Month: November 2021
EMA Recommends Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
The Comirnaty vaccine received a positive opinion from the EMA’s CHMP for children five to under 12 years of age.
Vaccine makers move quickly to confront omicron threat
Several companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, are already at work adapting their coronavirus shots to the newly identified variant, which experts worry could more readily […]
NBA star on COVID-19 battle: ‘I really thought I wasn’t going to make it’
The coronavirus hit NBA superstar Joel Embiid hard, the Philadelphia 76ers big man said upon returning to the court Saturday night following a nine-game absence during his illness. “That jawn hit […]
Practices ‘need substantial support’ to step up Omicron response, warns BMA GP chair
General practice is already facing unsustainable pressure and will need ‘substantial support’ to step up in response to the Omicron variant, the BMA’s GP committee […]
Pfizer boosts Paxlovid manufacturing capacity as Merck’s rival COVID pill hits surprise efficacy setback
Pfizer boosts Paxlovid manufacturing capacity as Merck’s rival COVID pill hits surprise efficacy setback aliu Mon, 11/29/2021 – 11:38
Inform smarter marketing decisions with IQVIA Omnichannel Navigator
If you had to list your most pressing marketing challenges, what would you put at the top? Not knowing if your campaigns are really reaching […]
November 30, 2021: Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement – 11/30/2021 – 11/30/2021
November 30, 2021: Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement
Gain Therapeutics presents hopeful data for Parkinson’s, Gaucher treatment
The biotech firm has presented data from a study that could offer hope to patients with Parkinsonâs, Gaucher, Alzheimerâs and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Antiviral Covid-19 Pills Are Coming. Will There Be Enough Tests?
The pills must be given early in the course of infection, which means access to timely, accurate test results will be crucial.
Amgen asks Supreme Court to take up its high-profile PCSK9 patent case against Sanofi and Regeneron
Amgen asks Supreme Court to take up its high-profile PCSK9 patent case against Sanofi and Regeneron fkansteiner Mon, 11/29/2021 – 11:15
Global COVID-19 vaccination matters now and for the future
Recently, I joined a panel at the Aspen Security Forum to discuss how we can best get vaccines in arms around the globe as we […]
Health literacy for the intellectually disabled: is pharma doing enough?
What is health literacy and why is it important? Health literacy (HL), defined by the CDC as the degree to which individuals have the ability […]
Genetic testing offers powerful weapon for detecting breast cancer: Sema4
A leader from the health tech solutions company explains how progress in genetic testing has helped advance the detection and prevention of breast cancer.
Pfizer CEO has ‘high level of confidence’ COVID-19 pill will be effective against omicron
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said Monday he has “a very high level of confidence” that his company’s COVID-19 treatment pills are effective against he omicron variant.Speaking […]
JCVI backs immediate expansion of COVID-19 vaccination to combat Omicron variant
The COVID-19 booster campaign should expand immediately to people aged 18-39 and second doses should be offered to those aged 12-15, under JCVI advice updated […]
Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Eli Lilly cut insulin prices and lose share in China’s latest cost squeeze
Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Eli Lilly cut insulin prices and lose share in China’s latest cost squeeze aliu Mon, 11/29/2021 – 10:27
Understanding Rare Diseases and Orphan Drug Marketing (White Paper)
While #Covid19 has impacted populations across the globe, it may have had an even greater effect on patients suffering from #rarediseases. The #pandemic has disrupted […]
Banner Health posts turnaround as finances rebound
Banner Health’s finances are back in the black, though labor costs continue to challenge the Arizona-based system.
GreenLight Biosciences, Samsung Biologics Collaborate to Advance COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Samsung Biologics will manufacture GreenLight BioSciences’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate for clinical trials and commercial sales.
Antiviral Covid Pills Are Coming. Will There Be Enough Tests?
The pills must be given early in the course of infection, which means access to timely, accurate test results will be crucial.
PathoQuest Achieves GMP Certification for Quality Control Testing Services
PathoQuest is the first French contract research organization (CRO) capable of offering GMP grade NGS-based testing services for quality control of biological drugs.
Donaldson Company Acquires Italian Bioprocessing Equipment Specialist
Donaldson Company’s acquisition of Solaris Biotechnology is intended to expand their footprint in the life sciences market.
Roche and Genentech Successfully Integrate Flywheel Platform
Flywheel’s platform will aid Roche and Genentech in the aggregation and management of medical imaging data.
