Month: August 2022

From incomplete pictures of a patient’s health journey to trying to unify patient data, health system chief data officers, who oversee the collection of their […]

Hospitals and health systems nationwide are experiencing increased workforce challenges and staffing shortages, making it more crucial than ever that they engage with experienced employees […]

Sutter Health reported a year-over-year decline in revenues in the second quarter of this year, and the Sacramento, Calif.-based health system ended the period with […]

The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s Hospital Review since Aug. 1: 

Amwell reported a second quarter revenue of $64.5 million, up 7 percent from $60.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.

After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resurgence of a global monkeypox outbreak, here’s where six major pharmaceutical companies stand after […]

The not-for-profit insurer grew its Medicare Advantage membership 17% during open enrollment last year to more than 270,000 patients.

It’s time to look up — literally — when it comes to how medical supplies and medications are transported, according to hospital and healthcare leaders […]

Below are nine hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that posted job listings seeking chief medical officers in the last two weeks.

The FDA approved Enhertu Aug. 6, the first targeted therapy for HER2-low breast cancer.

Here are two recent studies on long COVID-19 in children and adults: 

Hetero Labs Limited-Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Production On 6th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Hetero Labs Limited is one of India’s generic pharmaceutical companies and […]

The OMNI Electric Utility Raceway power and data management system is designed to reduce risk and accelerate cleanroom delivery.

​​”We are proud to announce, Japan has approved COVAXIN booster dose for travellers. Another global recognition of the effectiveness of our universal COVID vaccine,” she […]

​​”We are proud to announce, Japan has approved COVAXIN booster dose for travellers. Another global recognition of the effectiveness of our universal COVID vaccine,” she […]

​​”We are proud to announce, Japan has approved COVAXIN booster dose for travellers. Another global recognition of the effectiveness of our universal COVID vaccine,” she […]

Health data interoperability has long been a goal of health IT executives and policy experts. But it’s 2022 — and the healthcare system doesn’t appear […]

La Jolla’s acquisition of Carterra’s LSA Platform is designed to advance their immunological and infectious disease research.

Amwell’s net loss rose 82.9% to $69.7 million in the second quarter.

Zydus Lifesciences Limited-Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Engineering  On 7th Aug’ 2022 Job Description We are recruiting for our Formulation Manufacturing Plant Zydus Lifesciences, Ahmedabad […]

Aurobindo Pharma-Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Stability/ FARD /ARD On 7th Aug’ 2022 Company Profile: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd’ (APL).  APL is a growing India multinational […]

10/08/2022 Long-term commitment for hairdressers’ safety and health Image Photo by Maksim Chernishev on Unsplash Protecting workers’ health in the hairdressing sector has been a long-term priority on […]

The launch of long acting insulin glargine will help Eris to fill the gap in its insulin portfolio. Eris derives more than half of its […]

The launch of long acting insulin glargine will help Eris to fill the gap in its insulin portfolio. Eris derives more than half of its […]

The launch of long acting insulin glargine will help Eris to fill the gap in its insulin portfolio. Eris derives more than half of its […]

The fastest growing categories are respiratory which grew at 22.3%, gynaecology – 24%, chemotherapy – 28.4%, urology – 22.5%, ophthalmic – 18.8%, pain – 16.9% […]

The fastest growing categories are respiratory which grew at 22.3%, gynaecology – 24%, chemotherapy – 28.4%, urology – 22.5%, ophthalmic – 18.8%, pain – 16.9% […]

The fastest growing categories are respiratory which grew at 22.3%, gynaecology – 24%, chemotherapy – 28.4%, urology – 22.5%, ophthalmic – 18.8%, pain – 16.9% […]

08/08/2022 Occupational safety and health courses with NIVA Image © niva.org The Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health (NIVA) is launching new courses […]

Hospitals added about 13,000 jobs in July compared to about 20,000 in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ambulatory care providers led hiring as the healthcare industry added nearly 70,000 jobs last month, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics.

Scientists have found that elevated blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine correlate strongly with the severity of an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty […]

Despite being some of the most versatile building blocks in organic chemistry, compounds called carbenes can be too hot to handle.

In an increasingly murky legal environment, providers should focus on minimizing and protecting the data they collect, experts said.

