Covishield’s effectiveness in fully vaccinated individuals 63% during 2nd wave: Study
“More importantly, the scientists also observed that the spike-specific T-cell responses were conserved against both the delta variant and wild-type SARS-CoV-2. Such cellular immune protection […]
COVID vaccine: Expert groups considering scientific evidence on need for booster dose
“The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) and National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) are deliberating and considering scientific evidences related […]
Pharma’s new leaders in field engagement: MSLs
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit and healthcare professionals (HCPs) became elusive, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) got to work by deftly transitioning into virtual engagement. With […]
Regeneron says its antibody treatment ‘may be’ less effective against omicron
Regeneron said Tuesday that its COVID-19 antibody treatment “may be” less effective against the new omicron variant, though tests are ongoing. The statement shows how the […]
Drugs for Acute Otitis Media in Children
Date: February 7, 2022 Issue #: 1643 Summary: More antibiotics are prescribed for treatment of acute otitis media (AOM) than for any other infection in […]
A New Dihydroergotamine Nasal Spray (Trudhesa) for Migraine
Date: December 27, 2021 Issue #: 1640 Summary: The FDA has approved Trudhesa (Impel Neuropharma), a new dihydroergotamine nasal spray product, for acute treatment of […]
Trial recruitment improving more rapidly in some populations than others: Phesi
Patient data from the clinical solutions company indicates that gains in recruitment of Black participants is outpacing that of patients from other groups.
Aspen closes in on Africa license for Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
Aspen closes in on Africa license for Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine fkansteiner Tue, 11/30/2021 – 09:05
FDA study offers new tool to make sense out of pharmacogenetics data
Prescribers need a pharmacogenetics knowledge base to determine a safe and effective medication and dosage for their patients, but they also need pharmacogenetics test information […]
Where’s Our National Health Tech Academy
By KIM BELLARD It has been said that if your company has a Chief Innovation Officer or an Innovation Department, it’s probably not a very […]
Omicron was in Netherlands days earlier than first thought
The Netherlands’ RIVM health institute found omicron in samples dating from Nov. 19 and 23. The WHO said South Africa first reported the the variant […]
Does Laptop Wi-Fi Affect Fertility?
Should laptops not be on laps? What is the effect of WiFi exposure on sperm motility and DNA damage? “It is impossible to imagine a […]
Omicron brings COVID-19 vaccine inequity ‘home to roost’
The hoarding of limited COVID-19 shots by rich countries — creating virtual vaccine deserts in many poorer ones — doesn’t just mean risk for the […]
CDC says ages 18 and up should get booster shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as the new omicron variant is […]
South African doctor treating omicron patients says vaccinated ‘so far have no complication’
A South African doctor who is treating patients who tested positive for the COVID-19 omicron variant said on Tuesday that vaccinated individuals who are sick […]
With Federal Covid Sick Leave Gone, Workers Feel Pressure to Show Up at Work
Economists and public health experts alike say paid sick leave is an essential tool — like testing, masks and vaccines — in the effort to […]
EU medical agency chief: Two weeks needed to study COVID-19 vaccines’ effectiveness on omicron
The European Union’s medical agency chief on Tuesday said it will take roughly two weeks to determine if existing COVID-19 vaccines are effective in protecting […]
Sun Pharma arm settles case with Biofrontera, to get USD 22.5 mn
In 2018, DUSA Pharmaceuticals had filed a suit at the US District Court of Massachusetts against Biofrontera Inc Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH, Biofrontera Pharma GmbH, and […]
Evidence for mandatory NHS staff COVID-19 jabs ‘not good enough’, says Lords committee
Evidence to support government plans to require all NHS staff in patient-facing roles to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is ‘not good enough’, a House of […]
Scotland expands vaccine rollout in the face of rising Omicron cases
The Scottish government aims to expand and advance their COVID-19 booster programme, following the six cases of the Omicron variant that were reported as of […]
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2022)
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2022) is held on June, 20-21, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. The Congress gathers pharmaceutical companies, CMOs and CDMOs, governmental […]
GSK aim for HIV cure by 2030
Following its recent approval of an injectable HIV-1 treatment from the National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has high hopes in […]
What we know about the COVID-19 Omicron variant
Find out what we know about Omicron, its severity and transmissibility, and how we are working to protect Australians.
