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Moderna’s HIV vaccine prepped for trials in Africa

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Moderna has joined forces with non-profit organisation IAVI on a third phase 1 trial of its candidate HIV vaccine in Africa, where the burden of the virus is still being keenly felt. IAVI (the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative) has started screening subjects to be included in the study, called IAVI G003, at centres in Rwanda and South Africa, said the biotech.

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Artificial intelligence stands to transform precision medicine: AiCure

Outsourcing Pharma

An expert from the AI-focused technology company shares insights as to how it can be harnessed to better interpret, and even predict, patient behavior.

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Simple blood test could save thousands from bowel cancer

Pharma Times

Comparisons with other tests available have shown that blood test has greater sensitivity for the detection of bowel cancer

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New patent for Ironwood Pharms drug DUZALLO

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for DUZALLO Duzallo is a drug marketed by Ironwood Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. There are nine patents protecting this drug. DUZALLO drug…. The post New patent for Ironwood Pharms drug DUZALLO 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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Google gives ex-FDA digital health head Bakul Patel strategic role

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FDA veteran Bakul Patel has joined Google as its new senior director of global digital health strategy, ending a stint at the regulator that lasted more than 13 years. Bakul Patel. Patel – who is currently director for digital health at the FDA – said on social media that he is “looking forward to learning from the teams in health across Google and Alphabet and helping build a unified digital health and regulatory strategy.” He was also involved in the creation of the FDA’s Dig

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Machine learning can unlock potential of EEG data: Beacon Biosignals

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the neurobiomarker platform provider tells how use of ML and other advanced analytical tools can help make better use of complex information.

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New patent for Genentech Inc drug ESBRIET

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ESBRIET Esbriet is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are twenty-one patents…. The post New patent for Genentech Inc drug ESBRIET appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Sleepio app for insomnia backed by NICE

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After a non-committal appraisal of Big Health’s Sleepio app for insomnia last November in draft guidance from NICE, the cost-effectiveness agency has come out in favour of the digital therapy. The earlier draft guidance showed that NICE was uncertain whether Sleepio would save money for the NHS, but its latest document recommends the app as a cost-saving option for treating insomnia in primary care “for people who would otherwise be offered advice about sleep hygiene or sleeping pill

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NIH awards $577m to antiviral drug developers

Outsourcing Pharma

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the US National Institutes of Health, has awarded a total of $577m to establish nine Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Centers for Pathogens of Pandemic Concern.

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MHRA marketing authorisation granted for Eli Lilly’s Verzenios as early breast cancer treatment

Pharma Times

Authorisation of the treatment is based on results from the phase 3 trial

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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.

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New patent for Ironwood Pharms drug ZURAMPIC

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ZURAMPIC Zurampic is a drug marketed by Ironwood Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. There are nine patents protecting this drug. This drug…. The post New patent for Ironwood Pharms drug ZURAMPIC appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Large UK study suggests vaccination helps treat long COVID

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An observational study in the UK has found evidence that COVID-19 vaccination can help alleviate the lingering symptoms that afflict some people who contract the virus, often referred to as ‘long COVID’ There have been persistent anecdotal reports that vaccines can help people with persistent symptoms get better, but the study published in the British Medical Journal is the first to explore the connection in large numbers of patients.

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Seeking Pills, Young People Head to Social Media, With Deadly Results

NY Times

The soaring drug fatalities in the U.S. are being fueled partly by fentanyl-tainted pills bought by teenagers and young adults on Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok and other social media apps.

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It’s Time to Put Innovative Contracts Under Warranty

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Jane Barlow, Chief Clinical Officer, and Susan Raiola, President of Real Endpoints. Jane and Susan discuss the mechanism and benefits of warranties in the realm of value-based contracts. To learn more about payer-pharma warranty contracts and whether these agreements can solve issues that limit the utility of more traditional value-based contracts, sign up for Real Endpoints’ free June 9 webinar: Putting Innovative Contracts Under Warranty.

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Curebase and Flow Neuroscience launch clinical trial to test at-home headset for depression

Pharma Times

Device delivers currents to the brain to restore activity usually lowered in depression patients

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Accelerator aims to promote digital health innovation in Italy

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A digital health startup accelerator is launching in Italy, with more than €6 million backing the new enterprise. Called VITA, the accelerator will support up to 10 startups focused on digital transformation of the health system. The project is backed by asset management company CDP Venture Capital SGR, with help from digital health consultancy Healthware Group (pharmaphorum’s parent company) and Danish accelerator Accelerace.

