Month: April 2021
4 ways the pandemic has shaped healthcare
While the long-term impacts of Covid-19 are still unfolding, here are four ways hospitals and health systems are beginning to understand the monumental impact of […]
Avocado discovery may point to leukemia treatment
A compound in avocados may ultimately offer a route to better leukemia treatment, says a new study.
After $600M sales hit from pandemic, Merck’s open to ‘all forms’ of M&A deals, incoming CEO says
After $600M sales hit from pandemic, Merck’s open to ‘all forms’ of M&A deals, incoming CEO says fkansteiner Thu, 04/29/2021 – 10:46
‘Most pro-GP NHS leader ever’ Sir Simon Stevens to stand down this summer
NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens – the self-proclaimed ‘most pro-GP NHS leader ever’ has announced plans to step down at the end of […]
Calling all pharma marketers
The 2021 Marketer of the Year competition is well underway for entries and is looking for the best and brightest to join the ranks.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine can be stored at refrigerator temperatures for 3 months
Moderna said on Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine could be stored at refrigerator temperatures and remain stable for up to three months. The Massachusetts-based drugmaker […]
FDA unveils plan to ban menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
Menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavors of cigars would be banned in the U.S. under a new plan unveiled Thursday by federal health officials. The Food and […]
NIST, CISA Share Software Supply Chain Attack Defense Guidance
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State Department urging Americans to leave India as COVID-19 cases surge
The State Department is urging all Americans to leave India as the country grapples with a devastating wave of coronavirus cases that is pushing its health […]
Over 40s invited to book COVID-19 vaccine as health secretary gets first jab
People aged 40 and 41 have been invited to book their COVID-19 vaccination from today as the rollout widens to cover all of cohort 10, […]
Community Health swings to $64M loss in Q1
The results contrast profits reported by chains Tenet and HCA. Still, higher patient acuity and improved payer mix helped boost CHS revenues past Wall Street expectations.
FDA greenlights device to retrain muscles in stroke patients
The noninvasive brain-computer interface technology uses data from the uninjured side of a patient’s brain to recover motor function in the affected arm and hand.
Moderna doubling COVID-19 vaccine production
Moderna on Thursday announced plans to double COVID-19 vaccine production to 3 billion doses from 1.4 billion. The forecast is an increase from late February, when […]
COVID-19 tracker: Pfizer vaccine data in babies could come by September; Spain’s Reig Jofre to manufacture J&J doses
COVID-19 tracker: Pfizer vaccine data in babies could come by September; Spain’s Reig Jofre to manufacture J&J doses nhigginsdunn Thu, 04/29/2021 – 09:38
ViewPoints Article: Adjunctive Nutraceutical Therapies Supporting Immunity in COVID-19
Nutraceuticals such as active phytochemicals, functional foods, and dietary supplements have medicinal properties and a variety of health benefits. The Indian subcontinent has been renowned […]
Angion and Vifor Pharma Report Completion of Patient Enrollment in P-II AKI-002-15 Study of ANG-3777 for Cardiac-Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Shots: The companies have completed the enrolment in P-II AKI-002-15 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of ANG-3777 (2.0 mg/kg, IV) vs PBO over 4days […]
Bharat Bio slashes Covid-19 prices by a third to states
Serum Institute of India (SII) had on Wednesday slashed the price of its COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’ to Rs 300 per dose from the earlier Rs […]
Training Course: Achieving Data Quality and Integrity in Maximum Containment Laboratories
To help address challenges associated with ensuring data quality and integrity in regulated studies conducted in BSL-4 laboratories to support MCM development, FDA and UTMB […]
Elizabeth Ziemba, Founder and President, Medical Tourism Training joins the Board of Directors of MediGence
Ms. Elizabeth Ziemba has rich experience in providing consulting, training, and assessment services for governments, organizations, and professionals in the wellness, health, medical, and hospitality […]
What’s Best for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Coconut Oil vs. Mineral Oil vs. Vaseline
Natural topical remedies for eczema, including licorice root gel, St. John’s Wort cream, and emollients such as coconut oil, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly, are […]
New PhRMA report shows nearly 90 medicines in development to fight drug-resistant infections, but future pipeline remains challenging
The discovery and introduction of antibiotics in the 1940s transformed modern medicine and enabled tremendous progress in health care and life expectancy. Today, this progress […]