Making medicines sustainable
Healthcare’s sustainability record to date leaves much to be desired. The sector contributes 4.4% of total global emissions, healthcare costs continue to rise, and waste […]
Practising health care as if the planet matters
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Doctors and nurses declare a climate and ecological ‘Code Red’ for B.C.
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An agenda for action on planetary health
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Health Innovators: Senseonics’ Francine Kaufman
In the most recent of the Health Innovators video series, pharmaphorum’s founder, Dr Paul Tunnah, chats with the chief medical officer of Senseonics. Francine Kaufman […]
Bharat Biotech studying if Covaxin shot will work on Omicron
“Covaxin was developed against the original Wuhan variant,” a Bharat Biotech spokesperson told Reuters in a text message, referring to the Chinese city where the […]
FDA sets Sept review date for BMS’ psoriasis drug deucravacitinib
The FDA has kicked off its review of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s psoriasis therapy deucravacitinib, setting an action date of 1 September next year, as the EU […]
Moderna boss predicts current vaccines may be less effective against Omicron covid
Stock markets dip as CEO says firms may struggle in targeting both new strain and existing Covid variants The chief executive of the US drugmaker […]
Ms. Olabunbi Underwent Unilateral Hip Replacement in Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, India
Introduction A young 23-year-old woman, Aderiyike Olabunbi, traveled from Nigeria with her mother to get treated for her fractured hip. After suffering from an accident […]
‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
It was supper time in the Whittier, California, home of Air Force veteran Danyelle Clark-Gutierrez, and eagerly awaiting a bowl of kibble and canned dog […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors
09/12/2021 France expands its successful OiRA approach to a variety of sectors Image © OiRA A new case study looks at how France has been […]
EU-OSHA´s Interim Executive Director at the Employment Committee of the European Parliament
30/11/2021 EU-OSHA´s Interim Executive Director at the Employment Committee of the European Parliament Image EU-OSHA´s Interim Executive Director, William Cockburn, presents the Agency´s contribution to the […]
Blueprint inks deal to buy lung cancer biotech Lengo
Targeted cancer drug specialist Blueprint Medicines has agreed to pay $250 million upfront to acquire Lengo Therapeutics and its lead drug for lung cancer, a […]
AZ eyes FDA verdict on Lynparza in adjuvant breast cancer in Q1
The FDA will deliver a verdict on AstraZeneca’s PARP inhibitor Lynparza as an adjuvant treatment for breast cancer in the first quarter of next year, […]
Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Omicron, COVID vaccine and male fertility, and unvaccinated at festivities
Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top 3 questions across our channels.
Lupin launches educational website Sciflix for medical students
Sciflix is a comprehensive learning platform in pulmonology where all scientific needs of postgraduate students will be addressed by a multisource library under one roof, […]
Rethinking Patient Access: 4 Key Action for Health Systems
Erin Jospe, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Kyruus As we learn to equilibrate with COVID-19, we are collectively learning how to modulate our acceptance of […]
How often do health plans use “provider requirements”?
Specialty drugs have delivered significant improvements to patient health, but oftentimes they pay be expensive. To try to insure that these treatments are used appropriately, […]
Pence: Supreme Court has chance to right ‘historic wrong’ with abortion ruling
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday will lay out the case for reversing the precedent set by Roe v. Wade on the eve of […]
Children’s COVID-19 Vaccine: A Key to Protecting Pediatric Asthma Patients
What Has Everyone Excited about COVID-19 Vaccines for 5-11-year-olds? With the rollout this month of the COVID-19 vaccine for those 5-11 years of age, we […]
Peptide Formulation: Initial Clinical Development, Final Dosage Forms and Life Cycle Management
**Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at 2pm EST | 1pm CST | 11am PST*** Formulation options for peptides in early development versus strategies for final dosage […]
The “Best years of our lives”
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Looking on the bright side
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Blank 67
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Did I just have a dream?
