Month: November 2021
Biden’s vaccine mandate to be published soon
The Department of Labor on Monday said that the Biden administration’s vaccinate mandate for businesses, which is being developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Clindamycin For the 21st Century
So let’s have some good antibiotic news to start the week – that’s always welcome, given that bacteria don’t take weekends or holidays themselves. This […]
FDA Approves AbbVie’s Vuity for Presbyopia Treatment
Abbvie’s Vuity (pilocarpine HCI ophthalmic solution) is the first and only eye drop to receive FDA approval for the treatment of presbyopia.
FDA Grants EUA for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Use in Children
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first to receive FDA Emergency Use Authorization for use in children ages five to 11.
America Has Lost the Plot on COVID
We know how this ends: The coronavirus becomes endemic, and we live with it forever. But what we don’t know—and what the U.S. seems to […]
America Has Lost the Plot on COVID
We know how this ends: The coronavirus becomes endemic, and we live with it forever. But what we don’t know—and what the U.S. seems to […]
More than 600K vaccine doses thrown out in California since pandemic’s start: report
California healthcare workers have tossed nearly 645,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine since the country’s inoculation campaign began in December, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. According to […]
Vulnerable Democrats press leadership to lower drug prices in Biden package
A group of 15 vulnerable House Democrats is calling on leadership to include a measure to lower prescription drug prices in President Biden’s social spending […]
Transforming medical device training, adoption, and sales with remote case observation
Hospitals need to keep patient safety and operational efficiency at the forefront. By minimizing the number of individuals entering the OR, RCO provides immediate operational […]
COVID-19′s global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries […]
Gilead, Merck launch Phase II trial evaluating oral regimen for HIV-1 treatment
The trial will evaluate a weekly regimen of islatravir and lnecapavir in HIV patients who are virologically suppressed while on antiretroviral therapies.
Digital transformation of clinical research accelerating rapidly: Veeva Systems
The cloud software firmâs Digital Clinical Trials Survey Report reveals that the industry is adapting to challenges caused by COVID-19 and other factors.
Merck refiles $11.5B Acceleron deal with the FTC. Is extending the antitrust review period the real reason?
Merck refiles $11.5B Acceleron deal with the FTC. Is extending the antitrust review period the real reason? aliu Mon, 11/01/2021 – 09:42
Exclusive Interview with PharmaShots: Dr. Briggs W. Morrison of Syndax Share Insight on the Syndax’ Agreement with Incyte for Axatilimab
In an interview with PharmaShots, Dr. Briggs W. Morrison, MD, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Syndax share his views on the license agreement for […]
We are Asking Our Physicians to Do Too Much. It’s No Wonder They are Burnt Out.
By GAIL PEACE We have heard the phrases “physician fatigue” and “burnout” too often in the last year – and for good reason. Covid-19 has […]
AZ to transfer certain drug rights to Covis Pharma for $270m
AstraZeneca has announced it will transfer global rights to respiratory meds Eklira and Duaklir to Covis Pharma
Incyte Reports the US FDA’s Acceptance of NDA for Parsaclisib to Treat R/R Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
Shots: The submission is based on P-II studies i.e., CITADEL-203/204/205 that evaluate parsaclisib in patients with r/r FL, MZL & MCL. The anticipated PDUFA date […]
UK government to cut cost of repeatable HRT prescriptions
HRT treats menopause symptoms by replacing hormones that are at a lower level for those experiencing it
Walk-in centres for COVID booster jabs open across England
Anyone who received their second dose at least six months ago can now receive their booster at one of these sites
South Korea easing pandemic restrictions
South Korea eased a handful of COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, with more than 75 percent of the country’s population fully vaccinated against the virus.Restaurants and […]
Telemedicine proves its value for trans community during pandemic
The post Telemedicine proves its value for trans community during pandemic appeared first on Healthy Debate.
