Sunflower peptide as ‘template’ for potential analgesic
A naturally occurring peptide in sunflower seeds was synthetically optimized and has now been identified as a potential drug for treating abdominal pain or inflammation […]
Month: June 2021
Advanced care: Smart wound dressings with built-in healing sensors
New type of multifunctional wound dressings feature glowing nanosensors to track and monitor for infection. Harnessing the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory power of magnesium hydroxide, the […]
Mixed Oxford/Pfizer vaccine schedule provides ‘robust’ COVID-19 protection
A two-dose schedule involving one dose each of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines generates a ‘robust immune response’, a study has found.
Mixed Oxford/Pfizer vaccine schedule provides ‘robust’ COVID-19 protection
A two-dose schedule involving one dose each of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines generates a ‘robust immune response’, a study has found.
Researchers engineer cells to destroy malignant tumor cells but leave the rest alone
Researchers have developed a promising new cancer immunotherapy that uses cancer-killing cells genetically engineered outside the body to find and destroy malignant tumors.
Doctors’ lobby scores ‘major victory’ on Calif. bill to hold physicians accountable
An attempt this year to give the Medical Board of California more money and power to investigate complaints of fraud, gross negligence, sexual misconduct and […]
Novartis says it overpaid Roche’s Genentech nearly $210M in a licensing deal—and it wants its money back
Novartis says it overpaid Roche’s Genentech nearly $210M in a licensing deal—and it wants its money back nhigginsdunn Mon, 06/28/2021 – 11:25
Sanofi offloads 16 consumer health brands to Stada amid CEO Hudson’s refocusing effort
Sanofi offloads 16 consumer health brands to Stada amid CEO Hudson’s refocusing effort fkansteiner Mon, 06/28/2021 – 11:22
Unlocking the full potential of home care and remote medical monitoring for chronic conditions [Sponsored]
Join us on July 21st and learn how to connect patients and caregivers in a way to extend and provide the best quality of life.
GSK’s ViiV Healthcare debuts first Dovato Spanish-language TV ad to help reach Latinx patients
GSK’s ViiV Healthcare debuts first Dovato Spanish-language TV ad to help reach Latinx patients bbulik Mon, 06/28/2021 – 10:14
FDA Adds Warning to mRNA Vaccine Fact Sheets
Reports of myocarditis and pericarditis following Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccinations prompts warnings.
Hospital IQ Raises $25M to Scale Predictive Hospital Operations Platform
What You Should Know: – Hospital IQ, a provider of predictive hospital operations and communications software, secured $25 million in Series C funding led by Baxter Ventures, […]
Formedix launches cloud-based clinical metadata repository
The companyâs Ryze technology combines a clinical MDR and study automation platform, designed to accelerate and optimize design and execution of trials.
Look for ‘supercharged’ collaboration in coming months: CPhI
As the industry begins coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts advise keeping an eye on growth and partnership opportunities in the US pharma market.
ADA 2021: After strong showing for Soliqua against premixed insulin, Sanofi exec expects ‘a lot of interest’ among doctors
ADA 2021: After strong showing for Soliqua against premixed insulin, Sanofi exec expects ‘a lot of interest’ among doctors esagonowsky Mon, 06/28/2021 – 08:24
An Announcement About the Comment Section
In many parts of the US, things are returning to normal thanks to the steep drop in coronavirus cases, which in itself is very likely […]
Montana to use COVID funds to boost child care capacity
More than $30 million of federal funding could be directed toward expanding child care capacity in Montana under recommendations approved by a state health advisory […]
Health Tech: Part II –Powering Up The Vision
By MIKE MAGEE Few can disagree that, in the fog of the Covid 19 pandemic, health technology entrepreneurs have been on a tear. In the […]
Tackling Counterfeit Medicines
Pharmaceutical Technology discussed the potential increased risk of counterfeit medicines in the UK post-Brexit and how blockchain could be a useful tool to tackle the […]
Geneva Biocare
Geneva Biocare Address : SCF-490, 1st Floor, Motor Market, Manimajra, Chandigarh, 160101 Geneva Biocare is an ISO certified pharmaceutical company and is popular in […]
Speed and flexibility: Pop-up clinics highlight advantages of learning health systems
The post Speed and flexibility: Pop-up clinics highlight advantages of learning health systems appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 3, Page 237-244, March 2022. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is […]
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is uncertainty surrounding which patients benefit […]
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is uncertainty surrounding which patients benefit […]
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is uncertainty surrounding which patients benefit […]
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is uncertainty surrounding which patients benefit […]
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is uncertainty surrounding which patients benefit […]
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is uncertainty surrounding which patients benefit […]
Low-Dose Tocilizumab With High-Dose Corticosteroids in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Improves Mortality Without Increased Infection Risk
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundSevere hypoxic respiratory failure from COVID-19 pneumonia carries a high mortality risk. There is uncertainty surrounding which patients benefit […]
Healthy Workplaces Campaign Partner Good Practice Exchange
09/06/2021 Healthy Workplaces Campaign Partner Good Practice Exchange On 9 June, the Healthy Workplaces Campaign Partner Good Practice Exchange event was held online with a […]
The future of prescribing requires an essential migration away from antiquated technology
NCPDP’s updated e-prescribing standard contains hundreds of improvements for patient safety, workflow efficiency and prescription accuracy.