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Self Reflection during COVID-19
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Passing Seasons
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Who Knew
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COVID-19 and the Starving Student
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We must help postsecondary students thrive, not just survive
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Conversations on pandemic recovery must include our youth
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Pfizer to apply for COVID-19 booster approval for 16- and 17-year-olds: report
Pfizer and BioNTech are reportedly set to seek approval for booster shots of their COVID-19 vaccine for 16- and 17-year-olds.People familiar with the company’s plans told […]
India may export Covishield, Covaxin to South American, Caribbean nations
In a Twitter post, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that India would be happy to export Covid-19 vaccines and share its digital health interventions.
Prime Minister’s statement about a pause to further easing of border restrictions
Read the Prime Minister’s statement about temporarily pausing the planned easing of border restrictions.
Matthew’s health care tidbits: Drug prices
Each week I’ve been adding a brief tidbits section to the THCB Reader, our weekly newsletter that summarizes the best of THCB that week (Sign […]
GAO on the Cost of Rare Diseases
Last month, the Government Accountability Office released a report on the cost of rare disease. The report is interesting, and especially interesting is Appendix 1 […]
Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Tuesday, November 30, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 67977] Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
Biden reignites debate over travel bans
The Biden administration is facing heavy criticism for its decision to impose a travel ban on South Africa and several nearby countries in the wake […]
¿Las vacunas funcionan para la variante ómicron?
Una “mezcla tipo Frankenstein” de mutaciones suscita preocupación, pero la variante puede seguir siendo vulnerable a las vacunas actuales. Si no es así, serán necesarias […]
¿Las vacunas funcionan para la variante ómicron?
Una “mezcla tipo Frankenstein” de mutaciones suscita preocupación, pero la variante puede seguir siendo vulnerable a las vacunas actuales. Si no es así, serán necesarias […]
¿Las vacunas funcionan para la variante ómicron?
Una “mezcla tipo Frankenstein” de mutaciones suscita preocupación, pero la variante puede seguir siendo vulnerable a las vacunas actuales. Si no es así, serán necesarias […]
¿Las vacunas funcionan para la variante ómicron?
Una “mezcla tipo Frankenstein” de mutaciones suscita preocupación, pero la variante puede seguir siendo vulnerable a las vacunas actuales. Si no es así, serán necesarias […]
Overnight Health Care — Presented by March of Dimes — Omicron sets off a flurry of responses
Welcome to Monday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.We hope everyone got […]
CMS Vaccine Mandate Blocked in 10 States
First it was the COVID-19 vaccination mandate from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Now, it’s the one from the Centers for Medicare […]
Dallas Cowboys head coach tests positive for COVID-19
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will miss his team’s upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints after testing positive for COVID-19, The Associated Press […]
US braces for omicron to hit
The United States is bracing for the impact of the omicron variant of coronavirus, which has yet to be detected in the nation but is […]
WHO warns that new virus variant poses ‘very high’ risk
The global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with “severe […]
Public release for 2021 Health Employee Census Results
The Australian Public Service employee census report for 2021 has been released. Read more about the census and Health’s results.
Cell therapy biotech Quell adds $156M for alternative to organ transplant meds
Quell Therapeutics’ $156 million Series B round comes as it prepares to advance to a clinical trial testing its lead regulatory T cell therapy candidate […]
Supreme Court questions HHS interpretation of DSH formula
The decision is unlikely to have huge implications for DSH calculations but could impact HHS’ policymaking abilities.
‘Be Vigilant’: What In-Home Care Providers Should Know About the Omicron Variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday officially designated the COVID-19 variant Omicron as “a variant of concern.” The U.N. agency on Monday followed that […]
Transactions: Riverside Invests in Executive Care; Charter Buys Silver Linings Hospice Care
Home care provider Executive Care recently received an investment from global investment firm The Riverside Company. The financial terms were not disclosed. Hackensack, New Jersey-based […]
Medicaid enrollees report more overnight hospital stays than uninsured, privately insured
Medicaid beneficiaries tend to lack a usual doctor despite visiting clinics at the same rate as the privately insured, according to a MACPAC analysis.
