Pharma Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Commonly used anti-inflammatory drug added to list of potential treatments

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A heart monitor developed by iRhythm has become the first product to be endorsed by NICE in a pilot project covering digital health technologies. In new guidance, the health technology assessment (HTA) agency has recommended iRhythm’s Zio XT service for detecting abnormal heart rhythms – provided NHS organisations that deploy it collect evidence of its benefits.

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NY Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Researchers at DeepMind say they have solved “the protein folding problem,” a task that has bedeviled scientists for more than 50 years.

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Pharma in Brief

DECEMBER 3, 2020

As we have previously reported, the Minister of Health ( Minister ) approved the Interim Order Respecting the Importation, Sale and Advertising of Drugs for Use in Relation to COVID-19 ( Interim Order for Drugs and Vaccines ) on September 16, 2020 and the Interim order respecting the importation and sale of medical devices for use in relation to COVID-19 ( Interim Order for Medical Devices ) on March 18, 2020. .

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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.

Pharma Times

DECEMBER 4, 2020

LYT-100 will be evaluated in patients with persistent symptoms caused by COVID-19

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Pfizer slashed its production targets for its COVID-19 vaccine because of a lack of raw materials for its supply chain, according to press reports. The big pharma has said in recent weeks that it expects to produce 50 million doses of the vaccine it developed with the German BioNTech, down from an earlier target of 100 million doses. That’s enough to inoculate 25 million people as the dosing schedule involves two shots three weeks apart.

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Outsourcing Pharma

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Health tech specialists GoodCell are working with the New York Blood Center to identify COVID-19 patients with elevated risk of adverse clinical outcomes.

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Pharma Times

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Research conducted at Oxford University used new scanning method

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Healthcare agency, consultancy and digital health group Healthware Group has acquired Finland-based digital service development and creative agency Make Helsinki. The acquisition builds on prior collaborations between the two organisations, including in best-in-class full-service agency offerings, digital transformation, technology/enterprise solutions and corporate venturing.

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NY Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Parents should not be afraid of managing the child’s pain with opioids when they are needed, but should make sure a child does not have access to leftover doses.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

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Outsourcing Pharma

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A recent survey conducted by Oracle reveals trial professionalsâ thoughts, feelings and behavior around decentralized research in the face of the pandemic.

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Pharma Times

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Agreement will aim to develop a platform to support radiologists' decision-making

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Valneva has said it plans to accelerate research into its Lyme disease vaccine candidate VLA15, bringing forward a trial including children into the first quarter of 2021. Subject to approval from regulators the vaccine specialist said it plans the trial known as VLA15-221 as a randomised, observer-blind phase 2 study including around 600 healthy people aged 5-65 years of age.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 2, 2020

China, which has been expanding its presence in the region, is likely to beat the United States in its own backyard with vaccine diplomacy as Washington looks “at taking care of the U.S. first.”.

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Outsourcing Pharma

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Taking place December 9, the Digital Advances in Clinical Trials webinar covers notable advances in clinical trial technology, and the future of the field.

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Pharma Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

First biologic to be approved for children aged six to 11 years with condition

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Cure Rare Disease’s Rich Horgan discusses the importance of preclinical NAbs screening and helping rare disease patients better understand their eligibility for gene therapies. Neutralising antibodies (NAbs) present a unique challenge to researchers looking to treat patients with AAV treatment. As AAV is a virus derived from the common cold, the immune system can easily have levels of pre-existing NAbs that will recognise and neutralise AAV, rendering it ineffective.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Baricitinib, an arthritis drug made by Eli Lilly, may reduce recovery time by a day, but costs about $1,500 and comes with side effects.

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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.

Outsourcing Pharma

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The global pharma firm will work with the digital mental health solutions specialist on solutions for treatment-resistant depressive order patients.

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Pharma Times

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Partnership will seek to develop small molecules for oncology/immunology targets

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Johnson & Johnson has filed its bispecific antibody amivantamab to the FDA, hoping to muscle into the big market for drugs that are used to treat EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). J&J’s Janssen unit is seeking approval of the drug in a specific patient group – those with exon 20 insertion mutations whose disease has progressed despite first-line chemotherapy.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 3, 2020

If approved, the first batch of vaccine could arrive in the state on Dec. 15, the governor said, and contain enough doses for 170,000 people.

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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.

Outsourcing Pharma

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Series C funding will be used to help accelerate the research industryâs adoption of decentralized and digital clinical trial technology.

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Pharma Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Survey included input from scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 2, 2020

French tech company Kayentis has raised €7 million in private funding that will be invested in its digital platform for clinical trials. The Grenoble-based company operates in the electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) market, which covers areas like patient and clinician reported outcomes, automatic remote testing, and patient diaries through a combination of web and mobile tools.

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NY Times

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The three-month pilot program involves just 1,000 doses of the medication in seven big cities. It’s not clear how much impact that will have as demand surges.

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Outsourcing Pharma

DECEMBER 3, 2020

As the pandemic continues to impact the globe, the agency has kept busy issuing EUAs for potential treatments, and cited sellers of unapproved treatments.

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Pharma Times

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Drug Safety Research Unit set to conduct active surveillance study on COVID-19 vaccines

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 3, 2020

As the pandemic drags on there are increasing concerns about “Long COVID” – where symptoms persist long after the initial infection has been fought off. PureTech has joined the effort to find ways to treat the scarring and inflammation that are thought to cause the ongoing symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue. After promising results in an early stage study, the company has begun a phase 2 trial of its LYT-100 (deupirfenidone) in Long COVID respiratory complications and related seque

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 4, 2020

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

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