Alcon to Acquire Exclusive US Commercialization Rights to Novartis’ Simbrinza
Shots: Novartis to receive $355M following the closure of acquisition, which is expected to occur in Q2’21. The acquisition expands existing Alcon’s ophthalmic portfolio and […]
Highest British business award goes to cannabis drug developer, GW Pharmaceuticals
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2021 has been bestowed upon GW Pharmaceuticals plc, as recognition for the company’s innovative and ground-breaking work to harness cannabinoid […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 1, Page 16-26, January 2022. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric […]
Amid a surge of targeted cancer meds, AstraZeneca, Amgen and Roche lead team promoting biomarker testing
Amid a surge of targeted cancer meds, AstraZeneca, Amgen and Roche lead team promoting biomarker testing sharon.coey Thu, 04/29/2021 – 07:13
GlaxoSmithKline focuses on split after lacklustre Q1 results
GlaxoSmithKline’s CEO Emma Walmsley said the company is focused on pursuing its strategy to spin off its consumer business after downbeat set of first quarter […]
100 percent recovery rate for COVID-19 patients treated with Zofin™
Organicell Regenerative Medicine has announced that all ten hospitalised COVID-19 patients treated with Zofin have recovered and been discharged from hospital. These patients are the […]
UK orders 60m ‘booster’ doses of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine
The UK has ordered an extra 60 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which could be used as a potential booster campaign in the […]
A ‘Dose of Hope’? Fact-Checking President Joe Biden’s First Speech to Congress
In his first speech before Congress, President Joe Biden argued it was time to turn the coronavirus pandemic into a historic opportunity to expand government […]
Acceleron receives FDA Notice of Noncompliance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first ever Notice of Noncompliance to Acceleron Pharma Inc. for failing to submit required summary […]
BeiGene Reports Results of Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) in P-III Head-to-Head APSEN Trial for R/R Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Shots: The P-III head-to-head APSEN trial involves assessing Brukinsa (160 mg, PO, bid) vs ibrutinib (420 mg, PO, qd) in 652 patients with r/r CLL […]
Kaia Health raises $75m for digital musculoskeletal disease therapy
Kaia Health has raised a further $75m to expand its AI-based treatment for Musculoskeletal (MSK) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company’s technology is […]
Kaia Health gets $75m for digital solution to strains and pains of pandemic workplace
Kaia Health has just announced a $75 million funding round for its technology, aimed at improving musculoskeletal (MSK) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care. […]
India urges China to clear bottlenecks on key pharma raw-material
The Pharmexcil director-general Ravi Uday Bhaskar wrote to Indian Ambassador in China Vikram Misri for an immediate intervention in the backdrop of the decision of […]
FDA sets September review date for Calliditas’ rare kidney disease drug
Calliditas Therapeutics could have its first product on the market in the US this autumn, as the FDA has now started a priority review of […]
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GP practices ‘at breaking point’ after 20% surge in appointments last month
GP practices in England are working harder than ever before, the BMA has warned, as official figures showed the profession delivered 4.8m more appointments in […]
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ODAC votes to keep bladder cancer labels for Keytruda, Tecentriq
Merck & Co’s Keytruda and Roche’s Tecentriq should stay on the market as first-line treatments for bladder cancer, at least until new clinical data becomes […]
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How Corporate Executives View Rising Health Care Cost and the Role of Government
This survey of executive decision-makers at over 300 large private employers finds most see rising health costs as a threat to their businesses and believe […]
Vast Majority of Large Employers Surveyed Say Broader Government Role Will Be Necessary to Control Health Costs and Provide Coverage, Survey Finds
Top executives at nearly 90% of large employers surveyed believe the cost of providing health benefits to employees will become unsustainable in the next five-to-10 […]
Corporate Leaders Are Getting Bullish On Government Action On Health Care Costs
In this Axios column, Drew Altman explores whether the long struggle with rising health costs has caused the tide to turn in corporate leaders’ attitudes […]
Some County Jail Inmates See Vaccination as Ticket to a Better Life — In the State Pen
LOS ANGELES — The inmates huddled near the front or lingered on the bunk beds lining both sides of their narrow, crowded dorm at the […]
