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How digital health is changing the relationship between patients and health providers

PharmaVoice

The pandemic has forced the pharmaceutical industry to look at digital in a new way - and it’s driving better health outcomes

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Vicebio targets development of novel vaccines

Pharma Times

Molecular clamp technology is a protein tag that stabilises a wide range of complex viral proteins

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Connecting your Digital Health Strategy from Clinical to Commercial

PharmExec

Thursday, July 21st 2022 at 11am EST, 8am PST, 5pm CEST Join this webinar to hear industry thought leaders discuss how data and experiences serve clinical and commercial needs, explore which platforms and technologies can enable a robust digital health ecosystem, and share recommendations for building a digital health strategy fit for your business.

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CanSinoBIO developed a highly effective COVID vaccine with an inhalant version

pharmaphorum

Pierre A. Morgon, PharmD, LL.M, MBA, managing director at CanSino Biologics Europe, tells us about Convidecia, a single dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccine offered as an injectable and inhalant that allows ease of storage, an alternative option for individuals with needle phobias, and robust elongated CD4 and CD8 cellular response. Convidencia’s injectable version was granted World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing (EUL), and its inhalant counterpart, currently in phase three clinical tr

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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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With big changes ahead for J&J and Novartis, here's what the companies' execs are talking about

PharmaVoice

Both J&J and Novartis are making — or considering — big shifts in their fundamental company makeup.

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Monkeypox cases prompt governments to order vaccine supply

Pharma Times

Imvanex is a non-replicating smallpox vaccine developed in collaboration with the US government

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Twill taps YourCoach for DtX-health coaching integration

pharmaphorum

Health coaching ecosystem YourCoach Health and digital therapeutics company Twill (formerly Happify Health ) are teaming up to offer access to YourCoach’s cross-specialty health coaches via Twill’s Duet platform, the companies announced today. “Digital therapy has been around for a really long time,” YourCoach Cofounder and CEO Marina Borukhovich told pharmaphorum.

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By the numbers: The rising danger of superbugs

PharmaVoice

A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated one of the world’s greatest public health concerns.

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NICE recommends Rhythm’s Imcivree to help treat obesity and control hunger

Pharma Times

The treatment has been developed for people aged six years and over will be available for use across the NHS

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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

A key factor of Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid efficacy has been early intervention, but getting it in time has proven to be a challenge. On 6 July, in an effort to accelerate access, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmacists to also begin prescribing the drug to eligible individuals with Covid-19. Previously, only licensed and authorised physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants could prescribe the drug. .

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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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Roche CEO Severin Schwan to stand down after 14 years

pharmaphorum

Long-serving Roche chief executive Severin Schwan is stepping down, to be replaced next March by Thomas Schinecker, currently head of diagnostics at the Swiss group. Schwan (pictured above) has been nominated as chair of Roche’s board of directors however, to succeed Christoph Franz will not seek re-election after more than eight years in the role, so will still be intimately involved in the company’s affairs.

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Moderna's next vax target? A little-known cause of birth defects

PharmaVoice

How the mRNA-based biotech is developing the first-ever prophylactic for a devastating virus.

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NHS leaders facing real-terms reduction in funding

Pharma Times

Difficult choices loom regarding which areas of patient care to cut back

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Gladstone and UCSF scientists discover BET protein role in Covid-19

Pharmaceutical Technology

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered in a study that bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) proteins are vital for the body to fight Covid-19 infection. . The research also found that BET proteins play two distinct roles in affecting how the SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts with human cells. . They provide the virus with a pathway into cells while aiding cells to defend themselves.

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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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Pfizer, Flynn fined £70m in resurrected epilepsy drug pricing probe

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Drugmakers Pfizer and Flynn Pharma have been fined £70 million ($84 million) by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for overcharging the NHS for a widely-used epilepsy drug. The CMA delivered a preliminary judgment in the case last year which concluded that Pfizer and Flynn abused a dominant position in phenytoin sodium capsules, causing NHS spending on the drug to balloon from around £2 million a year in 2012 to £50 million the following year.

