NorthShore, Edward-Elmhurst complete merger
The nine-hospital system will be the third-largest health system in Illinois, but leaders vow community focus.
Hema Laboratories-Walk-In Interviews for freshers & experienced On 6th to 15th Jan’ 2022
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Researchers urge: ‘Prescribe aspirin based on benefit-to-risk not age’
Recent guidelines have restricted aspirin use in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease to patients under 70, and more recent guidance to patients under 60. […]
Centene closes $2.2B acquisition of Magellan Health
The deal is designed to broaden Centene’s ability to provide “whole person” care, as the pandemic has highlighted the need to increase access to behavioral health services.
Illumina and Syapse Partner on Biomarker Testing Research Across Oncology Practices
What You Should Know: – Syapse, a real-world evidence company that informs cancer care, announced a partnership with Illumina aimed at assessing the real-world uptake […]
FDA, working through pandemic backlog, pauses US factory inspections on omicron concerns
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Ipca Laboratories -Walk-In Interviews for Packing On 8th Jan’ 2022
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No painkillers or paracetamol recommended after Covaxin jab: Bharat Biotech
Stating that it has received feedback that certain immunisation centres are recommending taking three paracetamol 500mg tablets along with Covaxin for children, the company clarified […]
Covid antiviral drug Molnupiravir has ‘major safety concerns’: ICMR
Flagging the various health concerns surrounding the Covid anti-viral drug Molnupiravir, ICMR’s Dr Balram Bhargava said that Merck’s coronavirus pill has not been added to […]
Molina closes $60M acquisition of Cigna’s Medicaid contracts in Texas
Molina is known for being acquisitive, but has been on a recent tear as it looks to capitalize on tailwinds in the Medicaid program.
COVID surge threatens to overwhelm some primary care offices
The number of new COVID-19 cases across the U.S. reached a record-shattering average of 480,000 this week, and some primary care providers fear they will […]
Con récord de infecciones de transmisión sexual, California impulsa las pruebas caseras
Sacramento, California. – California se ha convertido en el primer estado en exigir que los seguros médicos cubran las pruebas caseras para infecciones de transmisión […]
Friendly fire: Using viruses to kill tumors and fight breast cancer
Oncolytic viruses have the power to make the tumor more visible to the immune system and mark the area of attack. It is this anti-tumor […]
Gritstone bio trumpets first data for ‘multivariant’ COVID jab
A COVID-19 vaccine that could work against multiple variants of the coronavirus – developed by US biotech Gritstone bio – has generated encouraging immune response […]
New blood test can identify presence of cancer
The test is a technological first in determining the metastatic status of a cancer without using prior insight of the primary cancer presented.
Over 90 care home operators in England declare red alert over staff shortages
Pressure on care and NHS staff mounts with the spread of the latest Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Nine for 2022: International issues that are compelling, new or changed in 2022
The year 2020 ended on a note of hope, with the 8th December vaccination of 91-year-old Margaret Keenan, the world’s first person to receive a […]
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Walk-In Interview for Regulatory Affairs On 9th January 2022
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Walk-In Interview for Regulatory Affairs On 9th January 2022 Job Description Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is one of the largest privately-held pharmaceutical companies […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation
17/01/2022 Napo plays his part in safe digitalisation Image napofilm.net The future is already here and workplaces are adapting to new ways of working […]
Zydus- Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Manufacturing/ Engineering On 9th Jan’ 2022
Zydus- Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Manufacturing/ Engineering On 9th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Zydus Group is recruiting for its Greenfield, formulation manufacturing plant located […]
FDA gives AbbVie’s c-Met lung cancer ADC a breakthrough tag
The FDA thinks an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developed by AbbVie could set new standards in treatment for certain patients with lung cancer, awarding the drug […]
Tensions between workers and employers will remain high in 2022
Experts expect another tumultuous year for healthcare employers and staff as they continue butt heads over wages, safety and patient care.
How fee-for-service stymies promising, cost-saving dementia care programs
Advocates want CMS to test out comprehensive care—and value-based payment—for Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Challenging oppressive maternity health care in Canada
The post Challenging oppressive maternity health care in Canada appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Rakshit Drugs Pvt. Ltd –Openings for R&D Department- Apply Now
Rakshit Drugs Pvt. Ltd –Openings for R&D Department- Apply Now Job Description Dear allGreetings from Rakshit drugs…..!We are looking for below positions: Department: R&DDesignation: Manager/ Dy. Manager/ […]
RCGP warns GPs ‘working to the limit’ as Starmer criticises GP access
The RCGP has pushed back on comments from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wishing patients ‘good luck trying to get a quick GP appointment’ – […]
After a Scottish aye, NICE says no to Lynparza for prostate cancer
AstraZeneca’s PARP inhibitor Lynparza should not be made available routinely on the NHS n England and Wales as a treatment for prostate cancer, according to […]
Listen: How the New ‘No Surprises’ Law Tackles Unexpected Medical Bills
The federal No Surprises Act, which aims to eliminate unexpected out-of-network medical bills, took effect Jan. 1, and KHN correspondents hit the airwaves to explain […]
Medical Marijuana Users Brace for Shortages as Montana’s Recreational Market Opens
More than a year after voters approved legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Montana, anyone older than 21 can now enter a dispensary and buy […]
With Sexually Transmitted Infections Off the Charts, California Pushes At-Home Tests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has become the first state to require health insurance plans to cover at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, […]
Simple Bills are Not So Simple
By MATTHEW HOLT I went for an annual physical with my doctor at One Medical in December. OK it wasn’t actually annual as the last […]
Medtechs brace for hit as hospitals warn of omicron impact on surgeries
Healthcare staff shortages and rising COVID-19 admissions are forcing hospitals to cancel elective surgeries and postpone diagnostic and imaging procedures.
