Month: December 2020
2021 Meeting Materials, Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee
This page contains the meeting materials for the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee meetings for 2021, including the meeting announcement, briefing materials, committee roster, webcast information, […]
February 9, 2021: Meeting of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement – 02/09/2021 – 02/09/2021
February 9, 2021: Meeting of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement
Hospitals lose another attempt to stave off price transparency
A judge wrote that the American Hospital Association’s arguments, including that some rates are unknowable, “miss the mark.” Facilities are now set to disclose negotiated […]
23andMe closes out 2020 with $82.5M in funding
DNA testing company 23andMe raised $82.5 million in funding, according to a recent filing. Earlier this year, decreased sales of tests kits led to cuts […]
More than 2,900 US health care workers have died of COVID-19 in pandemic: report
More than 2,900 health care workers in the U.S. have died of COVID-19 during the pandemic, according to an analysis by Kaiser Health News and The […]
Acquisitions, new technology on payers’ radar for investments in 2021
In the new year, payers with an abundance of capital resulting from deferred care amid the pandemic will look to make investments in technology and […]
Fauci: You ‘have to assume’ pandemic is going to get worse
Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, said on Tuesday that America has to assume that the coronavirus pandemic is going to get worse.The […]
Appeals court rejects hospitals’ price transparency challenge
The three-judge panel affirmed the district court’s decision to grant the Trump administration’s summary judgement request.
Humana rolls out virtual diabetes program for Kentucky Medicaid patients
The insurer picked digital health startup Vida to offer a virtual diabetes management program for Medicaid patients in Kentucky.
Medical Imaging, Biomarkers Predict PTSD After Brain Injury
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484K Aetna ACE Plan Members Impacted by EyeMed Email Hack
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MedCity INVEST Precision Medicine spotlight: Pitch Perfect Life Science track (video)
A video from the conference spotlights startup pitches and Q&A with judges in the Life Science track of the Pitch Perfect contest.
5 Post-Acute Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2021
What You Should Know: – Healthcare technology company Forcura names the five most significant trends for the post-acute care industry in 2021. The post-acute care […]
MedCity INVEST Precision Medicine spotlight: Pitch Perfect Health IT track (video)
A video from the conference spotlights startup pitches with Q&A from judges in the Health IT track of the Pitch Perfect contest.
Don’t Let the Pandemic Stop Your Shots
Even as older adults await the coronavirus vaccine, many are skipping the standard ones. That’s not wise, health experts say.
Congressional staff now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
A limited number of congressional staffers are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, according to a memo from Congress’s in-house physician. The Office of the Attending […]
Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 30th Dec’ 2020 to 7th Jan’ 2021
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Taking my shot at building trust
Yes, we now have two safe vaccines being administered. And it’s beyond a moment worthy of celebration. But there are still issues of safety and […]
Quotation of the Day
30. If you listen to successful people talk about their methods, remember that all the people who used the same methods and failed did not […]
Evaluating President-Elect Biden’s Healthcare Plan | Part 2
By TAYLOR J. CHRISTENSEN In Part 1 of this series, I reviewed the relevant context of our post-ACA healthcare system to show why President-Elect Joe […]
Confronting Heightened Cybersecurity Threats Amid COVID-19
Did you know that Americans’ private health data is estimated to be worth up to 20 times the value of financial data on the Dark […]
Alivira Animal Health Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for IPQA/ QA/ ESD/ Production Dept. On 1st January 2021
Alivira Animal Health Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for IPQA/ QA/ ESD/ Production Dept. On 1st January 2021 Alivira Animal Health Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for IPQA/ QA/ […]
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.-Walk-In Interview (50 Openings) for Multiple Positions in QC/ QA Dept. On 3rd Jan’ 2021
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.-Walk-In Interview (50 Openings) for Multiple Positions in QC/ QA Dept. On 3rd Jan’ 2021 Job Description Vacancy for IPCA Laboratories Ltd., […]
Recipe: Peruvian Roast Chicken
Here’s another one that we make every so often around stately Lowe Manor. When we had it last week, I just had to roast it […]
Private equity sees robust markets in healthcare
A Bass Berry & Sims-hosted panel looks back at 2020 and forward to 2021.