CDC strengthens recommendation to say all adults should get booster shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday strengthened its recommendation for all adults 18 and over to get booster shots, citing the risks […]
COVID-19 tracker: FDA advisory group will discuss Merck antiviral; Companies test vaccines against new variant
COVID-19 tracker: FDA advisory group will discuss Merck antiviral; Companies test vaccines against new variant elucas Mon, 11/29/2021 – 15:31
Federal workers who don’t meet vaccine mandate won’t face discipline until January
Federal workers who do not comply with the Biden administration’s coronavirus vaccine requirement will not face serious penalties like suspension or removal until January.The White […]
UnitedHealthcare underpaid TeamHealth clinicians, jury finds
The verdict represents the end of just one legal fight between TeamHealth and UnitedHealthcare.
Novozymes and Novo Nordisk Pharmatech Collaborate on Enzymes for Biopharma Production
Novozymes and Novo Nordisk Pharmatech are teaming up to develop best-in-class technical enzymes to support biopharmaceutical production processes.
BeiGene Acquires Property in New Jersey to Build Manufacturing and Clinical R&D Center
BeiGene has acquired property in Hopewell, NJ to build a new manufacturing site and clinical R&D center for advanced new medicines.
UK accelerates COVID booster plans in response to Omicron
The UK looks set to extend its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to all over-18s, as the number of cases of the new Omicron variant of […]
Antiviral Covid-19 Pills Are Coming. Will There Be Enough Tests?
The pills must be given early in the course of infection, which means access to timely, accurate test results will be crucial.
Antiviral Covid-19 Pills Are Coming. Will There Be Enough Tests?
The pills must be given early in the course of infection, which means access to timely, accurate test results will be crucial.
Antiviral Covid-19 Pills Are Coming. Will There Be Enough Tests?
The pills must be given early in the course of infection, which means access to timely, accurate test results will be crucial.
Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states
The court order said that CMS had no clear authority from Congress to enact the vaccine mandate for providers participating in the two government healthcare programs […]
NYC officials recommend masks indoors, but won’t reimpose mandates
New York City officials said Monday that they do not immediately plan to reimpose an indoor mask requirement due to the omicron coronavirus variant, but […]
Greenway Health Appoints Pratap Sarker as CEO
Pratap Sarker, CEO at Greenway Health What You Should Know: – Pratap Sarker to succeed Richard Atkin as CEO of Greenway Health, Atkin to transition […]
Japan barring foreigner visitors
Japan is barring foreign visitors from entering the country amid increased concerns over the new COVID-19 omicron variant.In accordance with new restrictions that went into […]
Transportation software eases financial strain for providers, empowers patients with disabilities
More health care providers are seeing patients on an outpatient basis, but simply getting to a doctor visit can be a formidable obstacle for those […]
Supreme Court won’t exempt Mass. hospital workers from vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a group of health care workers who sought exemptions from their Boston-based hospital’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.The request […]
Samsung Biologics, GreenLight Biosciences, and Environmental Impact Acquisition Corp to Build mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity
Samsung Biologics, GreenLight Biosciences, and Environmental Impact Acquisition Corp. have partnered to advance GreenLight’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
UC Davis Health, AWS Launches Cloud Innovation Center for Health Equity
What You Should Know: – Today, UC Davis Health launched a Cloud Innovation Center (CIC), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), making the renowned academic […]
NYC chief medical examiner to step down
New York City chief medical examiner Barbara Sampson, the first woman to hold the position in its 100-year history, has stepped down from her role.Sampson […]
Michigan ticks another record: 4,229 hospitalized with COVID-19
The fourth surge led by the delta variant of the virus picked up speed in recent weeks, leading to the high number of hospitalizations as […]
South Korea, Australia put plans to ease pandemic restrictions on hold
South Korea and Australia are putting their plans to ease COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on hold amid increased coronavirus cases and rising concern over the new omicron variant, […]
UC Davis, Amazon partner on digital health equity innovation
The health system will solicit project ideas from clinicians and patients to address health equity and accessibility challenges.