Without a Particle of Doubt
Particle analysis provides assurances of the quality and performance of the final dosage form in pharmaceutical development.
Automation Helps Streamline Glycosylation Monitoring Workflow
Sample preparation tends to be manually labor intensive, but automating this step helps streamline the glycosylation monitoring workflow.
Advancing Enzyme Analysis Through Automation
Persistent bottlenecks in biocatalyst development can be alleviated through fully automated enzyme analysis.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Accord Healthcare, Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2022)
By Kevin E. Noonan — When does the absence of evidence turn into evidence of absence, and when does such absence amount to an adequate […]
India’s drug regulator wants more data on Russia’s one-shot Sputnik Light vaccine
Sputnik V is a two-dose vaccine made from two components – recombinant adenovirus 26 or Ad26 and adenovirus 5 or Ad5 The first dose (Ad26) […]
Whitmer isolating after husband’s positive COVID-19 test
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is isolating from her husband at their residence after he tested positive for COVID-19, The Associated Press reported. Whitmer’s spokesperson Bobby […]
Nurse employment and wage trends
Recent news articles have spilled much ink about the current nurse shortage. According to Pew, due to nursing shortages “Hospitals nationwide are canceling nonemergency surgeries, […]
Biden Administration Doubles Order of Pfizer’s Covid Pill
President Biden announced that his administration would double its order of Pfizer’s scarce Covid-19 antiviral drug, which has been shown to reduce hospitalizations.
Biden Administration Doubles Order of Pfizer’s Covid Pill
President Biden announced that his administration would double its order of Pfizer’s scarce Covid-19 antiviral drug, which has been shown to reduce hospitalizations.
Biden Administration Doubles Order of Pfizer’s Covid Pill
President Biden announced that his administration would double its order of Pfizer’s scarce Covid-19 antiviral drug, which has been shown to reduce hospitalizations.
UK officials say COVID-19 boosters every few months not sustainable, necessary
Health and science officials in the U.K. said on Tuesday that administering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots every few months is not necessary, though a short-term […]
‘We May Need Even More’: Biden Doubles Pfizer’s Covid Pills Order
President Biden announced that the United States government doubled its order for Pfizer’s Covid pills, bringing the total order to 20 million treatment courses.
‘We May Need Even More’: Biden Doubles Pfizer’s Covid Pills Order
President Biden announced that the United States government doubled its order for Pfizer’s Covid pills, bringing the total order to 20 million treatment courses.
Why Healthy Eating Is Even More Important During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be full of surprises. “Your energy, taste, tolerance, appetite, and mood will fluctuate week to week — and even day-to-day,” says Ilana Muhlstein, […]
Overnight Health Care — Presented by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research — Biden seeks to alleviate omicron concerns
Welcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup. An untreated, frozen road trapped …
CDC doubles down on isolation guidance, rejects more testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday did not formally recommend a negative COVID-19 test for a person to leave isolation after […]
Massachusetts health systems to mandate boosters for employees
Beth Israel Lahey Health and Mass General Brigham are among the major Massachusetts health systems to mandate COVID-19 boosters, The Boston Globe reported Jan. 4.
Regence, Strive Health partnership aims to upgrade kidney care, cut spiraling costs
Regence is partnering with Strive Health to deliver comprehensive kidney care to 16,000 Regence Medicare Advantage and commercially insured plan members in several Western states.
Virtua Health, Rowan University to create new academic health system
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health and Glassboro, N.J.-based Rowan University inked an agreement to create a new academic health system in South Jersey, the organizations said […]
Caira Surgical Secures $5M for Robotic Solutions for Joint Replacement Surgery
What You Should Know: – Caira Surgical, a revolutionary computer-assisted navigation system for joint replacement surgery raises $5M from series seed investors to include a leading […]
VCU Medical Center postpones nonurgent surgeries amid COVID-19 surge
Richmond-based Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is postponing nonurgent surgeries and procedures that need a hospital bed or donated blood products as it deals with […]
Walmart loses health executive
Marcus Osborne, senior vice president of Walmart Health, has departed from the retail giant.
