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Gritstone bio trumpets first data for ‘multivariant’ COVID jab

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A COVID-19 vaccine that could work against multiple variants of the coronavirus – developed by US biotech Gritstone bio – has generated encouraging immune response data in its first clinical trial. The new vaccine differs from the currently approved shots because it delivers antigens for both the spike protein and other proteins found in SARS-CoV-2.

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CMS issued over 300 warnings, but no fines, to hospitals falling short on price transparency last year

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CMS issued over 300 warnings, but no fines, to hospitals falling short on price transparency last year. dmuoio. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 17:39.

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Integrated development models key to supply chain success: Lonza

Outsourcing Pharma

An R&D leader from the explains its proactive approach to staying on top of supply chain challenges, including a new dedicated manufacturing line in China.

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ADAP: A Quest for Knowledge

Turnkey Pharmacy Solutions

When I was young, I remember my dad saying time and time again, “knowledge is power.” He was always on a quest to learn and to know why or how things worked. It was then, as he felt, his duty to educate my sisters and me. He would end his tutorial with “And now you.

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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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AstraZeneca goes bigger in amyloidosis with Neurimmune deal

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AstraZeneca has clearly made the rare disease transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) a key component of its rare disease pipeline, licensing a second drug candidate in the space of a couple of months. In the latest deal, the pharma group is paying $30 million upfront with another $730 million in milestone’s for global rights to Neurimmune’s NI006, a drug in early-stage clinical for cardiomyopathy, a progressive and fatal complication affecting some patients with ATTR.

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Forrester: Here are 4 key frontiers for healthcare innovation over the next decade

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Forrester: Here are 4 key frontiers for healthcare innovation over the next decade. pminemyer. Thu, 01/06/2022 - 12:54.

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When does Medical School Start? Understanding the Medical School Application Timeline in 2022

The Physician Pharmacist

As a pharmacy student interested in a career in medicine, it's imperative that you have an appreciation for the medical school application cycle timeline! It's already hard balancing your pharmacy school obligations, so don't make it harder on yourself by skipping over this crucial timeline! If you know what's on the horizon, you can chart your journey and navigate your application to the promised land!

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Digital health innovation in 2022: Anticipating healthcare trends ahead of the J.P. Morgan week

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We spoke with Tanja Dowe, ahead of the annual J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference 2022, about radical innovation in healthcare, including the potential of digital solutions to diagnose disease earlier, using digital therapeutics or preventive digital solutions more efficiently, and making use of technologies that result in accelerated drug discovery and development.

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Magellan Healthcare, NeuroFlow team up on digital mental health program for members

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Magellan Healthcare, NeuroFlow team up on digital mental health program for members. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 18:58.

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Clover Biopharmaceuticals starts construction of new R&D center in Shanghai

Outsourcing Pharma

Clover Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotech developing novel vaccines and biologic therapeutic candidates, has started construction on a new R&D Center in Zhangjiang Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industrial Base in Shanghai.

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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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B-cell lymphoma clinical trials now open on the TrialWire Platform

Pharma Mirror

ADELAIDE, AUS – TrialWire(TM) is pleased to announce new B-cell lymphoma clinical studies are now available on the TrialWire Platform. More than 6 million people have used TrialWire over the past few years to find clinical trials that are right for them at clinics and specialist centers near them. The studies on TrialWire are available in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S.

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FDA gives AbbVie’s c-Met lung cancer ADC a breakthrough tag

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The FDA thinks an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developed by AbbVie could set new standards in treatment for certain patients with lung cancer, awarding the drug breakthrough status. Teliso-V (telisotuzumab vedotin) is pitching to become the first targeted cancer treatment for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours overexpress c-Met.

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Hackers hit Broward Health network, potentially exposing data on 1.3M patients, staff

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Hackers hit Broward Health network, potentially exposing data on 1.3M patients, staff. hlandi. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 17:14.

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Resilience, collaboration can drive pharma innovation: IFF

Outsourcing Pharma

A representative from IFF Pharma Solutions talks about significant challenges in drug development and improvements the industry can implement to overcome them.

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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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Ep. 17: A Continuation Into the Role of Digital Therapeutics in Healthcare – Jennifer Ginest and Chris Wasden of Happify Health

Pharma Marketing Network

Tune in to this episode of the Pharma Marketing Podcast to hear from our guest, Chris Wasden, Head of Pharma Specialty Solutions & Corporate Strategy at Happify Health and Jennifer Ginest, Digital Marketing Manager of PMN , discuss the current role of Digital Therapeutics in Healthcare and were it is headed.

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Putting patient perspectives at the heart of kidney cancer research

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Kidney cancer is the 14 th most common cancer, with approximately 400,000 new cases worldwide every year. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is by far the most prevalent type of cancer originating from the kidney, making up nine out of ten kidney cancer diagnoses. As chief medical officer, head of global medical affairs, patient safety and patient affairs – putting patient interests first is central to my role and values.

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Healthcare smashed venture funding records in 2021 despite poor market performance

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Healthcare smashed venture funding records in 2021 despite poor market performance. rtorrence. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 11:34.

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Road ahead paved with innovation, opportunities: Syneos Health

Outsourcing Pharma

A forward-looking report from company experts includes a breakdown of the top trends to watch for in pharmaceutical development and in healthcare overall.

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Data-Driven Decision Making – Business as Usual in 2022?

