The Changing Landscape of Digital Health
Drug Topics
JUNE 15, 2023
What does the future of digital health look like?
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ASCO 2023: Protecting our progress in the fight against cancer
PhRMA
JUNE 15, 2023
I always look forward to the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Annual Meeting, which took place in Chicago earlier this month. It’s an opportunity for the world’s leading cancer experts to celebrate the latest innovations that are changing the treatment paradigm for patients with this disease.
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Pharmacists Applaud New Bionic Pancreas for Type 1 Diabetes
Drug Topics
JUNE 15, 2023
The iLet Bionic Pancreas combines data from the Dexcom G6 CGM with different algorithms to deliver insulin throughout the day.
Reject efforts to undermine America’s R&D ecosystem
PhRMA
JUNE 15, 2023
America’s biopharmaceutical research companies are central to the research and development (R&D) of innovative medicines in the United States. Unfortunately, a new report by Sen. Sanders mischaracterizes the role the National Institutes of Health plays in the research and development (R&D) process and risks stifling the innovative biopharmaceutical ecosystem vital to advancing medicines for patients.
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
Pharmacy Compounders Defend Semaglutide Compounding Amid Continued Shortages
Drug Topics
JUNE 15, 2023
Novo Nordisk is the only company with FDA-approved products containing semaglutide.
Boosting the cell and gene therapy workforce with a skilled, localized approach
PharmaVoice
JUNE 15, 2023
Experts provide a roadmap for how the industry can work with academia to ensure a robust talent pipeline for the burgeoning field.
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Walgreens inks another deal for clinical trials business as CVS exits research recruitment
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 15, 2023
Retail pharmacy giant Walgreens inked another partnership to recruit participants for research as it continues to build out its clinical trials business. | Retail pharmacy giant Walgreens inked another partnership to recruit participants for research as it continues to build out its clinical trials business.
Meeting Preview: McKesson ideaShare 2023
Drug Topics
JUNE 15, 2023
Meet this year’s Pharmacy of the Year nominees and preview some of the sessions available at this year’s meeting.
Patients Are Less Likely to Buy Generics After Receiving Bad News About Their Health
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 15, 2023
Negative findings may spur choice of brand-name drugs, despite expense.
Continuous Glucose Monitors Useful for Predicting Pre-Diabetes
Drug Topics
JUNE 15, 2023
When employed as a prescreening tool, care must be taken to avoid overdiagnosis of healthy individuals without diabetes.
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.
Genomic Testing is Good But Not Great, According to Expert
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 15, 2023
Earlier in June, Govindan led an educational session about genomic testing at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Continuous Glucose Monitors Useful to Predict Pre-Diabetes
Drug Topics
JUNE 15, 2023
When employed as a prescreening tool, care must be taken to avoid overdiagnosis of healthy individuals without diabetes.
Pharmacists are Untapped Resource for Reducing Health Disparities
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 15, 2023
Pharmacists can address the needs of health care consumers earlier in the care journey by building interpersonal relationships and community trust, as well as by leading institutional and public policy reform.
FDA advisers endorse updating Covid vaccines to target latest Omicron strain
STAT
JUNE 15, 2023
The Covid-19 vaccines are on track for a big recipe change this fall. Today’s vaccines still contain the original coronavirus strain, the one that started the pandemic — even though that was long ago supplanted by mutated versions as the virus rapidly evolves.
What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research
Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist
What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.
Ensuring Access to Vaccinations Among Older Adults and Underserved Populations
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 15, 2023
A broader understanding of vaccine hesitancy and barriers has helped to enhance acceptance of vaccination services through educational outreach.
Essence makeup enters gaming world with Roblox game
Drug Store News
JUNE 15, 2023
The “Color dare by essence” game requires kindness as an essential tool to save the world.
Summer Skin Protection: Pharmacist's Guide to Sunscreen and Aftercare
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 15, 2023
Pharmacists can empower their community with essential knowledge for summer skin protection to protect against skin cancer.
'Heads, brains, skin, bones and other human remains' stolen and sold by Harvard morgue manager, DOJ says
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 15, 2023
The former manager of a morgue at Harvard Medical School is up against federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. | The former manager of a morgue at Harvard Medical School is up against federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Romiplostim Biosimilar Found Non-Inferior to Reference Drug, May Be Effective for Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 15, 2023
Despite having a lower cost of development than the innovator, romiplostim biosimilar has comparable efficacy and safety in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia.
Tree Hut elevates self-care routines with expanded Glow collection
Drug Store News
JUNE 15, 2023
Tree Hut is complimenting its Tropic Glow product line with two new additions—Moonlight Glow and Ocean Glow.