US orders 10 million more courses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral
The U.S. is purchasing an additional 10 million courses of Paxlovid, Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral, the drugmaker said Jan. 4.
Avrobio shifts gene therapy priorities as data surprise shelves lead program
Avrobio is stopping enrollment in a clinical trial for its Fabry disease program after new results showed variability in how the gene therapy was taken […]
Smoke damage closes Colorado hospital for foreseeable future
Centura-Avista Adventist Hospital — the only full-service hospital in Louisville, Colo. — has closed for the foreseeable future due to smoke damage from the Marshall […]
Smoke damage closes Colorado hospital for foreseeable future
Centura-Avista Adventist Hospital — the only full-service hospital in Louisville, Colo. — has closed for the foreseeable future due to smoke damage from the Marshall […]
Carenet Health Acquires Provider Scheduling Platform OpenMed
What You Should Know: – Carenet Health – a provider of 24/7 healthcare engagement and on-demand telehealth solutions—announced today that they have acquired OpenMed, a digital innovator in closing care gaps, enabling access to care and […]
Mayo Clinic to lose 1% of staff over required vaccination program
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic will fire about 1 percent of its 73,000-person workforce because of noncompliance with the health system’s required COVID-19 vaccination program, according […]
Hogan declares emergency in Maryland: What it means for hospitals
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a 30-day state of emergency to take short-term actions to support overwhelmed hospitals and mobilized 1,000 National Guard members as […]
‘We May Need Even More’: Biden Doubles Pfizer’s Covid Pills Order
President Biden announced that the United States government doubled its order for Pfizer’s Covid pills, bringing the total order to 20 million treatment courses.
symplr Acquires Midas Health Analytics Solutions for $340M
What You Should Know: – symplr, a global leader in enterprise healthcare operations including governance, risk management, and compliance (“GRC”) SaaS solutions announced it has agreed […]
HCA purchases Florida urgent care network
The for-profit health system gains 59 urgent care locations in the Sunshine State with its acquisition of MD Now.
Omicron makes up 95% of all new US cases: CDC
The omicron variant accounted for an estimated 95.4 percent of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. for the week ending Jan. 1, according to CDC data.
Biden: Schools should stay open despite omicron wave
President Biden on Tuesday reiterated his belief that schools in the United States should remain physically open despite the wave of coronavirus cases driven largely […]
Sheep used to help form giant syringe display to promote vaccines
Seven hundred sheep and goats were arranged in a field to form a giant syringe to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in Germany, The Associated Press reported. Shepherd […]
Temple University Hospital names new CEO
Abhinav Rastogi has been promoted to the role of president and CEO of Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, effective Jan. 1.
6 digital health trends of 2021
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives released its end-of-year annual trends in digital health, revealing six key findings in 2021. Using data and knowledge […]
Former New York governor won’t be charged in nursing home investigation
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not face criminal charges for underreporting the number of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, Politico reported Jan. 3.
Linet sues Hillrom over hospital bed sales
Chicago-based medical technology company Hillrom is being sued by Linet, a global supplier of hospital beds, for allegedly using “anti-competitive” practices to slow the supplier’s […]
Aetion Acquires Synthetic Data Platform Replica Analytics
What You Should Know: – Aetion, a real-world evidence (RWE) tech platform, has just announced its acquisition of Replica Analytics, a pioneer in using ML […]
8 recent CNO moves
The following chief nursing officer appointments have been reported since Nov. 29:
Study suggests tightening labor market for nurses
Nurse employment remained low while wages increased during the first 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting a tightening labor market in which demand outpaced […]
Health systems eye outpatient sector as hospital M&A continues to slump
Announced hospital deals dropped to 71 in 2021, the lowest mark since 2009 and the fourth consecutive annual decline.