Amazon, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Merck to Build $10M Digital Health Innovation Lab in Israel
Rehovot Science Park What You Should Know: – Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Teva, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been selected by the Israel Innovation […]
Packed Los Angeles hospitals placing patients in gift shops: report
As coronavirus cases surge in Southern California, some Los Angeles County hospitals have been forced to use gift shop space, the Los Angeles Times reported.In […]
Iran expects to receive 150K doses of Pfizer vaccine from US-based philanthropists
U.S. donors have arranged for around 150,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 to be sent to Iran, state media reported Monday.The Washington Post reported that […]
Live Free or Die if You Must, Say Colorado Urbanites — But Not in My Hospital
ERIE, Colo. — Whenever Larry Kelderman looks up from the car he’s fixing and peers across the street, he’s looking across a border. His town […]
CISA Insights on Ongoing APT Cyber Activity Behind SolarWinds Attack
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Stopping RAS inhibitors tied to worse outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease
Small studies have suggested that a group of medications called RAS inhibitors may be harmful in persons with advanced chronic kidney disease, and physicians therefore […]
Making EHRs more like a butler by serving the needs of clinicians
Healthcare leaders can continue to wait for the government to enact and enforce IT changes that may or may not serve the needs of clinicians. […]
3 Common Missteps for Manufacturers to Avoid When Securing Medical Devices
Dan Lyon, Sr. Principal Security Consultant at Synopsys Over the last several years of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety […]
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Psychiatric symptoms reported worldwide in some COVID-19 patients
A small number of COVID-19 patients are experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms after recovering from the virus.The New York Times reports that multiple doctors have observed […]
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.-Walk-In Interview (50 Openings) for Multiple Positions On 3rd Jan’ 2021
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.-Walk-In Interview (50 Openings) for Multiple Positions On 3rd Jan’ 2021 Job Description Vacancy for IPCA Laboratories Ltd., Sikkim Plant. Ipca high […]
Riverstone LLC – 608645 – 12/21/2020
Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Sparrow Health & Performance LLC – 608460 – 12/21/2020
Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Merck, Bristol Myers, AstraZeneca and Roche lose bid to expand PD-1/L1 reach in China
Merck, Bristol Myers, AstraZeneca and Roche lose bid to expand PD-1/L1 reach in China aliu Tue, 12/29/2020 – 09:30
Clientele, Inc. – 607476 – 12/03/2020
CGMP/Finished Pharmaceuticals/Adulterated
Broncolin, S.A. de C.V. – 609329 – 12/21/2020
Finished Pharmaceuticals/Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded/Adulterated
Healthcare’s next act: More connections, stronger relationships
Covid-19 made an already challenging healthcare system even harder to navigate. If we want the industry to come back stronger than before, then we must […]
Coronavirus variant leads to record hospitalizations in England
England, currently gripped by a newer, more infectious strain of the coronavirus, has reported a new record high for hospitalizations from the virus.As of Monday […]
Sunrise International Labs Ltd- Walk-Ins for Production/ QC/ QA/ IPQA Dept. On 6th Jan’ 2021
Sunrise International Labs Ltd- Walk-Ins for Production/ QC/ QA/ IPQA Dept. On 6th Jan’ 2021 Sunrise International Labs Ltd- Walk-Ins for Production/ QC/ QA IPQA […]
ViewPoints Interview: ViiV Healthcare’s Kimberly Smith Shares Insight on Data of Long-Acting Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Presented at IDWeek 2020