Pfizer to Discontinue P-III (REALM-DCM) Trial of PF-07265803 for the Treatment of LMNA-Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy Published: Aug 5, 2022 | Tags: Pfizer, PF-07265803, LMNA-Related Dilated […]

Pfizer to Discontinue P-III (REALM-DCM) Trial of PF-07265803 for the Treatment of LMNA-Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy Published: Aug 5, 2022 | Tags: Pfizer, PF-07265803, LMNA-Related Dilated […]

Shots: The company will stop the P-III (REALM-DCM) trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PF-07265803 (p38α MAPK antagonist) in patients with symptomatic DCM due […]

Shots: The collaboration focuses on Thorne’s disease discovery platform into AZ for further analysis, gaining insight for additional uses of AZ molecules & will identify […]

Shots: Sanofi will invest $307.88M in Innovent to develop 2 Sanofi oncology assets incl. SAR408701 & SAR444245 at $42.42/share representing a premium of ~20% at […]

Better Meds is already removing paper forms and manual processes from NHS Trust’s system

Partnership will accelerate development of oncology medicines and expand presence in China

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

12/08/2022 Investing in policies that work for youth Image The voices of young people need to be heard. The first step is to make youth […]

OSH events Back to events Presidency Conference on Integration of People with Disabilities into the Labour Market Event Details Location TBC City Prague Country Czech […]

Shots: The P-III (CANDLE) study evaluating ibrexafungerp (300mg, BID) vs PBO in 260 female patients with RVVC. Patients initially received a 3-day regimen of fluconazole […]

Shots: Grünenthal to receive ~$525M incl. $75M up front & is eligible to receive $70M in milestones before regulatory approval along with additional sales-based fees […]

Ajanta Pharma Ltd.- Walk-In Interview for QC/ Stores/ Warehouse On 7th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Ajanta Pharma Ltd. , a Specialty Pharmaceutical Company engaged in […]

Shots: Amgen to acquire ChemoCentryx for $52/share in cash at total enterprise value of ~$3.7B representing a premium of ~116% to the last close date. The […]

Hetero- Campus Drive Off-Line Interviews for QA/ QC/ Production On 7th August 2022 Job Description Hetero Labs Limited is one of India’s generic pharmaceutical companies […]

MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for QA & QC Department On 7th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Drive for QA OSD & Sterile / […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 57, Issue 4, Page 375-381, April 2023. Background:Although not mentioned in the most recent guidelines, the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Although not mentioned in the most recent guidelines, the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend to taper corticosteroids once […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Although not mentioned in the most recent guidelines, the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend to taper corticosteroids once […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Although not mentioned in the most recent guidelines, the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend to taper corticosteroids once […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Although not mentioned in the most recent guidelines, the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend to taper corticosteroids once […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Although not mentioned in the most recent guidelines, the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend to taper corticosteroids once […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Although not mentioned in the most recent guidelines, the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend to taper corticosteroids once […]

Chemveda Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Discovery Chemistry Solutions On 6th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Dear Candidate, We are conducting Walk-In Interviews for […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 57, Issue 4, Page 463-479, April 2023. Objective:To perform a systematic review on the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine (CQ) and […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To perform a systematic review on the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ); to summarize what […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To perform a systematic review on the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ); to summarize what […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To perform a systematic review on the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ); to summarize what […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To perform a systematic review on the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ); to summarize what […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To perform a systematic review on the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ); to summarize what […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To perform a systematic review on the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ); to summarize what […]

MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- (50 Openings) Walk-In Drive for Analytical Research & Development-API On 6th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Drive for Analytical Research & […]

The National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) is expanding in residential and in-home aged care. Learn more about how we will do […]

MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- (50 Openings) Walk-In Drive for Freshers & Experienced On 6th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Drive for M.Sc Organic Chemistry/ M.Sc […]

Sequent Research Ltd-Walk-In Interview for Analytical Service On 6th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Sequent Research Ltd-Walk-In Interview for Analytical Service On 6th Aug’ 2022 @ […]

Mylan Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Drive for Injection Manufacturing Dept. On 5th & 6th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Drive for Injection Manufacturing Department @ Mylan Laboratories […]

Vi-Jon, LLC is revising a previously reported list of all flavors of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution within expiry

Smyrna, TN, Vi-Jon, LLC is expanding its voluntary recall to include all lots of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 10 FL OZ […]

The company plans to bolster its focus on payers and life sciences companies after selling its hospital and large physician practices division.

Seventy-eight days and more than 7,000 documented cases into the United States’s 2022 outbreak of monkeypox, federal officials have declared the disease a nationwide public-health […]

Following a compensation analysis, Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network will increase its workforce compensation by nearly $50 million. 