Bamboo Health Promotes Rob Cohen to CEO
Rob Cohen, CEO at Bamboo Health What You Should Know: – Bamboo Health™, formerly Appriss Health and PatientPing, today announced that Rob Cohen, president and […]
Louisiana Medicaid expansion led to less travel time for minorities, rural residents, study finds
Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion in July 2016 is associated with reduced travel for all medical service lines and especially helped Black Medicaid enrollees in nonmetropolitan areas, […]
AMA pleads with Supreme Court to uphold vaccine mandates
The American Medical Association filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on Dec. 30 urging the court to uphold the federal government’s mandatory vaccinations […]
Post-Acute Data Analytics Company Trella Health Acquires PlayMaker Health
Trella Health, a post-acute care data analytics company, announced Tuesday that it has acquired PlayMaker Health. “[The home-based care industry] has been asking for this,” […]
Home Health Workforce Has Rebounded from Pandemic Lows, But Not Entirely
Nurse employment data during the first 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic shows that the health care labor market tightened overall, but certain workers and […]
Biden urges concern, not alarm as omicron rises
On Tuesday, Biden was set to announce that the U.S. is doubling its order for an anti-viral pill produced by Pfizer that was recently authorized […]
FDALabel: Full-Text Search of Drug Product Labeling
FDALabel Database is a web-based application that allows users to perform customizable searches of a database containing over 140,000 labeling documents for FDA-approved drug products, […]
HHCN+ Report: The Past, Present and Future of the Home Health Public Market – and Why It Matters
The home health market is made up of about 9,900 home health agencies, with businesses ranging in size, service mix and structure. The publicly traded […]
Square Health merger throws telehealth firm Push Doctor a lifeline
Push Doctor – a digital platform that virtually connects patients with GPs – has been acquired by private healthcare service provider Square Health for an […]
To reduce heart attack rates, make CCTA the new standard of care
To improve heart attack prevention, there is an urgent unmet need to modernize our approach from late-stage symptom-driven care to direct disease-based care, a care […]
Maryland Gov. declares 30-day state of emergency due to virus surge
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a 30-day state of emergency on Tuesday to fight a surge in COVID-19 cases, mobilizing 1,000 members of the Maryland […]
Retailers hike COVID-19 test prices after White House deal expires
U.S.-based retailers are increasing prices on some of their more popular at-home COVID-19 tests after a deal with the Biden administration to sell them at a lower cost expired […]
COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions.
New York hospital promotes COO to top leadership position
Daniel Maughan has been promoted to the role of president and CEO of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall hospital in Newburgh, N.Y.
Summa Health allowing employees with mild COVID-19 to come to work
Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, has updated its employee COVID-19 quarantine protocol to allow employees who test positive to return to work if they have no or […]
Crozer Health consolidates OB services at Pennsylvania hospital
Springfield, Pa.-based Crozer Health is moving the inpatient obstetric unit at Drexel Hill, Pa.-based Delaware County Memorial Hospital to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa., […]
Aetna in the headlines: 5 recent stories
From a former CEO moving to lead the largest hedge fund in the world to endometriosis surgeons claiming the payer is unjustly denying claims, here […]
Centene finalizes Magellan acquisition
Days after securing final regulatory approval, Centene completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of Phoenix-based behavioral health provider Magellan Health, the company announced Jan. 4.
New York hospital rebrands to reflect Ascension ownership
Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, N.Y., is undergoing a rebrand to reflect that it is a part of St. Louis-based Ascension, Binghamton’s ABC affiliate reported Jan. […]
Viewpoint: Medicare should cover Aduhelm only for patients who participate in trials
The only way for Medicare to safely determine if Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm, works is to cover the treatment only for patients who receive […]
Major Healthcare Consumerism Shifts You Need to Embrace Now for Marketing
Healthcare consumerism isn’t just “coming.” It’s already here. What’s more, healthcare consumerism means big changes for healthcare organizations and officially ushers in a new era […]
FDA publishes guidance of digital tool use in clinical trials
The FDA has published a draft document that advises on the use of digital health tools in acquiring data from participants in clinical investigations that […]
COVID-19 virus leaves some with ‘autoantibodies’ that attack healthy tissues, study suggests
Months after recovering, the coronavirus may leave some people with “autoantibodies,” or antibodies that attack healthy organs and tissues, according to findings published Dec. 30 […]
Hogan declares state of emergency as Maryland hospitalizations soar
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Tuesday declared a 30-day state of emergency that will aid hospital staff and mobilize members of the National Guard […]
AT&T partners with remote patient monitor Smart Meter
AT&T will be providing its nationwide Internet-of-Things network to Smart Meter’s remote patient monitoring devices.
GOP senators press HHS on COVID-19 testing
Two senior Republicans question how the Health and Human Services Department is spending the money Congress allocated to boost testing capacity.
Granules India Limited-Walk-In Interview for AR&D (Formulation-OSD) On 6th Jan’ 2022
Granules India Limited-Walk-In Interview for AR&D (Formulation-OSD) On 6th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Company Profile: Granules India Limited is an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in […]
COVID-19 vaccine does not pose increased risk of preterm births: CDC study
The COVID-19 vaccine does not pose an increased risk of preterm births or small-for-gestational-age (SGA) births, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study […]
CDC Recommends a Pfizer Booster Shot After 5 Months, Not 6
Following the F.D.A.’s lead, the agency also recommended third shots after four weeks for some immunocompromised children 5 to 11.
Get a Pfizer Booster After 5 Months, Not 6, the C.D.C. Says
Following the F.D.A.’s lead, the agency also recommended third shots after four weeks for some immunocompromised children 5 to 11.