Covid Forces Cohousing Communities to Examine Shared Values and Relationships
Tensions were running high at PDX Commons, a cohousing community for adults 55 and older in Portland, Oregon. Several people wanted to keep visitors off-site […]
In Poisoned Montana Town, Warren Buffett-Owned Railroad Accuses Clinic of Medicare Fraud
Patricia Denny and her husband, Jeff, had hoped to one day get an RV and travel the country. Instead, Jeff has been forced into retirement […]
What a Difference a Year Makes in Colorado’s Case for a Public Option Plan
DENVER — Before the pandemic, Colorado looked set to become the second state to pass what’s known as a “public option” health insurance plan, which […]
3 Considerations for Pharma Brand Strategy Success
Change is coming in the digital marketing world whether you’re ready or not. New challenges are presented for marketers as privacy measures tighten and we say […]
BioMarin Collaborates with Allen Institute to Develop Gene Therapies for Rare Brain Diseases
Shots: BioMarin will receive an exclusive license to each program for research, development, and commercialization of the gene therapies The collaboration will utilize Allen institute […]
OptimaSteel project to improve wellbeing in the steel industry
Back to news 29/04/2021 OptimaSteel project to improve wellbeing in the steel industry The OptimaSteel project, which aims to enhance the wellbeing of older workers […]
3rd Annual Blood-Brain Barrier Summit
The 3rd Annual Blood-Brain Barrier Summit is dedicated to helping drug developers enhance drug delivery across the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) to enable effective treatments for […]
The 3rd Annual Blood-Brain Barrier Summit Returns in August 2021
The Blood-Brain Barrier Summit will take place online from June 28-30, 2021. This Hanson Wade event is aimed at experts looking to deliver CNS drug […]
First UK-based clinical trial focused viral vector manufacturer announces launch
ViroCell Biologics will meet the growing demand for viral vectors in clinical trials
Triple combo cystic fibrosis therapy Kaftrio scores EU label expansion
Extension means the ‘majority’ of people aged 12 years and older with CF in Europe can now access therapy
UK-based CRO Charnwood Molecular reveals plans for ‘significant’ expansion in 2021
Company will become sole occupier of laboratory facility in Loughborough
Daiichi Sankyo’s cholesterol-lowering drugs recommended for NHS use
Nilemdo and Nustendi recommended for around 70,000 eligible adults in England with high cholesterol
PureTech hails new avenue for Alzheimer’s disease treatment
Preclinical research, published in Nature, suggests a new avenue for Alzheimerâs disease (AD) treatment, through restoring lymphatic flow in the brain
Organicell Reports the Expansion of its Trial for Zofin to Treat COVID-19 Patients in India
Shots: The company reported the positive results of the initial trial for Zofin in the first 10 COVID-19 patients treated with Zofin in India. The […]
Public Notification: Enerup Premium contains hidden drug ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Enerup Premium, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement. This product […]
Pfizer Acquires Amplyx to Expand its Infectious Disease Portfolio
Shots: The acquisition expands the anti-infectives pipeline with the addition of Amplyx’s P-II candidate, Fosmanogepix (APX001) which is being evaluated in both IV and oral […]
India approaches Egypt, UAE, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh for Remdesivir
Faced with an acute shortage of the antiviral drug, India had earlier this month waived import duty on import of Remdesivir and the raw materials […]
Tackling racism in health care
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Top Drugs Losing Patent Exclusivity in 2021
By Kevin E. Noonan — Earlier this month, Eric Sagonowsky reviewed the top ten drugs in the U.S. (in terms of sales) losing patent exclusivity […]
Carevive, COS Ink Partnership to Improve Cancer Care with RWE
What You Should Know: – Carevive and Clinical Outcome Solutions (COS) announced a new partnership to improve the cancer patient experience using RWE and RWD. […]
Review of the Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities and in the community
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) will lead a review and update of the guiding principles for medication management […]
Lagging rival Neurocrine, Teva preps ad campaign in tardive dyskinesia
Lagging rival Neurocrine, Teva preps ad campaign in tardive dyskinesia bbulik Wed, 04/28/2021 – 23:06
Ready for second shot? Don’t bank on private hospitals for ‘pricey’ Covaxin
With the cost set to be much higher now, many people who took the first shot at private facilities may also opt for government-run centres […]
When Vaccines Become an Internet Personality Test
It feels very American to turn the vaccine rollout into a branding spectacle rooted in the worship of pharmaceutical companies.