Elsevier Acquires Digital Health Education Platform Osmosis – M&A
What You Should Know: – Elsevier acquires Osmosis – a digital health education platform that has simplified the complex learning journey for millions of medical students and […]
Israeli Startup TailorMed Acquires Vivor to Create Provider and Pharmacy Network
What You Should Know: – Financial navigation technology company TailorMed acquires Vivor to create the largest provider and pharmacy network. – The combined companies will […]
Blueprint Medicines to buy cancer drug startup with potential edge over Takeda, J&J targeted therapies
Blueprint Medicines is paying $250 million up front to acquire Lengo Therapeutics, developer of targeted cancer therapies. The startup’s lead drug candidate is on track […]
New Rush hospital CEO uncovers potential financial misappropriation
Rush said the new CEO of its Oak Park hospital is investigating potential financial misappropriation by a former executive.
Rush investigates financial misappropriation by former exec
Rush said it’s investigating potential financial misappropriation by a former executive at its Oak Park hospital. The health system did not say how much money […]
Sheba, Datos Health Launch Remote Monitoring Program for Children with Complex Heart Defects
What You Should Know: – Israel’s Sheba Medical Center launches a remote patient monitoring program for children with complex heart defects, powered by Datos Health’s […]
MedCity Pivot podcast: Reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of FDA’s approval of transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Edwards Lifesciences introduced TAVR to the U.S. back in November 2011 when FDA approved its Sapien heart valve for patients with aortic stenosis who were […]
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing And Packaging Congress 2022 Connects Pharma Leaders
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2022) covers the current state of the pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging industry. The Congress gathers pharmaceutical companies, CMOs and […]
Philips Extends AI-Enabled CT Imaging Portfolio
What You Should Know: – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced new additions to its CT imaging portfolio at […]
Biden says ‘lockdowns’ not needed to curb coronavirus variant
President Biden said Monday that his administration was not recommending further restrictions on businesses or in-person gatherings to combat the coronavirus pandemic amid concerns about […]
Biden: Omicron coronavirus variant ’cause for concern, not a cause for panic’
President Biden on Monday described the omicron variant of COVID-19 as a “cause for concern” but not a cause for panic, saying Americans getting vaccinated and […]
Dr. Akram Boutros to retire as MetroHealth CEO at end of 2022
Dr. Akram Boutros will retire as president and CEO of MetroHealth at the end of 2022 after leading the public health system since 2013, he […]
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California joins other states trying to reduce wait times for mental healthcare
California’s Senate Bill 221, which passed the state legislature with a nearly unanimous vote, requires health insurers across the state to reduce wait times for […]
Second FDA okay for Therapixel’s AI-based mammography tool
France’s Therapixel has secured a second FDA approval for MammoScreen, its artificial intelligence-powered software for detecting cancerous lesions in mammogram images. MammoScreen was approved last […]
Vaccine Makers Seek to Address Omicron SARS-CoV-2 Variant
The companies are testing their existing vaccines against the new variant of concern and are pursuing variant-specific versions.
How IVAs is Helping Care Providers and Patients Deal with Delta Variant
Callan Schebella, EVP, Product, Five9 Communicating clearly and effectively with patients is a hallmark of good patient care. However, as the Delta Variant defines the […]
EMA Recommends Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
The Comirnaty vaccine received a positive opinion from the EMA’s CHMP for children five to under 12 years of age.