In a recent interview with PharmaShots, Kimberly Smith, MD, MPH, Head of Research & Development at ViiV Healthcare shared information on the positive findings presented […]
Covaxin can work against mutated coronavirus: Bharat Biotech
He also said the company has approached regulatory authorities seeking approval for an emergency license to use the vaccine, developed in collaboration with the Indian […]
US hospitalizations from COVID-19 hit all-time high
Coronavirus hospitalizations in the U.S. have hit an all-time high as of Monday, with more than 121,000 people hospitalized nationwide, according to the COVID Tracking […]
Alligator Bioscience Submits CTA for the P-II OPTIMIZE-1 Study of Mitazalimab
Shots: Alligator reports that it has submitted a CTA application to the relevant regulatory authorities to start a P-II efficacy study of its CD40 targeting […]
Last Few Days to Support My Work at NutritionFacts.org
Thanks to your generosity, we have hit our goal! Without your support, I wouldn’t be able to spend my days digging into all of the best […]
Pfizer Report the US FDA’s Acceptance and Priority Review of sNDA for Lorbrena (lorlatinib) to treat (ALK)-Positive (NSCLC)
Shots: The US FDA has accepted for Priority Review the sNDA is based on the pivotal CROWN study and is being reviewed by the FDA […]
Pandemic Year Two
Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. The influenza pandemic that began in […]
AstraZeneca vaccine not ready for quick European approval, watchdog official says
AstraZeneca vaccine has submitted a full data package about its vaccine to the British medicines regulator, British health minister Matt Hancock said.
Biocon has Launched Tacrolimus Capsules in the US
Shots: The launch of Tacrolimus capsules follows the approval of the US FDA in Nov’20 and emphasizes Biocon activity to make affordable healthcare accessible Tacrolimus […]
Vulnerable should all get COVID-19 shot before summer, says NHS chief
NHS England’s chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has said that all vulnerable people over the age of 50 will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine by […]
Biocon Launches Tacrolimus Capsules in the US
Shots: The launch of Tacrolimus capsules follows from approval of US FDA in Nov. 2020 and underscores Biocon relentless pursuit to make affordable healthcare accessible […]
Myovant Signs Agreement with Pfizer to Develop and Commercialize Relugolix in Oncology and Women’s Health
Shots: Myovant & Pfizer will jointly develop & commercialize ORGOVYX (relugolix) in advanced prostate cancer & if approved, relugolix combination tablet in women’s health in […]
Janssen Report MAA Submission of Amivantamab to EMA for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations
Shots: The EMA Submission is based on P-l CHRYSALIS study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Amivantamab as a monotherapy and in combination with […]
A USD 4.2 Billion Myovant/ Pfizer Deal; Audentes Therapeutics’ ASPIRO Trial Free to Proceed; First Generic of Drug for Severe Hypoglycemia Gets Approval; Teleflex Acquires Z-Medica
A USD 4.2 Billion Myovant/ Pfizer Deal Myovant Sciences have decided to put their forces and efforts together to advance the Prostate cancer market as […]
Zai Lab Signs an Exclusive License Agreement with Cullinan Oncology for the Development and Commercialization of CLN-081 in Greater China
Shots: Cullinan will receive $20M up front and is eligible to receive ~$211M in development, regulatory and sales-based milestone payments Cullinan is also eligible for […]
Broad Files Motion Opposing CVC’s Motion to Subpoena Witnesses
By Kevin E. Noonan — At the end of October, in Interference No. 106,115 between Senior Party The Broad Institute, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts […]
New patent for Nevakar drug EPHEDRINE SULFATE
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for EPHEDRINE+SULFATE Ephedrine Sulfate is a drug marketed by Akorn, Amneal, Dr Reddys Labs Ltd, Fresenius Kabi Usa, Nevakar, and Sandoz […]
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most gel dosed drugs?