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Industry pros thankful, hopeful on Clinical Trials Day 2022

Outsourcing Pharma

Experts and organizations are honoring the occasion (designed to celebrate research accomplishments and achievements) with insights, education, and more.

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The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2022: Reflections, Trends, and Photos from #Asembia22

Drug Channels

Two weeks ago, Paula and I had the pleasure of attending Asembia’s 2022 Specialty Pharmacy Summit at the wonderful Wynn Las Vegas. Below, I violate Vegas code and tell you what happened there. I offer reflections on my keynote session with Scott Gottlieb, share my experiences during the featured session, and highlight three crucial specialty industry trends.

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Sanofi’s Sarclisa combination shows positive results in multiple myeloma patients

Pharma Times

Sarclisa is a monoclonal antibody which targets a specific epitope on the CD38 receptor on multiple myeloma cells

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Coalition aims to improve cancer drug access in poorer nations

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Several of the top pharmaceutical companies have joined a new coalition that aims to improve access to cancer medicines in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). The new initiative – called ATOM (Access to Oncology Medicines) – pledges to tackle the issue that fewer than 50% of the cancer medicines on the World Health Organization’s essential medicines list are available in developing nations around the world.

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Lilly deploys AI-powered tech to expedite drug approval process

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharmaceutical company is partnering with Yseop to install the software companyâs Augmented Analyst, designed to elevate and accelerate data analysis.

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Targeting the Uneven Burden of Kidney Disease on Black Americans

NY Times

New treatments aim for a gene variant causing the illness in people of sub-Saharan African descent. Some experts worry that focus will neglect other factors.

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COVID-19 vaccine study focuses on young and immunosuppressed

Pharma Times

Team at Imperial College London will expand MELODY study to include immunosuppressed young people

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Lilly’s new drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide ) wins US FDA approval

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Blood sugar control drug Mounjaro has been granted US regulatory approval, giving type 2 diabetics another way to help keep their glucose levels in check. Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide) was given the green light by the US Food and Drug Administration after the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1 ) receptor agonist showed its effectiveness when used in conjunction with diet and exercise.

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Breast cancer trial patient participants younger than ever: Phesi

Outsourcing Pharma

The companyâs analysis of 2.5m patients worldwide suggest a growing proportion of younger patients, with implications for future study design and deployment.

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Help With Medicare Costs: What You Need to Know

NY Times

Low-income Americans on Medicare can get assistance paying their premiums and other expenses. Several states have allowed more people to qualify.

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EpiEndo successfully completes phase 1 study into respiratory treatment

Pharma Times

Orally available EP395 has met all endpoints in safety and is now undergoing phase 2 planning

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EU imposes Horizon funding block on UK scientists

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UK scientists are being denied from joining the €95 billion Horizon research funding programme as a dispute over the trade border in Northern Ireland gets increasingly acrimonious. The UK’s involvement in the Horizon Europe programme as an associate member was included in the Brexit ‘divorce’ deal with EU, but has not been finalised.

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Closed Loop Medicine wraps DTx trial for hypertension treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

The digital therapeutics specialist has announced the last patient has ended participation in a study investigating a precision solution for hypertension.

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New patent for Parapro Llc drug NATROBA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for NATROBA Natroba is a drug marketed by Parapro Llc and is included in one NDA. It is available from two suppliers. There is one patent…. The post New patent for Parapro Llc drug NATROBA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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The Baillie Gifford Pandemic Science Hub launched to fight lung disease

Pharma Times

Gifford is supporting the launch with a philanthropic donation of £14.

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USAID on expanding digital health globally – part one

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Adele Waugaman, senior digital health coordinator of the COVID-19 response at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), tells us what the agency focuses on to strengthen digital health infrastructure globally and improve and expand healthcare access. USAID learned a great deal from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa concerning effective digital health distribution and strategies for digital health implementation that were then applied to its COVID-19 response globally – alth

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NABP Pilot Brings Trading Partners, Regulators Together for Public Health Protection

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

By November 27, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) will be fully implemented. We’ve been working with the boards of pharmacy, other regulators, and trading partners to prepare for the requirements included in Title II of the Act, which calls for product tracing at the package level. Our DSCSA State Regulator Pilot project tested use cases and explored potential pathways for sharing this info between regulators and trading partners.

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New patent for Genentech Inc drug XOFLUZA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for XOFLUZA Xofluza is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are seven patents…. The post New patent for Genentech Inc drug XOFLUZA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NICE recommends app-based treatment for insomnia over sleeping pills

Pharma Times

Thousands usually prescribed sleeping pills could be offered app-based treatment

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