Biden vows US will be ‘arsenal of vaccination’ for other countries
President Biden on Wednesday vowed that the United States will become an “arsenal of vaccination” for the rest of the world to fight COVID-19.”As our […]
Biden pushes for 12-weeks of paid family leave in presidential first
President Biden on Thursday called for legislation providing 12 weeks of paid family leave for all Americans as part of his $1.8 trillion American Families […]
Biden calls on Congress to pass drug pricing legislation this year
President Biden on Wednesday called for Congress to pass legislation this year that would lower prescription drug prices, seeking to accomplish a long-held Democratic goal.”Let’s do what […]
Biden’s declaration: America’s democracy ‘is rising anew’
Biden pointed optimistically to the nation’s emergence from the coronavirus scourge as a moment for America to prove that its democracy can still work and […]
Biden to the nation: We’re ‘turning peril into possibility’
His prime-time speech will underscore a trio of central campaign promises: to manage the deadly pandemic, to turn down the tension in Washington in the […]
Michigan provider uses ‘recharge rooms’ to alleviate staff stress, prevent burnout
Michigan Medicine has opened three “recharge rooms” at its 1,043-bed Ann Arbor medical center in an effort to alleviate staff stress and reduce burnout that […]
Will health plan outreach increase take-up by enrollees that are healthier or sicker?
Why don’t people eligible for health insurance exchange plans (i.e., Obamacare plans) enroll? One reason could be that they value the health insurance benefit at […]
Ways & Means reps. bullish on telehealth, but say questions remain
Health equity was a major concern at the hearing hosted by the House Ways and Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Health.
Detroit to give $50 debit cards to help boost lagging COVID vaccination rate
The program is aimed at helping older residents, but it’s also targeting any Detroiters without cars who want to get a drive-up appointment.
US COVID-19 aid flights to begin arriving in India Thursday
U.S. aid flights will begin arriving in India on Thursday, the White House said, detailing supplies from oxygen to tests to vaccine materials it will be […]
Spices 101: How Long Do Spices Last?
No matter how seasoned a cook you are, you know that the right herbs and spices will enhance flavor. But have you checked the expiration […]
Methylene Chloride Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Thursday, April 29, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 22715-22716] Methylene Chloride Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval […]
THCB Gang Episode 52, Thursday April 29, 1pm PT – 4pm ET
Thursday’s #THCBGang will be another with a special guest. Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) will be joined by regulars, employer health expert Jennifer Benz (@jenbenz); patient safety […]
CHS reports Q1 net loss as COVID-19 continues to dent admissions
CHS reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $64 million on operating revenue of $3.01 billion for the quarter ended March 31 as same-store […]
Humana purchases remaining 60% stake in Kindred at Home for $5.7B
After initially purchasing a 40% stake in Kindred at Home for $2.4 billion in 2018, Humana is now fully acquiring the home health and hospice […]
European Occupational Diseases Statistics (EODS) by Eurostat
29/04/2021 European Occupational Diseases Statistics (EODS) by Eurostat Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Eurostat is launching a new web section dedicated to European Occupational […]
Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Scented Hand Sanitizers Due to the Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde
Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 5 lots of Scentsational Soaps & Candles scented Hand Sanitizers from the Black and White Collection and […]
Overnight Health Care: Biden plan omits major health care measures pushed by Democrats | CDC: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94 percent effective against hospitalization in older adults
Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care. If you think robocalls are bad… one New York Times White House reporter has been fielding calls for a […]
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Startup Boundless Bio brings in $105M to break the circle behind cancer growth
Boundless Bio’s research has uncovered a previously unknown driver of cancer growth and drug resistance. With $105 million in Series B financing, the biotech is […]
India may allow Remdesivir exporters to sell drug in domestic market
The measure is expected to boost availability of the drug that’s being used for Covid treatment. Supplies of the drug have been running low, prompting […]
Tenet nurse strike drags on for 8th week as talks yield no progress
Representatives for the chain’s Massachusetts hospital and the union met Monday for their first bargaining session since the work stoppage began, but they accomplished little […]
Tenet nurse strike drags on for 8th week as talks yield no progress
Representatives for the chain’s Massachusetts hospital and the union met Monday for their first bargaining session since the work stoppage began, but they accomplished little […]