Moderna CEO says it’ll take months to develop, ship coronavirus vaccine targeting omicron variant
The CEO of Moderna on Monday said it will take months for the company to develop and ship a vaccine that targets the new COVID-19 […]
Guest post: Congress shouldn’t put future innovation at risk
Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The […]
Former Insys execs ordered to pay $48.3 million in restitution in Subsys opioid trial
Former Insys execs ordered to pay $48.3 million in restitution in Subsys opioid trial fkansteiner Mon, 11/29/2021 – 09:15
Want the lowest-net-cost drugs? Change your thinking on disruption
When your organization asks for a lowest-net-cost formulary, what you’re really saying is, “I want the deepest contractual discounts aligned with my formulary without disruption.”
Switzerland, Scotland report omicron cases
Cases of the omicron variant have been detected in Switzerland and Scotland, a sign that the new, mutation-heavy COVID-19 strain is spreading across the globe.Switzerland’s Federal Office […]
13 omicron cases detected in Portuguese pro soccer team
Thirteen members of a Portuguese professional soccer team have tested positive for the new COVID-19 omicron variant after one player recently returned from a trip […]
Oregon offers to pay pharmacies to administer COVID vaccines
The state is also offering to pay temporary pharmacists in order to bolster workforces, but only at independent pharmacies.
What we know and don’t know about omicron variant
From just over 200 new confirmed cases per day in recent weeks, South Africa saw the number of new daily cases rocket to more than […]
WHO chief: Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics
The world should now be “wide awake” to the threat of the coronavirus, “but omicron’s very emergence is another reminder that although many of us […]
BioNTech starts work on Omicron-specific vaccine
Over the weekend, the list of countries that have spotted the new variant in travelers grew. Portugal detected 13 cases linked to the new variant.
Vaccine picked as Merriam-Webster word of the year
Merriam-Webster’s 2021 word of the year is vaccine, the company announced on Monday, following a year that was marked by inoculations to prevent COVID-19 and the larger […]
Enabling the leaders of the future
Janssen’s Mark Larsen, VP & Head of HR at Janssen EMEA, looks at what COVID-19 has taught us about good leadership and how we develop […]
WHO: Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday said the new COVID-19 omicron variant poses a “very high” risk across the globe, but noted that there is still much […]
What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches are there?
OSH events Back to events What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches are there? Event Details Location […]
International Seminar “What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches (at European level) are there”?
OSH events Back to events International Seminar “What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches (at European level) […]
Developing nations may give up on the WTO for good if it won’t budge on vaccine patents | Nick Dearden
Covid has shown that the market cannot solve a global crisis. Now countries such as Britain must realise that too Late on Friday, with only […]
COVID Parenting Is Reaching a Breaking Point
Parents know that winter is the season of sickness. Your kid will have approximately infinite colds. You, too, will have approximately infinite colds. Last winter, […]
COVID Parenting Is Reaching a Breaking Point
Parents know that winter is the season of sickness. Your kid will have approximately infinite colds. You, too, will have approximately infinite colds. Last winter, […]
Government urged to ‘free up’ GP practices and expand steps to control Omicron
GPs have called for immediate action such as suspension of QOF to allow practices to step up the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and for wider measures […]
Total UK cases of Omicron rise to nine
An additional six cases of the Omicron variant have now been detected in Scotland, bringing the UK total so far to nine.
Late cancer diagnoses rise as NHS struggles with COVID-19
Analyses provided by UK cancer charity Macmillan has provided insights into the repercussions experienced by patients waiting to receive treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Reddy’s eyes Sputnik vaccine exports after domestic struggle
Last month India resumed exports of COVID-19 vaccines for the first time since it banned shipments in April in a bid to focus on inoculating […]
Is the COVID vaccine for children safe and effective? Addressing parents’ concerns
The post Is the COVID vaccine for children safe and effective? Addressing parents’ concerns appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Supreme Court to hear landmark abortion case this week
The justices will hear arguments Wednesday over a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks in a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.The case […]
Are we condemned to repeat history with the Build Back Better Act?
The Build Back Better Act wields a stick against the expansion holdout states but strikes it squarely on providers that had little say in the […]
Helix web tool guides prostate cancer genetic testing
A web-based digital tool called Helix could help clinicians identify patients with prostate cancer who would benefit from genetic testing and counselling, according to researchers […]
Accelerating outcomes amid healthcare’s digital transformation
New market research finds that while digital strategies are widespread in healthcare, execution challenges persist.
