Wed.May 11, 2022

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The antimicrobial pipeline is ‘dry’ and that’s a problem

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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem and one that is already claiming over a million lives per year. The situation is urgent but finding a sustainable solution is a difficult prospect, finds Ben Hargreaves. Alexander Fleming discovered the world’s first antibiotic, penicillin, in 1928. However, the difficulty in developing a method to adequately produce sufficient levels of the product meant that the age of the antibiotic did not truly begin until the 1940s.

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The Top Vitamins and Supplements for Fertility

Compounding Pharmacy of America

Maintaining excellent health is one of the most crucial components of fertility for every woman. That means that one of the best ways to boost your fertility may be by ensuring your hormones, vitamins, and nutrients are at optimal levels. The post The Top Vitamins and Supplements for Fertility appeared first on The Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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Novo Nordisk forges close ties with biotech VC Flagship

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Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has traditionally generated its pipeline mainly from internal R&D, but a new alliance with venture capital firm Flagship Pioneering signals another departure from that strategy. The partnership with Flagship will bring Novo Nordisk into closer contact with the VC’s portfolio of 41 biotech companies, with the aim of creating a portfolio of “transformational” medicines for cardiometabolic and rare diseases.

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Day in the Life: NF2 BioSolutions PhD

NF2 BioSolutions

I’m Grace and I am one of the two NF2 BioSolutions UK PhD students at the University of Manchester. I am currently looking at the body’s immune cells that can invade into NF2 brain tumours which may provide new ideas that could lead to the development of targeted drugs for those with NF2. This is the goal of my 3-year PhD, but I thought I would break that down into my day-to-day routine in this ‘Day in the Life’ blog post.

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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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Mental health record specialist Osmind raises $40 million

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US digital health firm Osmind – which had developed an electronic health record (EHR) system for patients with mental illness – has added to its finances with a $40 million Series B financing. The San Francisco-based company says it will use the proceeds of the financing to expand its workforce and make improvements to its EHR platform, which is directed towards novel interventions for mental health such as psychedelic medicines and neuromodulation therapies like transcranial magnetic stimulatio

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How Many People Listen To The Real Life Pharmacology Podcast? Thank YOU!

Med Ed 101

I don’t take a break from clinical content very often, but when I do, it’s usually something that is very important to me personally. Every day, I try to think about what might help a fellow healthcare professional use medications more wisely. I’ve been blogging since 2013 and podcasting (Real Life Pharmacology) since 2018. Hitting […].

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Abzena announces appointment of Petra Dieterich as Scientific Lead

Pharma Mirror

Abzena, the leading Partner Research Organization (PRO) providing integrated discovery, development and manufacturing of biologics and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) has announced the appointment of Dr. Petra Dieterich, DPhil, MBA, as scientific lead. Reporting to Abzena’s chief technology officer Dr. Louise Duffy, Dr. Dieterich will use her extensive technical knowledge and leadership experience to support Abzena’s successful drug development and manufacturing operations, ultimately assisting

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PrecisionLife and Sano Genetics partnership will help identify treatments for long COVID

Pharma Times

The project will analyse risks from Sano Genetics’ data from 3,000 UK adults suffering from long COVID

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Data

Pharma Marketing Network

Data is everywhere. A few years ago, our meetings were about content and execution. Now, we find ourselves in more and more metric meetings and KPI crash sessions. The flood of information is fun, exciting, and an immense help in building world class campaigns. However, it is easy to lose sight of data fundamentals as our dashboards become prettier and the insights more granular.

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AZ, Sanofi build case for one-shot RSV antibody

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A pooled analysis of data for AstraZeneca and Sanofi’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antibody nirsevimab has concluded that the drug is almost 80% effective at preventing lower respiratory tract infections caused by the pathogen. The data – presented this week at the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases meeting – come as nirsevimab is being reviewed by the EMA after it was filed for approval in February to prevent RSV infections in newborn infants.

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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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Targeted Protein Degradation Market: Riding on the Popularity of PROTAC, Market is set to Grow Exponentially

Roots Analysis

Over the years, the drug hunters have tried to target the tens of thousands of proteins responsible for sickness and health. But a vast majority of them have remained out of reach. While, the scientific evolution has led to the development of potent and selective small-molecule inhibitors of protein function, but still, multiple targets of high biomedical relevance are highly challenging targets for typical small-molecule drugs.

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Content Factory 24/7: Viseven adds a Center of Excellence in India to provide around-the-clock global support for its clients

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TALLINN, Estonia, May 11, 2022 – Viseven is proud to announce its latest venture – a brand new Center of Excellence in Jaipur, India. As a Global Marketing Technology Services Provider for Life Sciences and Pharma industries with over a decade of experience, Viseven continues to deliver exceptional services for its clients around the world. The Center of Excellence in India is yet another affiliate on the long list of Viseven teams worldwide.

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New data reinforces AstraZeneca and Sanofi’s nirsevimab as effective RSV immunisation

Pharma Times

Nirsevimab is the first investigational immunisation designed to protect all infants across the RSV season with a single dose

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