Pharma Marketing Network

If your New Year’s Resolutions include finally cracking the code to deliver Next Best Actions for every HCP engagement, these experts have some advice. Embedding data-driven practices into your organization requires resilience, persistence, and organization-wide governance and commitment. With large global organizations, how do you move toward one shared vision when the business is scattered around the world?

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Another big AI deal as Sanofi taps Exscientia for 15 new drugs

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If the last couple of days is an indication, 2022 is already shaping up to be the year of big-ticket alliances between big pharma companies and specialists in artificial intelligence-driven discovery. Shortly after Amgen unveiled its $1.9 billion alliance with Generate Biomedicines aimed initially at five drug molecules, Sanofi has announced a big expansion of its longstanding partnership with Exscientia that covers no fewer than 15 programmes.

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Justices appear likely to narrowly uphold CMS vaccine mandate on hold in half of US

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Justices appear likely to narrowly uphold CMS vaccine mandate on hold in half of US. rking. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 15:44.

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Lessons learned can help advance the future of DCTs: ObvioHealth

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the clinical trial technology company says that insights gained during the recent pandemic could be helpful in realizing future improvements.

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Data-Driven Decision Making – Business as Usual in 2022?

Pharma Marketing Network

If your New Year’s Resolutions include finally cracking the code to deliver Next Best Actions for every HCP engagement, these experts have some advice. Embedding data-driven practices into your organization requires resilience, persistence, and organization-wide governance and commitment. With large global organizations, how do you move toward one shared vision when the business is scattered around the world?

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Look out GSK, Pfizer and BioNTech are coming for Shingrix

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GlaxoSmithKline places shingles vaccine Shingrix is among its top prospects, with peak sales potential of almost $6 billion. Now, Pfizer and BioNTech are joining forces to try to grab a slice of the market. Having already brought their mRNA-based CVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to market at breakneck speed, Pfizer and BioNTech are hoping to fast-track a vaccine for shingles based on the same technology platform through clinical development, with trials due to start later this year.

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Study examines differences in coverage denials for traditional Medicare, MA

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Study examines differences in coverage denials for traditional Medicare, MA. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 01/06/2022 - 17:00.

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Can You Answer These 5 CCRN Exam Sample Questions?

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Caring for patients who are more ill than ever before is the duty of a critical care nurse. Although CCRN certification is not mandatory, successful employment may hinge on the diligence demonstrated through the completion of the CCRN exam offered by the AACN. If you’re gearing up to take the Critical Care Nursing exam, then try these 5 free CCRN practice questions taken straight from our BoardVitals Critical Care Nursing question bank.

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Ep. 17: A Continuation Into the Role of Digital Therapeutics in Healthcare – Jennifer Ginest and Chris Wasden of Happify Health

Pharma Marketing Network

Tune in to this episode of the Pharma Marketing Podcast to hear from our guest, Chris Wasden, Head of Pharma Specialty Solutions & Corporate Strategy at Happify Health and Jennifer Ginest, Digital Marketing Manager of PMN , discuss the current role of Digital Therapeutics in Healthcare and were it is headed. The post Ep. 17: A Continuation Into the Role of Digital Therapeutics in Healthcare – Jennifer Ginest and Chris Wasden of Happify Health appeared first on Pharma Marketing Network.

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Another mRNA company gets snapped up as Merck buys Exelead

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The latest pharma company to make a move for an mRNA specialist is Germany’s Merck KGaA, which has offered a $780 million cash buyout to US biotech Exelead. Unlike other recent deals however the takeover isn’t focused on adding a pipeline of mRNA candidates, as Indianapolis-based Exelead is a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) provide derives to other drugmakers.

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CMS proposes Part D price concessions be applied at point-of-sale, new requirements for MA plans

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CMS proposes Part D price concessions be applied at point-of-sale, new requirements for MA plans. rking. Thu, 01/06/2022 - 17:05.

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Is the Keto Diet Good for Diabetics?

BuzzRx

When someone receives a diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes , one of the first things they are told is that a healthy diet will play a major role in diabetes management. Specifically, they’re told to eat a low carbohydrate diet or low glycemic index diet. The general consensus is that aside from managing diabetes, a diabetes diet has other benefits too because it can reduce your cardiovascular risk.

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How Hard is Medical School

The Physician Pharmacist

An age old question that perplexes many. How hard can medical school really be? You may also be wondering how it compares to traditional undergraduate degrees or even other professional graduate programs like Pharmacy School. Unfortunately, there's no way to sugar coat it; medical school is hard. Of course becoming a doctor should be hard and our answer is likely one you had already anticipated.

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Nine for 2022: International issues that are compelling, new or changed in 2022

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The year 2020 ended on a note of hope, with the 8th December vaccination of 91-year-old Margaret Keenan, the world’s first person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine outside clinical trials. Despite an estimated 9.25 billion doses administered globally by 4th January, with 25 different vaccines either approved for use or under emergency use authorisation , 2022 starts on a more sombre note due to the rise of the Omicron variant.

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Here are the hospitals postponing elective surgeries amid the omicron surge

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Here are the hospitals postponing elective surgeries amid the omicron surge. agliadkovskaya. Fri, 01/07/2022 - 15:49.

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Celebrating 75th Year of Pharmacy Act, 1948

Pharma Tutor

Celebrating 75th Year of Pharmacy Act, 1948. Dr. R. S. Thakur. Chief Editor, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035. Email: drramsthakur@gmail.com. . admin. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 16:52. Tags. Pharmapedia. Articles.

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