Thoughts on the Elizabeth Holmes Verdict
Now that the Elizabeth Holmes trial has ended with convictions on several counts of defrauding investors, I’ve been thinking again about the whole Theranos case. […]
Aetion acquires Replica Analytics to bring aboard synthetic data capabilities
Health analytics firm Aetion has acquired Replica Analytics, a company that specializes in synthetic data. Aetion said Replica will enable it to analyze previously inaccessible […]
List prices for 460 drugs increased Jan. 1
Drugmakers on Jan. 1 increased the list price of 460 medications by a median of 4.9 percent, according to data from 46brooklyn, a nonprofit drug […]
Pfizer carries pandemic momentum into 2022, scoring another huge Paxlovid deal with the US
Pfizer carries pandemic momentum into 2022, scoring another huge Paxlovid deal with the US fkansteiner Tue, 01/04/2022 – 12:56
Florida governor to US: Allow states to buy antibody treatments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging the federal government to allow states to buy monoclonal antibody treatments amid the latest COVID-19 surge, The Hill reported […]
Treating and Preventing Head Lice
Head lice. Learn how to check for them, how to treat them, and how to avoid having them in your home.
US orders another 10 million courses of Pfizer COVID-19 treatment
The United States is purchasing an additional 10 million courses of Pfizer’s key COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, the company said Tuesday, bringing the total U.S. order to […]
Products Claiming to “Cure” Cancer Are a Cruel Deception
Many ads on social media and “healthy” websites claim their products can cure cancer. They cannot.
Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Production-API On 5th Jan’ to 7th Feb’ 2022
Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Production-API On 5th Jan’ to 7th Feb’ 2022 Job Description Company Profile: Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd (SKPL), established in […]
Former cardiology chief’s GoFundMe for lawsuit tops cardiology stories in December
News regarding a former cardiology chief starting a GoFundMe page to raise money to sue his former employer was Becker’s most-read oncology story of December.
Woman who spent 65 days in a coma due to COVID-19 urges vaccination
A California woman who spent two months in a coma because of COVID-19 complications after contracting the disease while unvaccinated is now urging others to […]
Medication safety group issues alert on COVID-19 antiviral
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices on Jan. 3 issued an alert warning pharmacists of potential error risks with Paxlovid, Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral pill regimen.
Shilpa Medicare Ltd – Openings for IPQA Injectable Department -Apply Now
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New gene therapy approach offers a potential long-term treatment for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2B
Medical experts have developed a new pre-clinical gene therapy for a rare disorder, known as limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) 2B, that addresses the primary cellular […]
Artificial intelligence could benefit all aspects of clinical trials: IQVIA
An AI expert discusses progress in the field, gaps in understanding, and how predictive modeling and other advanced analytical tools could be put to use.
Metrochem API (P) Ltd- Walk-In Interview for Production Chemist -API On 6th to 8th Jan’ 2022
Metrochem API (P) Ltd- Walk-In Interview for Production Chemist -API On 6th to 8th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interview for Production Chemist -API @ […]
CDC: Omicron now 95 percent of new US COVID-19 cases
The omicron variant accounted for 95.4 percent of U.S. COVID-19 cases diagnosed during the week ending on Jan. 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Pence advocacy group urges Supreme Court to reject federal vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses
Former Vice President Mike Pence, through his political advocacy group, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s vaccine-or-test […]
12 hospitals, health systems seeking philanthropy leaders
Several hospitals and health systems are hiring philanthropy talent. Here are 12 open positions:
Puerto Rico restricting business hours amid case surge
Puerto Rico will not allow businesses to operate after midnight as of Tuesday, in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19 cases in the […]
Why an HBCU med school decided to put CARES Act money into students’ pockets
All colleges and universities received allotments under the CARES Act, but HBCUs have been much more aggressive about funneling substantial amounts directly to students, who […]
New coronavirus variant detected in France
Researchers at IHU Mediterranee Infection in France have detected a new variant of the coronavirus, according to early research published Dec. 29 on MedRxiv.
Precision public health: Fancy name for advances in same old thing?
The field of precision medicine, which uses technology to target hyperlocal public health campaigns, is growing, but has some critics, reported Nature Jan. 4.
This state is recording most COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people
New York is seeing the highest average rate of daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the nation, with higher rates than all other states […]
5 states reporting record COVID-19 hospitalizations
The U.S. recorded 1,082,549 new daily COVID-19 cases on Jan. 3, an all-time high, according to data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Pfizer, GSK and Teva lead 2022’s round of January drug price hikes: GoodRx
Pfizer, GSK and Teva lead 2022’s round of January drug price hikes: GoodRx fkansteiner Tue, 01/04/2022 – 11:30
Competition for cybersecurity growing fierce as cyberattacks increase
Major cyberattacks such as those on SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline have led to intense competition for companies to recruit top-notch cybersecurity talent.
