Woman of the Week: Trevi Therapeutics’ Jennifer Good
From startup to potential standout in the chronic cough space, Good is creating a new way of treating the unmet needs of patients.
Month: April 2023
Scientists could finally be closing in on a ‘pill’ for men
Drug developers have tried — and failed — to create a male contraceptive for decades. Now, one group of scientists might be on the verge […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 58, Issue 1, Page 21-27, January 2024. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
Comparison of Doxycycline or Minocycline to Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim for Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant organism with limited antibiotic treatment options. Minocycline and doxycycline may be appropriate, but clinical […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 58, Issue 1, Page 65-75, January 2024. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps for interpreting an arterial blood […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps for interpreting an arterial blood […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps for interpreting an arterial blood […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps for interpreting an arterial blood […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps for interpreting an arterial blood […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps for interpreting an arterial blood […]
A Systematic Approach to Understanding Acid-Base Disorders in the Critically Ill
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:The objective of this review is to discuss acid-base physiology, describe the essential steps for interpreting an arterial blood […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 58, Issue 1, Page 28-36, January 2024. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Comparison of the Correlation Between Coagulation Indices and Rivaroxaban Concentrations
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Rivaroxaban has predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. However, monitoring rivaroxaban concentrations should be provided for special patients with hepatic insufficiency, […]
Assertio Holdings to Acquire Spectrum Pharmaceuticals for ~$291M
Shots: Spectrum stockholders will receive up front of 0.1783 ASRT shares per SPPI share ($1.14/share) representing a premium of 65% plus one CVR per Spectrum […]
Alkem Laboratories Ltd -Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 28th April 2023
Alkem Laboratories Ltd -Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 28th April 2023 Job Description Alkem Laboratories Ltd Conducting Walk-In Interview for Our Formulation Manufacturing Facility […]
Mainz Biomed in collaboration with Instituto de Microecologia
Vital link-up aims to expand ColoAlert detection tests in Europe and increase early cancer diagnosis
‘Repulsive’ allegations about CBI shock boss of drugmaker GSK
Comments come on day lobby group’s new director general takes up post The boss of Britain’s second-biggest drugmaker has condemned the allegations of sexual misconduct […]
NICE approval for Janssen’s Darzalex combination
Recommendation concerns routine use across the NHS as therapy for multiple myeloma
Morphic Reports P-IIa Trial (EMERALD-1) Results of c for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Shots: The company also highlighted the results from the main cohort of the P-IIa trial (EMERALD-1) evaluating MORF-057, an oral small molecule inhibitor of the […]
Novartis releases data for potentially “practice-changing” PNH medicine
Oral iptacopan enabled an estimated 92.2 percent of complement-inhibitor-naïve, paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) patients achieve 2 g/dL or more haemoglobin-level increase from baseline without the […]
Remote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remains
Providers are using remote patient monitoring to extend care for chronic care patients in underserved areas but reimbursement for services is far from certain.
As Federal Emergency Declaration Expires, the Picture of the Pandemic Grows Fuzzier
Joel Wakefield isn’t just an armchair epidemiologist. His interest in tracking the spread of covid is personal. The 58-year-old lawyer who lives in Phoenix has […]
How a 2019 Florida Law Catalyzed a Hospital-Building Boom
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — In BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel’s 86 private rooms, patients can use voice-activated Alexa devices to dim the lights, play music, or […]
Akebia Receives EC’s Marketing Authorisation of Vafseo (vadadustat) for the Treatment of Symptomatic Anaemia
Shots: The approval was based on the results from a comprehensive development program of ~7,500 patients, incl. the P-III (INNO2VATE) program of vadadustat (HIF-PH inhibitor) […]
Akebia Receives EC’s Marketing Authorisation of Vafseo (vadadustat) for the Treatment of Symptomatic Anaemia
Shots: The approval was based on the results from a comprehensive development program of ~7,500 patients, incl. the P-III (INNO2VATE) program of vadadustat (HIF-PH inhibitor) […]
Biogen and Ionis Receive the US FDA’s Approval of Qalsody (tofersen) for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Qalsody (100mg/15mL) for adults with ALS who have a mutation in the SOD1 gene. The indication […]
Biogen and Ionis Receive the US FDA’s Approval of Qalsody (tofersen) for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Qalsody (100mg/15mL) for adults with ALS who have a mutation in the SOD1 gene. The indication […]
Stablix Entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Vertex to Discover and Develop Targeted Protein Stabilization Therapies
Shots: Stablix will receive an up front incl. convertible note investment & is also eligible to receive research, development, regulatory and commercial milestones along with […]
New patent for Aerie Pharms drug ROCKLATAN
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ROCKLATAN Rocklatan is a drug marketed by Aerie Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from […]
New patent for Aerie Pharms drug RHOPRESSA
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for RHOPRESSA Rhopressa is a drug marketed by Aerie Pharms Inc and is included in one NDA. It is available from […]
New patent for Plx Pharma drug VAZALORE
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for VAZALORE Vazalore is a drug marketed by Plx Pharma and is included in one NDA. It is available from one […]
New patent expiration for Aveo Pharms drug FOTIVDA
Annual Drug Patent Expirations for FOTIVDA Fotivda is a drug marketed by Aveo Pharms and is included in one NDA. It is available from one […]
Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Romania?