Black Tech Founders Want to Change the Culture of Health Care, One Click at a Time
When Ashlee Wisdom launched an early version of her health and wellness website, more than 34,000 users — most of them Black — visited the […]
‘An Arm and a Leg’: How to Avoid the Worst Health Insurance
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. Click here for a transcript of the episode. This episode kicks off with a wild ride: How […]
California Joins States Trying to Shorten Wait Times for Mental Health Care
When Greta Christina fell into a deep depression five years ago, she called up her therapist in San Francisco. She’d had a great connection with […]
EU VeSafe e-guide in the spotlight at Basque Road Safety conference
29/11/2021 EU VeSafe e-guide in the spotlight at Basque Road Safety conference Image @ David Tijero Osorio The conference “The Basque company, committed to road safety […]
India’s Bharat Biotech resumes exports of homegrown COVID-19 shot
Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech has resumed export of its COVID-19 shot, Covaxin, and has executed long-pending orders in November.
Report suggests UK’s national vaccine facility is on the block
The UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) – unveiled with fanfare by the government in 2018 – is rumoured to be up for sale. […]
Humana Finds That 20% of Medicare Advantage Expenditures Can Be Addressed Via Home Care Services
Home care has become a crucial part of care plans for primary care providers (PCPs), according to a new value-based care report conducted by Humana […]
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Indivior UK Ltd. v. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories S.A. (Fed. Cir. 2021)
By Kevin E. Noonan — The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act prescribed two very different post-grant review proceedings in U.S. patent law. The first, post-grant review […]
What does the connected generation (Gen C) expect from providers?
As the digital healthcare revolution takes hold, do assumptions about a generation gap still hold true? Do Millennials and Gen Z have different expectations of […]
Conference & CLE Calendar
November 30, 2021 – "Trends in Patent Prosecution: Don’t Get Left Behind" (LexisNexis and IPWatchdog) – 2:00 pm (ET) December 2, 2021 – "The Intersection […]
Webinar on Trends in Patent Prosecution
LexisNexis and IPWatchdog will be offering a webinar entitled "Trends in Patent Prosecution: Don’t Get Left Behind" on November 30, 2021 at 2:00 pm (ET). […]
Australia reviewing reopening plans after reporting first omicron cases
Australia will review its reopening plans for skilled migrants and students after the country detected its first two cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant.Australian Prime […]
Report: Caregiver Support Can Lower the Risk of a Prolonged Nursing Home Stay
For the majority of seniors living alone, recovering from an acute illness at home is preferable to doing so in a long-term care facility. That’s […]
‘Aging in the Right Place’: Housing Becoming Key Pillar for Home-Based Care Providers
After President Joe Biden announced Thursday a new, six-pronged approach to his administration’s COVID-19 strategy that requires most home health workers to be vaccinated against […]
More omicron cases pop up as world rushes to learn more
Cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in countries on opposite sides of the world Sunday and many governments rushed to close […]
Thousands in Czech capital protest pandemic restrictions
Thousands of demonstrators massed in the streets of the Czech capital of Prague on Sunday to protest the government’s restrictive measures to fight against the latest […]
Biden to provide update Monday on US response to omicron variant
President Biden will provide an update on his administration’s response to the new COVID-19 omicron variant on Monday, according to the White House, after Dr. Anthony Fauci said it […]
Gestamp West Virginia LLC: Notice of Correction to Permanent Variance
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, November 29, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 67727-67727] Gestamp West Virginia LLC: Notice of Correction to Permanent Variance
SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, November 29, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 67727-67729] SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the […]
Will the Covid Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary.
Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary.
