FDA Amends Moderna, Pfizer EUAs to Simplify Use of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines
Drug Topics
APRIL 18, 2023
Monovalent vaccines by these manufacturers are no longer authorized for use in the United States.
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A CMO’s quest to tackle infectious diseases leads him to an eye condition that’s often overlooked
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APRIL 18, 2023
How an “international” childhood sent Dr. José Trevejo, Tarsus’s chief medical officer, on a mission to fight infectious diseases.
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Define Ventures raises $460M to invest in early-stage digital health startups
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 18, 2023
Define Ventures raises $460M to invest in early-stage digital health startups hlandi Tue, 04/18/2023 - 09:23
Pharmacy Focuses on Personalized Care
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APRIL 18, 2023
The Apothecary Shoppe in Utah knows patients by name, garners new business via word of mouth.
From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
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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
Depression has long been treated chronically — Sage wants to change that
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APRIL 18, 2023
Sage Therapeutics is planning a launch of its newest med, and its chief business officer explains how it could upend the way depression has long been treated.
Liquid Biopsy-based Multicancer Test May Detect Early-stage Disease, Low DNA-Shedding Cancers
Pharmacy Times
APRIL 18, 2023
Multicancer early detection test could detect cancer with an AUC of 0.94 for all cancer types and stages.
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A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association notes that the process falls short for those who are not white.
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When Using Social Media, Always Consider Professionalism First
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Social media can be an excellent tool to provide education and build your own brand, but professionalism and appropriateness are paramount.
HIMSS23: Verizon, Cleveland Clinic to build new Ohio hospital, first in US to be embedded with 5G from get-go
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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.
Full-Fat Yogurt Helps Lower Fasting Glucose Levels for Those With Prediabetes
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Findings show that study participants experienced improvements in both blood sugar control and the lipid profile.
AWS notches partnerships with 3M, Philips as it strengthens foothold in healthcare cloud, AI
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AWS notches partnerships with 3M, Philips as it strengthens foothold in healthcare cloud, AI hlandi Tue, 04/18/2023 - 15:01
FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Atogepant for Adults With Chronic Migraine
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Atogepant (Qulipta; AbbVie) is the first and only oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist to gain FDA approval for the prevention of episodic and chronic migraine.
NSAIDs reign, naturals rise
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Traditional OTC pain relievers remain popular, but topical and natural solutions are gaining traction.
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Monotherapy Pembrolizumab Demonstrates Historic Response for Rare Skin Cancer
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The treatment from Keytruda and Merck shows a clinical response of 89% for individuals with unresectable metastatic desmoplastic melanoma.
Opinion: What the recent failures of Mindstrong and Pear tell us about the future of digital mental health
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APRIL 18, 2023
Over the past five years, digital mental health has risen from a niche topic to a global health priority. Patients, researchers, regulators, and investors alike are thrilled by the potential of ubiquitous mobile technology like smartphones to help diagnose problems, monitor health, and even deliver evidence-based therapies. Two companies that came to embody this potential were Mindstrong for smartphone monitoring of mental health and Pear Therapeutics for FDA-approved apps and digital interventi
Latest Outcomes in Adult Patients With Ph+ ALL Using TKIs With Modified USC Regimen
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APRIL 18, 2023
Substantial strides have been made in the management of Ph+ ALL.
Blue Bunny preps for summer with new frozen treats
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Blue Bunny’s new launches include Mini Bars, Soft Scoopables and two new flavors additions to its Twist Cones line.
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Acadia commercialises first US Rett Syndrome drug
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APRIL 18, 2023
Acadia Pharmaceuticals has announced the commercial launch of its Rett Syndrome drug Daybue (trofinetide). This news follows the treatment’s FDA approval on 10 March, making it the first-approved Rett Syndrome treatment in the US. Daybue is now available for the treatment of adults and children under two years of age or older in the US. The FDA approved the drug based on positive Phase III data from the Lavender trial.
FDA says older adults and the immunocompromised may get a spring booster dose of Covid vaccine
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APRIL 18, 2023
People ages 65 and older and those who are immunocompromised will be allowed to receive an additional dose of Covid-19 vaccine this spring if they wish, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. In authorizing another dose for people in these demographics, the agency is following in the footsteps of Canada and the United Kingdom, which earlier announced that older adults, adults who live in care facilities, and people who are immunocompromised would have access to an additional booster
FDA approves IntelGenx’s Rizafilm for acute migraine treatment
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IntelGenx Corp announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company’s Rizafilm VersaFilm new drug application (NDA) for the treatment of acute migraine. The approval was based on successful results from a bioequivalence study comparing Rizafilm to Merck and Co’s Maxalt-MTL and the European reference Maxalt-Lingua. Rizaport and Maxalt are different formulations of Rizatriptan benzoate.
Opinion: Rural hospitals are closing labor and delivery services. Babies’ lives are in jeopardy
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APRIL 18, 2023
A hospital in Idaho recently announced it will shutter its labor and delivery services due to doctors’ unwillingness to practice medicine in the face of the state’s restrictive and punitive laws surrounding reproductive health care. This comes on the heels of a hospital in rural Washington state closing its labor and delivery services due to concerns over the cost of these services.
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Eli Lilly promises additional $1.6b manufacturing investment
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APRIL 18, 2023
A further investment of $1.6 billion and another 200 new jobs is planned for Eli Lilly and Company’s two new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in Boone County, US. This brings the company’s total investment to $3.7 billion and up to 700 new jobs at LEAP Innovation Park in Indiana. Eli Lilly’s investment here is the largest manufacturing investment at a single location in its history.
Three former Livongo executives launch a new health care provider focused on rural communities
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The venture is focused on improving access to affordable primary and specialty care in rural communities.
GSK to acquire BELLUS for £1.6 billion
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GSK has agreed to acquire late-stage biopharma BELLUS Health, for a total of £1.6 billion. The proposed acquisition will give GSK access to camlipixant, a highly selective P2X3 antagonist for first-line treatment of adults with refractory chronic cough (RCC). “This proposed acquisition builds on our expertise in respiratory therapies,” commented Luke Miels, Chief Commercial Officer at GSK.
Revolution Beauty broadens distribution to Walmart
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Relove by Revolution will offer eyebrow and foundation collections and trend-driven products priced at $5 or less, the company said.
Big Pharmas finally strike with GSK, Merck acquisitions, signaling accelerating pace of M&A
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APRIL 18, 2023
Big Pharmas finally strike with GSK, Merck acquisitions, signaling accelerating pace of M&A aarmstrong Tue, 04/18/2023 - 09:47
Giant Food partners with Baltimore government to benefit SNAP, EBT eligible residents
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Giant Food partners with Baltimore government to benefit SNAP, EBT eligible residents
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AbbVie's Qulipta gains edge on Pfizer's Nurtec with FDA approval to prevent chronic migraines
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APRIL 18, 2023
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CVS Health releases Health Trends: Future of Healthy Aging report
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