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Romania. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to […]
White vs. Brown vs. Clear Bagging
In 2020, spending on specialty drugs was $265 billion; this constituted 49.6% of total prescription drug expenditure. To combat rising costs, payers have turned to […]
Two-for-one prescriptions for patients a ‘kick in the guts’ for Australian pharmacies, guild claims
Pharmacy Guild says Labor policy puts businesses at risk as it vows to tell customers who inquire about price rises or service cuts to ‘ask […]
RN average wage for all 50 states | 2023
Registered nursese receive $42.80 on average, according to data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Lessons from the hospital readmissions reduction program
A commentary from Sheehy et al. (2023) argues that the hospital readmissions reduction program has been a disappointment. “If you can’t measure it, you can’t […]
Biden Is Running on His Record as President. Here’s Where He Stands.
President Biden has acknowledged that he has not accomplished all he wished to. But that, he maintains, is an argument for his re-election.
Biden Is Running on His Record as President. Here’s Where He Stands.
President Biden has acknowledged that he has not accomplished all he wished to. But that, he maintains, is an argument for his re-election.
5 HCA execs’ stock transactions
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is the largest hospital operator in the country and recently reported a first-quarter net income of $1.36 billion.
Funding and study to support treatment to stop recurrent infection and ulcerative colitis
A company developing a potential new category of oral therapies based on defined bacterial consortia has made two big announcements this week (April 25).
5 cybercriminal gangs targeting hospitals
Healthcare organizations are facing increasingly adept cybercriminals.
GoodRx’s co-founders step down as co-CEOs
Doug Hirsch, a veteran of Yahoo! and Facebook, founded GoodRx along with software entrepreneur Trevor Bezdek in 2011.
The future of human care: Why family doctors are more relevant than ever
The post The future of human care: Why family doctors are more relevant than ever appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Biden Is Running on His Record as President. Here’s Where He Stands.
President Biden has acknowledged that he has not accomplished all he wished to. But that, he maintains, is an argument for his re-election.
AARC names 18 acute care hospital winners
The American Association for Respiratory Care gave 18 acute care hospitals the Apex Recognition Award.
How Rehab Therapists Can Use RTM to Optimize Patient Care
CMS has shown that they understand the value and efficacy of remote care as a billable service for rehab therapists—let’s not miss this opportunity to […]
Report: Firearm-related Injuries Cost US Healthcare $1B Annually
In just 2020, deaths from gun violence cost the U.S. healthcare system $290 million, or about $6,400 per patient, according to a report from the […]
‘100 nurses in 100 days’: CNO Kristin Wolkart’s creative plans for FMOL Health System’s nursing workforce
Kristin Wolkart, RN, has spent much of the past year doing what she loves — learning.
In Memoriam: Mighty Casey has moved on
Casey Quinlan, our friend and frequent TCHB Gang member, died today. She may have gone quietly but she for sure lived her life way out […]
Hospitals will spend up to 3% more on drugs in 2023, study finds
Nonfederal hospitals’ costs have hovered around $35 billion to $40 billion since 2018, and in 2023, overall prescription drug spending is expected to be about […]
UHS reports Q1 net income of $163.1M; expenses a continued challenge
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, one of the largest for-profit health systems in the nation, reported net income of $163.1 million in the […]
Northwestern releases iPad app for clinicians to screen for dementia, Parkinson’s
Clinicians at Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine are using an iPad app designed to detect neurological disorders such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Avera Health reports $13M operating loss, overall profit
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health reported an operating loss of $13.3 million for the nine months ending March 31.