GP workforce ‘shredded’ by COVID-19 as BMA condemns test shortage
Some practices are on the brink of closure with the workforce ‘shredded’ by COVID-19 infection and isolation, GPs have said – as the BMA warned […]
Outcomes from telemedicine just as good as in-person care, study shows
Replacing and augmenting regular in-person visits with virtual care results in similar health outcomes and patient satisfaction, U.S. News & World Report reported Jan. 3
New route for regulating blood sugar levels independent of insulin
The discovery of insulin 100 years ago opened a door that would lead to life and hope for millions of people with diabetes. Ever since […]
Biogen looks beyond Spinraza in SMA with Ionis deal
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) therapy Spinraza has been a key earner for Biogen in recent years, but with sales now heading into reverse, the company […]
Clinical algorithms should use social factors instead of race, study says
Clinical algorithms may improve if race variables are replaced with causal factors associated with race, such as healthcare access, education and economic position, according to […]
13 health systems with strong finances
Here are 13 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service.
Ballad Health CEO calls on CMS to allow flexibility with healthcare worker vaccination mandate
Alan Levine, chair and CEO of Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health, is requesting that CMS consider changes to the federal agency’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for […]
US reports 1M+ new COVID-19 cases in 1 day, a global record
The U.S. shattered global records Jan. 3, reporting over a million new daily COVID-19 cases, according to data from Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University.
Maryland changes medical debt collection rules for hospitals
A law that took effect Jan. 1 changes medical debt collection rules for hospitals and providers in Maryland, according to NPR affiliate WAMU.
Labor pressures continue to strain hospital finances: Kaufman Hall
Hospitals across the U.S. continued to feel the financial strain of the nationwide labor shortage and supply chain challenges in November, according to a report […]
Biden to address nation on omicron surge
President Biden will address the nation on Tuesday afternoon about the current wave of the omicron coronavirus variant.A White House official said that Biden will […]
Supply chain problems call for smart digital solutions: Vytal
A leader from health tech solutions company Vytal examines supply chain challenges faced in the pharmaceutical field and shares some potential solutions.
5 Questions to Ask for Effective Healthcare IT Change Management
1. Why Do Change Management? In healthcare environments, IT teams are ultrasensitive to keeping systems available and reliable, and that’s the primary reason to have […]
Nurses at Massachusetts Tenet hospital ratify contract, ending 9-month strike
The deal includes some staffing improvements that were top priorities for nurses, including limits on how many patients can be assigned in certain hospital units, along with wage […]
Chemveda Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for Research Associate/ Sr. Research Associate On 8th January 2022
Chemveda Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for Research Associate/ Sr. Research Associate On 8th January 2022 Job Description Dear Candidate, We are conducting Walk-In […]
72% of CEOs are concerned about their job security in 2022
Disruption of supply chains, labor shortages and desperately needed updates to corporate strategy have CEOs worried for what 2022 holds, but a top concern was […]
LA schools requiring COVID-19 tests for students, staff before return to classrooms
Students and staff at Los Angeles schools are required to submit a negative COVID-19 test before returning to classrooms this month.The Los Angeles Unified School […]
Marksans Pharma Ltd- Openings for QA/ Production/ Packing -Apply Now
Marksans Pharma Ltd- Openings for QA/ Production/ Packing -Apply Now Job Description Urgent RequirementOrganization: Marksans Pharma LtdLocation: Verna, Goa Please note Vacancies only for experienced […]
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of fraud
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of failed blood testing startup Theranos, was found guilty of four of 11 fraud charges Jan. 3, according […]
Delaware declares public health state of emergency
Delaware Gov. John Carney issued a state of emergency declaration Jan. 3 to combat the current surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
5 predictions for how technology will transform healthcare in 2022 … and beyond
There are resources medical institutions can draw on to relieve some of the burden from overworked, stressed-out physicians, nurses and staff – and many of […]
UnitedHealthcare nixes new coverage criteria for emergency care
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson confirmed that the payer will not be making changes to its criteria for emergency care coverage, according to the American Hospital […]
Omicron patients less likely to be hospitalized, have shorter stays: 6 study findings
Omicron rapidly overtook COVID-19 cases at Houston Methodist, causing 90 percent of all new COVID-19 cases only three weeks after the variant was first identified […]
Healthcare Anchor Network becomes independent not-for-profit organization
The Healthcare Anchor Network, a collective of 70 health systems that encourages community-focused purchasing and investment, is officially an independent, not-for-profit organization. It had been […]
Aspiro Pharma (Hetero Group)-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Quality Assurance On 9th Jan’ 2022
Aspiro Pharma (Hetero Group)-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Quality Assurance On 9th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Greetings from Aspiro Pharma (Hetero Group) !! Walk-In Interviews for […]
CDC recommends Pfizer recipients get booster after 5 months
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Tuesday that Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine recipients get a booster dose five months after their second […]
Norton Healthcare adds 6th hospital
Madison, Ind.-based King’s Daughters’ Health has joined Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare as the system’s sixth hospital and its first outside Louisville, The Lane Report reported […]
Roche, Siemens at-home tests get FDA EUAs as US faces COVID-19 testing shortage
The agency granted emergency use authorizations to both companies’ over-the-counter diagnostics under a new accelerated review program. However, it may take months for them to […]
HCA buys 59 urgent care centers in Florida
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has finalized the purchase of MD Now Urgent Care, a network of 59 urgent care centers in Florida.