WHO official criticizes ‘heavy burden’ of travel bans on African countries
A top World Health Organization official criticized travel bans being placed on African countries amid concern over the COVID-19 variant omicron, The Associated Press reported“Travel restrictions may play […]
South Africa’s president calls for reversing ‘unjustified’ omicron travel bans
South Africa’s president is calling on countries to reverse their “unjustified” travel bans that were put into place to combat the spread of the new […]
3 reasons why hospitals & health systems struggle with asset management
While overall spending may not yet correspond to the totality of the cybersecurity threat landscape, asset management has emerged as a primary area of opportunity […]
Top official says EU needs to buy time to assess omicron implications
European Union (EU) Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen said the bloc needs to buy time to fully assess the implications of the new COVID-19 variant omicron, Reuters […]
Israeli minister says Miss Universe pageant will proceed despite omicron restrictions
Israel’s tourism minister said the Miss Universe pageant will proceed despite travel restrictions imposed in response to the omicron COVID-19 variant, Reuters reportedYoel Razvozov told reporters on […]
Sunday shows – Spotlight shifts to omicron variant
Multiple Biden administration officials on Sunday weighed in on the newly discovered omicron COVID-19 variant.The variant, first discovered in South Africa, has already forced multiple […]
Gottlieb: ‘A pretty good degree of confidence’ people with three doses are protected from omicron
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Sunday said vaccine developers have “a pretty good degree of confidence” that fully vaccinated individuals who have […]
Concern about Covid-19 variant Omicron centers on spike protein mutations
The new Covid-19 variant, named Omicron, has mutations that could help it evade antibodies produced by the immune system. Scientists are conducting lab tests to […]
Trial of Jazz’ cannabis drug in glioblastoma will start next year
An investigator-led trial of Jazz Pharma’s cannabis extract-based drug Sativex in glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer – will get underway in the […]
INVEST Pitch Perfect Winner Spotlight: Oncoustics taps ultrasound data to detect liver disease
The Toronto-based startup is applying AI to ultrasound signals. It differentiates healthy tissue from diseased tissue by measuring its acoustic properties.
Forecasting cloud-powered progress in 2022
Working on unthinkably large datasets and integrating them with massive amounts of computing power, unleashing millions of trained machine-learning models to inform clinical decision making […]
Pharma pledges rapid response to Omicron COVID variant
With governments around the world announcing measures to curb the new B.1.1.529 variant of COVID-19 – now christened Omicron – leading vaccine manufacturers have said […]
The Omicron variant reveals the true global danger of ‘vaccine apartheid’
Sharing vaccines with poorer countries is the right thing and the self-interested thing to do. The west needs to stop being so short-sighted Mandatory face […]
Israel to close borders to all foreigners due to omicron variant
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said in a statement that the country’s borders would be closed to all foreigners due to concerns about the omicron […]
Saudi Arabia to loosen travel restrictions following discovery of omicron variant
Saudi Arabia announced Saturday that it will loosen its pandemic travel restrictions a day after putting a pause on incoming flights from seven African nations […]
Boris Johnson ‘ignored’ my plan to tackle deadly Covid variants – senior official
Former head of vaccine taskforce says No 10 has not acted on his blueprint to prepare UK for new strains Coronavirus – latest updates See […]
Germany, Italy join list of countries with detected cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
Both Italy and Germany reported on Saturday that they had detected cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant, adding to a handful of countries that have […]
UK tightens COVID-19 restrictions following omicron variant infections
The United Kingdom (U.K.) is tightening COVID-19 restrictions after two omicron variant cases were found in the country on Saturday.Prime Minister Boris Johnson said during a press conference Saturday […]
A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.
A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.
A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.
A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.
A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.
A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.
A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.
A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.
We Know Almost Nothing About the Omicron Variant
As fall dips into winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the coronavirus has served up the holiday gift that no one, absolutely no one, asked for: […]
We Know Almost Nothing About the Omicron Variant
As fall dips into winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the coronavirus has served up the holiday gift that no one, absolutely no one, asked for: […]
Novavax working on vaccine to combat Omicron variant
Biotechnology company Novavax is working on a vaccine to combat the new Omicron coronavirus variant that was first detected in South Africa. Public health officials in […]
Two Omicron COVID-19 cases found in UK
The first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been identified in the United Kingdom, the country’s health officials announced Saturday. Two Omicron coronavirus cases […]
A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.
A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease.
On the basis of medical advice provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Australia, Professor Paul Kelly, the Australian Government will implement additional border security […]
Additional border security measures to protect Australians from the new ‘Omicron’ COVID-19 variant
On the basis of medical advice provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Australia, Professor Paul Kelly, the Australian Government will implement additional border security […]
PLI scheme for pharma to benefit 55 firms, says Centre
The first category included biopharmaceuticals, complex generic drugs, patented drugs or drugs nearing patent expiry, cell-based or gene therapy drugs, orphan drugs, special empty capsules […]
Gottlieb calls travel bans counterproductive after new African restrictions
Former Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb took to Twitter on Friday to criticize the U.S. travel ban on eight southern African countries announced […]
New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans
A World Health Organization panel named the variant “omicron” and classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern, the same category that includes the […]
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points
Stocks sank Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly falling more than 1,000 points, as a new coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa […]
What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
It’s unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has now been seen in travelers […]
Fall in efficacy of Merck’s molnupiravir puts Pfizer in driver’s seat
Merck & Co has reported new data with its oral antiviral molnupiravir that suggests it is not as effective against COVID-19 as originally hoped. An […]
WHO calls new strain omicron, ‘variant of concern’
The World Health Organization (WHO) held an emergency meeting Friday on the new coronavirus strain first identified in South Africa, which it named omicron and […]
If today’s “virtual care” is not the answer for people with chronic conditions, what is?