Behind The Emerging Trend Of Self-Directed Home-Based Care In The US
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership More home-based care agencies are turning to family members and loved ones to fill staffing needs. […]
Conifer, Welldoc partner on health app
Conifer Health Solutions and digital health company Welldoc are partnering on a personalized digital health app called Conifer Connect.
Prostate cancer drug shortage may resolve in late 2023, company says
Pluvicto, a prostate cancer drug manufactured by Novartis, approved by the FDA in March 2022, has been in short supply for several months due to […]
We’ve Had a Cheaper, More Potent Ozempic Alternative for Decades
The Ozempic craze shows no signs of slowing. Demand for the drug, popularly used for weight loss, is so monumental that it is already changing […]
Best Buy partners with health-focused smart ring company
Best Buy has partnered with a company that sells a smart ring that collects health data.
Medtronic Gains FDA Approval for Newest Insulin Pump
Medtronic recently received FDA approval for its MiniMed 780G system, which is an insulin pump that automatically adjusts and corrects type 1 diabetes patients’ glucose […]
Three facts about health care spending
There is increasing talk about making changes to our health care system to lower costs for patients and address misaligned incentives. These are important conversations […]
RSV may raise childhood asthma risk, Vanderbilt researchers find
Infants who contract respiratory syncytial virus in the first year of life may have a greater risk of childhood asthma, according to new findings led […]
Ballad Health extends $30M credit line, reports Q1 operating loss of $18.5M
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has extended a $30 million line of credit for another year, according to an April 25 filing.
Biogen Drug Wins Accelerated FDA Nod for Treating Rare Genetic Form of ALS
The Biogen amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug, Qalsody, treats patients whose disease is driven by mutations to a gene called SOD1. It’s the first drug approved […]
VA, Rockefeller Foundation Expand Food is Medicine Programs for Veterans
What You Should Know: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and The Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to expand Food is Medicine programs, from medically tailored […]
PBMs targeted in bipartisan Senate bill
Senate health committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and ranking member Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act to stiffen regulations on the […]
Smart Medicine: Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Drug Discovery and Development in Ways Never Once Imagined
Traditionally, pharmaceutical companies have been slow to adopt these newer technologies, instead relying on well-established and proven – but usually complex – manufacturing processes. However, […]
MetroHealth developing digital pain management platform
Cleveland-based MetroHealth System is partnering with wellness company Fern Health to develop virtual pain management programs that can be integrated into EHRs and clinical workflows.
Kaiser’s new digital chief brings experience from Amazon, Sony
Nari Gopala has been named chief digital officer of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente.
How ProHealth Home Health & Hospice Has Used Its Smaller Size To Its Advantage
The history of the family-owned ProHealth Home Health & Hospice tracks with the history of U.S. health care. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, ProHealth is specifically […]
Average pay for pharmacists, state by state
Pharmacists in the U.S. make an average of $129,410 annually, according to the latest data released April 25 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
9 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents
Nine health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents.
NYU Langone registers $553.4M operating income in last 2 years
New York City-based NYU Langone Hospitals has reported operating income of $299.7 million for the six months ended Feb. 28, according to an April 24 […]
Cleveland approves debt relief plan for 50,000 residents
Cleveland City Council approved a plan to partner with RIP Medical Debt to erase the medical debts of about 50,000 residents, Fox affiliate WJW reported […]
25 numbers on drug shortages
Drug shortages are at 10-year high so far in 2023, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
1 death, 4 injuries precede recall of 1K Avanos catheters
Avanos Medical recalled 1,000 catheters April 21 with a Class I warning, the most serious type, because of cracked parts that can increase the risk […]
Epidemiologist Careers at CDER
Epidemiologist Careers at CDER
49 hospitals, systems among Forbes’ best employers for diversity
Forty-nine hospitals and health systems were included in the sixth annual ranking from Forbes of the nation’s top employers making meaningful progress on diversity, equity […]
Disability Rights Groups Sue to Overturn California’s Physician-Assisted Death Law
Disability rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn California’s physician-assisted death law, arguing that recent changes make it too easy for people with terminal diseases whose […]
Manufacturing Processes in Cell and Gene Therapy with Emily Moran (INTERPHEX 2023)
Emily Moran, senior vice-president of vector manufacturing and supply chain at The Center for Breakthrough Medicines, talks about manufacturing processes for viral vectors in the […]
WVU Medicine inks new clinical affiliation
West Virginia University Medicine has announced a clinical affiliation with 22-bed Roane General Hospital in Spencer, W.V. The two already have a partnership regarding oncology. […]
Survey: Mental Health Access Is Lacking, Employers Say
Only 31% of employers are satisfied with their behavioral health networks, a new survey found. When it comes to behavioral health directories, just 34% of […]
From the cafeteria to the OR: Salaries for 37 hospital jobs
The types of jobs available at hospitals vary widely, and so do the annual wages for those jobs.
