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Stand Up to Cancer research initiative targets pancreatic cancer

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Joining with a noted research foundation, the group is aiming for earlier detection and treatment of the disease, which hits nearly 500K people annually.

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Investors poured record-breaking $29.1B into digital health startups. Will the momentum continue in 2022?

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Investors poured record-breaking $29.1B into digital health startups. Will the momentum continue in 2022? hlandi. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:17.

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Amgen grabs EU approval for pathfinder KRAS drug Lumykras

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Amgen now has regulatory approval on both sides of the Atlantic for Lumykras, the culmination of many years of effort to bring a drug to market that inhibits KRAS – a cancer target that for a long time was considered “undruggable” The European Commission has approved Lumykras (sotorasib) as a monotherapy for adults with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with KRAS G12C mutation and who have progressed after at least one earlier line of systemic therapy – a use cleared last M

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Facing understaffed hospitals, California temporarily allows asymptomatic workers to return after positive COVID test, exposure

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Facing understaffed hospitals, California temporarily allows asymptomatic workers to return after positive COVID test, exposure. dmuoio. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 13:27.

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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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The Push for Patient-Focused Drug Development

Impact Pharmaceutical Services

January 10, 2022 | Julia DiFiore, PhD | Clinical Research Scientist I | Regulatory Affairs Many of us involved with drug development derive a lot of satisfaction in knowing that our work contributes to improving the health of patients around the globe. We offer our insight and expertise to design studies, analyze the results, and […].

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JPM 2022: Aledade scoops up advance care planning startup Iris Healthcare to build out health services unit

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JPM 2022: Aledade scoops up advance care planning startup Iris Healthcare to build out health services unit. hlandi. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 20:53.

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Insurers must cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15 under new CMS directive

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Insurers must cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15 under new CMS directive. rking. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 16:18.

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Dream result for Idorsia as FDA clears its insomnia drug

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Swiss biotech Idorsia has claimed FDA approval for its first product – insomnia treatment Quviviq – setting up a market challenge to class rivals from Merck & Co and Eisai. The US regulator has cleared two doses of dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) Quviviq (daridorexant) – 25 mg and 50 mg – for the treatment of adults with insomnia characterised by difficulties with falling or staying asleep.

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JPM22: Teladoc projects $2.03B in 2021 revenue, up from previous guidance, after stock plummeted last year

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JPM22: Teladoc projects $2.03B in 2021 revenue, up from previous guidance, after stock plummeted last year. rtorrence. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 10:54.

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How Effective Are Drugs in Treating Communication Disorders?

Pharma Mirror

Speaking, hearing, and comprehending is how most of us communicate with the outside world, and being unable to do so — or even to do so with difficulty — can be a significant impediment to dealing with others. In particular, communications disorders can be a major challenge to school-age children, who might struggle to reach their full potential or even get the most out of their schooling.

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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.

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JPM 2022: Intermountain Healthcare, SCL Health merger 'will not drive up healthcare costs,' execs promise

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JPM 2022: Intermountain Healthcare, SCL Health merger 'will not drive up healthcare costs,' execs promise. dmuoio. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 11:48.

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Novo Holdings acquires blow-fill-seal manufacturing specialist Ritedose

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Life science investor group, Novo Holdings, has agreed to buy Ritedose, the largest sterile CDMO in the US focused on advanced blow-fill-seal technology, from Hong-Kong based, AGIC Capital, and Chinaâs Humanwell.

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JPM 2022: Staffing expenses led to an extra $440M in operating costs in 2021 for AdventHealth

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JPM 2022: Staffing expenses led to an extra $440M in operating costs in 2021 for AdventHealth. rking. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 08:43.

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Synairgen announces global strategic partnership with Ashfield Engage

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Southampton, UK: Synairgen plc (LSE: SNG), the respiratory company developing SNG001 (inhaled interferon-beta or IFN-beta) for the treatment of COVID-19 as potentially the first host-targeted, broad-spectrum antiviral treatment delivered directly into the lungs, today announces a partnership with global experts in strategic engagement and commercialisation, Ashfield Engage.