Why No One Is Sure If Delta Is Deadlier
The coronavirus is on a serious self-improvement kick. Since infiltrating the human population, SARS-CoV-2 has splintered into hundreds of lineages, with some seeding new, fast-spreading […]
GPs and practice managers demand answers over PCSE pay and pension system
GPs and practice managers have written to NHS England demanding answers over the new PCSE pay and pension system, warning that issues for users go […]
GPs and practice managers demand answers over PCSE pay and pension system
GPs and practice managers have written to NHS England demanding answers over the new PCSE pay and pension system, warning that issues for users go […]
GP partners fear fall in practice income during 2021/22, survey shows
Most GP partners fear practice income will fall in 2021/22, with many reporting income and profits have dropped over the past year, a GPonline poll […]
GP partners fear fall in practice income during 2021/22, survey shows
Most GP partners fear practice income will fall in 2021/22, with many reporting income and profits have dropped over the past year, a GPonline poll […]
Sajid Javid faces huge task to regain doctors’ trust, says BMA
Sajid Javid faces a ‘huge and urgent task’ as he takes over from outgoing health and social care secretary Matt Hancock, the BMA has warned […]
Sajid Javid faces huge task to regain doctors’ trust, says BMA
Sajid Javid faces a ‘huge and urgent task’ as he takes over from outgoing health and social care secretary Matt Hancock, the BMA has warned […]
Covid’s Lingering Effects Can Put the Brakes on Elective Surgeries
The week before Brian Colvin was scheduled for shoulder surgery in November, he tested positive for covid-19. What he thought at first was a head […]
Doctors’ Lobby Scores ‘Major Victory’ on Bill to Hold Physicians Accountable
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The board that licenses and disciplines doctors in California is failing to hold bad actors accountable, endangering patients in the process. That’s […]
A Hospital Charged $722.50 to Push Medicine Through an IV. Twice.
Claire Lang-Ree was in a lab coat taking a college chemistry class remotely in the kitchen of her Colorado Springs, Colorado, home when a profound […]
Status of work environment and work environment work in Denmark and Europe – and benchmarks for the future in a Danish context
Status of work environment and work environment work in Denmark and Europe – and benchmarks for the future in a Danish context 02/09/2021 Copenhagen Denmark
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announces commercial launch of COVID-19 drug 2-DG
In the initial weeks, the company will make the drug available in hospitals across metros and Tier 1 cities, and subsequently expand coverage to the […]
USFDA issues two observations after inspection of Granules India’s Chantilly facility in US
“We will be responding to the two observations within the stipulated time period,” Granules Pharmaceuticals Executive Director Priyanka Chigurupati said.
