Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Apple plans to add blood pressure monitoring, thermometer to smartwatch: report. hlandi. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 13:52.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

An online tool used by people in Italy to manage their potential exposure to COVID-19 using a simple chat interface has shown that it can spot emerging trends days ahead of the national surveillance system. The decision support system (DSS) – developed by Italian digital health startup Paginemediche – provided a way for people to assess and interpret their symptoms and provide guidance on what to do next, such as self-isolate or seek out a test.

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 30, 2021

A leader from the rare and infectious disease treatment specialist talks about ongoing research into a potential treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

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Pharma Mirror

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / DE BILT, NETHERLANDS – Codivir, a short synthetic 16 amino-acid peptide, derived from the HIV-1 integrase, was originally discovered at the Hebrew University in Israel. Code Pharma discovered that the peptide had a direct antiviral effect against SARS-CoV-2, the novel Coronavirus causing COVID-19. In-vitro studies conducted at the British virology research laboratory Virology Research Services in London then demonstrated a potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and

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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

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 30, 2021

Federal judge grants final approval of $575M settlement against Sutter Health. rking. Mon, 08/30/2021 - 13:13.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 31, 2021

Fitness wearable company Whoop has raised another $200 million in funding that will help fund its expansion into international markets – and take on deep-pocketed rivals like Amazon, Apple and Google. The sixth-round financing was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, taking the total raised by the company to date to around $400 million, and catapults Whoop’s valuation to a massive $3.6 billion.

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Pharma Times

AUGUST 31, 2021

Phase III trial will use AZ’s COVID-19 vaccine as an active comparator

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 29, 2021

AppliedVR taps Curebase to run at-home clinical trials testing VR for pain treatment. hlandi. Sun, 08/29/2021 - 20:50.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

An artificial intelligence algorithm already shown to be able to detect atrial fibrillation (AF) in clinical testing has also shown its worth in a real-world setting, according to its developers. The AI – developed by the Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance on cardiovascular disease – was developed using machine learning from a UK dataset of almost 3 million patients and previously found to be more effective than existing testing at identifying patients at risk of AF based on retrospective stud

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Outsourcing Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The decentralized trial tech firm will work with Applied VR on five studies testing the viability of virtual-reality therapy in treating pain patients.

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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.

Pharma Times

AUGUST 31, 2021

Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer treatment failed to meet PFS primary endpoint

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 31, 2021

Hospitals stopped suing patients for unpaid medical debt after media exposure, public pressure, study suggests. dmuoio. Tue, 08/31/2021 - 17:13.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

One of the biggest challenges to treating schizophrenia is non-compliance with treatment, but Johnson & Johnson’s pharma unit Janssen is trumpeting a new version of its Invega drug that could solve that problem. The FDA has just approved Janssen’s Invega Hafyera (paliperidone), a twice-yearly injectable formulation that extends the company’s big-selling brand and offers the fewest doses per year of any schizophrenia medicine.

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 30, 2021

FarmaTrust is helping assemble a collective of public and private firms working on solutions for smart manufacturing and creating medicines of the future.

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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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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Treatment could help 300,000 patients over three years

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Medicare's hospital fund is running out of money. Experts have 5 ideas on how to help. rking. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 15:50.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The new Cancer Care in Europe: Recovering from COVID-19 Disruption white paper assesses the disruption to patient care and the changes physicians implemented during the acute phase of the pandemic, with a focus on the way in which treatment strategies were altered. The publication, which has been supported by Accord Healthcare, also provides a series of recommendations for how the pharmaceutical industry can continue to support cancer care for the next 12 months and looks at what physicians want

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 31, 2021

According to patient-matching specialist TrialJectory, 90% of cancer patients know the vitality of genetic testing but more than half are not being tested.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

AI tech designed to improve patient and HCP experience

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 31, 2021

Medicare trustees project hospital fund to run out in 2026, same deadline as year before. rking. Tue, 08/31/2021 - 17:02.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A US federal judge has approved a bankruptcy settlement for Purdue Pharma that grants the Sackler family that owned the business immunity from any further civil lawsuits accusing them of contributing to opioid epidemic – to the consternation of campaigners. The agreement will dissolve the OxyContin (oxycodone) manufacturer – which Judge Robert Drain said was a “bitter result” – will see around $4.5 billion being paid out by the Sackler family to projects that support victims of the o

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Outsourcing Pharma

AUGUST 31, 2021

Cota has released a survey revealing about two-thirds of cancer patients and their families are unsatisfied at the speed of cancer treatment development.

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Pharma Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Large-scale phase III study met all primary and secondary endpoints

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

CDC: 'Perfect storm' fueled a spike in healthcare-associated infections in 2020. dmuoio. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 14:50.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 31, 2021

For the healthcare ecosystem to drive research and care, clarity is needed about the opportunities and challenges of ECAs and their value in bringing therapies to patients faster, say COTA Viraj Narayanan and Karla Feghali from ConvergeHEALTH by Deloitte. External control arms (ECAs) – also known as synthetic control arms – are based on real world data (RWD) pulled from electronic health records, medical claims, wearable devices and other sources of patient data.

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Outsourcing Pharma

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Johnson & Johnson has announced results from the primary analysis of its Imbokodo Phase 2b HIV vaccine clinical trial, with data showing the investigational HIV vaccine candidate did not provide sufficient protection against HIV infection. A Phase 3 trial with a different composition of the vaccine regimen and different populations, however, will continue.

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Pharma Mirror

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Frankfurt/Hyderabad, DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has opened a new service station in India. It is located at GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo terminal. Strategically, the Hyderabad Airport location is a very important network station for the global supply of lifesaving medicines given Hyderabad’s status as a major pharma production and export hub. With the new location in India, DoKaSch strengthens its network in the region and globally.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Centene to consolidate its Medicare Advantage plan branding under Wellcare. pminemyer. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 13:09.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The internationally recognised composer, peace worker and musical therapy pioneer tells pharmaphorum how his emerging field stands at an important threshold. History provides a wealth of commentary on the emotional value of music. One of the earliest came from Plato, who concluded that “rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul”.

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Outsourcing Pharma

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This monthâs news on new hires, board launches, acquisitions, and other important news includes items on Pfizer, Javara, Clinical Ink, and other companies.

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BuzzRx

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

How often have you heard a skinny person say, “I have a really good metabolism”? If you struggle to maintain a healthy body weight , this phrase can be frustrating and annoying. But metabolism is much more than burning off calories and fats that you consume. Your metabolic health affects every part of your body. And good metabolic health is all about balance.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

MedPAC considers one-time funding boosts for Medicare in 2023 due to COVID-19 confusion. rking. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 17:11.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 31, 2021

Before developing any stakeholder engagement plan, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of all the relevant individuals and groups your product or device could directly impact or interest in some way. Stakeholders within the pharmaceutical world encompass many diverse groups and include payers, government bodies, standard-setting bodies, physicians, key opinion leaders, patients, and advocacy groups, to name a few.

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