June, 2021

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NHS England announces extra funding for young people’s mental health services

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An extra £40m will go toward enhancing mental health services for children and young people

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BioNTech takes its first cancer vaccine into phase 2

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It would be easy to forget that back in 2019, BioNTech was an early-stage biotech firmly focused on cancer vaccines, before being catapulted onto the world-stage with its COVID-19 shot. Now, the German company has issued a reminder of its original R&D mission with the start of the first phase 2 trial of BNT111 – the first of several cancer vaccine candidates – in patients with skin cancer.

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F.D.A. Tells Johnson & Johnson That 60 Million Vaccine Doses Cannot Be Used

NY Times

The agency has not decided whether to allow a troubled vaccine factory in Baltimore to reopen.

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Phesi COVID-19 study indicates obesity a major complicating factor

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The virtual clinical development firmâs analysis of patient profiles reflects obesity is the most significant indicator for severity in those under 40.

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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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New patent expiration for Merck Sharp drug CLARINEX

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for CLARINEX Clarinex is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme and is included in five NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are four…. The post New patent expiration for Merck Sharp drug CLARINEX appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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The Rise of Audio Social Networks – Where Pharma Can Make an Impact

Pharma Marketing Network

Anyone with a smart device has been feeling the grueling effects of social isolation and screen fatigue since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. Recently, we have witnessed a flood of new “audio-social apps” and audio features on social media platforms, aiming to finds new ways to connect, curb loneliness and cut excessive screen exposure. What are some of these audio-focused platforms and where can pharma play a role?

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Privacy issues widespread with digital health apps, says BMJ

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Developers of mobile health apps are comprehensively failing to safeguard the privacy of users, according to a study by researchers in Australia. The team from Macquarie University compared 15,000 free mobile health (mHealth) apps available on the Google Play store and compared their privacy practices to those found in 8,000 non-health apps, finding “serious problems with privacy and inconsistent privacy practices.” The range of apps put under scrutiny included tools for managing hea

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New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Cost the Government as Much as It Spends on NASA

NY Times

The Alzheimer’s treatment will cost $56,000 per patient, and millions may use it. The result: “crazy numbers” for Medicare.

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Novartis, Molecular Partners launch trial to test ensovibep as COVID treatment

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The EMPHATHY clinical trial will enroll patients with COVID-19 to test the drugâs effectiveness in preventing worsening of symptoms and hospitalization.

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New patent for LUPIN drug SOLOSEC

Drug Patent Watch

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

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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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Novartis announces digital collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Pharma Times

Collaboration aims to accelerate Novartis’ use of data and digital technologies

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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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Researchers identify new drug class with potential in BRCA-mutated tumours

Pharma Times

POLQ inhibitors could be used to kill PARP inhibitor-resistant cancer cells

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Janssen’s myeloma CAR T therapy cilta-cel demonstrates ‘sustained efficacy’

Pharma Times

Updated study results showed an overall response rate of 98% with a longer-term follow-up at a median of 18 months

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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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Digital fabric could be used to measure health data

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Researchers in the US have developed a wearable fabric that can sense, store and analyse data that could be used to measure physiological functions or detect illness. The team from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) claim this is the first example of a fabric which can record data in a digital rather than in an analogue format, allowing it to be programmed like any other digital device.

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Patient Partnership Index 2021 - results announced!

Pharma Times

Three Gold Standards awarded for partnership work in patient advocacy and communications

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US approves Pradaxa as oral blood thinning med for children

Pharma Times

First oral blood thinning drug approved for paediatric patients in the US

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Blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer

Pharma Times

Findings of the latest study assessing the test back its use as a screening tool, researchers say

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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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Novo Nordisk crowns cell therapy pipeline with $598m Heartseed deal

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Novo Nordisk is paying $55 million upfront to secure rights to a cell therapy for heart failure developed by Japanese startup Heartseed. The Danish drugmaker has acquired exclusive rights outside Japan to Heartseed’s HS-001 therapy based on heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) derived from human stem cells, and is due to start the phase 1/2 LAPiS trial in Japan later this year.

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Novartis’ radioligand therapy granted US Breakthrough Therapy Designation

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Lu-PSMA-617 is a potential treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

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Ensuring accessibility: Crossing the digital divide in healthcare

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“Rarely does the answer come from the boardroom” – what can user experience teach us about building accessible digital health? No one should be left behind as the world embraces digital healthcare say leading user experience voices. The experts discussed the benefits and merits of co-creation during a session on bridging the digital divide, held during the recent Patient Experience Digital Summit.

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Artificial pancreas will be piloted in 1,000 diabetics, says NHS CEO

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NHS England will provide artificial pancreas devices to 1,000 type 1 diabetes patients as part of a pilot study of the technology, according to chief executive Sir Simon Stevens. The diabetics will be offered the closed-loop systems, which continually monitor glucose levels in the blood and uses the data to automatically adjust the dose of insulin delivered by an externally worn pump, at around 25 specialist centres across England.

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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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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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‘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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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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ABPI launches updated Code of Practice

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The new Code has been updated to reflect changes in the pharma environment

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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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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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EC approves Sanofi’s Aubagio for paediatric MS patients

Pharma Times

Aubagio has been authorised for the treatment of paediatric patients aged ten to 17 years living with RRMS

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Novartis’ Cosentyx wins NICE backing for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

Pharma Times

Axial spondyloarthritis affects approximately one in 200 people in the UK

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Researchers develop COVID-19 antibody test to detect new variants

Pharma Times

New antibody tests can detect if an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 variants, including Alpha and Delta variants

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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.