How digital connectivity is driving faster patient access
The road to health technology assessments and payer submissions is paved with complexity. Pharma’s mission is simple: to minimize the time between regulatory approval and market access, ensuring in the […]
AstraZeneca to Divest Global Rights of Eklira and Duaklir to Covis Pharma in $270M Deal
Shots: AstraZeneca to receive $270M on completion. The transaction is expected to be close in Q4’21 while Covis will also pay an ongoing development cost […]
FDA delays review of Moderna COVD jab in adolescents
The FDA has said it needs more time to review Moderna’s application for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1273 in children aged 12 to […]
Novartis’ ‘wild card’ drug Scemblix gets FDA nod for leukaemia
Novartis has claimed FDA approval for one of its ‘wild card’ drugs – Scemblix – a first-in-class STAMP inhibitor for patients with previously-treated chronic myeloid […]
The Cancer Celebrities
The Atlantic’s “People v. Cancer” event will explore the latest science and ways in which cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and well-being are interrelated. Register here […]
The Cancer Celebrities and Me
I was 16, living for a year with my family in Ireland, and I was viciously homesick. I was an American teenager, and I wanted […]
AstraZeneca and Hutchmed Initiate P-III SAMETA Trial of Imfinzi (durvalumab) + Orpathys (savolitinib) for Advanced Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma
Shots: The companies initiate P-III SAMETA study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Hutchmed’s savolitinib (MET tyrosine kinase inhibitor) + AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (PD-L1 inhibitor) […]
GP industrial action ballot over access plans to end mid-November, BMA confirms
The BMA is pressing ahead with an indicative ballot of GPs on industrial action over controversial access plans that have ‘added fuel’ to problems with […]
GP industrial action ballot over access plans to end mid-November, BMA confirms
The BMA is pressing ahead with an indicative ballot of GPs on industrial action over controversial access plans that have ‘added fuel’ to problems with […]
GP industrial action ballot over access plans to end mid-November, BMA confirms
The BMA is pressing ahead with an indicative ballot of GPs on industrial action over controversial access plans that have ‘added fuel’ to problems with […]
GPs will be balloted on industrial action over access plans by next month, BMA confirms
The BMA has confirmed it will press ahead with an indicative ballot of GPs over action the profession can take in protest over controversial access […]
First launch for Daiichi Sankyo’s oncolytic virus Delytact in Japan
Daiichi Sankyo has launched its oncolytic virus therapy Delytact in Japan – its first world market – as a treatment for malignant glioma, an aggressive […]
Moderna faces new delay in plans to bring coronavirus vaccine to US teenagers, young kids
The FDA wants to better understand the risk of vaccine-associated myocarditis in 12- to 17-year-olds based on real-world use overseas.
Texas-India vaccine diplomacy announces COVID-19 vaccine for $1.5 per dose
By Seema Hakhu Kachru Houston, The Texas-India vaccine diplomacy, a collaboration for shared global health between Indian pharmaceutical company Biological E and the Texas Children’s […]
Novick Bio-Sciences Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for R&D 1st to 15th November 2021
Novick Bio-Sciences Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for R&D 1st to 15th November 2021 Job Description Greetings from Novick Biosciences…!!! We are looking for our R&D […]
Pulse Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Hiring Freshers for Formulation R&D -Apply Now
Pulse Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Hiring Freshers for Formulation R&D -Apply Now Job Description Department: Formulation R&D Designation: Trainee Research Associate Qualification: M.Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) Experience: Freshers (Male/ Female) Job Location: Hyderabad […]
Digital health firm Better Therapeutics makes Nasdaq debut
Better Therapeutics has joined the ranks of publicly-listed digital health companies after completing a merger with blank cheque company Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp II. The […]
What elective healthcare can teach us about the future of patient experience
Exploring how elective procedure patients think and feel can give us insight into the changes that providers and networks must make to ensure their patients […]
Nursing Home Residents Overlooked in Scramble for Covid Antibody Treatments
Of the dozens of patients Dr. Jim Yates has treated for covid-19 at his long-term care center in rural Alabama, this one made him especially […]
California Law Aims to Strengthen Access to Mental Health Services
The number of people with symptoms of depression and anxiety has nearly quadrupled during the covid pandemic, which has made it even more maddeningly difficult […]
Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Urgent Openings for Production/ QC/ ETP Dept. -Apply Now
Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Urgent Openings for Production/ QC/ ETP Dept. -Apply Now Job Description We require young and energetic professionals for our Madhuranthagam (API) Plant, […]
Novartis’ Scemblix (asciminib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Shots: The approval is based on P-III ASCEMBL & P-I study that evaluates Scemblix in patients with Ph+ CML-CP with T315I mutation who had experienced […]
Merck Presents New Data of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in Three Studies for the Treatment of Melanoma at SMR 2021
Shots: The new data from KEYNOTE-006/587/716 studies evaluate Keytruda in patients with melanoma. Patients were eligible for transition to KEYNOTE-587 for extended follow-up after KEYNOTE-006 […]
Covid booster dose effective in reducing severe disease outcomes: Lancet study
It is the first to estimate the effectiveness of a third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine against severe outcomes with adjustment for various possible […]
Australia ‘recognises’ Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin
Australia has officially recognised Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin for the purpose of establishing a traveller’s vaccination status. Chinese company Sinopharm’s Covid vaccine BBIBP-CorV too […]
Gilead Reports Interim Results of Biktarvy (bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide) in BICSTaR Study to Treat HIV
Shots: The ongoing BICSTaR study evaluates the antiviral effectiveness & safety of Biktarvy (bictegravir 50 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets) in 1135 patients […]
Macleods Pharma -Openings for Production/ QC/ QA/ Engineering Dept. -Apply Now
Macleods Pharma -Openings for Production/ QC/ QA/ Engineering Dept. -Apply Now Job Description Inviting Application For Dahej-API Plant Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited QA: AQA/QMS/ Process Validation/ […]
FCBA Remote Program on Patent Valuation
The Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) will be offering a remote program entitled “Patent Valuation: Crystallization or Ambiguity” on November 2, 2021 from 11:00 am […]
Webinar on IP for Plants and Plant Protection Products
J A Kemp will be offering a webinar entitled “IP for Plants and Plant Protection Products in Europe and UK” on November 2, 2021 from […]
Mega Job Mela for Freshers on 6th November 2021 @ Redox Laboratories (India) Pvt. Ltd
Mega Job Mela for Freshers on 6th November 2021 @ Redox Laboratories (India) Pvt. Ltd Job Description Redox Laboratories (Inia) Pvt. Ltd is a Pharma Finishing […]
IPO Webinar on AIA Post-Grant Attacks
The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) will offer a one-hour webinar entitled “Strengthening Your Patent Portfolio to Resist AIA Post-Grant Attacks” on November 2, 2021 […]
Webinar on Challenging Granted Patents in Europe and U.S.