Cigna covers Ginger’s mental health app as in-network benefit
Insurer Cigna plans to cover mental health startup Ginger’s coaching services as a covered benefit. Investors are pouring more funds into mental health startups as […]
Hunting for New Segment CEO, Encompass Health to Stay Aggressive in Home Health
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced in December that it was “exploring strategic alternatives” for its home health and hospice segment. Four months later, April […]
Why Humana Believes It Can Do Home Health Care Better
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) believes it can deliver home health services better than traditional providers do today. More than any other reason, that’s fundamentally why […]
FHIR mandates are an opportunity to transform patient experiences through a consistent API strategy
There’s a real opportunity to go beyond a piecemeal, bare-minimum, “check-the-box” approach and think of FHIR mandates as an opportunity to kick-start consistency across your […]
Chicago mayor mulls ‘vaccination passes’ for events
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) is considering implementing so-called vaccination passports that would allow city residents to gain preferred seating and access to events as […]
Choosing the Right Identity and Access Management Solution for Healthcare
Healthcare organizations increasingly find themselves in the crosshairs of sophisticated attackers. From high-profile ransomware attacks to the insidious compromise of network monitoring tools, healthcare cybersecurity […]
Pfizer weighs sale of Philly-area campus—where 2,000 once worked—as company mulls when and how to bring employees back
Pfizer weighs sale of Philly-area campus—where 2,000 once worked—as company mulls when and how to bring employees back nhigginsdunn Wed, 04/28/2021 – 16:44
Biden won’t pull the plug on price transparency, experts say
Price transparency policies concerning Medicare Advantage rates wouldn’t do much to affect healthcare costs. But that doesn’t mean the Biden administration is pulling back on […]
Cigna to offer digital behavioral healthcare
Cigna has partnered with Ginger to expand mental health offerings to its 14 million members, reflecting increasing demand for behavioral health services by employers and […]
Primary-care practitioners lean toward potentially excessive care, study shows
Residents, attending physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants significantly overestimated the likelihood of a condition based on a test result.
CMS proposes putting $2.5B into hospitals’ coffers, eliminating part of price transparency rule
CMS has released its proposed inpatient payment rule for fiscal year 2022, which includes a payment bump that could increase reimbursement for hospitals by $2.5 […]
NIH readies grants for more research on long-term health effects of COVID-19
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to offer more than $1 billion in grants within three weeks for more research into the long-term […]
Humana snaps up remaining stake in home health giant Kindred for $5.7B
The payer also reported first quarter revenue of $20.7 billion on profit of $828 million, up a whopping 75% year over year.
Acute-care hospitals see higher star ratings on new CMS methodology
It’s the first time CMS has applied the new methodology, and nearly one-third of hospitals scored higher star ratings than before.
New data from insurers show detriments of copay accumulator adjustment programs
Commercial health insurers are starting to admit what the biopharmaceutical research industry has been warning for some time: copay accumulator adjustment programs hurt patient outcomes […]
Votive Health Raises $2.5M to Help Home-Based Care Providers Make Value-Based Arrangements
Votive Health — a technology startup that facilitates payer-provider integration — formally announced its launch and first funding round on Wednesday. The company raked in […]
UK orders 60M more Pfizer vaccine doses ahead of autumn booster program
The United Kingdom has ordered another 60 million Pfizer vaccines as the country prepares for its fall booster program.Britain Health Minister Matt Hancock said Wednesday that […]
Experts to come together for compliance event ‘validation ready’ global labeling systems
Experts to come together for compliance event exploring ‘validation ready’ global labeling systems Wokingham, United Kingdom — 27 April 2021 — A group of industry experts is set to […]
North Carolina nixes outdoor mask mandate
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) plans drop the state’s outdoor mask mandate days after federal health experts released new guidance on mask-wearing for those […]
3 Ways New Technology Platforms Can Improve Client Experience
No home care agency makes a major technology change lightly. Brian Arant didn’t. As owner and executive director of Visiting Angels in Pueblo, Colorado, Arant […]
The 411 on Mushroom Nutrition, Plus 10 Types to Try
Mushrooms hold a special place in global cuisines, but they’ve also carved out a niche as a low-calorie meat replacement for vegetarians and vegans. While […]
Medtech companies look to post-pandemic home testing beyond COVID-19
Abbott CEO Robert Ford told investors he envisions an “accelerated” move from “more hospital lab-based testing to more rapid testing outside of that environment.
