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Boehringer Ingelheim announces partnership with Google

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Partnership will aim to research and implement quantum computing in pharma R&D

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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise in Small Trial

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Participants with the disease still declined, but much more slowly than those receiving a placebo, investigators say.

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Oral COVID-19 vaccine beckons, as ImmunityBio licenses iosBio tech

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ImmunityBio has licensed technology underpinning a COVID-19 vaccine that could be administered orally rather than by injection from UK biotech iosBio. Approvals for injectable vaccines for COVID-19 are starting to build, but non-injectables like oral and intranasal vaccines could be required if the pandemic is to be fought across all areas of the globe, according to Wayne Channon, the UK firm’s chairman.

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Neurology’s Growing Need for Disposable Technologies

Pharma Mirror

By Boris Goldstein, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Brain Scientific COVID-19 is known for its impacts on a patient’s respiratory system, but it has also been found to affect individuals in unique ways and with varying severity levels depending on their age, risk factors, and comorbidities. Several studies have recently shown that the development of neurological conditions and symptoms are prevalent in COVID patients.

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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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Synairgen begins large-scale trial of inhaled COVID-19 treatment

Pharma Times

First patient in global trial dosed in the UK

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Fight against pharma counterfeiting must go deeper: TruTag

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the anti-counterfeit solutions firm says that while packaging-level efforts may have an effect, on-dose technology is worth a closer look.

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New patent for Vertex Pharms drug SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED)

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SYMDEKO+%28COPACKAGED%29 Symdeko (copackaged) is a drug marketed by Vertex Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. There are twenty patents protecting this drug. This…. The post New patent for Vertex Pharms drug SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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ICR researchers identify potential new treatment for drug-resistant prostate cancer

Pharma Times

CCS1477 has a novel mechanism of action compared to existing treatments

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Global alliance unites pharma pros to battle counterfeiting

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Fight the Fakes gathers manufacturers and other stakeholders to brainstorm on ways to combat falsified medicines and safeguard the worldâs medicine supply.

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UCB backs epilepsy-focused digital heath startup Nile AI

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Belgian drugmaker UCB has been steadily building its digital health expertise for several years, and that includes nurturing new projects. One of those is now being launched as a new company – Nile AI – that aims to improve the care of people with epilepsy. UCB is bankrolling Los Angeles-based Nile with €25 million (around $29 million) in startup cash and will be a majority shareholder, with a presence on the company’s board as well as options on acquiring “data and insights” from its platform.

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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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A Mix of Pride and Doubts as Modi Launches India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Drive

NY Times

One of the world’s largest inoculation programs is set to begin on Saturday, but experts have questioned the data behind one of the country’s two vaccines — and patients don’t get to pick their shot.

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Eli Lilly announces mid-stage trial success for donanemab in Alzheimer’s

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Investigational antibody targets a modified form of beta amyloid called N3pG

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Lexaria broadens COVID-19 drug exploration program

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The drug delivery platform company is exploring the viability of remdesivir and other potential treatments for the virus using its DehydraTECH technology.

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Celltrion closes in on COVID-19 antibody market after trial success

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South Korea’s Celltrion has announced encouraging top-line results for its potential antibody therapy for COVID-19, with the first part of a phase 2/3 trial showing it could cut recovery times and chances of progression from moderate to more severe disease. Several other companies are also working on antibody therapies and Eli Lilly’s bamlanivimab gained an FDA Emergency Use Authorization in November last year, shortly after Regeneron’s cocktail of casirivimab and imdevimab.

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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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What to Know About the World’s Top Covid-19 Vaccines

NY Times

Scientists have developed dozens of Covid vaccines at record speed. Here are the leading products.

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Verona completes enrolment in pilot study of potential COVID-19 inhaler

Pharma Times

Ensinfentrine is a first-in-class inhaled inhibitor of the enzymes phosphodiesterase 3 and 4

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Counterfeit Janssen HIV drug discovered in US pharmacies

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The pharmaceutical firm reports a counterfeit version of its Symtuza HIV treatment has been found and pulled from shelves at three American pharmacies.

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IO Biotech raises $155m to develop breakthrough cancer vaccine

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IO Biotech, an oncology specialist formed and backed by Denmark’s Novo Holdings, has raised €127 million ($155 million) to further develop its cancer vaccine technology that has boosted efficacy of PD-1 immunotherapy in early trials. The Series B fundraiser follows the FDA’s decision to grant Breakthrough Therapy designation last month for a combination of its lead immune-oncology therapies IO102 and IO103, with anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies for patients with metastatic melanoma.

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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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Things to Consider When You are Making Your Own Scrubs

Pharma Mirror

Whenever you see physicians, nurses, or any hospital worker, there’s a good chance that they’re wearing scrubs. This sanitary clothing or uniform was originally designed for use by surgeons and their support staff while in surgery rooms. It came to be known as scrubs because surgeons typically put them on as they sterilize or scrub themselves clean before entering the operating room.

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NHS England selects supermarket Asda to operate COVID-19 vaccination centre

Pharma Times

Qualified pharmacists will administer the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at an in-store pharmacy

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Florida doctor pleads guilty to clinical trial data fraud

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A Miami physician has owned up to falsifying research data and patient participation figures for a pediatric asthma trial conducted from 2013 to 2016.

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RNAi biotech Atalanta debuts with $110m plus Biogen and Roche CNS tie-ups

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US biotech Atalanta Therapeutics has come out of stealth mode backed with $110m from Biogen and Roche, who have also signed separate partnerships to develop new therapies for neurological diseases using RNA interference (RNAi) technology. While there are RNAi products on the marketplace, with Alnylam becoming the first company to get a product approved in 2018, it is difficult to get this class of drug distributed through the brain and spinal cord.

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most insert dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Diurnal seeks marketing authorisation for Chronocort in the UK

Pharma Times

MHRA submission is based on same application filed with the EMA

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AI-driven drug discovery collaboration to tackle neurological diseases

Outsourcing Pharma

Sosei Heptares and PharmEnable will harness artificial intelligence-enabled technology and advanced chemistry to explore neurological disease solutions.

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2021 – The healthcare changes here to stay

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2020 was the year that changed everything, and as the new year begins many are wondering what awaits the world in 2021. Impetus Digital co-founder and CEO Natalie Yeadon reflects on the last 12 months and shares her views on the healthcare, research and digital changes that could be here to stay. I think it is fair to say that 2020 will not be particularly missed by anyone.

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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 for Karyopharm Theraps drug XPOVIO

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XPOVIO Xpovio is a drug marketed by Karyopharm Theraps and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug. This drug has…. The post New patent for Karyopharm Theraps drug XPOVIO appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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UK government unveils ‘largest vaccination programme in British history’

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Plan aims to rapidly scale-up COVID-19 vaccination programme

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LA customs agents seize $19m in counterfeit Viagra pills

Outsourcing Pharma

Authorities discovered the fake Pfizer erectile-dysfunction tablets in one of three cargo containers full of fraudulent goods, recently arrived from China.

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Are face-to-face medical meetings a thing of the past?

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Everything, from exercise classes to pub quizzes, went online last year – and medical education was no exception. In their droves, congresses, conferences, and masterclasses went virtual in a bid to ensure healthcare professionals were supported, up to date, and socially distanced. But is this change here to stay? Are the days of queuing for coffee, rushing to symposiums, and the glitzy conference dinner a thing of the past?

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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.