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital names new medical officer
St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital announced that Eva Slavcheva, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
How Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is optimizing patient transfer operations
Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is partnering with cloud-based provider PerfectServe to optimize its patient transfer operations.
One Brooklyn Health says patient Social Security numbers were breached in cyberattack
One Brooklyn Health said patients’ financial information was compromised during a November cyberattack on the health system.
How Can Health Systems Reduce Their Carbon Emissions? Experts Weigh In
The healthcare sector accounts for 8.5% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Health systems have a moral obligation to reduce these emissions, experts argued during […]
Considering Comparability in Cell and Gene Therapy with Michael Blackton (INTERPHEX 2023)
Michael Blackton, senior vice-president of technical operations at Elektrofi, speaks about comparability in cell and gene therapy.
American Samoa declares public health emergency over measles outbreak
American Samoa has declared a public health emergency over an outbreak of measles, forcing the territory’s Department of Education to close all schools until at […]
Children’s ED visits will likely increase as climate threats grow: EPA report
Cases of asthma-induced hospitalizations and incidences of Lyme disease are expected to increase for children globally, as climate change continues to worsen, according to a […]
LCMC ordered by judge not to close HCA-acquired hospitals as legal battle continues
The move comes as LCMC Health and the Federal Trade Commission file dueling court requests over whether state acquisition approval can preempt federal antitrust review […]
Rehab hospital, physician to pay $1.7M in wake of Medicare scheme
A Louisiana rehab hospital, its management company and a physician agreed to settle a Medicare fraud lawsuit and pay more than $1.7 million, ABC affiliate […]
Celebrating Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Bill Hall
Watch an interview with Bill Hall here. After 43 years at HHS, half spent at NIH and half spent at the Department, our Deputy Assistant […]
HIMSS23: Clinical Automation Offers Relief Amid Staff Shortages and Rising Burnout
Documentation burden is a major source of burnout for clinicians. However, artificial intelligence tools such as natural language processing can transcribe appointment conversations using ambient […]
Florida surgeon general altered COVID-19 vaccine study findings: Report
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, altered findings from a state health department study last year to suggest mRNA COVID-19 vaccines pose an increased […]
Crisis experts: Lack of preparedness, coordination fueled unraveling of pandemic response
A coalition of experts found in a newly published report that the U.S. health care system was uniquely disadvantaged when it came to handling the […]
Achieve Precision Medicine Through AI and Analytics Solutions [Sponsored]
MedCity News connected with Integra Connect’s COO, Cory Wiegert at Vive 2023 to discuss how their new platform will go beyond the “one size fits […]
2023 Financial Transparency and Efficiency of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, Biosimilar User Fee Act, and Generic Drug User Fee Amendments – 06/08/2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing its annual public meeting and opportunity for public comment on “Financial Transparency and Efficiency […]
THCB Quickbite: Ines Vigil, SVP Transformation & Services, Clarify Health Solutions
Ines Vigil, SVP Transformation & Services, Clarify Health Solutions talked with me at HIMSS23. A quick discussion about what Clarify Health does, and why the […]
Adventist Health to lease portions of corporate headquarters
Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving the West Coast and Hawaii, will lease portions of its corporate headquarters in Roseville, Calif., according […]
M&A: LexisNexis Risk Solutions Acquires Human API
What You Should Know: – LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, part of RELX, today announced it has acquired Human API, a provider of a proprietary consumer-driven data […]
Health groups sound the alarm over foreign nurse visa freeze
Newly announced limits on visas for foreign nurses threatens to further a staffing strain on hospitals, nursing homes and other major health employers. The State […]
Can Africa Get Close to Vaccine Independence? Here’s What It Will Take.
