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GSK and Medicago Initiate P-II/III Study of its Plant-Derived COVID-19 Vaccine
Shots: Following the positive P-I results, Medicago has decided to launch the Phase 2/3 clinical trial with GSK’s pandemic adjuvant The study will evaluate the […]
Key Takeaways from IQVIA TechIQ Global Virtual Conference
This autumn, innovations are on the lips of almost every major pharmaceutical conference. IQVIA TechIQ brought together more than a thousand experts from Abbvie, AstraZeneca, […]
Bridging the gap between pharma and the NHS in MS
Janette Curlis is a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Advisor (MSNA) at Biogen, helping to support the company’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) field teams and developing patient and […]
Black Hair Matters: How Going Natural Made Me Visible
The night before I chopped off my hair, I got nervous. This decision felt bigger than me, given all the weight that Black women’s hair […]
Pharma brands must ‘up the ante’ in their digital presence
Since Covid-19 hit, many industries have shifted a heavier weighting of their business into the online world, relying on e-commerce and digital engagement to counterbalance […]
Uni of Exeter partners with MDC to accelerate academic medicines research
Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) will offer industry skills and discovery platforms
‘Breakthrough Finding’ Reveals Why Certain COVID Patients Die
Dr. Megan Ranney has learned a lot about COVID-19 since she began treating patients with the disease in the emergency department in February. But there’s […]
KHN on the Air This Week
KHN Editor-in-Chief Elisabeth Rosenthal discussed how to manage unexpected health care costs with CBSN on Wednesday. Click here to watch Rosenthal on CBSN KHN chief […]
NIHR establishes new patient recruitment research centres
Research centres will accelerate development of late-stage research within NHS
Until a Vaccine Arrives, a Worrisome Road Ahead
In an interview, the science reporter Donald G. McNeil Jr. says that medical help is coming, but the fight is far from over.
Stanford vs. Harvard: Two Famous Biz Schools’ Opposing Tactics on COVID
At the Stanford Graduate School of Business in Northern California, the stories got weird almost immediately upon students’ return for the fall semester. Some said […]
When Medicare Choices Get ‘Pretty Crazy,’ Many Seniors Avert Their Eyes
A new study shows that more than half of enrollees don’t review or compare their coverage options annually.
When Medicare Choices Get ‘Pretty Crazy,’ Many Seniors Avert Their Eyes
A new study shows that more than half of enrollees don’t review or compare their coverage options annually.
Clots, Strokes and Rashes: Is COVID a Disease of the Blood Vessels?
Whether it’s strange rashes on the toes or blood clots in the brain, the widespread ravages of COVID-19 have increasingly led researchers to focus on […]
EU secures 300 million doses of BioNTech, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Agreement follows positive phase III data announcement
NICE green light for Cablivi in rare blood-clotting disorder
Treatment recommended for acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Frontiers Health 2020 day two
It’s day two of digital health innovation conference Frontiers Health, which will be mainly held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year Frontiers will […]
NICE okays Roche liver cancer immunotherapy, Sanofi’s rare disease drug
Previously-untreated patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common form of liver cancer, will have an immunotherapy-based treatment option after NICE gave the nod to NHS […]
Packaging initiative to protect COVID-19 medicines against counterfeiting launched
AlpVision has announced it is launching the “AlpVision COVID-19 Initiative”, a programme aimed to help pharmaceutical companies protect their medicines relevant to COVID-19 against counterfeiting. […]
Janssen combines Darzalex with COVID drug in new multiple myeloma submission
Janssen has submitted a new combination regimen for its blockbuster multiple myeloma drug Darzalex for approval with the FDA and EMA, hoping to give the […]
Health2Sync Divulges Benefits of Integrating Fitbit Wearable Devices into Diabetes Care in Taiwan
Shots: Health2Sync reported the results of their clinical study in Taiwan, demonstrating that integrating Fitbit wearable devices with their Health2Sync patient management platform can help […]
UCB Acquires Handl Therapeutics to Augment its Gene Therapy Portfolio
Shots: The acquisition will bolster UCB’s pipeline program, capabilities, and platforms in the gene therapy space. The Handl Therapeutics will continue to be based in […]
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 13 November 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 13 November 2020.
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India to get 100 million AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccines next month: Serum Institute head
If final-stage trial data show AstraZeneca’s candidate gives effective protection from the virus, the Serum Institute of India Ltd. — which is partnered to produce […]
Medtronic Launches InPen Integrated with CGM Data for People with Diabetes on MDI
Shots: The integration of real-time CGM data into the smart insulin pen app follows the acquisition of Companion Medical’s InPen to the Medtronic portfolio, as […]
Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 16th,17th,18th Nov’ 2020
Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 16th, 17th, 18th Nov’ 2020 Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On […]
Natco Pharma’s marketing partner gets USFDA nod for cancer treatment drug
“Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. has received final approval for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Pomalidomide Capsules from the US Food and Drug Administration […]
Don’t let COVID-19 defer the diabetes care you need
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Preliminary advice from ATAGI on general principles for the COVID-19 vaccination program
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released preliminary advice on general principles to guide the prioritisation of target populations in a COVID-19 […]
National Contact Tracing Review
The National Contact Tracing Review has been released by National Cabinet.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
IIT Roorkee scientists predict FDA-approved commercial drugs through AI to tackle COVID-19
Amid the rapid transmission of cases of Covid-19, a group of scientists from IIT Roorkee has leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict 10 FDI (Food […]
Unwelcome milestone: California hits million COVID-19 cases
California became the second state — behind Texas — to eclipse a million known cases, while the U.S. has surpassed 10 million infections.
