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Novartis UK signs digital partnership with Cievert for chronic disease management

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Initiative is aiming to support NHS patient care in rheumatology and dermatology

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Country focus: Hungary carves out a niche in digital pharma

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AI simulated cell company Turbine is just one of many digital drug discovery firms on the rise in Hungary. We speak to the company’s CEO and co-founder, Szabolcs Nagy, to find out why moving beyond traditional biotech drug development is a good fit for the country’s ecosystem. Hungarian company, Turbine, is taking an alternative approach to the standard biotech drug development model with its AI-based simulated cell technology, which helps the bulk of preclinical drug discovery take place digita

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AI algorithm automates analysis of cystic fibrosis scans

Outsourcing Pharma

Artificial intelligence software company Thirona has released PRAGMA-AI, technology that automates and accelerates CT scans in cystic fibrosis analysis.

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Science Plays the Long Game. But People Have Mental Health Issues Now.

NY Times

I’ve reported on behavior and mental health for 20 years. As I exit, I can’t help but wonder why researchers have placed so little emphasis on helping people in distress today.

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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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EU approval for new AI technology that can predict heart attacks

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CaRi-Heart technology can identify people at high risk of a fatal heart attack

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Akili’s gaming therapy improves attention in ADHD kids

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Akili has published data backing the efficacy of its childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) video game therapy EndeavorRx in the peer-review journal Nature Digital Medicine. . The results come from the STARS-Adjunct trial, an open-label study of EndeavorRx (AKL-T01) that supported approval of the app and video game combination in the US and Europe last year.

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A ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Esophageal Cancer

NY Times

A drug that unleashes the immune system offers a rare glimmer of hope for those with a cancer that resists most treatments.

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New research project aims to improve understanding of differing decisions on medicine use

Pharma Times

Review will collate global information to help identify differences between regions

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Novartis builds radio-oncology pipeline with iTheranostics deal

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Novartis has added to its pipeline of radiopharmaceuticals pipeline once again, licensing a series of agents from iTheranostics that can be used to show where tumours are located in the body. . The diagnostic imaging agents all target fibroblast activation protein (FAP), a molecule that is only expressed at low levels on healthy cells but is found much more abundantly in solid tumours.

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Berg taps into supercomputer to battle COVID-19 variants

Outsourcing Pharma

The advanced biotech analysis company is harnessing the power of a formidable supercomputer to discover potential treatments for the virus and mutations.

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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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Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

NY Times

A manufacturing subcontractor in Baltimore mixed ingredients from the coronavirus vaccines of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, setting back U.S. production of the “one-and-done” shot.

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NHS extends ‘COVID-friendly’ at-home cancer care

Pharma Times

Funding for effective, 'less risky' treatments extended until summer 2021

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GSK on COVID and vaccine development: the pharmaphorum podcast

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In the latest episode of the podcast Dominic Tyer speaks with GlaxoSmithKline’s Philip Cruz about the discovery and commercialisation of new vaccines in the light of the pandemic. Philip who is vaccines medical director for the UK and Ireland, and a paediatrician by training, tackles the clear pre- and post-COVID differentiation seen in approaches to vaccines.

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Pharma Hones in on its Patient Engagement in 2021

Pharma Marketing Network

Until the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world in early 2020, pharma had been pretty resistant to the idea of involving the end-customer, or the patient, into their business models. COVID-19 not only left pharma no choice but to take this challenge head on, it also paved the way for pharma to build extensive awareness of their brands, as several big names have been in the spotlight in the fight against COVID-19.

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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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Teenage Brains May Be Especially Vulnerable to Marijuana and Other Drugs

NY Times

Teenagers are more likely to get hooked on marijuana, stimulants and other recreational drugs than college-aged or older adults.

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Inctye’s Pemazyre authorised in the EU for bile duct cancer

Pharma Times

Kinase inhibitor authorised to treat advanced bile duct cancer patients with a FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement

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Rare-disease researchers face unique obstacles: Minoryx

Outsourcing Pharma

A representative of the rare-disease specialist firm outlines the unique obstacles of orphan CNS disease research, and how professionals can overcome them.

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New patent expiration for R-pharm Us drug IXEMPRA KIT

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for IXEMPRA+KIT Ixempra Kit is a drug marketed by R-pharm Us Llc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent expiration for R-pharm Us drug IXEMPRA KIT appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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NICE methods and process review aims to create fertile ground for innovation

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The way NICE reviews new medicines is about to go through its biggest change in years – but what do the proposals mean for the future of drug development in the UK? Amanda Barrell spoke to Dr Paul Catchpole, director of value and access policy at the ABPI, to find out. From COVID-19 and Brexit, to the emergence of patient-centric drug development and personalised medicine, the life sciences sector has experienced a complete transformation in recent years.

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Positive results for Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12-15 year olds

Pharma Times

The vaccine demonstrated 100% efficacy in a Phase III trial in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years old

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Clinical innovation webinar to feature award-winning technology

Outsourcing Pharma

An expert speaking at the April 6 Clinical Development Innovations event will discuss an app that matches patients with clinical research opportunities.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Ireland?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Ireland. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation by compensating…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Ireland? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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What Is The Best Way to Incentivise a Digital-First Sales Team?

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Incentivising people with KPI-linked bonuses is nothing new. Especially in commercial roles it has long been standard. The issue with KPIs is they can be very ineffective. If clearly defined they will get you results, but if not, they can just reinforce the wrong behaviours. The difficulty is to define the right ones. Bottomline is that KPI-based incentives will hardly ever create the behaviour that you want and in some of the worst examples have caused a disaster like the financial crisis in 20

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Opdivo plus Cabometyx approved in the EU for advanced renal cancer

Pharma Times

Opdivo plus Cabometyx doubled progression-free survival compared to those receiving Pfizer's Sutent in a Phase III trial

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Key Sessions From the AI in Healthcare Virtual Summit

Pharma Marketing Network

The AI in Healthcare Virtual Summit focused on AI methods and tools that are set to transform healthcare, medicine, and diagnostics along with the latest applications within the industry. . Here are some key sessions during the summit that discussed machine learning for antibiotic discovery, creating personalized neuro medicine using AI and brain modelling, and deep learning for biomedical imaging.

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New patent for Vanda Pharms drug HETLIOZ

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for HETLIOZ Hetlioz is a drug marketed by Vanda Pharms Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are fifteen…. The post New patent for Vanda Pharms drug HETLIOZ appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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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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Transformational therapies demand a new mindset

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Pharma is moving to a new era of radically new therapies, presenting unexpected and difficult challenges. Such interventions take the need for robust value claims to a completely different level, with important implications for the evidence companies need to collect, and how they collect and communicate it. Chris Gray leads Innovation and Ventures for Adelphi’s Healthcare Communications agencies, whose long-running Renaissance series has been discussing the implications of ‘ transformational va

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Roche scores EU approval for at-home SMA treatment Evrysdi

Pharma Times

Therapy indicated for use in SMA patients aged two months and older

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CROs fighting for the future of clinical research: report

Outsourcing Pharma

According to a Veeva Systems survey, contract research organizations are working to ensure clinical trials keep going during the COVID-19 era and beyond.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most capsule dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

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

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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.