COVID-19 tracker: Adamis’ COVID-19 trial with Tempol is a go; Brutal omicron surge sweeps through Hong Kong
COVID-19 tracker: Adamis’ COVID-19 trial with Tempol is a go; Brutal omicron surge sweeps through Hong Kong admin Tue, 01/04/2022 – 09:42
MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Drive for Freshers & experienced On 7th Jan’ 2022
MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Drive for Freshers & experienced On 7th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Drive for Research & Development (R&D-API) Department API Division- […]
Saint Vincent nurses ratify contract, end longest nurses’ strike in Massachusetts history
Nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., have voted to ratify a new contract, officially ending a 301-day strike, according to union and hospital […]
Road ahead paved with innovation, opportunities: Syneos Health
A forward-looking report from company experts includes a breakdown of the top trends to watch for in pharmaceutical development and in healthcare overall.
Video: Happy New Year
From all of us at MatrixCare and HEALTHCAREfirst, we wish you and yours all good things in the new year.
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Governor asks New York hospitals for greater detail in COVID-19 inpatient reports
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is asking hospitals to adjust their reporting on COVID-19 hospitalizations to distinguish patients admitted for the virus as their primary […]
Novavax gathers its COVID-19 vaccine data for long-delayed FDA filing
Novavax gathers its COVID-19 vaccine data for long-delayed FDA filing fkansteiner Tue, 01/04/2022 – 09:15
BrightInsight CEO Kal Patel M.D. discusses the future of regulated digital health for biopharma and medtech [Sponsored]
In order to benefit from the Virtual1Care trend, pharma and medtech companies must ensure that their digital health tools, wrapped around a drug or device, […]
Aspiro Pharma (Hetero Group)-Walk-In Interviews for Production -QMS (Injectable) On 9th Jan’2022
Aspiro Pharma (Hetero Group)-Walk-In Interviews for Production -QMS (Injectable) On 9th Jan’2022 Job Description Greetings from Aspiro Pharma (Hetero Group) !! Walk-In Interviews for Production -QMS […]
Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2021
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Hetero Labs Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Warehouse On 8th Jan’ 2022
Hetero Labs Limited -Walk-In Interviews for Production/ Warehouse On 8th Jan’ 2022 Job Description Greetings from Hetero !!! Walk-In Interview for Production/ Warehouse @ Hetero […]
Multiple UK hospitals declare critical incidents over staff shortages
In order to help to reduce transmission of the Omicron variant, measures have been instated in hospitals, including a ban on ward visitations.
MHRA grants approval for Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 antiviral pill
Pfizer’s Paxlovid has a success rate of nearly 90% as a prophylaxis treatment against severe COVID-19 when administered shortly after the patient has been infected […]
NJ hospitals face staff shortage as hospitalizations climb
Hospitals and nursing homes are planning for the loss of 30% of their staff at minimum as many are out sick in the omicron wave.
New High Fidelity CRISPR Cas9 Protein Reduces Off-Target Effects
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Invitrogen TrueCut HiFi Cas9 Protein offers the advantage of significantly minimizing off-target events while aiming to retain maximum on-target editing efficiency.
Medical education through Twitter? Pharma’s digital strategy for healthcare providers [Sponsored]
“Most Q&As are happening on Twitter. If you’re not doing social listening you’re losing fresh insights into things like disease states.” That was just one […]
OpenEye Scientific and Specifica Partner to Launch Orion Antibody Discovery Suite
The partnership between OpenEye Scientific and Specifica has generated AbXtract, an antibody discovery model that is included in the Orion Antibody Suite.
Indian pharma industry estimated to grow 9-11% in 2021-22: ICRA
“Revenue growth for ICRA sample set is estimated at 9-11 per cent in FY2022 and in FY2023, supported by gradual recovery post the impact of […]
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic drug
Doxycycline Hyclate delayed-release tablets are indicated to reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria.
The Simpson’s Explain Healthcare
By KIM BELLARD Happy New Year! We’re starting 2022 full of hope and renewed optimism. Oh, wait; not so much. We’re not only still in […]
Exelixis nabs Merck veteran as chief medical officer on quest to expand its R&D footprint
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AI providing the edge against cancer?