Johnson & Johnson scores in talc appeals as NJ court knocks down $117M verdict
Johnson & Johnson scores in talc appeals as NJ court knocks down $117M verdict esagonowsky Wed, 04/28/2021 – 14:40
With new funding, digital physical therapy startup Kaia strikes partnerships with clinicians
Kaia Health, a startup providing app-based programs for musculoskeletal conditions and COPD, recently raised $75 million in funding. As competitors look to round out their […]
AavantiBio and Catalent Announce Partnership to Support Development and Manufacturing of Gene Therapies for Rare Genetic Diseases
AavantiBio, a gene therapy company focused on transforming the lives of patients with rare genetic diseases, and Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery […]
CPhI post-pandemic executive pharma survey: COVID-19 driving manufacturing and CDMOs driving growth
Ahead of CPhI Discover (17th-28th May, 2021) – global pharma’s largest ever virtual gathering – the CPhI executive post-pandemic pharma survey[i] predicts that pandemic supply chain issues have further cemented […]
The CDC Is Still Repeating Its Mistakes
Yesterday, the CDC released more relaxed mask guidelines for outdoor activities, as well as new charts for indoor and outdoor recommendations. The more permissive guidelines […]
Miracles may not be in the pipeline at GSK but it’s too soon to panic | Nils Pratley
The CEO’s best policy is to ignore the noise. The decluttering demerger plan looks solid and is backed by shareholders It was not a knockout […]
California mulls letting adults add parents to health plans
The policy proposal aims to increase insurance coverage among low-income people living in the country illegally who aren’t eligible for government-funded coverage.
Doctors: More parents refuse COVID tests for their sick kids
“We’ve had parents tell us, for instance, ‘No we have a big tournament this weekend, I don’t want to have to deal with COVID,’” a […]
John C. Martin, 69, Dies; Led Drugmaker in Breakthroughs
A chemist by training, he turned Gilead Sciences into a leading, and lucrative, innovator with single-pill treatments for H.I.V. and hepatitis C.
Spotify declines to weigh in on Rogan’s vaccine remarks, but touts his success
Spotify is refusing to comment on remarks from its most popular podcast host Joe Rogan casting doubt on the need for some people to get the coronavirus […]
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley vows to lead drugs firm through corporate split
CEO is under pressure to improve GSK’s performance after profit slump and arrival of activist shareholder GlaxoSmithKline’s chief executive, Emma Walmsley, has vowed to lead […]
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The pandemic will end, but another crisis awaits: drug costs
Rising prescription drug costs will remain a major headwind to Americans’ physical, mental and financial health unless the public and private sectors simultaneously work to […]
Routine Genetic Testing May Impact Patient Outcomes, Survival
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Cigna Becomes First Plan to Reimburse for Behavioral Health Coaching Via Ginger
What You Should Know: – Cigna just announced that they’re the first national plan to reimburse for behavioral health coaching, a new covered benefit available […]
COVID-19 kills three journalists a day in India, 45 in last two weeks
COVID-19 is killing three journalists a day in India, with 45 dying in the last two weeks, according to the Swiss press organization Press Emblem […]
Asset utilization: 3 lessons to learn from logistics experts in the consumer space
To even approach the level of sophistication at which package delivery, ride-sharing and airline companies operate, health systems must employ modern tools to help.
BioNTech executive predicts Europe will reach herd immunity in next few months
The head of the German biotech company that partnered with Pfizer for its COVID-19 vaccine says he expects Europe to reach herd immunity this summer.“Europe […]
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Gates helps launch drive for global vaccine distribution
The campaign will contribute to the $3 billion in Covax funding needed to vaccinate almost 30% of people in 92 low-income countries sometime next year.
