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Wayra, GE Healthcare launch accelerator programme for digital health start-ups

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Edison Accelerator to support start-ups to develop AI applications for healthcare

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Healthcare’s digital transformation began within weeks of pandemic – report

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Healthcare organisations that have been traditionally slow to adopt new technology produced a response to the pandemic that was almost in line with less regulated industries, according to a new report. Findings of research from the cloud communications platform Twilio based on 2,500 enterprise decision makers, including 117 healthcare organisations, showed it took 36 days on average to accelerate a digital transformation strategy.

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Trust, transparency aided COVID-19 vaccine partnership: Praxis

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A leader from Praxis explains how the firm worked with Moderna on patient recruitment strategy and other solutions in the road to launching a vaccine.

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U.S. Buys 100,000 Doses of an Eli Lilly Antibody Treatment

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The government will pay $210 million for the doses, which Eli Lilly will ship by the end of March.

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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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NHS to open mental health support hubs dedicated to staff

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Services will be offered to staff who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

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Common but not normal: It’s time to talk about maternal mental health

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As part of our Patients Insights series, the founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood shares her experience of postpartum depression, talks about the power of peer support, and explains what the wider healthcare community could do to play their part. Within days of giving birth to her first child, Jen Schwartz’s fairy tale view of motherhood lay in tatters at the foot of the bed she found it impossible to leave.

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Coronavirus Vaccine Finder Aims to Help Americans Get Shots

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VaccineFinder.org is an ambitious but limited attempt to simplify Americans’ search for vaccines.

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Parkinson’s UK creates Vivifi Biotech to research ‘promising’ experimental treatment

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Biotech company will be dedicated to accelerating development of potential treatment

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Why we need research into the mental health impact of a rare disease diagnosis

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Rare diseases impact between 3.5%-5.9% of the world’s population. For Rare Disease Day, RBW Consulting’s Emma Thorp discusses why the consultancy is taking revenue earned from its rare disease clients and using it to fund research into the mental health impact of a rare disease diagnosis. Rare diseases are often chronic and life-threatening, and with a large percentage of cases presenting in young children, a diagnosis has a profound and unique impact on everyone affected.

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ICON to acquire PRA Health Sciences in $12b deal

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The deal consolidates two significant players in the contract research organization arena, in a deal reportedly worth approximately $12b USD.

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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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New patent for Ironshore Pharms drug JORNAY PM

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for JORNAY+PM Jornay Pm is a drug marketed by Ironshore Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are eleven patents protecting this drug. JORNAY PM…. The post New patent for Ironshore Pharms drug JORNAY PM appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NHS England to trial at-home smear testing kits

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Over 31,000 women in London to be offered the at-home tests

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Building a better future for people with rare diseases in all four UK nations

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How has rare disease care changed over the last few years? And what might we expect from the next five? We attended the Rare Disease Day Virtual Parliamentary Event to find out. The rare disease community has a golden opportunity to transform the way care is delivered across all four UK nations – that’s according to speakers at a parliamentary reception held to mark 2021’s Rare Disease Day.

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Patient-centric approach key to rare disease research: Centogene

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A leader from the genetics diagnostic solutions company explains how putting the patient first can make the difference in orphan drug development.

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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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Researchers Halt Trial of Promising Sickle Cell Treatment

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Two patients in a gene therapy study developed cancer years after treatment. It is not clear whether the therapy was responsible.

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UK sees a 20% growth in the number of advanced therapy trials, report finds

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Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult report also found a surge in the number of commercially sponsored trials

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Altimmune begins trial of nasal vaccine for COVID-19

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Pfizer/BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine against COVID is a technical marvel – but the ultra-cool temperatures required for storage and stability has been tricky to handle. Maryland, US-based company Altimmune is among the biotechs and research labs trying to find more convenient alternatives and believes a nasal vaccine spray that is stable at room temperature could be the answer.

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Developing vaccines and therapeutics for virus variants: FDA releases new guidance

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance for companies developing vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics against new variants of SARS-CoV-2.

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most ointment dosed drugs?

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

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Ocugen’s inherited retinal disease gene therapy OCU400 wins orphan status

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Orphan designation granted for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa and Leber Congenital amaurosis

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2021 market access prospects for Spain

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2021 will be the year when big market access changes – including the far wider use of health economic evaluation – are implemented in Spain. In the latest of a suite of features looking at the biggest markets in Europe, Leela Barham takes stock of what 2021 could bring for market access in Spain. Higher biosimilar savings. Spain, like many European countries, have seen biosimilars as a route to helping manage pressure on health care spending.

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Direct data capture a 'game changer' for trials: Clinical Ink

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An executive from the clinical trial technology provider will share how direct data capture can save time, avoid errors and improve the patient experience.

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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 drug patents in Sweden?

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This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Sweden. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Sweden? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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AZ withdraws Imfinzi indication in the US for advanced bladder cancer

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Decision made in consultation with the FDA following disappointing trial results

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Rare disease insights from the patient community

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To help pharma companies understand what life is really like for patients with a rare disease, a new resource has been released to coincide with Rare Disease Day 2021. A series of stakeholder interviews have been collected in a new video from Bedrock Healthcare Communications and Origins Insights that explores the underappreciated challenges of living with a rare disease.

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SCOPE 2021 to take on tough clinical trial challenges

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The annual event, moved to the virtual realm thanks to COVID-19, offers content on remote monitoring, drug development technology and other key topics.

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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 Sarepta Theraps drug EXONDYS 51

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Annual Drug Patent Expirations for EXONDYS+51 Exondys 51 is a drug marketed by Sarepta Theraps Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are…. The post New patent for Sarepta Theraps drug EXONDYS 51 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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PharmaTimes are excited to announce the launch of CROY 2021

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The prestigious Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas has now opened its doors for entry, continuing the successes of the 10th anniversary last year.

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UCB and Microsoft announce digital drug R&D tie-up

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UCB and Microsoft have announced a multi-year strategic collaboration to advance the digitalisation of the Belgian pharma company and accelerate its research efforts. The companies have already been working together on the COVID Moonshot Project, which aimed to create an orally available antiviral to combat the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. UCB completed six months’ worth of computational screening and compound design in three days using the technology.

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AstraZeneca joins with Care Access Research on COVID-19 antibody trial

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The pharma firm is partnering with the decentralized research organization on a Phase III trial testing a long-acting antibody combination treatment.

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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.