Future occupational health and safety challenges in Europe
Future occupational health and safety challenges in Europe 30/08/2021 to 31/08/2021 Nyborg Denmark
Strides Pharma Science’s Puducherry facility successfully completes EU GMP inspection
The inspection was carried out on April 28, 2021 and the company has now received the renewed GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certificate thereby confirming the […]
Negotiated procedure – Foresight study on the circular economy and its effect on OSH – Phase 2: Dissemination and tailoring of Phase 1 scenarios via stakeholder dialogue and workshops (EUOSHA/2021/NE/D/SE/0158)
28/06/2021 – 08:45 Negotiated procedure – Foresight study on the circular economy and its effect on OSH – Phase 2: Dissemination and tailoring of Phase […]
CHMP recommends approval of UCB’s Bimzelx for plaque psoriasis
Bimzelx inhibits IL-17A and IL-17F, two key cytokines that drive inflammatory processes
CHMP recommends approval of UCB’s Bimzelx for plaque psoriasis
Bimzelx inhibits IL-17A and IL-17F, two key cytokines that drive inflammatory processes
Lilly’s tirzepatide beats Ozempic in head-to-head type 2 diabetes trial
All three doses of Lilly’s drug demonstrated superior HbA1C and body weight reductions compared to Ozempic
Lilly’s tirzepatide beats Ozempic in head-to-head type 2 diabetes trial
All three doses of Lilly’s drug demonstrated superior HbA1C and body weight reductions compared to Ozempic
BMS’ CAR T therapy Abecma moves closer toward EU approval
Positive CHMP opinion is based on results from the pivotal Phase II KarMMa study
BMS’ CAR T therapy Abecma moves closer toward EU approval
Positive CHMP opinion is based on results from the pivotal Phase II KarMMa study
AZ doses first participants with COVID-19 variant vaccine
The vaccine has been designed with minor genetic alterations to the spike protein based on the beta (B.1.351) variant
AZ doses first participants with COVID-19 variant vaccine
The vaccine has been designed with minor genetic alterations to the spike protein based on the beta (B.1.351) variant
Dr Reddy’s announces commercial launch of COVID-19 drug 2-DG
In the initial weeks, the company will make the drug available in hospitals across metros and tier I cities, and subsequently expand coverage to the […]
EU Green Pass: SII applies to EMA for inclusion of Covishield in approved jabs list
The EMA, which is the agency of the European Union responsible for the evaluation and supervision of medicinal products, has approved only four Covid-19 vaccines […]
Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation
That is the title of a 2016 NBER chapter by Heidi Williams and the subtitle is “Evidence from Health Care Markets“. Economic theory back to […]
ToolGen Files Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2 to Deny CVC of Priority Benefit
By Kevin E. Noonan — In Interference No. 106,115 between Senior Party the Broad Institute (joined by Harvard University and MIT) and Junior Party the […]
Conference & CLE Calendar
June 29, 2021 – “Proud Innovation — Learn from LGBTQ+ Innovators” (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) – 1:00 to 3:30 pm (ET) June 30, 2021 […]
Cannes Lions Health 2021 recap: The 17 pharma winners that virtually wowed judges
Cannes Lions Health 2021 recap: The 17 pharma winners that virtually wowed judges bbulik Sun, 06/27/2021 – 16:47
Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin supply falls short of government orders
According to the Centre’s affidavit, over 1.8 million doses of Covaxin are pending against its order for 20 million doses in March.
Quanta raises $245M, prepares to study in-home use of portable dialysis device
Quanta, a company making portable dialysis systems, raised $245 million in a series D funding round. The company plans to study its device for in-home […]
Interoperability now needs to go beyond EHRs to include the larger digital health ecosystem
The next step in the evolution of interoperability will involve examining data flows in digital healthcare, according to panelists at the American Telemedicine Association’s annual […]
Overcoming barriers to healthcare innovation to improve provider engagement and patient outcomes
Virtual care delivery can offer increased convenience and accessibility for patients. But the larger challenge is laying a foundation for innovation in health systems that […]
Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for children above 12 yrs expected by August, says NTAGI chief
The NTAGI chief also said that vaccination-related rumours are vague and vaccines in India are 95-96 per cent safe.
Roche antibody gets FDA authorization for treating hospitalized Covid-19 patients
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to a Roche antibody as a treatment for hyperinflammation in patients hospitalized with severe Covid-19. The drug, Actemra, […]
‘Johnson & Johnson helped fuel this fire’ – now it’s out of the opioids business
Whether the pharmaceutical giant jumped or was pushed, its New York deal is a significant sign of the way the wind is blowing Johnson & […]
USPTO to Host Event Celebrating LGBTQ+ Innovators
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will host an online event entitled “Proud Innovation — Learn from LGBTQ+ Innovators” on June 29, 2021 from 1:00 […]
Webinar on Patentability of Simulations at the EPO
J A Kemp will be offering a webinar entitled “Patentability of Simulations at the EPO” on June 30, 2021 at 16:00 pm BST (GMT+1). John […]
IPO Webinar on Waiving IP Protections to Address COVID-19
The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) will offer a one-hour webinar entitled “Waiving IP Protections to Address COVID-19: The WTO Proposals and Ensuring Equitable Access […]
Johnson & Johnson to Pay New York $230 Million to Settle Opioid Case
The settlement agreement came just days before opening arguments in a sweeping trial of several defendants, including the company.
Johnson & Johnson to Pay New York $230 Million to Settle Opioid Case
The settlement agreement came just days before opening arguments in a sweeping trial of several defendants, including the company.