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most gel dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with […]
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MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Drive for QC/ QA Dept. On 3rd Jan’ 2021
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Chemveda Life Sciences-Walk-In Drive for R&D Synthesis Department On 2nd Jan’ 2021
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Sunstar Americas Inc. Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Due to Microbial Contamination
Sunstar Americas, Inc. (SAI) is voluntarily recalling Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% products bearing an expiration date from 12/31/2020 – 9/30/2022 to the […]
Early vaccine doubters now show a willingness to roll up their sleeves
Early vaccine doubters now show a willingness to roll up their sleeves Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 As the first COVID-19 […]
CDC issues new COVID vaccination guidance for people with pre-existing conditions
CDC issues new COVID vaccination guidance for people with pre-existing conditions Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 CDC issued on Saturday new […]
Highly touted monoclonal antibody therapies sit unused in hospitals
Highly touted monoclonal antibody therapies sit unused in hospitals Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 In November, FDA granted emergency use authorization […]
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 investigational vaccine from Pfizer
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 investigational vaccine from Pfizer Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 HHS and the […]
Oral azacitidine maintenance therapy for acute myeloid leukemia in first remission
Oral azacitidine maintenance therapy for acute myeloid leukemia in first remission Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 For the QUAZAR AML-001 clinical […]
Kroger Health to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Kroger Health to administer COVID-19 vaccines Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 Kroger Health has announced that it will administer COVID-19 vaccines […]
PQA endorses two new diabetes-focused health plan performance measures
PQA endorses two new diabetes-focused health plan performance measures Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 Members of the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) […]
Pharmacy profession around the world pledges to transform vaccination globally, regionally, and locally
Pharmacy profession around the world pledges to transform vaccination globally, regionally, and locally Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, […]
Coronavirus stalls long-awaited day in court for historic opioid lawsuit
Coronavirus stalls long-awaited day in court for historic opioid lawsuit Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 Drug makers, distributors, and pharmacies are […]
Win-win as Medicare coverage of kidney transplant drugs is extended
Win-win as Medicare coverage of kidney transplant drugs is extended Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 For Medicare patients who receive a […]
Federal judge blocks Trump administration drug pricing rule
Federal judge blocks Trump administration drug pricing rule Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 U.S. District Judge Catherine Blake in Maryland has […]
FDA takes further steps to confront opioid crisis through REMS programs
FDA takes further steps to confront opioid crisis through REMS programs Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19:00 cbaker_admin Mon, 12/28/2020 – 18:30 FDA is continuing to work […]
Information of nearly half a million Aetna members exposed in email hack
An email hacking incident exposed the information of close to 500,000 Aetna health plan members, the payer reported to HHS last week. The incident occurred […]
Long-term care facilities celebrate, share lessons learned from COVID-19 vaccine clinics
As COVID-19 vaccination clinics begin at long-term care facilities across the country, leaders who have already held clinics offer best practices.
Coronavirus vaccinations begin at Seattle nursing home that saw first US COVID-19 deaths
Coronavirus vaccinations began Monday at the Seattle-area nursing home that experienced the U.S.’s first reported COVID-19 death, and subsequent outbreak, in the country.The first death […]
FDA Approves First Generic of Drug Used to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia
The FDA has approved the first generic of glucagon for injection for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar), which may occur in […]
CVS, Walgreens begin administering first vaccines in nursing homes
CVS and Walgreens began administering the first doses of Covid-19 vaccines across long-term care facilities last week. But many questions still remain about how it […]
Atrium Health, other systems struggle to decide who will get the vaccine first
The trouble exemplifies the difficulties systems face in deciding which staff members will be vaccinated and in what order.
For Covid-19 Vaccines, Some Are Too Rich — and Too Poor
Global inequality is shaping which countries get vaccines first. In South Africa, people’s best chance for vaccines anytime soon is to join an experimental trial.