HGF Limited and Knobbe Martens will be offering a webinar entitled “Challenging Granted Patents: A Comparison between Europe and the US” on November 3, 2021 […]
FCBA Remote Program on Competition and IP Law
The Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) will be offering a remote program entitled “Competition Law: Shifting Plates? Balance Between Competition and IP” on November 3, […]
Webinar on Inequitable Conduct
The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) will be offering a webinar entitled “Inequitable Conduct Lives!” on November 3, 2021 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 […]
FCBA Remote Program on Patent Subject Matter Globally
The Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) will be offering a remote program entitled “Patent Subject Matter Globally: The US (Section 101) and Other Countries” on […]
How Healthcare NLP has Evolved from 2020 to 2021
David Talby, CTO, John Snow Labs Few industries have embraced natural language processing (NLP) as openly as healthcare. With the ability to identify new variants […]
Supreme Court declines to block Maine vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
More NYC workers get jabs amid mandate; 1 in 6 still refuse
One in six New York City municipal workers remained unvaccinated after Friday’s deadline to show proof they’ve gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 […]
White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19
Psaki, who is fully vaccinated, said she is only exhibiting mild symptoms.
Shilpa Biologicals Pvt. Ltd-Openings for QC Microbiology & QC Analytical Dept. -Apply Now
Shilpa Biologicals Pvt. Ltd-Openings for QC Microbiology & QC Analytical Dept. -Apply Now Job Description Urgent Vacancies for QC Microbiology & QC Analytical Department @ […]
Cipla expects sales of branded generics to cross $1 billion this fiscal
Cipla’s branded generics business reported sales of around ₹6,000 crore in FY21. The drug maker’s India business, which consists of prescription, trade generics and consumer […]
Zydus Cadila to get clarity on ZyCoV-D Covid vaccine pricing in 1-2 weeks: MD Sharvil Patel
On Sunday, news wire PTI reported, citing government sources, that the company had agreed to bring down the price of ZyCov-D to ₹265 a dose […]
Why Walgreens, VillageMD See the Home as an ‘Increasingly Relevant’ Health Care Vertical
Everyone wants to know what Walgreens Boots Alliance’s (Nasdaq: WBA) health care strategy is. Over the past month, it has become increasingly clear. On Oct. […]
Aging-in-Place Marketplace Opening New Medicare Advantage Doors for Home Care Agencies
Insurtech company The Helper Bees recently launched an aging-in-place provider marketplace. With the rollout of this new platform, the company is positioning itself as a […]
Future Leader: Abhishek Vadalia, Director of Growth and Partnerships, Honor
The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with PointClickCare. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping […]
We’re opening our borders to the world
From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.
Protests erupt across Morocco against vaccine passes
Protests erupted across cities in Morocco Sunday against a COVID-19 vaccine passport required for travel and access to indoor events, the Associated Press reported.Some protesters attempted […]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Occupational Noise Exposure; Correction
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, November 1, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 60293-60293] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Occupational Noise Exposure; Correction
General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, November 1, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 60297-60298] General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment; Extension of the Office of Management and […]
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH): Notice of Meeting
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, November 1, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 60295-60296] National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH): Notice of Meeting
SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, November 1, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 60299-60301] SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to […]
Starting today, enroll in or renew 2022 health coverage
Attention: Enroll in or renew 2022 health insurance today! You have through January 15 to apply for new 2022 health insurance, or renew, change, or […]