Johnson & Johnson to Pay New York $230 Million to Settle Opioid Case
The settlement agreement came just days before opening arguments in a sweeping trial of several defendants, including the company.
Job security and health: An asymmetric impact
COVID-19 has increased job insecurity for many workers around the world. At the same time, after vaccinations, job growth is slowly coming back. Will increased […]
Children and Covid: Journalists Explore Grief and Vaccine Side Effects
KHN senior correspondent JoNel Aleccia discussed grief among the estimated 46,000 children in the U.S. who lost a parent to covid-19 on NBC News NOW […]
The Oxford vaccine: the trials and tribulations of a world-saving jab
Amid bemusement from scientists at the deluge of often undeserved criticism, the Guardian pieces together the story behind the vaccine’s successes and failures Coronavirus – […]
Declaration of Greater Sydney as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Sydney COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support to Greater Sydney including […]
Hospitals body on verge of deal with J&J for one-dose vaccine supply from July
J&J has offered this single-shot vaccine at $25 (approximately ₹1,875) per dose, which Association of Healthcare Providers is negotiating. The initial supply will be small […]
Potential new CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma
Researchers are studying a potential new chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) treatment for multiple myeloma.
Differences in human, mouse brain cells have important implications for disease research
A study comparing brain cells known as astrocytes in humans and mice found that mouse astrocytes are more resilient to oxidative stress, a damaging imbalance […]
Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep
Biomedical engineering researchers developed a new cell classifier tool that takes a higher-resolution look at the life cycle of neuroepithelial stem cells, which led to […]
San Diego sues Molina, HealthNet, Kaiser
The complaint alleges that 35% of the providers in Kaiser Permanente and HealthNet’s directories were listed inaccurately, and up to 80% of clinicians in Molina […]
Poor countries deprived of COVAX supply, says WHO chief
In a meeting held on Friday, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke about the lack of “political will” for sharing vaccines with low- and middle-income […]
Terminal Sterilization of Sterile Filtered Products
Terminal sterilization of aseptically processed drug products is extremely important for patient safety. As such, it is a regulatory requirement that drug products that can […]
Delayed Binding of Bile Salts by Matrix Bound Cationic Adsorbents Dispersed in Alginate Rafts
Cationic Adsorbent Gel Raft formulation for use in proton pump inhibited stomach. Concept proven with fiberoptic UV probes eliminating the need for HPLC analysis.
Medicaid work rules in Arizona, Indiana scrapped by CMS
The Biden administration said the Trump-approved policy would have caused people to lose coverage through no fault of their own amid a public health crisis.
Healthcare organizations need a data breach response plan
Healthcare data breaches are nothing new, but their size and frequency are increasing: CVS Health lost over a billion search records when a third party […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 218 | Bicycle, NexHealth, Stork Club, DrChrono & Pear Therapeutics
On Episode 218 of Health in 2 Point 00, it’s a big week in digital health for IPOs. Today Jess asks me about Bicycle Health’s […]
CDC Supports Microbiome Science to Advance Infection Prevention, Clinical Care, and Public Health
Controlling and containing emerging antibiotic-resistant threats and protecting people requires novel and innovative approaches. The human microbiome is a promising area of research for these […]
Bigger may not always be better: Density governs receptor activation on immune cells
Scientists have gained novel insights into how an important class of immune receptors called tumor necrosis factor receptors (TNFR) are activated.
A Step-by-Step Guide for Perfect Scrambled Eggs
When it comes to quick and easy recipes, scrambled eggs are hard to beat. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist that whisk pun.) This nutrient-rich breakfast and brunch staple can […]
Drug Repurposing for Coronaviruses: Be Careful
Here’s a new paper (open access) from a large multi-center team of authors urging caution on many of the reports of small-molecule repurposing screens against […]
Recent FDA COVID-19 actions and updates
The agency has been busy with actions related to the virus behind the pandemic, keeping an eye on vaccinations, emerging variants, and other concerns.
AbbVie to Acquire TeneoOne and Lead Asset for Multiple Myeloma Treatment
AbbVie has exercised its right to acquire TeneoOne, along with its lead immunotherapeutic asset for the potential treatment of multiple myeloma.
Cancer patient survey COVID’s impact on care decisions
The survey, conducted by Ai-powered study matching company TrialJectory, indicates more patients than ever are interested in clinical trial participation post-pandemic.