In Fast-Moving Pandemic, Health Officials Try to Change Minds at Warp Speed
Nine months into the pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 people in the U.S., Kim Larson is still trying to convince others in her […]
Trial results extend add to uses for Exact Sciences test
The genomic test, known as Oncotype DX, can help predict whether women with certain forms of breast cancer will benefit from chemotherapy — and those […]
Arizona sets record for COVID-19 patients in ICU
Arizona is reporting a record number of patients in intensive care units (ICUs) who have or are suspected to have the coronavirus, announcing more than 10,000 […]
‘Once They’re Gone, They’re Gone’: Family & Nursing Care Rebuilds Workforce After COVID-19 Losses
While in-home care providers have always struggled with caregiver retention, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made growing a workforce nearly impossible. In fact, many operators are […]
Anthem, Epic join Lyft to launch Covid-19 vaccine access campaign
Rideshare app Lyft is partnering with corporations and healthcare organizations to create an initiative that will help connect members of underserved communities to vaccination sites […]
Australian regulators pose challenge to Google’s Fitbit acquisition
After European regulators signed off on the deal, Australian regulators rejected a proposal by Google to assuage concerns about its proposed acquisition of Fitbit. They […]
Union actions, outcry reveal tension during pandemic
The pandemic has brought to light long-simmering tensions between healthcare workers and employers.
Huge study on another COVID vaccine is underway
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this […]
5 trends that could improve healthcare in 2021
AR tools will see a massive boost in 2021 after a year in which its star grew. Here are some more trends that are poised […]
Regence, MultiCare Health System to Deploy HL7 Da Vinci Member Attribution List for Value-Based Care Arrangements
What You Should Know: – Regence and MultiCare ink first-in-the-nation value-based care partnership to deliver improved health outcomes at lower costs. Health insurance provider Regence […]
Similar Factors Contribute to Racial Disparities in Cancer, COVID-19
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As COVID-19 ravages U.S., shootings, killings are also up
In Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and even smaller Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Milwaukee, 2020 has been deadly not only because of the pandemic, but […]
Don’t Let the Pandemic Stop Your Shots
Even as older adults await the coronavirus vaccine, many are skipping the standard ones. That’s not wise, health experts say.
Kekule Pharma Ltd-Walk-In Interviews For Freshers & Experienced On 29th Dec’ 2020 to 2nd Jan’ 2021
Kekule Pharma Ltd-Walk-In Interviews For Freshers & Experienced On 29th Dec’ 2020 to 2nd Jan’ 2021 Walk-In Interviews For Freshers & Experienced for Production / […]
Holiday Recipe: Banana Bread
We just finished off a loaf of this not long ago around here; it’s a recipe that my wife makes when we have overripe bananas […]
Hetero Labs Ltd-Openings ( 50+Openings) for Freshers -QA/Production/ R&D Dept. @ Visakhapatnam
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Evaluating President-Elect Biden’s Healthcare Plan | Part 1
By TAYLOR J. CHRISTENSEN Without the full support of congress behind him, President-Elect Joe Biden will probably not have an opportunity to sign any major […]
Vaping could cloud your thoughts, new studies suggest
Both adults and kids who vape were more likely to report difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions than their non-vaping, non-smoking peers on two annual […]
Shodhana Labs Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 30th Dec’ 2020
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Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine expected to be approved in UK this week
British regulators are expected to approve AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in a matter of days.The United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency could clear the drug […]
Encorafenib (Braftovi) for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Date: January 25, 2021 Issue #: 1616 Summary: The FDA has approved the oral kinase inhibitor encorafenib (Braftovi – Pfizer), in combination with the epidermal […]
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Elite Primary Care Pays OCR $36K for HIPAA Right of Access Violation
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Biden to use Defense Production Act for vaccine production: adviser
President-elect Joe Biden plans to use the Defense Production Act to boost production of the coronavirus vaccines, an adviser said on Monday.Celine Gounder, a member […]
Hetero Drugs-Walk-Ins (45 Openings) for B.Sc, B.Com, BA Freshers On 3rd Jan’ 2021
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Novavax begins Phase 3 trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Novavax on Monday announced it is beginning a Phase 3 trial of its coronavirus vaccine, becoming the fifth company to enter a late-stage trial in the […]
Chemists develop a new drug discovery strategy for ‘undruggable’ drug targets
A research team has developed a new drug discovery method targeting membrane proteins on live cells.