In the future – virtual care 2.0 – must build upon this understanding and focus on a new KPI (key performance indicator): patient autonomy, the […]
Case Western, Rutgers researchers take antiviral aim at COVID-19
The researchers — whose findings were published Friday, Nov. 26, in the journal Science Advances — note that the discovery could lead to treatments for […]
Five things to know about omicron, new COVID-19 ‘variant of concern’
The announcement of a COVID-19 variant called B.1.1529 this week by scientists in South Africa, where it was first detected, has sent governments and financial markets around the world […]
Pharmaceuticals and the environment: how can the industry put its best foot forward?
In recent years, it has become more and more important to both consumers and investors that they support organisations which display a high level of […]
FDA calls Merck COVID-19 pill effective, but points to safety concerns
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that while Merck’s experimental COVID-19 antiviral pill is effective, the agency has yet to determine whether the medication can be safely […]
Americans don’t have equal access to mental healthcare but technology is making it more democratic
Novel health technologies are allowing us to move into a new era of equality and improved access to healthcare for everyone, eliminating the barriers between […]
Lifelong Learning for Healthier Workplaces at the European Parliament
29/11/2021 Lifelong Learning for Healthier Workplaces at the European Parliament Image The Lifelong Learning Platform is an umbrella that gathers 42 European organisations active in […]
Fauci says US ‘rushing’ to get data on new COVID-19 variant
Top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said Friday that the U.S. is “rushing” to get data on the new COVID-19 variant, which was stoked alarm […]
Leveraging real-world data to meet payers’ needs
Payers are becoming savvier in accepting real-world data. Certara’s Lee Stern and Shawn Bates discuss the challenges and how pharma can use real-world data to […]
How a pandemic shines a brighter light on the need for SDoH innovation
The pandemic changed ideas and helped create new solutions to improve how and where patients access care whether it be through a smartphone-based transportation app […]
Countries race to ban travel from southern Africa over new variant fears
Countries around the world are racing to ban travel from southern Africa after health officials identified a new COVID-19 variant that they warn may be […]
BioNTech says it will know vaccine’s effectiveness against new variant in two weeks
BioNTech is studying the new COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa and said it will know in two weeks if the vaccine it developed […]
Immacule Life Sciences/ Acme Generies-Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Production/ Packing On 28th Nov’ 2021
Immacule Life Sciences/ Acme Generies-Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Production/ Packing On 28th Nov’ 2021 Job Description Excellent Opportunity in Pharmaceutical Industry at Baddi & Nalagarh […]
‘Utterly toxic’: GPs speak out over abuse and physical attacks on practice teams
GPs have condemned a rise in verbal and physical attacks on practice staff – warning that death threats, bricks through windows and abuse alongside unbearable […]
FDA says Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
Federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek input from outside experts on risks […]
ACG to Set Up Vast Capsule Manufacturing Plant in Asia
ACG plans to open a capsule manufacturing plant and R&D center in Aurangabad, India.
UCB Announces Positive Top-Line Results from Study Evaluating Bimekizumab
The study found that patients treated with BIMZELX (bimekizumab) achieved 50% or greater improvement in arthritis signs and symptoms relative to those treated with placebo.
MHRA Grants Marketing Authorization for Biogen’s MS Treatment
Biogen received MHRA marketing authorization for VUMERITY (diroximel fumarate) for treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Benchling Raises $100 Million in Funding and Continues European Expansion
Benchling raised $100 million to expand in Europe and further develop it’s cloud-based R&D platform.
Javid warns of ‘substantial risk’ from new COVID-19 variant
The highly mutated COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 ‘may pose a significant risk to public health’, health and social care secretary Sajid Javid has told MPs.
Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Production (Tablet) On 28th November 2021
Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Production (Tablet) On 28th November 2021 Job Description Section: Training, Reviewer, QMS (Tablet) Job Profile: Handling & Knowledge of Granulation/Compression, Coating areas, […]
UK official warns COVID-19 variant is ‘most significant’ yet
Leaders in Britain and other nations on Friday reacted with alarm over a new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa, which a top U.K. health official described […]
EU to propose ban on flights from southern Africa over new variant
The European Union (EU) has proposed a ban on flights from the southern Africa region over the spread of the new coronavirus variant. “The @EU_Commission will […]
PMEA 2021: A Celebration of Excellence in Patient Engagement
After hosting a virtual ceremony in 2020, this year’s awards returned to the Royal Lancaster London hotel
COVID-19 vaccines safe for pregnant women
Data from the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that COVID-19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy.