Leaders on the continent have vowed that if there is another pandemic, they won’t be shut out of the vaccine market.
Can Africa Get Close to Vaccine Independence? Here’s What It Will Take.
Leaders on the continent have vowed that if there is another pandemic, they won’t be shut out of the vaccine market.
Tenet reports returning demand in acute, ambulatory settings
Tenet, a Dallas-based for-profit system, plans to invest at least $250 million in ambulatory care each year.
From selling razors and shampoo to healthcare: The marketing journey of Trinity Health’s Julie Spencer Washington
In her days at Procter & Gamble, marketing leader Julie Spencer Washington learned that the “consumer is the boss.” In healthcare, the consumer is the […]
FDA Approves Biogen’s Drug for Rare Form of ALS
The drug, which will be sold as Qalsody by the pharmaceutical company Biogen, targets a genetic cause of a devastating neurological illness.
FDA Approves Biogen’s Drug for Rare Form of ALS
The drug, which will be sold as Qalsody by the pharmaceutical company Biogen, targets a genetic cause of a devastating neurological illness.
Discussing Challenges in mRNA Therapeutics with Phil Challis (INTERPHEX 2023)
Phil Challis, vice-president of product development at eTheRNA, discusses four of the major challenges in working with mRNA therapeutics.
AI Partnership to Improve Pediatric Hospital Operations, Care Coordination
Children’s Mercy Kansas… read more
Allina Health taps Advocate Aurora leader as COO
Dominica Tallarico was named executive vice president and COO of Minneapolis-based Allina Health.
F.D.A. Approves Drug for Rare Form of A.L.S.
The drug, which will be sold as Qalsody by the pharmaceutical company Biogen, targets a genetic cause of a devastating neurological illness.
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Health3PT Unveils First Actions to Address Third-Party Risk Management
The Health 3rd Party Trust… read more
Lawsuit alleges University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics shared patient data with Facebook
A lawsuit filed against University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics alleges that the health system installed pixel tracking technology on its websites that shared patient […]
Centene lowers expectations after Medicare Advantage, Medicaid changes
The insurer said it is focused on rightsizing its Medicare Advantage segment after pursuing a “growth at all costs pricing mentality.”
5 healthcare moves from Amazon
From releasing new Alexa capabilities for hospitals to backing federal legislation aimed at bringing healthcare home, Amazon continues to strengthen its healthcare presence. Here are […]
Healthcare’s next experimental frontier: Space
The Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation in Nutley, N.J., is partnering with Houston-based Axiom Space to conduct experiments — on Earth and in […]
Lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of steering patients, curbing 90-day scripts
Oklahoma accused CVS’ pharmacy benefit manager of steering patients to its pharmacies and limiting its mail-order pharmacy options, according to a lawsuit filed in early […]
Aspect Biosystems, Novo Nordisk Partner to Develop Bioprinted Tissue Therapeutics
Aspect Biosystems and Novo Nordisk A/S have announced a collaboration, development, and license agreement to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics.
Strike set at Las Vegas hospital
Members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 are set to strike May 9 at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas.
HCA Florida hospital names assistant chief nursing officer
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami has selected Maidoly Martinez, MSN, RN, as assistant chief nursing officer.
The EPA Comes After Methylene Chloride
The landscape of solvents is the backdrop of organic chemistry, from the bench to the production plant. Mechanochemistry and ball mills are great (and we […]
Contract labor costs improving,Tenet says
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, which reported net income of $143 million in the first quarter of 2023, is seeing its contract labor numbers improve, but such […]
GE HealthCare stock drops despite revenue growth
While sales did beat Wall Street’s expectations, the medical device and software company also reported declining net income.
The hidden penalty of remote work
Many U.S. workers have wholeheartedly embraced the flexibility and freedom of working from home, but new research suggests there may be a hidden downside to […]
Tenet seeks $250M yearly investment in ambulatory settings
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare is aiming to invest $250 million annually in outpatient facility mergers and acquisitions as margins in that sector remain “phenomenal.”