Kim Hodgkinson, former CFO for Columbus, Ohio-based Mount Carmel Health System, will now serve as senior vice president and CFO for Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters […]

Gainesville, Fla.-based University of Florida Health Shands has a new interim leader after CEO Ed Jimenez submitted his resignation, according to WCJB.

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since July 29. 

James Davis, president and CEO of Piedmont Augusta (Ga.) and Thomson, Ga.-based Piedmont McDuffie, announced his retirement on Aug. 3, according to a press release […]

The Environmental Protection Agency released the names of 23 U.S. locations and territories where medical sterilizer facilities are producing dangerous levels of ethylene oxide, an […]

The Biden administration on Aug. 4 declared the nation’s monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, a move that will unlock additional federal dollars to address […]

A year after raising $100 million, weight loss-focused digital health startup Calibrate has laid off 24 percent of its employees.

COVID-19 patients have reported a wide range of symptoms, with some symptoms appearing more often for different variants of the virus.

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III is suing Walgreens and accusing the pharmacy chain of creating a public nuisance by illegally selling and distributing opioids, […]

Five recent chief medical and nursing officer moves at hospitals and health systems Becker’s has covered since July 29. 

Synthego has launched new engineered cell libraries to validate targets for quicker drug discovery timelines.

Athenex, which is into the development of cell therapies to treat cancers, had hired investment advisory firm Cowen Inc to run a formal process to […]

Athenex, which is into the development of cell therapies to treat cancers, had hired investment advisory firm Cowen Inc to run a formal process to […]

Athenex, which is into the development of cell therapies to treat cancers, had hired investment advisory firm Cowen Inc to run a formal process to […]

Advocates for a bill to speed prior authorization decisions, which has strong bipartisan support, hope to see it included in an end-of-the-year legislative package. 

King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services has named Peggy Thomas, MSN, RN, vice president for nursing and chief nursing officer of UHS Hospitals, the […]

Donald Jonas, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to nursing education, died July 23 at age 92, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The move reflects “significant increases in labor costs and weakness in volumes and acuity mix driving a downturn in the company’s revenue and margin levels,” […]

The order follows the DOJ’s decision to sue Idaho over its near-total abortion ban as the end of Roe has left states to decide whether […]

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has developed a computational platform that will coordinate pediatric cancer data, allowing researchers, pharmaceutical companies and advocacy groups to accelerate drug […]

Digital-first home healthcare firm Cera has secured $320 million in funding to expand the number of patients it can care for.

Better clinical data are needed, as well as strategies for tackling opioid abuse, tobacco use, and food safety.

From a for-profit hospital operator facing an antitrust lawsuit to an Illinois health system entering into a settlement in a vaccine mandate case, here are […]

The announcement will free up federal funding and resources to fight the virus.

The announcement will free up federal funding and resources to fight the virus.

Karmen Fittes was selected as the inaugural chief of UVA Health Human Resources.

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses found 67 percent of nurses plan to leave their current nursing position within three years, according to their survey […]

Jake Halstenson has been named St. Peter, Minn.-based River’s Edge Hospital’s new CFO.

Rival insurers such as UnitedHealthcare and Elevance Health likewise reported lower utilization during the second quarter.

Investigators have identified a component in the intestine that plays a critical role in repairing damaged tissue.

A new study shows how a type of cells called microglia contribute to the slowdown of neuron activity seen in Alzheimer’s disease. The study found […]

Biomolecular condensates have been a big topic in the cell biology literature for the last few years, and I’ve blogged about them many times. One […]

Scientists have long tried to introduce genetically engineered bacteria into the gut to treat diseases. In the past, these attempts have focused on engineering common […]

For the first time, scientists have designed a phage combination therapy that can precisely target and suppress gut bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). […]

Although Aduhelm, a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid beta (A?), recently became the first US FDA approved drug for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) based on its ability […]

Technology is an increasingly important part of healthcare. Market researcher Healthcare Technology Report on Aug. 3 released its list of the top 100 healthcare tech […]

Sun Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd- Walk In Interviews for R&D/ Process Development (API) On 10th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Walk In Interviews for R&D/ Process Development […]

The former St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., is reopening Aug. 4 as a community hub for health and wellness.

Technicians at Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp have been refusing to draw blood from people who might have monkeypox, CNN reported Aug. 4.

For LGBTQ patients, telehealth provides more than just convenience. It increases access to care for those who may be unable to access safe and affirming […]

Plastikon Healthcare, LLC is issuing an update to the voluntary recall initiated on June 3, 2022. The recall has been expanded to include Lot 20076A […]

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly will sell its COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment to healthcare systems, hospitals and states this month, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 3. 