EMA approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for young children
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for emergency use of the Comirnaty vaccine in children in October 2021.
Health Innovators: Healthware Group’s Roberto Ascione
pharmaphorum’s founder, Dr Paul Tunnah, continues his Health Innovators video series, in discussion with digital health visionary Roberto Ascione, from Healthware Group. In the first […]
BioNTech/Pfizer expect new variant impact data ‘within 2 weeks’
Germany’s BioNTech is studying how well the coronavirus vaccine it developed with Pfizer protects against the new B.1.1.529 variant detected in South Africa.
China’s insulin plans will hit 2022 revenues, says Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk has said that the introduction of value-based procurement (VBP) for insulin products by the Chinese government will have an impact on its revenues […]
Europe’s COVID-19 surge highlights warnings for US
Experts say a COVID-19 surge in Europe serves as a warning to the United States about the continued threat of the virus, even as many […]
LMCs reject ‘outdated’ GMS contract and demand move to item of service payments
LMCs have voted to scrap the ‘outdated and inadequate’ GMS contract and to replace it with an ‘item of service’ payment model to ensure practices […]
Tensions emerge over redefining the fully vaccinated
A debate is emerging around what it means to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as some state and local officials push to change the definition […]
Turkey’s home-grown COVID vaccine project nears fruition
Turkey could have its own COVID-19 vaccine Turkovac available for use by the end of the year, according to the country’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca. […]
LMCs demand ringfence on enhanced services cash and clear GP representation in ICSs
LMCs have called for a ringfence on enhanced services funding, along with a guarantee that GP representation on the boards of integrated care systems (ICSs) […]
Practices should not be required to provide online consultations, say LMCs
Online consultations should no longer be a part of the GMS contract and targets for increasing their use that form part of the PCN network […]
Encube Ethicals to buy Soframycin for Rs 125 crore for India & SL markets
Encube Ethicals has agreed to buy popular topical anti-microbial brand Soframycin and other brands from French drugmaker Sanofi for India and Sri Lanka markets for […]
Could safety scupper Ionis, Pfizer’s cholesterol drug vupanorsen?
Ionis has reported phase 2b trial data for its Pfizer-partnered antisense drug vupanorsen for cholesterol lowering that showed it met its main efficacy targets, but […]
We are about to open a consultation about a potential National Medicines Traceability Framework (NMTF) for PBS medicines. If you are an industry participant of […]
Have your say on a proposed National Medicines Traceability Framework
We are about to open a consultation about a potential National Medicines Traceability Framework (NMTF) for PBS medicines. If you are an industry participant of […]
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 24 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 24 November 2021.
Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk In Drive for Officer/ Sr. Officer -QA On 28th Nov’ 2021
Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk In Drive for Officer/ Sr. Officer -QA On 28th Nov’ 2021 Job Description Walk In Drive for Quality Assurance -API @ Sun […]
Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ AMV On 29th November 2021
Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ AMV On 29th November 2021 Job Desscription Department: Quality Control & QC- Micro Designation: Officer/ Sr. Officer Educational Qualification: B.Sc / […]
Cipla Limited – Walk-In Interviews for Quality Assurance /Production/ Packing On 28th November
Cipla Limited – Walk-In Interviews for Quality Assurance /Production/ Packing On 28th November Job Description Company Profile Cipla Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, […]
Atul Limited -Walk-In Interview for Production/ Maintenance/ Packaging On 27th November 2021
Atul Limited -Walk-In Interview for Production/ Maintenance/ Packaging On 27th November 2021 Job Description Departments: Production/ Maintenance/ Packaging Qualification: : M.Sc/ B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc/ Diploma Experience: Freshers & […]
South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike
Currently identified as B.1.1.529, the new variant has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong in travelers from South Africa. The World Health Organization’s […]
Who’s a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay
State and local governments have struggled to determine who among the many workers who braved the raging coronavirus pandemic before vaccines became available should qualify […]
Metropolis looks to expand lab network
In addition, the Mumbai-based company said it is also investing in digitalisation to enhance productivity, consumer engagement and research into developing specialised testing.