The expected COVID baby boom may be a baby bust
Births for all of 2020 were down 4.3% from 2019. Births in December 2020 and in January and February 2021—nine months or more after the […]
UK orders 60m more doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine for booster jabs
Health secretary says greater supplies of vaccine will help safeguard progress in tackling coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK […]
Russian Vaccine Behavior
In the last post, I mentioned the Twitter response to the Brazilian rejection of the Gamaleya vaccine. I believe that the official blue-check-marked “Sputnik V” […]
60m extra doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine lined up for autumn booster campaign
The UK supply of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been more than doubled ahead of an autumn booster campaign that could see GP-led teams deliver tens […]
Hetero Labs Limited-Telephonic Interviews for Freshers in QC/ QA Dept. -Apply Now
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Micro Labs Limited- Walk-In Interviews for Engineering Dept. On 30th April 2021
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Despite big sales drop, GlaxoSmithKline is betting on a strong return later this year with help from Shingrix
Despite big sales drop, GlaxoSmithKline is betting on a strong return later this year with help from Shingrix nhigginsdunn Wed, 04/28/2021 – 11:50
Reports & Budgets | CDER
Reports and budgets from CDER offices and divisions
Proposed ban on menthol cigarettes expected to be announced this week
The Biden administration is expected to announce a proposed ban on menthol flavored cigarettes this week, The Washington Post reported.The ban has long been sought […]
Indivior ponies up $300M to put Suboxone marketing allegations to bed
Indivior ponies up $300M to put Suboxone marketing allegations to bed fkansteiner Wed, 04/28/2021 – 11:40
80 of 99 Iowa counties declined all or part of next week’s vaccine allotment
Iowa’s state health officials this week confirmed that 80 of the state’s 99 counties have declined all or part of their weekly allotment of coronavirus […]
Human antibiotic use threatens endangered wild chimpanzees
Nearly half of the fecal samples from wild chimpanzees in Gombe National Park contain bacteria that is resistant to a major class of antibiotics commonly […]
Catalent Enters into Gene Therapy Manufacturing Collaboration with AavantiBio
Under the terms of the agreement, Catalent will handle the process development and CGMP manufacturing of AavantiBio’s adeno-associated viral vector-based therapeutic candidate for use in […]
Researchers identify a psychedelic-like drug without the hallucinogenic side effects
Psychedelic drugs have shown promise for treating neuropsychiatric disorders like depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. However, due to their hallucinatory side effects, some researchers are […]
Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in mice
Researchers have found that improving the function of the brain’s drainage network, known as the meningeal lymphatics, can make certain experimental Alzheimer’s therapies more effective […]
Avantor to Increase Global Capacity for Single-Use Technologies
Avantor plans to increase its single-use manufacturing footprint by 30% and double its cleanroom space in the US and Europe.
CDC director ‘cautiously optimistic’ about coronavirus situation in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday she is “cautiously optimistic” that the U.S. is “turning the corner” in its […]
Strategies to Simplify the Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients
***Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 8AM PDT | 11AM EDT | 4PM BST | 5PM CEST*** This webinar brings together experts from LGC and PerkinElmer to […]
Brazil Rejects the Gamaleya Vaccine
We have two pieces of news about the Gamaleya Institute’s “Sputnik-V” vaccine today. Neither of them are going to be enjoyable to go into. First […]
Digital Therapeutics Startup Kaia Health Raises $75M to Optimize MSK & COPD Care
What You Should Know: – Digital therapeutics company, Kaia Health, has raised $75M Series C round (total: $125M) to expand clinical capabilities and transform the treatment path for Musculoskeletal […]
CDC: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94 percent effective against hospitalization in older adults
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were 94 percent effective in preventing hospitalization for COVID-19 among people age 65 and older, according to a Centers for […]
Pfizer acquires Amplyx Pharma in bid to shore up its antifungal drug pipeline
Amplyx Pharmaceuticals brings Pfizer a clinical-stage antifungal candidate with a novel mechanism of action. The pharmaceutical giant is trying to build its antifungal product lineup, […]
Caresyntax Raises $100M to Expand Digital Surgery Platform in Key Markets
What You Should Know: – Caresyntax, a Boston-based enterprise-level digital surgery platform delivering actionable insights to make surgery smarter and safer, today announced that it […]
Health Care in the U.S., as Seen From Abroad
We asked eight people around the world what they thought. It didn’t go well.
Health Care in the U.S., as Seen From Abroad
We asked eight people around the world what they thought. It didn’t go well.
Health Care in the U.S., as Seen From Abroad
We asked eight people around the world what they thought. It didn’t go well.