Amgen’s Aimovig Approved in Japan for Treating Migraine
Amgen’s Aimovig has become the first and only approved treatment in Japan for treating migraine attacks in adults by blocking the CGRP-R.
Lilly’s Investigational Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation
FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to donanemab, Eli Lilly and Co.’s investigational antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Health Tech, Part I: Where We Are Going, Not Just How Fast We Can Get There
By MIKE MAGEE What will be the lasting impact of the Covid 19 pandemic? We still don’t know the answer to that question in full. […]
Serum Institute manufacturing first batch of Covovax COVID-19 vaccine, says Adar Poonawalla
In March this year, Poonawalla had said that the clinical trials of Covovax vaccine have begun in India and the company hopes to launch it […]
Working to develop Haryana into hub of pharma industry: Khattar
“To materialise this, special incentives will be given for setting up pharma industries in Haryana,” he said presiding over a meeting with the Confederation of […]
Drug firms giving MPs ‘hidden’ funding, research shows
Pharmaceutical industry has “hidden web of policy influence” over dozens of all-party parliamentary groups Drug companies are giving groups of MPs and peers that campaign […]
Call for GP investment and realistic expectations as report flags poor patient experiences
GP leaders have called for investment in staff and infrastructure to improve patients’ experience of primary care – and insisted officials must do more to […]
We’re Not Ready for Another Pandemic
Ominous pathogens seem to arrive every few years: SARS in 2003, swine flu in 2009, Ebola in 2014, Zika in 2016, COVID-19 in 2019. The […]
Why your dental practice should offer payment plans
The concept of buy now, pay later has always been a customer favorite. However, due to the drastic changes in the financial situations of consumers […]
Over two million people may have had long COVID in England
Study of self-reported data found a sizeable portion of individuals reporting persistent COVID-19 symptoms
Over two million people may have had long COVID in England
Study of self-reported data found a sizeable portion of individuals reporting persistent COVID-19 symptoms
Scientists identify link between genetic changes and rare childhood cancer rhabdomyosarcoma
Genetic changes could be used to guide treatment for the rare and aggressive cancer type
Scientists identify link between genetic changes and rare childhood cancer rhabdomyosarcoma
Genetic changes could be used to guide treatment for the rare and aggressive cancer type
Blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer
Findings of the latest study assessing the test back its use as a screening tool, researchers say
Gender and medical specialty choice – have we made progress?
The post Gender and medical specialty choice – have we made progress? appeared first on Healthy Debate.
CQC steps up GP practice monitoring with monthly online checks
The CQC is planning to carry out monthly online checks on GP practices starting in just over two weeks as it moves away from a […]
CQC steps up GP practice monitoring with monthly online checks
The CQC is planning to carry out monthly online checks on GP practices starting in just over two weeks as it moves away from a […]
US approves Roche drug for emergency use against severe Covid-19
Though rising vaccinations in places such as Europe and the United States are reducing hospitalizations for COVID-19, Actemra is still being deployed for certain patients […]
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support extended
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick as […]
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic lung cancer drug
The company’s product is the generic version of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc’s Ofev capsules.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 3, Page 368-369, March 2022.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Continuous Opioid Infusions in Critically Ill Children
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 June 2021.
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Friday, June 25, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 33779-33780] TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
Drug dosage for children could be improved with new method under development
A UB-led team of researchers developed a mathematical equation that helps better simulate the impact of drug dosage on children by age, weight and sex.
New Therapy for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Improves Survival
The experimental treatment relies on radioactive molecules that seek out tumor cells, a strategy that may be useful against other cancers.
New Therapy for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Improves Survival
The experimental treatment relies on radioactive molecules that seek out tumor cells, a strategy that may be useful against other cancers.
New Therapy for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Improves Survival
The experimental treatment relies on radioactive molecules that seek out tumor cells, a strategy that may be useful against other cancers.
CVS wins California drug overcharge trial
A jury cleared CVS of claims in a drug overcharge trial, where plaintiffs alleged the company worked with pharmacy benefit managers to overcharge health plans […]
Watch: Building trust and enhancing clinical trial diversity
On June 22, during The Atlantic’s Health Equity Summit, PhRMA hosted a conversation on clinical trial diversity. PhRMA Chief Operating Officer Lori Reilly and Genentech […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Hot Vax Summer
If your wanderlust is coming on extra strong this summer, you may be wondering what to do with it. Being vaccinated may feel like a […]
Decoding humans’ survival from coronaviruses
Researchers analyzed the genomes of more than 2,500 modern humans from 26 worldwide populations, to better understand how humans have adapted to historical coronavirus outbreaks.