WHO to hold special meeting amid concerns over new COVID-19 variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) will hold a special meeting amid concerns about a new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa, officials said Thursday.“Our technical advisory […]
EU regulator recommends COVID vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Thursday recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old, opening the […]
UK digital health firm Ieso raises $53m for US expansion
Ieso has raised $53 million in second-round financing that will be used to bring its digital therapeutics (DTx) through to market in its home market […]
Piramal Pharma Solutions-Walk-In Drive for QA/ QC/ R&D On 28th November 2021
Piramal Pharma Solutions-Walk-In Drive for QA/ QC/ R&D On 28th November 2021 Job Description Company Profile: Piramal Pharma Solutions is the Contract Development and Manufacturing […]
Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk In Drive for Officer/ Sr. Officer On 26th & 27th November 2021
Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk In Drive for Officer/ Sr. Officer On 26th & 27th November 2021 Job Description Officer/ Sr. Officer/ Executive- Safety (API): Candidates […]
Telstar launches Usifroid global service platform for retrofitting & maintenance of freeze-dryers
Terrassa (Barcelona) Telstar launches a new global service platform for retrofitting and maintenance of existing freeze-dryers, regardless of brand and model. Under Usifroid brand, this […]
More than half of GP practices prepared to pull out of PCNs, BMA ballot shows
More than half of GP practices in England are prepared to opt out of the PCN DES – and many more are ready to defy […]
Time for a new model in patient access
Mig Sleeper, vice president, Global Pricing for Astellas Pharma Europe, explains why we must rethink how value is defined as we enter a new technological […]
EU authorises first COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty for children between the ages of five and 11, as EU countries […]
‘Line in the sand’: GPC chair offers olive branch to government but warns GPs ready to fight
Practice teams are exhausted and ‘ready to break’, BMA GP committee chair Dr Farah Jameel has told LMCs – in a speech warning that GPs […]
Dr Farah Jameel: England LMCs conference speech in full
In her first speech as BMA GP committee chair at the England LMCs conference, Dr Farah Jameel paid tribute to the ‘monumental’ efforts of GPs […]
New COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa, scientists say
A new COVID-19 variant of “serious concern” has been detected in South Africa, scientists said at a press conference on Thursday.“Here is a mutation variant […]
AstraZeneca Unveils State-of-the-Art R&D Facility in Cambridge
AstraZeneca has unveiled its new facility, The Discovery Centre, which will be used to support the company’s focus on precision and specialized medicines, and to […]
Eppendorf Makes Donation to Support Women Working in Science
Eppendorf has donated €20,000 (US$22,400) to the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in support of the “Advancement of Women in Science” project.
Government nod to commercial export of Covishield, Covaxin in view of sufficient stock
The government, earlier in October, had permitted the SII to export 10 lakh Covishield doses each to Nepal, Myanmar and Bangladesh under the ‘Vaccine Maitri’ […]
KFF Global COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Tool: Current and Projected Coverage – Updated as of November 25
This interactive tool, which will be updated regularly, provides the share of the population that has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine […]
EC Grants Marketing Authorization to Gilead’s Trodelvy
The EC has granted marketing authorization for Gilead’s Trodelvy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
Free Recipe for a Great Fall Meal and New Volume of Videos
My new volume of videos—the 56th, if you can believe it!—is out now. In it, I discuss leaky gut, inflammation, the potato series I presented […]
Reshaping events in pharma
Healthcare professional (HCP) engagement experienced significant shifts during the acute phase of the pandemic, as COVID-19 forced a rethink of traditional pharmaceutical sales and marketing […]
EU regulator authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kids 5-11
Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, which has been approved for European Union use in teenagers between 12 and 17 years old since May, will be given in two […]
New COVID variant ‘may sidestep vaccine protection’
A new variant of COVID-19 identified in Botswana with dozens of mutations is being watched closely, amid fears it could be resistant to the effect […]
University of Glasgow reveals drug design for new Alzheimer’s treatments
A team of scientists and pharmaceutical collaborators have discovered a ‘bench to bedside’ drug design, which will hopefully improve the future treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
EMA receive marketing authorisation application for molnupiravir
The use of molnupiravir in COVID-19 cases aims to reduce the pressure on hospitals, in turn reducing the risk of patients developing more severe symptoms […]
Trial of intranasal Alzheimer’s vaccine gets underway in US
The first patients are now being treated as part of a first-in-human trial of a vaccine, administered as a nasal spray, that aims to slow […]
Practice income just £165 per patient in 2020/21 – including PCN and COVID-19 payments
GP practices in England received just £165.19 per patient on average in 2020/21 – including contract funding, PCN payments, pandemic support and COVID-19 vaccination payments, […]
GP appointments top 30m in October as two thirds delivered in person
GP appointments climbed above 30m in October, with practice teams delivering around two-thirds of consultations in person, official statistics show.
