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Dr Reddy’s jumps on medical cannabis train, buying Nimbus Health

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India’s Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has joined the growing list of pharma companies that are looking to tap into the market for medical cannabis, buying German developer Nimbus Health for an undisclosed sum. While the regulatory framework for cannabinoid products remains fragmented and hard to navigate around the world, Germany has emerged as an early-mover.

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Kindbody hits unicorn status with Vios Fertility Institute acquisition, new leadership additions

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Kindbody hits unicorn status with Vios Fertility Institute acquisition, new leadership additions. rtorrence. Tue, 02/01/2022 - 17:13.

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AI can be a powerful tool in drug development, discovery: Tellius

Outsourcing Pharma

A leader from the artificial intelligence insights specialist talks discusses how the effective use of advanced analytics can lead to a number of benefits.

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National Wear Red Day

Tria Health Blog

February 4th is National Wear Red Day. This day focuses on increasing awareness for women’s heart health. While most heart disease and stroke deaths are preventable, cardiovascular diseases continue to be the greatest health risk for women.

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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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New diagnostic finds hidden lung damage in long COVID

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People with long-lasting symptoms of breathlessness after COVID-19 infection may have damage to their lungs that does not show up using routine diagnostic scans, according to a small UK study. The researchers from Oxford, Sheffield, Cardiff and Manchester universities used a new form of diagnostic that involves patients breathing in the inert gas xenon whilst undergoing an MRI scan, which allows them to gauge how well gases like oxygen are being transferred from the lungs to blood vessels.

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Meditation app Calm buys Ripple Health Group to build out mental healthcare offerings

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Meditation app Calm buys Ripple Health Group to build out mental healthcare offerings. rtorrence. Thu, 02/03/2022 - 15:04.

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Working in partnership to harness the potential of digital technology

NICE

Following the announcement last year of a two-year collaboration agreement between NICE and the AHSN Network , I wanted to consider the alignment between the two organisations and specific ways this agreement looks to further strengthen the use of the best evidence-based healthcare in the NHS. NICE and the AHSN Network share the common purpose of identifying and accelerating the uptake of well-evidenced innovations into health and care services to improve quality, safety, outcomes and experience

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Omicron BA.2 variant more transmissible, say UK and Danish studies

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The new BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is around 50% more transmissible than the original BA.1 strain, and there is somewhat conflicting evidence on its ability to evade the protection from vaccines, according to new studies. BA.2 is now the dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in Denmark, and scientists from the country’s Statens Serum Institute (SSI) have compared the two subvariants in more than 8,500 households including almost 18,000 people.

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HHS: Disparities in video telehealth use highlight key barriers to access

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HHS: Disparities in video telehealth use highlight key barriers to access. rking. Wed, 02/02/2022 - 13:45.

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UK research hub launched to tackle rare kidney disease

Outsourcing Pharma

The Stoneygate and Kidney Research UK Alport Research Hub aims to accelerate research and develop treatments for Alport syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

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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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Pharmacy Bill: a Kaleidoscope

Pharma Tutor

Pharmacy Bill: a Kaleidoscope. Dr. R. S. Thakur. Chief Editor, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035. Email: drramsthakur@gmail.com. . admin. Fri, 02/04/2022 - 14:11. Tags. Articles.

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Offshore warning as UK biotech investment rises sharply in 2021

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2021 was a record year for investments in UK biotech companies, consolidating the country’s position as one of Europe’s top life science hubs and apparently shrugging off the effects of the pandemic and Brexit. All told, the sector raised £4.5 billion ($6 billion) in public and private financings during the year, almost two-third (60%) up on the previous year, with £1.3 billion coming from initial public offerings (IPOs) on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Unvaccinated 23 times more likely than boosted to be hospitalized during omicron wave

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Unvaccinated 23 times more likely than boosted to be hospitalized during omicron wave. dmuoio. Tue, 02/01/2022 - 16:13.

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Biogen promises increased diversity in Phase 4 Aduhelm trial

Outsourcing Pharma

Biogen releases further details on how its Phase 4 post-marketing confirmatory study for Alzheimerâs drug, Aduhelm, will run: including increased enrolment and enhanced efforts to encourage diversity.

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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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Emmes Supports New Collaboration to Accelerate COVID-19 Research for Children

Pharma Mirror

Rockville, Emmes, a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation, today announced its role as a Data Coordinating Center on a team whose work has accelerated pediatric COVID-19 research through the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Profile of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children per Standard of Care (POP02).

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Novavax COVID jab ‘could save UK money on boosters’

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The approval of Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine in Great Britain could help the country save a “considerable amount of money” if it is used in future booster campaigns, according to the former chair of UK Vaccine Taskforce. Dr Clive Dix said that Nuvaxovid has excellent clinical data and – as a it has good stability at fridge temperatures – could be easily rolled out with the flu vaccine next winter, and should “replace the need to buy more Pfizer and Moderna vaccine.” Nu

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Healthcare data breaches hit all-time high in 2021, impacting 45M people

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Healthcare data breaches hit all-time high in 2021, impacting 45M people. hlandi. Tue, 02/01/2022 - 16:25.

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Rare and orphan conditions take center stage during webinar

Outsourcing Pharma

During OSPâs exclusive February 23 webinar Rare and Orphan Diseases, leading expertswill lend their unique experience and expertise to the important topic.

