flyer and share a list on social media of your vaccination offerings. . National High Blood Pressure Education Month | Utilize the Hypertension Communications Kit from the CDC. National Cancer Prevention Month.

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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

Digital Pharmacist

JULY 11, 2023

Immunizations & Vaccinations Independent pharmacies are ideally positioned to provide convenient immunization services to their communities. Pharmacy teams can communicate with their patients via HIPAA-complaint, secure messages thus reducing time on the phone and increasing efficiency within the pharmacy.

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How Do You Become an Anesthesiologist?

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Communication/Professionalism: 5-7% . The OSCE component assesses communication, professionalism, and technical skills related to patient care. USMLE Step 1. Most students take Step 1 at the end of their second year. The following topics are on the USMLE Step 1 : . USMLE Step 2 CK. The USMLE Step 2CK covers the following: .

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Large UK study suggests vaccination helps treat long COVID

pharmaphorum

MAY 19, 2022

They speculate that vaccination may “reset” immunity in people with long COVID who are thought to develop dysregulation of the immune system, similar to an autoimmune condition.

Vaccines

Health Innovators: PureTech Health’s Daphne Zohar

pharmaphorum

AUGUST 17, 2021

They discuss the publicly-listed biotech’s pipeline projects and focus on the BIG (brain-immune-gut) axis as well as PureTech’s interest in digital therapeutics. In latest episode of our Health Innovators video interview series, Dr Paul Tunnah speaks to Daphne Zohar, the co-founder and CEO of PureTech Health.

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Ultomiris for generalised myasthenia gravis

European Pharmaceutical Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

These antibodies bind to signal receptors at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ), ultimately causing the immune system to attack the site. Eventual symptoms include inflammation and a communication breakdown between the muscles and the brain. Moreover, 80 percent of the patient population are AChR antibody-positive.

Immunity

Recap of the NHC’s Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon & New Board Announced

Putting Patients First Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Recap of the NHC’s Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon & New Board Announced December 18, 2023 By: Bhriana Onuoha, Senior Coordinator, Communications On Dec. 12, 2023, the National Health Council (NHC) hosted its 103 rd Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon.

Diabetes

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Liminatus Pharma enters SPAC merger deal with Iris Acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, Liminatus focuses on the development of new therapies for cancer that utilises the immune system of the body to detect and fight cancer cells. It can induce immune responses against Guanylyl Cyclase C (GCC) expressing colorectal, pancreatic, gastric and oesophageal cancers.

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FDA grants orphan drug designation to Temferon for glioblastoma multiforme

Pharmafile

MARCH 3, 2023

The FDA has granted Temferon an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for use as a therapeutic option for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, says clinical-stage immune-oncology company Genenta Science in an announcement. read more

Immunity

Advances in Genetic Medicine May Be Outpacing Some Clinicians’ Understanding, But Pharmaceutical Marketers Can Do Much to Address the Problem

Pharma Marketing Network

DECEMBER 21, 2020

To fully realize the potential of these transformative technologies, there needs to be a deep understanding of the communication needs – both educational and promotional – that healthcare systems will face with their introduction. Here are 5 considerations when developing a communications strategy for a novel genetic medicine. #1.

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Gritstone bio supports mRNA Covid-19 vaccine plans with Phase I publication

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 8, 2023

According to the US-based company, the results demonstrate that Gritstone’s samRNA vaccine candidate boosted immunity for at least 6 months in previously vaccinated older adults. These are generally consistent with initial results from a separate Phase I study in previously unvaccinated subjects (CORAL-CEPI).

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NICE recommends two CAR T treatments for blood cancers to the Cancer Drugs Fund

Pharmafile

APRIL 27, 2023

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR T) therapy takes the patient’s own immune system cells ‒ T-cells ‒ and alters them in the lab to attach to and kill cancer cells. Both recommended CAR T therapies are one-off treatments introduced to the patient’s bloodstream. read more

Immunity

Cell BioEngines announces exclusive licencing agreement for cancer cure

Pharmafile

JANUARY 26, 2023

US-based cell and gene therapy company Cell BioEngines has announced its exclusive licencing agreement with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, US, for the development and worldwide commercialisation rights for differentiating most potent immune cells from stem cells and large-scale manufacturing. read more

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AstraZeneca’s NMOSD treatment recommended marketing authorisation by CHMP

Pharmafile

APRIL 3, 2023

Ultomiris is a C5 complement inhibitor which inhibits the C5 protein in the terminal complement cascade ‒ part of the body’s immune system. The complement cascade over-responds in NMOSD patients, which leads to the body to attack its own healthy cells. read more

Immunity

OVID Health appoints high-profile leaders as senior counsel

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Independent communications agency OVID Health has appointed Niall Dickson, professor David Salisbury and Athena Lamnisos as senior counsel, providing strategic advice and thought leadership across several projects involving healthcare and pharma clients. In addition to these appointments, Grace Holland has joined the team as account manager.

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Kite and Daiichi Sankyo update cell therapy licensing agreement

Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Directed against a cell membrane protein called CD19, Yescarta uses the immune system of the patient to destroy cancer. In December last year, the first centre in Japan received authorisation to administer the therapy, while six regional hospitals are currently approved to offer this treatment.