After Scotland says no, NICE backs Lilly’s Retsevmo for lung cancer
Eli Lilly’s RET inhibitor Retsevmo can now be prescribed on the NHS for people with RET fusion-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in England […]
Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines: New trial to add to growing body of research
A new clinical trial of heterologous â or âmix-and-matchâ â combinations of COVID-19 vaccines is set to start in Pakistan: seeking to add to research […]
Kura hit as FDA slaps partial hold on leukaemia trial
Share in Kura Oncology have come under pressure after a patient death in a clinical trial of the US biotech’s acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) therapy […]
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‘We’re deviating from what makes us Canadian’: An interview with Stefan Baral
The post ‘We’re deviating from what makes us Canadian’: An interview with Stefan Baral appeared first on Healthy Debate.
‘We shouldn’t emotionalize the discussion. It’s purely pragmatic’: An interview with Peter Jüni
The post ‘We shouldn’t emotionalize the discussion. It’s purely pragmatic’: An interview with Peter Jüni appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Quality Control/ Quality Assurance/ EHS Departments -Apply Now
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Quality Control/ Quality Assurance/ EHS Departments -Apply Now Job Description We have Hiring for Quality Control/ Quality Assurance/ EHS Departments @ Alembic Pharmaceuticals […]
Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Return to work, testing for travel and impacts of the vaccine on medical treatments
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top three questions across our channels.
Happy Thanksgiving from Patent Docs
The authors and contributors of Patent Docs wish their readers and families a Happy Thanksgiving. Publication of Patent Docs will resume on November 28th.
SRF Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Production / Mechanical/ CPP On 26th & 30th Nov’ 2021
SRF Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Production / Mechanical/ CPP On 26th & 30th Nov’ 2021 Job Description Jr. Engineer/ Technician- Production, Mechanical Qualification: ITI/ Diploma Experience: 4- […]
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 28th November 2021
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 28th November 2021 Job Description Company Profile: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd’ (APL). APL is a growing India […]
Umedica Laboratories- Walk-In Interview for F&D / Analytical Development On 27th November 2021
Umedica Laboratories- Walk-In Interview for F&D / Analytical Development On 27th November 2021 Job Description Umedica Laboratories invites dedicated, passionate & competent young professionals to […]
Quality of Care at Teaching Hospitals
Medicare pays higher reimbursement to teaching hospitals through indirect medical education (IME) payments to hospitals that train a high share of residents. IME inflate standard […]
How Near-Infrared Imaging Technology is Improving the Patient Experience
Imaging technologies are continuously improving. In some cases, imaging advancement allows for enhanced diagnostics, such as using a CT scan to classify a tumor. However, […]
Overnight Health Care — Feds, military top 90 percent vaccine rate
Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! We’ll […]
Supreme Court to hear 340B case that could impact all hospitals
A ruling in the American Hospital Association’s challenge to 340B reimbursement cuts could have ramifications for the entire sector.
UPMC sees 10% Medicaid enrollment growth, slimmer insurance margin
UPMC Health Plan and other insurers have covered more Medicaid enrollees this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden administration launches care workers’ rights initiative
The initiative will also strengthen enforcement to make sure employers are paying workers fairly.
Biomanufacturing facilities facing persistent malware attack
Large biomanufacturing facilities, including some that may be involved in producing COVID-19 vaccines and drugs, are being targeted by a malware threat that seems to […]
States tell justices Medicaid should have access to members’ legal settlements
The states claim Medicaid must be able to collect from enrollees’ tort settlements that pay for medical services, whether they represent future expenses or past […]
Experimental compound counters diabetic complications
An experimental compound reduced complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in mice — not by lowering blood sugar — but by countering its […]
Jury rules pharmacy chains liable in landmark opioid trial
A federal jury found pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart helped fuel the opioid epidemic in two Ohio counties. It’s the first trial pharmacy chains […]
Patient death prompts clinical trial pause for Kura Oncology leukemia drug
The FDA placed a partial clinical hold on a Kura Oncology leukemia drug following the death of one patient in the early-stage study. Kura executives […]
WHO recommends masks, distancing for vaccinated amid virus surge in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending that the public in Europe practice social distancing and masking, regardless of their vaccination status, as case rates skyrocket […]