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Biotech R&D spending has skyrocketed, and so have opportunities for savings

PharmaVoice

With R&D costs on the rise, biotechs are embracing new strategies and technologies to make spending more efficient.

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Cardior announces first patient dosed in phase 2 trial

Pharma Times

The HF-REVERT study is evaluating efficacy and safety of heart failure therapy

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NA to NAM ratio as a biomarker for cell therapy sterility

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have shown that ratio of nicotinic acid (NA) to nicotinamide (NAM) in cell cultures significantly increases with the presence of live microorganisms within 24 hours, acting as a useful biomarker for the detection of early-stage microbial contamination in cell therapies. Cell therapies are emerging as promising therapeutic modalities across a range of indications, with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) the most clinically studied cell therapy platform worldwide; however, the nutrient r

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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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Amazon ratchets up its health ambitions, buying US primary care group

pharmaphorum

Amazon has accelerated its expansion into the healthcare sector with an all-cash deal to acquire One Medical, a US group that provides virtual and in-person primary care services using a subscription fee model. Amazon is buying One Medical for $18 per share, valuing the company at around $3.9 billion and making it one of the online retail giant’s largest-ever acquisitions – and by far its biggest within the health category.

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Pfizer's former R&D head takes on drug pricing misconceptions in new book

PharmaVoice

John LaMattina has something to say about the industry — and he hopes patients are listening.

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NHS app reaches new milestone

Pharma Times

The NHS App enabled 1.

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AstraZeneca to deliver Covid-19 antibody therapy doses to Switzerland

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca has signed a deal with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) of Switzerland to deliver over 1,200 doses of antibody therapy, tixagevimab and cilgavimab combination (AZD7442), for Covid-19 prevention and treatment. Tixagevimab and cilgavimab are two long-acting antibodies (LAABs) obtained from the B-cells of patients convalescing following Covid-19.

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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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Engaging change: Connecting patients and regulators can move the dial on drug development

pharmaphorum

Face-to-face discussion educates regulators on what matters most to patients, and guides future decision-making. Regulators are increasingly asking drug developers to include the patient voice in submissions, but the best way to go about this is less clear-cut. In the United States, learning how to navigate forums such as the FDA’s listening sessions and patient-focused drug development (PFDD) meetings could be the key to “truly moving the dial”.

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Making moves: Agios, BeiGene, Biocom California and more announce new key hires

PharmaVoice

The latest executive personnel changes from around the industry.

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Aardex and Biocorp recruited by Trials@Home for phase 4 diabetes study

Pharma Times

The decentralised clinical trial centre will combine Biocorp pen injector with Aardex’s software

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Karyopharm receives US and Europe regulatory designations for eltanexor

Pharmaceutical Technology

Karyopharm Therapeutics has obtained new regulatory designations in the US and Europe for its investigational therapy, eltanexor (KPT-8602), to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The company received fast-track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the eltanexor development programme as a single agent to treat relapsed or refractory intermediate, high or very high-risk MDS patients.

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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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Sky-High Prices Are Only Part of the Problem

NY Times

Inflation has unmasked the depths of our affordability crisis.

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Digital Opinion Leader deep-dive: the sharer

PharmaVoice

Learn about Digital Opinion Leaders who curate tailored content experiences and provide value to their followers.

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AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu receives EU approval

Pharma Times

Specifically engineered antibody treats HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

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Ex-GSK vaccine chief to lead new UK biotech Vicebio

pharmaphorum

GSK’s former head of vaccines R&D – Dr Emmanuel Hanon – is heading up a new biotech called Vicebio that will go up against his former employer with a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. The London-based company was founded by venture capital firm Medicxi in 2019, but has now come out of stealth mode with financial backing of €18 million and a platform based on a ‘molecular clamp’ technology developed by researchers at the University of Queensland (

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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.