Eli Lilly must shell out $61.2 million to Illinois after a jury found the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company made false Medicaid claims through omitting average manufacturer […]

Primary care providers don’t have nearly enough time to provide guideline-recommended preventive, chronic disease and acute care, according to a new study. 

San Francisco city attorneys filed lawsuits to keep Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center open, The San Francisco Chronicle reported Aug. 4.

The prevalence of four cardiovascular risk factors are projected to spike in Americans by 2060, a study published Aug. 1 in the Journal of the […]

In physical medicine, there are occasions when using a general CPT code may be the only way to define treatment given. Unorthodox treatments are not […]

Vikram Kashyap, MD, was selected as vice president and department chief of the Spectrum Health Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, and Jon Ashford was selected […]

Davis Health System began a clinical affiliation with WVU Medicine in 2019. The health systems are ending the partnership Aug. 8, according to The Inter-Mountain. 

Successful healthcare chief information officers know that engaging stakeholders, setting direction and creating a positive culture are essential tasks. How they approach them is what […]

Black Book Research released its list of the top revenue cycle management software vendors for hospitals for 2022.

Lewiston-based Central Maine Medical Center filed a data breach notice about a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information of 11,938 patients, JD Supra reported […]

Shriners Hospital for Children made its final round of layoffs in preparation to close a Tampa, Fla., facility, according to an Aug. 3 report from […]

Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital is preparing to lay off 673 workers in August, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice filed in […]

Countries in the Southern Hemisphere are experiencing a severe flu season, which may be a harbinger of what’s to come for the U.S. this fall, […]

The U.S. saw the largest weekly spike in monkeypox cases of any other country in the last week of July, the World Health Organization said […]

One injection of a candidate monoclonal antibody (mAb) known as L9LS was found to be safe and highly protective in U.S. adults exposed to the […]

A specific group of bacteria-killing proteins inside the immune system could hold the key to developing smarter and more effective drugs capable of eliminating certain […]

Commonly used in medicine as an anaesthetic, ketamine is also increasingly prescribed to relieve depressive symptoms. This very fast-acting psychotropic drug is particularly indicated for […]

New York state will begin providing bonuses of up to $3,000 to eligible healthcare and mental hygiene workers using the $1.3 billion allocated for the […]

While hospitals have made efforts to reduce violence against their staff, such as raising risk awareness and security investments, healthcare workers deserve stronger protections at […]

Several hospitals are scaling back services for a variety of reasons, including financial challenges and staffing issues. 

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Niamh Lynch, Executive Director, Global Head of Quality, Lonza Small Molecules, Basel about best practices for API quality and the impact […]

Board seats for one of Florida’s largest public health systems make for one more example of how once-obscure offices can become political battlegrounds, The Washington […]

By the time a cell senses that it’s been infected by a virus, it generally knows it is doomed. Soon, it will be busted up […]

Rural hospitals are the backbone of their small towns, Richard Watson, MD, said.

Commonwealth Health filed a request with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health to consolidate the operations of Scranton-based Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of […]

Companies like Cost Plus Drugs and DiRx can bring generics directly to consumers at a fraction of the price, but whether it’s enough to fix the […]

Innovare Labs-Walk-In Interview for Chemist /Sr. Chemist in Production Dept. On 5th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interview for Chemist /Sr. Chemist in Production Dept. […]

Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective […]

The payer raised its revenue and operation income targets for the year as a result of the quarterly performance.

Cronus Pharma Specialities India Pvt. Ltd- Walk-Ins for Production/ Engineering/ Packing On 6th Aug’ 2022 Job Description Walk-Ins for Production/ Engineering/ Packing On 6th Aug’ […]

Shots: The P-III (APOLLO-B) trial evaluate patisiran (0.3mg/kg) in a ratio (1:1) in 360 patients with ATTR amyloidosis (hereditary or wild-type) with cardiomyopathy at 69 […]

Shots: The approval was based on the P-III (OlympiA) trial evaluating the efficacy & safety of Lynparza vs PBO in patients with gBRCAm high-risk HER2- […]

Shots: The approval was based on the P-III (OlympiA) trial evaluating the efficacy & safety of Lynparza vs PBO in patients with gBRCAm high-risk HER2- […]

Senior NHS figures fear that the leadership contest is not addressing wider health service needs

Candidate exhibits a novel mechanism of action and differs considerably from previously approved drugs