What is Registration Drift in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and how can I avoid it?
By Dr Ash Ramzan, founder and principal consultant, Woodley BioReg During a pharmaceutical product’s lifetime, it’s widely known and accepted that manufacturing processes will drift […]
Adolescent marijuana, alcohol use held steady during COVID-19 pandemic
Adolescent marijuana use and binge drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances’ perceived availability, according to a […]
Top 10 Career Options for Pharmacy Graduates
There are widespread misunderstandings about pharmacists’ job that make many prospective students give up on their dreams. But we are here to bring some light […]
People with fibromyalgia are substituting CBD for opioids to manage pain
As the ravages of the opioid epidemic lead many to avoid these powerful painkillers, a significant number of people with fibromyalgia are finding an effective […]
Sanofi, CytoReason join forces on AI-based asthma research
The project will use the artificial intelligence specialistâs cell-centered models and deconvolutions to gain insights for each individual asthma endotype.
Timely treatment with COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies can reduce hospitalizations, pandemic’s stress on health care systems
Monoclonal antibodies work well in reducing COVID-19 related emergency department visits and hospitalizations when administered early to high-risk patients, a study demonstrates. If used under […]
New protein engineering method could accelerate the discovery of COVID-19 therapeutics
Researchers have found a simple method for identifying nanobodies with drug-like properties suitable for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections. They demonstrated the approach by generating nanobodies that […]
Common plant fiber gel doubled rate of tumor eradication
Many people don’t realize that the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi residing within the gastrointestinal tract –collectively called the gut microbiome — are connected […]
Preventing the break-in of the toxoplasmosis parasite
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite which, to survive, must absolutely penetrate its host’s cells. Understanding how the parasite manages to enter host cells […]
Podcast: The BMA and NHS England fall out, PCSE problems and end-of-life care
In this episode we look at the relationship between NHS England and the BMA, problems with Primary Care Support England and speak to Dr Catherine […]
Open the Floodgates
It should be obvious, given previous posts here, that I think that the FDA approval of Biogen’s aducanumab for Alzheimer’s was a mistake. It is […]
Healthcare’s New “Operating System”: Amwell’s CEO Says Incumbents are Re-Thinking Telehealth
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH “We have to look at telehealth as an operating system.” Amwell ($AMWL) President & CEO Roy Schoenberg has a way […]
DCAT Week 2021 to take on industry education, innovation
The annual event (scheduled July 12-16 online) will feature educational sessions, presentations, and networking opportunities for drug manufacturing pros.
Patients should be offered advice on vaping to help them quit smoking, says NICE
New NICE draft guidance has said that healthcare professionals can recommend e-cigarettes, or vaping devices, as a means to help patients stop smoking.
IP Explained: How does the U.S. patent process work?
Have you ever used a Teflon-coated pan or hit a golf ball down the fairway? Had a friend or family member receive treatment with a […]
34th Summer University on Ergonomics
34th Summer University on Ergonomics 07/07/2021 to 09/07/2021 Budapest Hungary
Dietary Placebo Effects in Autism
The original randomized controlled trials of gluten- and casein-free diets may have been complicated by parental expectation bias. My video Are Autism Diet Benefits Just […]
The mRNA Vaccines Are Extraordinary, but Novavax Is Even Better
At the end of January, reports that yet another COVID-19 vaccine had succeeded in its clinical trials—this one offering about 70 percent protection—were front-page news […]
Mankind Pharma inks distribution pact with BDR Pharmaceuticals for COVID drug
Under the alliance, BDR Pharma will be manufacturing and marketing the product under a royalty free, limited and non-exclusive voluntary license from Eli Lilly and […]
GMC investigations need urgent rethink after racial discrimination ruling, BMA warns
The BMA has urged the GMC to launch an urgent evaluation of its fitness-to-practise (FTP) procedure after a tribunal found it racially discriminated against a […]
GSK’s changes leave a long road ahead but CEO Walmsley deserves a hearing
Emma Walmsley still has time to build belief in product pipeline – but clinging onto consumer division hardly shouts confidence “I am a change agent,” […]
Zydus Cadila gets tentative USFDA nod to market generic sclerosis treatment drug
Drug firm Zydus Cadila on Thursday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator to market Fingolimod capsules, used in the treatment […]
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 3, Page 370-371, March 2022.