KLAS: Global (Non-US) EMR Benefits 2023
What You Should Know: As electronic medical record (EMR) adoption grows worldwide, healthcare organizations considering this digital transformation all have the same question: what benefits […]
NHS low calorie diet for type 2 diabetes to extend across England
GPs across England will be able to refer patients with type 2 diabetes to an NHS low calorie ‘soup and shake’ diet programme, after NHS […]
Sanders, Cassidy will mark up drug pricing bills next week
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) will hold a bipartisan markup next week on legislation to lower drug prices, committee leaders […]
Nursing student, cardiologist save man in airport
A nursing student about to leave on spring break had her first nursing experience after a man collapsed at Kennedy Airport in New York City, […]
Illinois hospital names vice president of nursing
CoxHealth’s Springfield (Mo.) Hospital Group named Alicia Allen, MSN, vice president of nursing.
Antimicrobial use in agriculture can breed bacteria resistant to first-line human defenses
A new study has shown that overuse of antimicrobials in livestock production can drive the evolution of bacteria more resistant to the first line of […]
Antimicrobial use in agriculture can breed bacteria resistant to first-line human defenses
A new study has shown that overuse of antimicrobials in livestock production can drive the evolution of bacteria more resistant to the first line of […]
Is there a common path to the psychedelic experience?
A study takes a closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences caused by nitrous oxide, ketamine and LSD.
Is there a common path to the psychedelic experience?
A study takes a closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences caused by nitrous oxide, ketamine and LSD.
First ‘gene silencing’ drug for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise
A new trial has found a new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that is able to safely and successfully lower levels of the harmful tau […]
First ‘gene silencing’ drug for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise
A new trial has found a new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that is able to safely and successfully lower levels of the harmful tau […]
ChatGPT is going to be the ‘smartest doctor on the planet,’ says CHOC’s Dr. Anthony Chang
Anthony Chang, MD, chief intelligence and innovation officer of Orange, Calif.-based Children’s Hospital of Orange County, told Becker’s he uses ChatGPT in the clinic “every […]
Pioneering malaria vaccine gains regulatory clearance
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford, has been approved for use in Ghana (13 April 2023) and was authorised for use […]
Is this the ‘new normal’ stage of the pandemic? Experts think so
In terms of COVID-19 risk, this spring feels different than the last two, experts told The New York Times in an April 25 report.
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio to undergo rebrand
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio (Texas) is changing its name to Christus Children’s.
GE HealthCare reports 8% revenue growth
Following its spinoff, GE HealthCare reported 8 percent year-over-year revenue growth and organic revenue growth of 12 percent in the first quarter.
Martin Shkreli creates virtual healthcare assistant
Martin Shkreli — who earned the nickname “pharma bro” after his pharmaceutical company dramatically increased the price of an older drug, and he was eventually […]
Conifer’s revenues flatten in Q1
Conifer Health Solutions saw net operating revenues of $324 million in the first quarter of 2023, the same figure it saw over the first quarter […]
CommonSpirit, Dignity Health roll out nurse retention program in 21 states
Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health has launched a year-long nurse residency program that will be available in 21 states in partnership with Dignity Health Global Education.
Oregon nursing program risks closure due to leadership void
Portland (Ore.) Community College’s nursing program is at risk of closure due to a vacant nursing director position, OPB reported April 21.
5 former Tennessee hospital workers plead guilty to selling patient information
Five former employees of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist University Hospital pleaded guilty to unlawful disclosure of patient information in violation of HIPAA, according to an April […]
Gaps in Medicare Advantage Data Limit Transparency in Plan Performance for Policymakers and Beneficiaries
In this brief we identify specific gaps in Medicare Advantage data and discuss the implications for program oversight and beneficiary decision making.
Respiratory therapist pleads guilty in deaths of 2 patients
A former respiratory therapist pleaded guilty in the deaths of two Missouri hospital patients in the early 2000s, The Kansas City Star reported April 22.
Pharmaceutical Quality/Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (PQ/CMC)
As part of an effort intended to support future electronic acquisition and use of submitted information, FDA has undertaken a project to identify and prioritize […]
Indiana hospitals oppose legislation designed to lower costs
The Indiana Hospital Association opposes an amended bill that would fine hospitals for charging more than 260 percent of the Medicare reimbursement rate for procedures, […]
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic lays off workers
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, part of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health, recently eliminated fewer than 40 positions, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s on April 24.
Epic, Optum + 8 health systems earn healthcare, IT marketing awards
The 2023 Healthcare and IT Marketing Awards included eight health systems and a couple of EHR vendors.