The global R&D pipeline is dominated by potential treatments in oncology and this is also where the investment is flowing. This doesn’t look like changing […]
Novartis blocks generic to MS blockbuster Gilenya in US patent dispute
Novartis has blocked an attempt by Chinese drugmaker HEC Pharma to launch a generic version of its big-selling multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya in the US […]
Dr Reddy’s launches molnupiravir at Rs 35 per pill, matching Mankind’s price
Dr. Reddy’s Molflu will be priced at Rs. 35 per capsule with 10 capsules contained per strip, and the total course of 40 capsules over […]
FDA clears Pfizer, BioNTech COVID booster for younger teens
The FDA has authorised the first COVID-19 booster vaccine for teenagers in the 12 to 15 age group, giving the okay for wider use of […]
PRISYM ID Achieves Zebra Technologies Validation
PRISYM 360 label management software has been tested by Zebra’s Global Enablement Center to support customers’ critical printing needs, reducing risk and deployment times […]
Former RCGP chair and Scotland CMO among GPs recognised in New Year Honours
GPs were among those to receive awards in the New Year Honours lists, which also saw doctors that led the UK’s response to the pandemic […]
Working to ‘unify and inspire others to achieve their best selves’
“My mentors challenge me to look at the responsibility of my influence and to not only see what I can gain, but what I can […]
How much should cost savings cost?
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Q&A: ‘We had an opportunity to look at the workforce of the future’
Paul Kempinski, president and CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, has faced a common dilemma for employers in the COVID-19 pandemic: Which staff can work […]
Dueling Opinions: Advancing climate change on the agenda
After another year of extreme weather events, from deadly heat waves and record drought to rare December tornadoes, climate change continues to make headlines and […]
Building on lessons learned to prepare for next challenges
Leaders from a diverse set of companies weigh in on their priorities and strategies for 2022.
Solving workforce challenges is key to advancing health
Our nation simply does not have enough clinicians to care for patients today and not enough are in the training pipeline for the future.
Medicare Advantage market shows signs of valuation bubble ready to burst
Some experts believe the lucrative Medicare Advantage market is in a bubble, and some of the pumped-up valuations on providers and startup insurers are already […]
As Covid Hits Nursing Homes’ Finances, Town Residents Fight to Save Alzheimer’s Facility
Marvin Querry, 86, was on his tractor, planting rye on his 770-acre western Missouri farm, when the call came in early November. It was the […]
Why an HBCU Med School Decided to Put CARES Act Money Into Students’ Pockets
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud, says jury
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and former chief executive of the blood testing startup Theranos, has been convicted of defrauding investors by a jury in a […]
Pharma company Granules India names KVS Ram Rao as Joint MD, CEO
Rao has over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
04/01/2022 France takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU Image On 1 January, France took up the Council Presidency held by Slovenia. The French […]
Inclusion of Optimal Guidelines for Pharmacists in UpToDate
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 9, Page 1084-1085, September 2022.
Inclusion of Optimal Guidelines for Pharmacists in UpToDate
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Inclusion of Optimal Guidelines for Pharmacists in UpToDate
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Inclusion of Optimal Guidelines for Pharmacists in UpToDate
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Inclusion of Optimal Guidelines for Pharmacists in UpToDate
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Severe Hypocalcemia Due to Skeletal Remineralization After Venetoclax, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 9, Page 1076-1078, September 2022.
Severe Hypocalcemia Due to Skeletal Remineralization After Venetoclax, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Severe Hypocalcemia Due to Skeletal Remineralization After Venetoclax, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Severe Hypocalcemia Due to Skeletal Remineralization After Venetoclax, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Severe Hypocalcemia Due to Skeletal Remineralization After Venetoclax, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Severe Hypocalcemia Due to Skeletal Remineralization After Venetoclax, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
Severe Hypocalcemia Due to Skeletal Remineralization After Venetoclax, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.
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5 HIPAA Compliance Tips For Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare professionals who comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will benefit by removing the risk of breaching the HIPAA rules. Their […]
5 best practices from high-performing patient collections teams
Experian Health works with many of the largest, most sophisticated collections teams in healthcare that consistently strive for high-performance by innovating and adopting best practices. […]
Prefabricated GMP Cleanrooms for Aseptic FIlling
Understanding the multiple benefits of prefabricated cleanrooms for aseptic filling applications and the pre-engineered solutions offered.
Role of Engaging Physicians in Data-Driven Healthcare Environment in 2022
John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Lumere, a GHX company Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians were attuned to the operational and financial […]
Engaging Physicians in Data-Driven Healthcare
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians were attuned to the operational and financial challenges faced by most hospitals and healthcare systems. They just weren’t necessarily […]
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at events in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help […]
COVID-19 vaccination info kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at events in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help […]
Massachusetts nurses vote to end 301-day strike at Tenet-owned St. Vincent
Hundreds of nurses at St. Vincent Hospital began the longest nurses strike in Massachusetts history last March.
Mankind Pharma to roll out cheapest coronavirus drug
The full treatment of Molulife (brand name) is expected to cost ₹1,400, RC Juneja, chairman of Mankind Pharma, told ET. The brand is expected to […]
FDA expands Covid-19 boosters for kids using real-world data in much older adults
The FDA has expanded emergency authorization of Covid-19 boosters to include children 12 to 15 vaccinated with the Pfizer and BioNTech messenger RNA shot. The […]
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Unapproved New Drug Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