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
“Reply: Conversion From Continuous Infusion Fentanyl to Hydromorphone in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Delta variant, vaccination and breastfeeding, and more vaccine types
Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
FDA to add warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory groups, meeting to discuss reported cases of the heart condition after vaccination, found the inflammation in […]
CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Thursday, June 24, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 33372-33373] CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Thursday, June 24, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 33373-33374] MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, FY 2021; Availability of Funds and Funding Opportunity Announcements
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Thursday, June 24, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 33374-33375] Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, FY 2021; Availability of Funds and Funding Opportunity […]
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, Including COVID-19 Grants; Availability of Funds and Funding Opportunity Announcement
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Thursday, June 24, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 33375-33375] Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, […]
New class of compounds found to block coronavirus reproduction
A human genetic mechanism hijacked by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, to help it spread also makes it vulnerable to a new class […]
Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum
I will be on a panel tomorrow for the Wall Street Journal‘s Global Food Forum. My panel will include and Hakim Bouzamondo (Divisional VP, Global […]
Covaxin unlikely to get full approval from regulator until next year
“The phase-3 trial has not ended yet,” said the official, adding that the company needs to carry out follow-up studies. “They have to establish data […]
Drug doubles down on bone cancer, metastasis
Researchers develop an antibody conjugate called BonTarg that delivers drugs to bone tumors and inhibits metastasis.
Scientists obtain real-time look at how cancers evolve
With the help of machine learning, computational biologists are learning to predict how cancers will evolve.
The Only Way We’ll Know When We Need COVID-19 Boosters
Midway through America’s first mass-immunization campaign against the coronavirus, experts are already girding themselves for the next. The speedy rollout of wildly effective shots in […]
Seeking a treatment for IBS pain in tarantula venom
For patients who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the condition is literally a pain in the gut. Chronic — or long-term — abdominal pain is […]
Tech Innovations: June 2021
This monthâs roundup of new equipment, materials, tech partnerships and other news includes items from Ajinomoto, Evonik, Quanticate, Pharmasol, and more.
GSK drugmaker sets ambitious sales target before shake-up
Firm aims to boost pharmaceutical and vaccine business by 5% annually for five years GSK has cut its dividend and set ambitious sales targets as […]
Ei-ichi Negishi, 1935-2021
Earlier this month, organic chemist Ei-ichi Negishi died at the age of 85. I missed this event (I wasn’t posting during those few days) so […]
Vivid dreams and COVID arms: The weird vaccine ‘side effects’ you’re experiencing are likely harmless
The post Vivid dreams and COVID arms: The weird vaccine ‘side effects’ you’re experiencing are likely harmless appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Long COVID affects 400 adults per average GP practice, study suggests
Around 400 adults per average GP practice are likely to have had long COVID, according to research that reveals how widespread the condition is and […]
COTA, University of Chicago to study racial disparities in cancer treatment
The research collaboration is aimed at studying disparities in care with a focus on multiple myeloma, a cancer disproportionately affecting Black patients.
Building a better health care system: A conversation with Mark Reisenauer, President of Astellas US
Our industry continues to work tirelessly to combat the COVID-19 virus by developing effective therapeutics to treat COVID-19 and vaccines to prevent future infections. As […]
How Has Technology Transformed Healthcare?
If you are curious to see how technology has transformed healthcare, then you have come to the right place. Here you can find out the […]
The incidence and risk of cutaneous toxicities associated with dabrafenib in melanoma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective Dabrafenib, an inhibitor of mutated BRAF, has significant clinical activity in melanoma patients but is linked to a spectrum of cutaneous toxicities. Thus, our […]
CLEO: a multidimensional tool to assess clinical, economic and organisational impacts of pharmacists interventions
Objectives Clinical pharmacists’ interventions (PIs) are an important element in ensuring good pharmaceutical care. We aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive multidimensional tool for […]
e-Interconsultations between a hospital pharmacy service and primary care pharmacy units in Spain
Purpose To analyse the profile of consultations made using an electronic platform system (e-Interconsultation) of communication between the hospital pharmacy service and primary care pharmacy […]
Antibiotic usage at a clinical paediatric hospital before and after the implementation of actions related to the hospital antibiotic policy
Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the impact of undertaken interventions related to the hospital antibiotic policy (antibiotic stewardship programme (ASP)): participation […]
The incidence and risk of cutaneous toxicities associated with dabrafenib in melanoma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective Dabrafenib, an inhibitor of mutated BRAF, has significant clinical activity in melanoma patients but is linked to a spectrum of cutaneous toxicities. Thus, our […]
CLEO: a multidimensional tool to assess clinical, economic and organisational impacts of pharmacists interventions