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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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HHS: Nearly 14M people enroll on ACA's exchanges ahead of Jan. 15 deadline

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HHS: Nearly 14M people enroll on ACA's exchanges ahead of Jan. 15 deadline. rking. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 11:41.

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Regeneron hands ex-US rights to HoFH drug Evkeeza to Ultragenyx

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Regeneron has enlisted the aid of Ultragenyx to add momentum to the rollout of its recently-approved Evkeeza outside the US, which was approved for an inherited form of elevated cholesterol in the US and Europe last year. Regeneron said Ultragenyx’ focus on rare diseases makes it a good match for Evkeeza (evinacumab), as its approved indication – homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH) – which affects around 1,300 people per year in the US.

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JPM 2022: R1 RCM picks up AI software firm Cloudmed in $4.1B all-stock deal

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JPM 2022: R1 RCM picks up AI software firm Cloudmed in $4.1B all-stock deal. hlandi. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 10:48.

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Bayer trumpets $1bn CRISPR deal with Mammoth Bio

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Bayer has bolstered its cell and gene therapy platform by securing access to a CRISPR-based gene-editing platform developed by US biotech Mammoth Biosciences. The German group is paying $40 million upfront to kick off the alliance, which is focusing on the development of up to five CRISPR drugs that can be delivered in vivo for liver-targeted diseases.

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There were fewer M&A transactions in 2021, but they were greater in size: analysis

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There were fewer M&A transactions in 2021, but they were greater in size: analysis. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 15:53.

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FourKites, Accenture survey dives into supply chain concerns

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Checking in with pharma executives, the survey outlines leadersâ thoughts about current and future challenges, like costs, security, and inventory control.

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Aduhelm price drops prompts Becerra to rethink hike to Part B 2022 premiums

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Aduhelm price drops prompts Becerra to rethink hike to Part B 2022 premiums. rking. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 10:44.

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Sanofi extends its RWD-focused partnership with Evidation

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The collaboration will center on development of unique data sets, which could be used in helping promote better understanding of aspects of human health.

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JPM 2022: Humana execs try to soothe skittish investors as new MA enrollment projections disappoint

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JPM 2022: Humana execs try to soothe skittish investors as new MA enrollment projections disappoint. pminemyer. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 16:21.

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The NICE recommends Rinvoq for psoriatic arthritis patients

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The chronic, inflammatory disease affects an estimated 24 in every 10,000 people.

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JPM 2022: Centene execs tout strong MA enrollment period—though work remains on star scores

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JPM 2022: Centene execs tout strong MA enrollment period—though work remains on star scores. pminemyer. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 10:31.

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Pregnant women urged to receive COVID-19 booster amid surging cases

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Since April 2021, around 84,000 pregnant women have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination.

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Vista Equity Partners invests in healthcare communication software company TigerConnect

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Vista Equity Partners invests in healthcare communication software company TigerConnect. rtorrence. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 17:00.

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Beyond the pandemic: the potential of mRNA technology

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The arrival of COVID-19 brought precious few positives, but one that emerged for the pharmaceutical industry was the emergence and validation of mRNA vaccine technology to prevent disease. Ben Hargreaves takes a look at how the space is currently progressing and in what direction it could be heading in future. The pandemic brought about an interesting phenomenon for the pharmaceutical industry: there is a much greater awareness of both individual companies within the industry and their individua

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After trial win, Novartis nabs COVID drug from Molecular Partners

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There are still licensing deals to be done in the COVID-19 category it seems, after Novartis paid around $163 million to license rights to an antiviral drug developed by Molecular Partners. The opt-in has been prompted by the results of a phase 2 trial of ensovibep (MPO420), which showed that a single intravenous dose of the drug was able to not only reduce viral load in non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients over eight days, but also cut the risk of hospitalisation or death by 78% versus placebo.