Former neurosurgeon to pay $1.2M for medically unnecessary procedures
A former neurosurgeon agreed to pay $1.2 million after performing medically unnecessary procedures that were billed to federal healthcare programs, ABC affiliate KIMA reported April […]
Gen Zers are ‘loud quitting’ on TikTok
Disgruntled Generation Z workers are broadcasting their resignations on social media — a phenomenon workplace experts have dubbed “loud quitting,” CBS News reported April 21.
INTERPHEX Kickoff with Colder Products Company
The PharmTech editors are excited to kick off INTERPHEX and take a behind-the-scenes look at Colder Products Company’s booth during setup day ahead of the […]
Tenet Healthcare reports $143M Q1 net income
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare reported $143 million in net income for the first quarter of 2023 on revenue of $5 billion.
Man accused of impersonating physician, treating thousands
A 44-year-old man has been indicted on charges of falsely claiming to be a licensed physician and treating thousands of patients over several years.
Moderna, IBM Strike Quantum Computing Partnership to Advance mRNA Research
Moderna and IBM announced a… read more
Top 20 RNAi Therapeutic Companies Based on 2022 R&D Expenditure
Shots: RNAi Therapeutic leverages the biological response of degrading (mRNA) before it gets translated into a protein. By using short double-stranded RNA in silencing […]
Medolife Rx D/B/A MedoLife Corp., AELIA, Inc. and Quanta Inc. – 651522 – 04/19/2023
Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded
Nose Slap LLC – 654566 – 04/24/2023
Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded
Spartan Enterprises Inc. dba Watershed Wellness Center – 642030 – 03/08/2023
Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded
Pharmaplast S.A.E. – 648883 – 04/13/2023
CGMP/Finished Pharmaceuticals/Adulterated
Fluid Air’s PolarDry Technology
Experts in solid dosage technology, offering electrostatic spray dryers, fluid bed systems, and other process solutions used daily to help the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, fine […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Another Indian pharma manufacturer in news after WHO’s substandard medicine alert
The alert was issued for a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup. The substandard product was identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia […]
Level up your Lab Skills with the most-anticipated Webinar
In the world of never-ending innovations, researchers need to keep up with modern lab practices to mitigate errors, generate desired results, and strengthen the pipeline. […]
Monoclonal antibody combination treatment given NICE approval
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved monoclonal antibody (mAb) drug daratumumab (Darzalex®) in combination with bortezomib (Velcade®) and dexamethasone (DVD) […]
Two-for-one prescription changes to save Australian patients more than $1.6bn
Changes to be included in budget will slash costs for GP visits and medicines but pharmacists likely to push back against new policy Get our […]
German GBE-Bund presents key workplace health figures for World OSH Day
27/04/2023 German GBE-Bund presents key workplace health figures for World OSH Day Image © WDnet Studio – stock.adobe.com On the occasion of the World Day for […]
PQ/CMC Federal Register Notices
PQ/CMC Federal Register Notices
Top Performing Drugs of 2021: Proceeding the Series
Shots: Subsequent to our last year’s series titled “Top Performing Drugs of 2021”, PharmaShots presents a list of 12 high revenue-generating drugs With the ongoing […]
PQ/CMC and HL7 FHIR
PQ/CMC and HL7 FHIR
PQ/CMC and IDMP
PQ/CMC and IDMP
PQ/CMC Terminology
PQ/CMC Terminology
PQ/CMC Conceptual Model
PQ/CMC Conceptual Model
AHIP’s new ad spot targets pharma over drug costs as Congress scrutinizes PBMs
The ad spot comes as Congress heightens scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers, drug purchasing middlemen that are often owned by health insurance companies.
PQ/CMC Data Standards Scope & Development
PQ/CMC Data Standards Scope & Development
Pharmaceutical Quality – Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (PQ/CMC)
As part of an effort intended to support future electronic acquisition and use of submitted information, FDA has undertaken a project to identify and prioritize […]
Samsung Bioepis Presents 52 Weeks P-III Study Results of SB15, Proposed biosimilar to Eylea (aflibercept) for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration at ARVO 2023
Shots: The company highlighted the 1yr. results from the P-III study evaluating SB15 vs aflibercept. Additionally, 32wk. interim results from the same study were previously […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
Sun Pharma launches novel therapy for dry eye disease in India
DED is caused when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye properly lubricated, and associated with symptoms such […]