Genetic Data Boosts Risk Prediction for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
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White House testing czar: UK coronavirus variant ‘likely’ in US
Assistant Health and Human Services Secretary Adm. Brett Giroir said Monday that a new, faster-spreading strain of coronavirus first found in the United Kingdom is […]
Fauci: Differing state responses a ‘major weakness’ in fighting coronavirus
Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious diseases expert, said the lack of a federal standardized coronavirus response across states is a “major weakness” in the handling […]
Sun Pharma Ltd-Openings (30 Openings) for Technicians/ Sr. Officer/ Executive -Production
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Algernon’s Last Patient Out in NP-120 (Ifenprodil) P-IIb/III Study for COVID-19
Shots: The last patient is out from the P-IIb part of its multinational P-IIb/III study of NP-120 for the COVID-19 has now completed treatment with […]
Fauci: Mutant coronavirus strain must be taken ‘very seriously’
Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, on Sunday, said people should take the more contagious strain of the coronavirus that has emerged in […]
Hetero- Placement Drive for Freshers On 30th Dec’ 2020 @ Balaji College of Pharmacy
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Lupin launches generic drug in the US market
The Mumbai-based drug firm’s product is the generic equivalent of Zyla Life Sciences’ Vivlodex Capsules (5 mg and 10 mg). The capsules are indicated for […]
Casi and Juventas Cell Therapy’s CNCT19 (CD19 CAR-T) Receives China NMPA’s BT Designation for Relapsed/refractory B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
Shots: The BT (breakthrough therapy) Designation was based on initial data for ongoing single-arm, open-label, non-randomized, dose-escalation, P-I study for safety and efficacy in B-ALL […]
Hospitals’ 2020 fundraising on pace to top 2019
Healthcare philanthropy leaders say many hospitals are on track to meet or exceed their 2019 charitable giving totals, thanks to a surge in giving prompted […]
Amyrt’s AP103 Receives the US FDA’s Orphan Drug designation for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB)
Shots: The US FDA has granted orphan drug designation for AP103 for the treatment of DEB Amyrt licensed a pre-clinical gene – therapy platform technology […]
Optimised formulation of gentamicin could reduce hearing loss
A novel method of purifying gentamicin, a widely used antibiotic, reduces the risk that it will cause deafness, according to new study. The new formulation […]
The Risks of Using Steroids for Respiratory Infections
Doctors often prescribe them for sore throats and the common cold, even though evidence of benefit is sorely lacking.
The Risks of Using Steroids for Respiratory Infections
Doctors often prescribe them for sore throats and the common cold, even though evidence of benefit is sorely lacking.
Aurobindo Pharma Sign Agreement with COVAXX to Develop and Commercialize COVID-19 Vaccine UB-612 for India and UNICEF
Shots: In the agreement, Aurobindo has obtained the exclusive rights to develop, manufacture & sell COVAXX’s UB-612 vaccine in India & UNICEF & also non-exclusive […]
Watch Out For Top Pipeline Therapies Making An Impact In The Bipolar Depression Market
Characterized by debilitating episodes of depression and mood elevation (mania or hypomania), Bipolar depression is an under-recognized and unappreciated phase of bipolar disorder. Since most […]
Innovent’s Byvasda (Bevacizumab Biosimilar) Receive NMPA’s Approval for Adult Recurrent Glioblastoma
Shots: The NMPA has approved Byvasda for the treatment of adult recurrent Glioblastoma which is the third approved indication of Byvasda in China The launch […]
Innovent’s Sulinno (Adalimumab biosimilar) Receives China’s NMPA Approval for Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis and Non-infectious Uveitis
Shots: The approval is granted in pediatric plaque psoriasis and non-infectious intermediate uveitis, posterior uveitis and panuveitis in adults, who do not respond adequately to […]
Eli Lilly & Co. v. Apotex, Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2020)
By Kevin E. Noonan — After more than two decades of being the red-headed stepchild of patent infringement before the Federal Circuit, infringement under the […]
New patent expiration for Bristol Myers drug SPRYCEL
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SPRYCEL Sprycel is a drug marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb and is included in one NDA. It is available from […]
Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Croatia?