Vaccine makers move quickly to confront omicron threat
Several companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, are already at work adapting their coronavirus shots to the newly identified variant, which experts worry could more readily […]
NBA star on COVID-19 battle: ‘I really thought I wasn’t going to make it’
The coronavirus hit NBA superstar Joel Embiid hard, the Philadelphia 76ers big man said upon returning to the court Saturday night following a nine-game absence during his illness. “That jawn hit […]
Practices ‘need substantial support’ to step up Omicron response, warns BMA GP chair
General practice is already facing unsustainable pressure and will need ‘substantial support’ to step up in response to the Omicron variant, the BMA’s GP committee […]
Pfizer boosts Paxlovid manufacturing capacity as Merck’s rival COVID pill hits surprise efficacy setback
Pfizer boosts Paxlovid manufacturing capacity as Merck’s rival COVID pill hits surprise efficacy setback aliu Mon, 11/29/2021 – 11:38
Inform smarter marketing decisions with IQVIA Omnichannel Navigator
If you had to list your most pressing marketing challenges, what would you put at the top? Not knowing if your campaigns are really reaching […]
November 30, 2021: Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement – 11/30/2021 – 11/30/2021
November 30, 2021: Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement
Gain Therapeutics presents hopeful data for Parkinson’s, Gaucher treatment
The biotech firm has presented data from a study that could offer hope to patients with Parkinsonâs, Gaucher, Alzheimerâs and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Antiviral Covid-19 Pills Are Coming. Will There Be Enough Tests?
The pills must be given early in the course of infection, which means access to timely, accurate test results will be crucial.
Amgen asks Supreme Court to take up its high-profile PCSK9 patent case against Sanofi and Regeneron
Amgen asks Supreme Court to take up its high-profile PCSK9 patent case against Sanofi and Regeneron fkansteiner Mon, 11/29/2021 – 11:15
Global COVID-19 vaccination matters now and for the future
Recently, I joined a panel at the Aspen Security Forum to discuss how we can best get vaccines in arms around the globe as we […]
Health literacy for the intellectually disabled: is pharma doing enough?
What is health literacy and why is it important? Health literacy (HL), defined by the CDC as the degree to which individuals have the ability […]
Genetic testing offers powerful weapon for detecting breast cancer: Sema4
A leader from the health tech solutions company explains how progress in genetic testing has helped advance the detection and prevention of breast cancer.
Pfizer CEO has ‘high level of confidence’ COVID-19 pill will be effective against omicron
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said Monday he has “a very high level of confidence” that his company’s COVID-19 treatment pills are effective against he omicron variant.Speaking […]
JCVI backs immediate expansion of COVID-19 vaccination to combat Omicron variant
The COVID-19 booster campaign should expand immediately to people aged 18-39 and second doses should be offered to those aged 12-15, under JCVI advice updated […]
Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Eli Lilly cut insulin prices and lose share in China’s latest cost squeeze
Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Eli Lilly cut insulin prices and lose share in China’s latest cost squeeze aliu Mon, 11/29/2021 – 10:27
Understanding Rare Diseases and Orphan Drug Marketing (White Paper)
While #Covid19 has impacted populations across the globe, it may have had an even greater effect on patients suffering from #rarediseases. The #pandemic has disrupted […]
Banner Health posts turnaround as finances rebound
Banner Health’s finances are back in the black, though labor costs continue to challenge the Arizona-based system.
GreenLight Biosciences, Samsung Biologics Collaborate to Advance COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Samsung Biologics will manufacture GreenLight BioSciences’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate for clinical trials and commercial sales.
Antiviral Covid Pills Are Coming. Will There Be Enough Tests?
The pills must be given early in the course of infection, which means access to timely, accurate test results will be crucial.
PathoQuest Achieves GMP Certification for Quality Control Testing Services
PathoQuest is the first French contract research organization (CRO) capable of offering GMP grade NGS-based testing services for quality control of biological drugs.
Donaldson Company Acquires Italian Bioprocessing Equipment Specialist
Donaldson Company’s acquisition of Solaris Biotechnology is intended to expand their footprint in the life sciences market.
Roche and Genentech Successfully Integrate Flywheel Platform
Flywheel’s platform will aid Roche and Genentech in the aggregation and management of medical imaging data.