Fauci urges American public to double down on COVID-19 safety measures amid surge
Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, called on Americans to double down on health precautions like wearing a […]
CDC: Proportion of pediatric emergency room visits for mental health increased sharply amid pandemic
The proportion of mental health-related pediatric visits to hospitals are on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Centers for Disease Control and […]
Talkspace acquires relationship counseling app
Talkspace, which lets users message a therapist, acquired relationship counseling app Lasting. It hinted at plans for additional acquisitions in the future.
Medtronic Launches Smart Insulin Pen Integrated with Real-Time CGM Data
What You Should Know: – Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology, announced the launch of InPen integrated with real-time Guardian Connect Continuous Glucose Monitoring […]
As COVID-19 surges, hospitals scramble to find staff amid exhausted workforce
“These folks have been working flat out for eight or nine months … and after almost three months of surge, they’re exhausted, they’re stressed,” Andrew […]
Amwell posts $62.6M in quarterly revenue, up 80%
It’s the telehealth company’s first earnings release since going public in September.
AstraZeneca, CCT Partner to Conduct COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials in Arizona
What You Should Know: – AstraZeneca and CCT announce a partnership to conduct COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials in Arizona with 1,500 participants. CCT Research (CCT), a leader […]
Gates Foundation Awards Caption Health $4.95M Grant to Develop AI-Guided Lung Ultrasound System
What You Should Know: – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards Caption Health a $4.5M grant to support the development of an AI-guided lung ultrasound […]
CHIME20: How to Improve Clinical Satisfaction with the EHR
The electronic health record is one of the largest technology investments for most healthcare systems; however, providers seldom take advantage of the deeper integrations that can improve […]
Cracking pottery identification in the digital age
The recognition of pottery types from their fragments is key to dating and understanding the context of archaeological sites. A new app developed thanks to […]
Regulations Implementing the Freedom of Information Act
[Federal Register Volume 85, (Friday, November 13, 2020 )] [Final Rule] [Pages 72564-72565] Regulations Implementing the Freedom of Information Act
Overnight Health Care: Schumer, Pelosi want Heroes Act as ‘starting point’ in new COVID-19 relief talks | Labs warn of possible delays in test results amid surge in demand | Federal government partners with pharmacies for coronavirus vaccine distribution
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care.The massive surge in COVID-19 infections could, predictably, cause a shortage of testing equipment, leading to delays. Meanwhile, cases are hitting […]
UPDATED AGENDA AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION: June 17-18, 2020: Meeting of the Pediatric Oncology Subcommittee of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (pedsODAC) – 06/17/2020 – 06/18/2020
June 17-18, 2020: Meeting of the Pediatric Oncology Subcommittee of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (pedsODAC)
Providence Taps Nuance to Develop AI-Powered Integrated Clinical Intelligence
What You Should Know: – Nuance Communications, Inc. and one of the country’s largest health systems, Providence, announced a strategic collaboration, supported by Microsoft, dedicated […]
HHS announces COVID-19 vaccine agreement with drug stores
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they are approved and become available to […]
HHS announces COVID-19 vaccine agreement with drugstores
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they are approved and become available to […]
Indivior hit with $600 million in civil and criminal penalties over marketing of opioid addiction treatment
Drugmaker Indivior Solutions will pay $600 million in criminal and civil liability over its marketing of opioid-addiction treatment Suboxone, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced. Indivior pleaded […]
Novel insights on cellular suicide could provide new avenues for cancer therapies
When it comes to complex life — that of the multicellular variety — cell death can be just as important as survival. It allows organisms […]
Labs warn of possible delays in COVID test results amid surge in demand
A top association for labs conducting coronavirus testing warned on Thursday that some labs could soon exceed their capacity and have to increase wait times […]
Trump administration partners with pharmacies for wide COVID vaccine distribution
The federal government has reached agreements with pharmacies across the country to distribute a coronavirus vaccine for free when one becomes available.The Department of Health […]
Relief aid contract limits UnitedHealthcare’s use of provider financial data
The initial contract for administering the Provider Relief Fund offers a glimpse into the parameters that structured a mammoth effort to quickly get billions of […]
Wendy Horton named CEO of UVA Medical Center
Horton, who will officially take over Nov. 15, joined UVA Health in March as chief operating officer.
Amazon Unveils ‘Care Hub,’ a New Alexa Tool Designed for Aging in Place
Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) has taken another step toward taking over the aging-in-place space. Earlier this week, the online retail and technology giant announced it is […]
Home Health Agencies Carving Out Bigger Role in US Economy
The home health industry continues to carve out a bigger role in the overall U.S. economy, with agencies creating more jobs and paying more in […]
Nurses say hospitals aren’t prepared for COVID-19 surge during flu season
Nurses say hospitals aren’t preparing for another surge in COVID-19 cases and still lack adequate personal protective equipment.
How to sustain independent physician practices
The greatest issue that must be addressed is also the elephant in the room: reducing the administrative burden on physicians.
‘The Clock Is Ticking’: What Addus’ $192M Hospice Deal Means for Home Health M&A
On last week’s Q3 earnings call, Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) effectively declared that its “short pause” on M&A activity was officially over. On Wednesday, […]
Intermountain expands diabetes prevention partnership with Omada
The nonprofit health system started offering Omada’s digital diabetes prevention program as a covered benefit to some at-risk patients.
Passenger on first Caribbean cruise in months tests COVID-19 positive
A passenger on the first Caribbean cruise in months tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from NBC.NBC cited a report from Gene Sloan, […]