This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Croatia. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) […]
Gaps in Clinical Communication, Document Exchange Lead to Gaps in Care
John Harrison, Chief Commercial Officer of Concord Technologies Communication problems and inadequate information flow are two of the most common root causes of medical errors. […]
Myanmar after Bangladesh to procure COVID-19 vaccines from India
India’s high commissioner to Myanmar, Saurabh Kumar, met Myanmar’s health minister U Myint Htwe last week to discuss the issue of purchase of vaccines from […]
What to Know of Covid-19 Antibody Drugs: Cost, Availability and More
Here’s information about who these therapies can help, how much they cost and how to find out if you can get them where you live.
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Trump signs funding measure, averts shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals. It also averts a government […]
The MedsEngine: Chronic Condition Management Takes a Leap
The MedsEngine: Chronic Condition Management Takes a Leap The MedsEngine is one of the first of the new digital tools that facilitates far more effective […]
Twenty UB research stories from 2020
From celebrating the life of a Buffalo civil rights activist to resurrecting a mammoth’s broken genes, here are stories from the work of UB researchers […]
AstraZeneca says coronavirus vaccine candidate should be effective against new strain in UK
AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said on Sunday that the British pharmaceutical company’s vaccine is believed to be effective against the new coronavirus strain detected […]
NHS doctors ‘scrabbling’ to get vaccine amid alarm at Covid variant
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Nursing homes should see ‘some indication’ of vaccines having an effect ‘as early as this week,’ Gottlieb says
Former Food and Drug Administration head Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that nursing home at which vaccinations for COVID-19 have begun will likely start seeing a reduction […]
December deadliest month of COVID-19 pandemic
December is the deadliest month for coronavirus since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.The U.S. has recorded more than 63,000 […]
US coronavirus cases surpass 19 million
The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in the U.S. since the pandemic began passed 19 million on Sunday, according to figures tabulated […]
What if we captured the spirit and urgency of Covid-19 research to cure cancer?
Covid-19 stands as a litmus test for pushing the boundaries of standardized research processes. Let’s use this shared focus, urgency, and the new partnerships being […]
UMMS, Maryland, focus on mental health aspect of pandemic
With the pandemic aggravating mental health concerns, the peer support specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry says he focuses on […]
California hospitals delay surgeries amid virus surge
California hospitals are facing increasingly difficult decisions about which services to postpone amid a crushing load of coronavirus patients as intensive-care beds fill up.
UMass, Harrington Health Care proposing merger file with state
The healthcare systems have jointly submitted the first in a series of required filings for UMass Memorial to become the parent company of Harrington, UMass […]
EU launches coronavirus vaccine campaign
The European Union (EU) has launched a campaign encouraging citizens to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the wake of the European Medicines Agency’s approval of […]
Arene Lifesciences Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production Dept. On 30th Dec’ 2020
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AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid vaccine has ‘winning formula’: Chief executive
The vaccine, currently being evaluated by Britain’s independent medicines regulator, provides “100 percent protection” against severe Covid disease requiring hospitalisation, Pascal Soriot said in an […]
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AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine has a ‘winning formula’, says drug major’s chief executive
He added he believes trials will show his firm has achieved a vaccine efficacy equal to Pfizer-BioNTech at 95 percent and Moderna at 94.5 percent.
Cipla Limited-Openings for QC/ Packing Departments -Apply Now
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Hyderabad set to emerge as global hub for Covid-19 vaccine in 2021
The vaccine development process by Bharat Biotech, Biological E Ltd and Aurobindo Pharma are currently in various stages, while Dr Reddy’s and Hetero have tie […]
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Denmark?
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Denmark. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent […]
CDC issues new guidance about vaccinations for people with underlying health conditions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday issued a new guidance stating that people with underlying health conditions can receive a coronavirus […]
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Amoli Organics Pvt. Ltd-Openings for Quality Assurance Department-Apply Now Job Description Having Vacancies with Quality Assurance Department. •IPQA Experience: 2 – 5 years Qualification: M.Sc/ BE From API […]