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Why You Need Doctor’s Prescriptions for Antibiotics

Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

Antibiotics are medications that are given to someone with infection. It is used to destroy or slow down bacterial growth and prevent infections from getting any more complicated. Usually, any pharmacy carrying antibiotics would require you to show a doctor’s prescription before you can purchase them. It is a powerful medication but should be used with caution.

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No news anytime soon on Sandoz sale, says Novartis

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Novartis chief executive Vas Narasimhan has downplayed any chances of swift decision on the future of its generics business Sandoz, saying that a decision on the possible sale of the unit may not come until the last quarter of the year. The comments came despite rumours of another private equity bid for Sandoz, with Bloomberg saying it had got wind of a $25 billion combined bid from investment groups Blackstone and Carlyle, with others including Advent International, Hellman & Friedman and K

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From Amazon to New Balance, consumer brand execs bring 'outsider' perspective to healthcare

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From Amazon to New Balance, consumer brand execs bring 'outsider' perspective to healthcare. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 02/03/2022 - 15:26.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering announces $100m gift for cancer research

Outsourcing Pharma

The oncology centerâs Marie-JosÃe and Henry R. Kravis Cancer Ecosystems Project is intended to elevate the next generation of preclinical cancer research.

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Longterm Benefits of Wearing Scrubs to Work

Pharma Mirror

Everybody knows that life as a caretaker can get rough sometimes, but it also comes with its fair share of benefits. In this article, we aim to highlight some of the long-term benefits of wearing scrubs to work, day in and day out. Being youthful at heart and work Depending on the scrub policy you have at your place of work, charcoal grey scrubs can add a completely new layer to your professional attire.

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Twelve simple ways to get ahead of acute stress

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Oliver Stohlmann’s Corporate Survival Hacks series draws on his experiences of working in local, regional and global life science communications to offer some little tips for enjoying a big business career. This post looks at dealing with sudden stress and turning it into positive energy. We’ve all been there: stomach revolting, heart pounding, hands moist.

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Butterfly Network, Ambra Health team up to streamline medical imaging integration

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Butterfly Network, Ambra Health team up to streamline medical imaging integration. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 02/03/2022 - 16:18.

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Altimmune obesity drug candidate lands IND clearance from the FDA

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharma firm has announced the agency has approved the companyâs investigational new drug application for its Phase II trial of pemvidutide for obesity.

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Recipharm acquires GenIbet to bolster Biologics offering

Pharma Mirror

Global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), Recipharm, has today announced the acquisition of GenIbet, a Portuguese CDMO, specialising in the manufacture of biological clinical trial material and novel modalities such as viral vectors, RNA and microbiome. The acquisition forms part of Recipharm’s strategy to grow in the Biologics market, with a particular focus on drug substance manufacturing of novel ATMPs.

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Synthetic control arms in clinical trials: Making it happen

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Across the industry, pharma companies are turning to AI and real-world data to address many of the challenges of running clinical trials. But what does it take to implement these innovations? Can the combined potential of new AI technologies and real-world patient data hold the key to overcoming the challenges in clinical trial design that have historically led to trial failure?

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HealthRhythms lands UCHealth partnership, $11M investment to scale up AI-based mental health app

Fierce Healthcare

HealthRhythms lands UCHealth partnership, $11M investment to scale up AI-based mental health app. hlandi. Wed, 02/02/2022 - 15:39.

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How is NICE supporting digital health technology developers?

NICE

From sensor-enabled glasses that facilitate self-management for major depression to devices that measure muscle performance to improve a person’s gait, NICE has worked in partnership with Innovate UK and the University of Manchester to support 16 digital health technology (DHT) developers over the last three years as part of the Digital Health Technology Catalyst.

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The Fit And The Pendulum: Onboarding And Maintaining eClinical Systems and Technology in Clinical Trials

McCreadie Group

February 2022 | Vincent Puglia Clinical trial technology is typically a constellation of systems and devices that exists in a continuum with the subject at its center and cocentric rings extending out to sites, partners, providers, CROs, and sponsors. A good clinical trial system (sometimes called “eClinical system”) will enhance efficiency and speed during the.

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Lilly defers Alzheimer’s drug filing after CMS’ ‘disappointing’ decision

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Eli Lilly has backed away from plans to file Alzheimer’s drug donanemab in the first quarter of this year, saying the proposal to limit reimbursement of Biogen’s first-to-market Aduhelm has made going down the accelerated approval route all-but pointless. The company has planned to filed for speedy approval of donanemab based on the results of its TRAILBLZAR-ALZ study, in the hope of being allowed by the FDA to make the drug available to patients while its confirmatory TRAILBLAZER-AZ

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Warren calls for end to Direct Contracting, reforms to Medicare Advantage risk adjustment

Fierce Healthcare

Warren calls for end to Direct Contracting, reforms to Medicare Advantage risk adjustment. rking. Wed, 02/02/2022 - 16:57.

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State Boards of Pharmacy Missing in Action During Opioid Crisis

Policy Prescription

This post should serve as the beginning of a serious inquiry into the failure of U.S. state boards of pharmacy to properly regulate pharmacies that irresponsibly and too often illegally profited from opioid drug sales to patients. Sociologist Elizabeth Chiarello writes , “Boards have a duty to protect the public, but because they are mostly comprised of professionals whose common interests may conflict with those of the public, their ability to do so is questionable.

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