Lonza taps temporary workers from Nestlé in COVID shot production push: report
Lonza taps temporary workers from Nestlé in COVID shot production push: report fkansteiner Wed, 04/28/2021 – 10:24
Joint Fed Guidance on Russian APT Cyberattacks, Exploits, Malware
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Under-pressure Amgen insists Otezla can withstand Bristol Myers’ forthcoming psoriasis rival
Under-pressure Amgen insists Otezla can withstand Bristol Myers’ forthcoming psoriasis rival kdunleavy Wed, 04/28/2021 – 10:21
Govt makes interim allocation of COVID-19 treatment drug tocilizumab to states
In a letter, Pharma Joint Secretary Navdeep Rinwa and Health and Family Welfare Ministry Director Rajiv Wadhawan said the drug went out of stock in […]
Can Regeneron make ‘monoclonal antibodies’ a catchphrase? New COVID-19 ad campaign gives it a go
Can Regeneron make ‘monoclonal antibodies’ a catchphrase? New COVID-19 ad campaign gives it a go bbulik Wed, 04/28/2021 – 10:02
Strengthening the financial foundation of FQHCs in the wake of a pandemic
For years, many Americans have struggled to afford basic healthcare. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated […]
Forget the competition. Sanofi still plans to usher its COVID-19 shot across the finish line
Forget the competition. Sanofi still plans to usher its COVID-19 shot across the finish line esagonowsky Wed, 04/28/2021 – 09:54
How Europe Sealed a Pfizer Vaccine Deal With Texts and Calls
The European Union is about to sign a deal for 1.8 billion doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after a dispute with AstraZeneca derailed its vaccination […]
How Europe Sealed a Pfizer Vaccine Deal With Texts and Calls
The European Union is about to sign a deal for 1.8 billion doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after a dispute with AstraZeneca derailed its vaccination […]
Single COVID-19 vaccine dose can reduce household transmission by up to half: researchers
A single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can limit household transmission by up to half, according to a study by Public Health England released on Wednesday, […]
White House knocks Joe Rogan: ‘Did Joe Rogan become a medical doctor while we weren’t looking?’
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield on Wednesday dissuaded Americans from taking medical advice from Joe Rogan, noting the popular podcaster’s lack of credentials after he suggested […]
Why the Digital Front Door is Critical to the Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Joel French, EVP of Patient Experience at R1 RCM, Inc. The COVID-19 crisis has upended many of our traditional business procedures and processes. However, because […]
CPhI Japan celebrates return, as cell & gene therapies and digital innovation highlighted
Tokyo 27th April 2021: CPhI Japan, the first large pharma event to trade in 2021, played host to 7214 attendees at the exhibition and a further 7204 […]
ViewPoints Interview: Zealand Pharma’s Emmanuel Dulac Shares Insights on Zegalogue for Severe Hypoglycemia in Pediatric and Adult Patients with Diabetes
In an interview with PharmaShots, Emmanuel Dulac, Pharm.D., Ph.D., President and CEO of Zealand Pharma shares insight on the US FDA’s approval of Zegalogue and its […]
Chinese companies considers mixing vaccines, booster shots
Sinovac and Sinopharm, the two Chinese manufacturers that combined have exported hundreds of millions of doses all over the world, say they’re are considering combining […]
Biden to Send Coronavirus Vaccine Abroad
President Biden will send up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to countries pleading for help, but some see a medicine dropper for “a […]
Healthware appoints Yannick Valenti to senior digital role in the UK
Healthware Group has appointed Yannick Valenti as digital strategy and customer engagement director out of its UK office. He moves to the global consultancy and digital […]
Healthware appoints Yannick Valenti to senior digital role in the UK
Healthware Group has appointed Yannick Valenti as digital strategy and customer engagement director out of its UK office. He moves to the global consultancy and digital […]
No hay que sufrir efectos secundarios con la vacuna contra covid para estar protegido
Si una persona cree que vacunarse hoy en día es una dura prueba, debería conocer la versión del siglo XVIII. Después de que te pusieran […]
Covishield price for states slashed from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose: Adar Poonawalla
The SII, which is India’s largest vaccine manufacturer, had earlier priced Covishield at Rs 400 per dose for the state governments and Rs 600 for […]
Covishield price for states slashed from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose: Adar Poonawalla
The SII, which is India’s largest vaccine manufacturer, had earlier priced Covishield at Rs 400 per dose for the state governments and Rs 600 for […]
Voluntis Collaborates with Eisai to Develop Digital Therapeutics for Oncology Patients
Shots: Voluntis enters into a license agreement with Eisai to design & develop DTx for patients and healthcare professionals to support cancer treatment, utilizing the […]
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Drug Trials Snapshot: Ga 68 PSMA-11
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LogicBio Signs an Option Agreement with Canbridge to Develop Gene Editing Therapies
Shots: LogicBio to receive $10M up front with ~$581M as option payment and milestones along with royalties. Canbridge to get an exclusive option to license […]