Why is microbiological testing in medical device manufacturing important?
European Pharmaceutical Review
JUNE 15, 2023
A paper published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International has reviewed microbiological testing for medical devices and described their applications and challenges. Microbiological testing is essential for quality control , regulatory compliance and can help minimise the risk of microbial contamination. This approach can also help determine the appropriate manufacturing processes, sterilisation methods, and maintenance procedures.
Opinion: What happens when patients beat their doctors to their test results
STAT
JUNE 15, 2023
Not so long ago, a father broke down in tears with me over Zoom — tears of relief. When this father had received test results for his child, some of the values in the report appeared in red. That font color made him terrified for his child’s health. It was only when we hopped on Zoom to go over the results that I was able to reassure him: They were in red because the system was comparing them with adult range values.
Another PBM reform bill has been introduced in Congress. Here's what it includes
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 15, 2023
Yet another bill that aims to reform the pharmacy benefit management industry has been introduced in Congress, this time by the Senate Finance Committee. | Yet another bill that aims to reform the pharmacy benefit management industry has been introduced in Congress, this time by the Senate Finance Committee.
STAT+: Instead of credible data, PDS Biotech delivers ‘results might get better, later’ promises
STAT
JUNE 15, 2023
Tumor response rate is a common way to assess the efficacy of a cancer drug. It’s not a perfect measure, for sure, but it’s easy to calculate and understand — or it should be. PDS Biotech is a small developer of cancer drugs that is zealously seeking investor eyeballs, yet it can’t seem to grasp the tumor-response concept.
Eloxx repackages ELX-02 data in cystic fibrosis as it eyes pivotal trial
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 15, 2023
Eloxx has revealed its lead candidate ELX-02 improved predicted forced expiratory volume (ppFEV1) in patients with Class 1 cystic fibrosis (CF) in a new analysis of a Phase II trial that missed its efficacy endpoints. Following underwhelming topline results from the Phase II trial (NCT04135495) announced in late 2022, Eloxx recalculated the results using the change in ppFEV1 (a secondary outcome) from day 1 instead of from baseline.
White House ‘naloxone summit’ omitting prominent advocates for lower costs
STAT
JUNE 15, 2023
The invite list for the White House’s upcoming “summit” on naloxone pricing and accessibility has some noteworthy omissions. Two of the most prominent organizations focused on providing cheaper overdose-reversal medications will be conspicuously absent from Tuesday’s event : Harm Reduction Therapeutics, a nonprofit drug manufacturer currently seeking approval for a naloxone nasal spray, and Remedy Alliance, a group that distributes cheap naloxone to harm-reduction gro
CVS Health's Aetna provides $140K to Morehouse School of Medicine
Drug Store News
JUNE 15, 2023
The investment will support the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Health Equity for All Lives (H.E.A.L.) student-run free clinic.
Mandy Cohen, seen as next CDC director, would bring political chops to an agency lacking them
STAT
JUNE 15, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may be about to undergo a paradigm shift with the anticipated appointment of former North Carolina health secretary Mandy Cohen as the agency’s next director. The Atlanta-based CDC has always prided itself at being at a remove from Washington, and the politics that engulf it. With 634 miles separating the U.S.
Astellas extends protein degrader drive with Cullgen deal
pharmaphorum
JUNE 15, 2023
Astellas extends protein degrader drive with Cullgen deal Phil.
Black former NFL players more burdened by chronic pain than white counterparts, study finds
STAT
JUNE 15, 2023
It’s to be expected, says two-time Pro Bowler Julius Thomas, that “colliding into other people for a living” might result in some long-term injuries. But among former NFL players, Black athletes report worse and more disruptive chronic pain than white players, according to a new study Thomas co-authored with researchers at Harvard and Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Amgen names Moderna’s Paul Burton as its new CMO
pharmaphorum
JUNE 15, 2023
Amgen names Moderna’s Paul Burton as its new CMO Phil.
Suicides and homicides among young Americans jumped early in the pandemic, study says
STAT
JUNE 15, 2023
The homicide rate for older U.S. teenagers rose to its highest point in nearly 25 years during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the suicide rate for adults in their early 20s was the worst in more than 50 years, government researchers said Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report examined the homicide and suicide rates among 10- to 24-year-olds from 2001 to 2021.
Biosimilar uptake remains poor, but Sandoz has a plan
pharmaphorum
JUNE 15, 2023
Biosimilar uptake remains poor, but Sandoz has a plan Phil.
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