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FDA pulls approval of COVID-19 antibody treatment due to inefficacy against variants

Pharmafile

JANUARY 27, 2023

The antibody treatment was previously used as an additional layer of protection against the virus for those with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, or organ-transplant patients. read more

Chemotherapy

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Hospital Universitario and Josep Carreras develop cell therapy for leukaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 17, 2023

CAR-T therapies are based on the patient’s immune cell modification and can express artificial chimeric receptors that can identify and remove tumour cells. This therapy is expected to be an improvement over CAR-T in relapsed patients, especially those who have less number of normal T lymphocytes.

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FDA approves Apellis’ geographic atrophy treatment

Pharmafile

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The drug aims to control the complement cascade, part of the immune system, by targeting C3. Syfovre is claimed to be the first treatment to be approved for GA and offers dose flexibility for patients and physicians with a schedule of every 25 to 60 days. read more

Immunity

Boehringer Ingelheim partners with 3T Biosciences for cancer therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 10, 2023

The collaboration will combine 3T Biosciences’ 3T- T-Cell Receptor Antigen and Cross-Reactivity Engine (TRACE) discovery platform with Boehringer Ingelheim’s two-pronged research strategy combining compounds that are directed towards cancer cells and target immune cells.

Immunity

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Sanofi and Queensland collaborate to build $190m research facility

Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2022

mRNA technology is projected to offer a new generation of vaccines that direct specific cells to generate proteins that are detected by the immune system to develop a defence. Additionally, the hub could bring more capabilities, supply-chain expertise and clinical assessments to the region.

Vaccines

Empowering Staff: A team based approach

Flip the Pharmacy

JUNE 21, 2022

Communicate with staff regularly Create a safe space for your staff to bring feedback and/or concerns to you as well as a place to encourage growth in their role at your pharmacy. Perhaps have a "living" technician manual with all of your policy and procedures or training opportunities, like technician immunization training.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Testing for New COVID-19 Variants

Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Furthermore, changes in spike protein structure can help it evade the body’s immune response like the protective antibodies induced by vaccination or previous infection. Our digital patient engagement and communication solutions and customized vaccination features have served thousands of pharmacies and thousands of patients during COVID-19.

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Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine works against UK variant

pharmaphorum

JANUARY 20, 2021

That is good news, but a less encouraging study has just been reported by South African researchers that the variant that was first discovered in their country – known as 501Y.V2 – does exhibit mutations that could make it evade immunity from a prior coronavirus infection.

Vaccines

FDA gives speedy review to Bayer’s Parkinson’s stem cell therapy

pharmaphorum

JULY 20, 2021

The FDA designation allows for benefits such as more frequent meetings and communication with the regulator during clinical development, and a truncated six-month review time.

Communication

Inaugural Roundtable Explores the Intersection of Federal and State Health Policy

Putting Patients First Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

The panelists discussed a range of topics including managing grassroots, prioritizing resources, sharing research and information, and communicating issues between the state and federal decision makers.

Immunity

Herd immunity is nice – but what about me?

pharmaphorum

JULY 5, 2021

Shahrokh Shabahang discusses why we need a personalised approach to COVID-19 immunity testing. While these numbers do tell us something about the relative immunity of the population writ large, they don’t tell us anything about our own, personal immune profiles. What does that mean in real-world terms?

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Would you fall for COVID misinformation? Chatbot can help you find out

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Fake News Immunity Chatbot won’t answer those questions directly, but aims to give people the skills to make up their own mind. Do masks actually protect your from coronavirus? Is it similar to the flu in severity, and was it man-made and developed by governments to force mass vaccinations?

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New Video Series: Are You at Higher Risk for COVID-19?

Putting Patients First Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

August 28, 2023 By: Jennifer Schleman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Governance Today, the National Health Council (NHC) announced a new digital video series that features discussions with prominent health care experts and advocates about the importance of measuring and reducing personal risk associated with COVID-19.

Diabetes

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Scientists and medics turn to TikTok to reassure public on vaccine safety

pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The social media platform, which allows users to share short and often frivolous video clips, has a growing number of experts using it to communicate important information to a broad audience, and particular teenagers and young adults. She told the BBC that her approach on TikTok is “come for the entertainment, but stay for the science.”

Vaccines

Highlights from Day 3 of World Pharma Brand Managers Week

PharmaState Academy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Mr. Meganathan highlighted the positioning strategy of a brand focusing on the nutritional segment and immunity, emphasizing the need for consistency despite competition. The conversation also touched on the role of research and development in creating unique products and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sales.

Communication

Highlights from Day 4 of World Pharma Brand Managers Week

PharmaState Academy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Mr. Meganathan highlighted the positioning strategy of a brand focusing on the nutritional segment and immunity, emphasizing the need for consistency despite competition. The conversation also touched on the role of research and development in creating unique products and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sales.

Communication

NICE recommends Kite’s CAR-T therapy to treat lymphoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 27, 2023

It takes own immune cells of a patient and modifies them to attach and destroy cancer cells. The new CAR-T therapy will be given as a one-off intravenous infusion. Previously, it was available through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF). The post NICE recommends Kite’s CAR-T therapy to treat lymphoma appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology.

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