Objectives Clinical pharmacists’ interventions (PIs) are an important element in ensuring good pharmaceutical care. We aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive multidimensional tool for […]
e-Interconsultations between a hospital pharmacy service and primary care pharmacy units in Spain
Purpose To analyse the profile of consultations made using an electronic platform system (e-Interconsultation) of communication between the hospital pharmacy service and primary care pharmacy […]
Antibiotic usage at a clinical paediatric hospital before and after the implementation of actions related to the hospital antibiotic policy
Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the impact of undertaken interventions related to the hospital antibiotic policy (antibiotic stewardship programme (ASP)): participation […]
Budget impact analysis of two pharmaceutical management models in relation to the administration of intravenous anti-infective therapy in a Spanish nursing home
Objective To perform a cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis from the perspective of the Spanish public healthcare system (SHS) to compare the number of overnight […]
National audit of antidote stocking in UK emergency departments
Background Previous audits of antidote stocking in UK hospitals have demonstrated variable but improving compliance with joint Royal College of Emergency Medicine and National Poisons […]
Exploring instruments used to evaluate potentially inappropriate medication use in hospitalised elderly patients in Kosovo
Objectives A number of instruments are used to identify potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in the elderly. In this study we identify PIMs in elderly patients […]
Drug-drug cross contamination in the Swisslog fully automated medication handling system
Objective The risk of drug-drug cross contamination in drug dispensing robots in hospital pharmacies causes cumbersome restraints to be put on the production of the […]
Dabigatran trough concentrations in very elderly patients
Objectives The aim of this observational study was to explore dabigatran concentrations in elderly and very elderly patients in a real-life population. Patients aged >75 […]
Daptomycin in combination with rosuvastatin induced blood creatine phosphokinase elevation
We present the case of a 73-year-old male patient who was hospitalised with infective endocarditis, and report an elevation in his blood creatine phosphokinase (CPK) […]
Piperacillin/tazobactam-induced coagulopathy in a patient through a vitamin K-dependent mechanism
Haematologic side effects associated with piperacillin/tazobactam (PTZ) treatment are rare but can be fatal. The exact mechanism by which PTZ causes haemorrhages has not been […]
New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Cost the Government as Much as It Spends on NASA
The Alzheimer’s treatment will cost $56,000 per patient, and millions may use it. The result: “crazy numbers” for Medicare.
New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Cost the Government as Much as It Spends on NASA
The Alzheimer’s treatment will cost $56,000 per patient, and millions may use it. The result: “crazy numbers” for Medicare.
Kaansla Pharmaceuticals
Kaansla Pharmaceuticals Address : Plot no 121 , second floor, Industrial Area Phase 1, Panchkula, Haryana 134113 Kaansla Pharmaceuticals Panchkula based Best Third party […]
How one ER partnered with a mental-health organization to care for youth in distress
The post How one ER partnered with a mental-health organization to care for youth in distress appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Vectura Signs Pre-Clinical Development Agreement with Incannex to Advance IHL-216A for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Vectura Group plc, an industry leading inhalation CDMO, today announced it has signed an agreement with Incannex Healthcare Limited, an Australian cannabinoid medicines development company, […]
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Local Government Areas of City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, […]
Cipla gets USFDA nod for inhalation product
The company has received final approval for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution 15 mcg/2 mL from the United States […]
Glenmark Pharma gets USFDA nod for inhalation product
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received final approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution.
Piramal Pharma completes acquisition of Hemmo Pharmaceuticals
In March this year, Piramal Pharma Ltd entered into an agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Hemmo Pharmaceuticals for an upfront consideration […]
DNA-based coronavirus vaccine: What is it and how does it work?
While still in early stages, this technology has been developed rapidly by experts and if approved, the vaccine developed by India’s Zydus Cadila, called ZyCoV-D, […]
Novavax and the recombinant protein vaccine: What you need to know
The recombinant protein vaccine develops the body’s immunity against the coronavirus by using the virus’ spike proteins. Used by Novavax in developing Covovax, these vaccines […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 3, Page 309-318, March 2022. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, in the ambulatory setting, […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, in the ambulatory setting, […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, in the ambulatory setting, […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, in the ambulatory setting, […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, in the ambulatory setting, […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, in the ambulatory setting, […]
Interventions in an Ambulatory Setting to Prevent Progression to Severe Disease in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, in the ambulatory setting, […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 3, Page 352-357, March 2022. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head […]
Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveThis article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head […]