Moderna CEO says it’ll take months to develop, ship coronavirus vaccine targeting omicron variant
The CEO of Moderna on Monday said it will take months for the company to develop and ship a vaccine that targets the new COVID-19 […]
Guest post: Congress shouldn’t put future innovation at risk
Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The […]
Former Insys execs ordered to pay $48.3 million in restitution in Subsys opioid trial
Former Insys execs ordered to pay $48.3 million in restitution in Subsys opioid trial fkansteiner Mon, 11/29/2021 – 09:15
Want the lowest-net-cost drugs? Change your thinking on disruption
When your organization asks for a lowest-net-cost formulary, what you’re really saying is, “I want the deepest contractual discounts aligned with my formulary without disruption.”
Switzerland, Scotland report omicron cases
Cases of the omicron variant have been detected in Switzerland and Scotland, a sign that the new, mutation-heavy COVID-19 strain is spreading across the globe.Switzerland’s Federal Office […]
13 omicron cases detected in Portuguese pro soccer team
Thirteen members of a Portuguese professional soccer team have tested positive for the new COVID-19 omicron variant after one player recently returned from a trip […]
Oregon offers to pay pharmacies to administer COVID vaccines
The state is also offering to pay temporary pharmacists in order to bolster workforces, but only at independent pharmacies.
What we know and don’t know about omicron variant
From just over 200 new confirmed cases per day in recent weeks, South Africa saw the number of new daily cases rocket to more than […]
WHO chief: Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics
The world should now be “wide awake” to the threat of the coronavirus, “but omicron’s very emergence is another reminder that although many of us […]
BioNTech starts work on Omicron-specific vaccine
Over the weekend, the list of countries that have spotted the new variant in travelers grew. Portugal detected 13 cases linked to the new variant.
Vaccine picked as Merriam-Webster word of the year
Merriam-Webster’s 2021 word of the year is vaccine, the company announced on Monday, following a year that was marked by inoculations to prevent COVID-19 and the larger […]
Enabling the leaders of the future
Janssen’s Mark Larsen, VP & Head of HR at Janssen EMEA, looks at what COVID-19 has taught us about good leadership and how we develop […]
WHO: Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday said the new COVID-19 omicron variant poses a “very high” risk across the globe, but noted that there is still much […]
What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches are there?
OSH events Back to events What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches are there? Event Details Location […]
International Seminar “What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches (at European level) are there”?
OSH events Back to events International Seminar “What are the (health) consequences of home office and mobile office, and what prevention approaches (at European level) […]
Developing nations may give up on the WTO for good if it won’t budge on vaccine patents | Nick Dearden
Covid has shown that the market cannot solve a global crisis. Now countries such as Britain must realise that too Late on Friday, with only […]
COVID Parenting Is Reaching a Breaking Point
Parents know that winter is the season of sickness. Your kid will have approximately infinite colds. You, too, will have approximately infinite colds. Last winter, […]
COVID Parenting Is Reaching a Breaking Point
Parents know that winter is the season of sickness. Your kid will have approximately infinite colds. You, too, will have approximately infinite colds. Last winter, […]
Government urged to ‘free up’ GP practices and expand steps to control Omicron
GPs have called for immediate action such as suspension of QOF to allow practices to step up the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and for wider measures […]
Total UK cases of Omicron rise to nine
An additional six cases of the Omicron variant have now been detected in Scotland, bringing the UK total so far to nine.
Late cancer diagnoses rise as NHS struggles with COVID-19
Analyses provided by UK cancer charity Macmillan has provided insights into the repercussions experienced by patients waiting to receive treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Reddy’s eyes Sputnik vaccine exports after domestic struggle
Last month India resumed exports of COVID-19 vaccines for the first time since it banned shipments in April in a bid to focus on inoculating […]
Is the COVID vaccine for children safe and effective? Addressing parents’ concerns
The post Is the COVID vaccine for children safe and effective? Addressing parents’ concerns appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Supreme Court to hear landmark abortion case this week
The justices will hear arguments Wednesday over a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks in a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.The case […]
Are we condemned to repeat history with the Build Back Better Act?
The Build Back Better Act wields a stick against the expansion holdout states but strikes it squarely on providers that had little say in the […]
Helix web tool guides prostate cancer genetic testing
A web-based digital tool called Helix could help clinicians identify patients with prostate cancer who would benefit from genetic testing and counselling, according to researchers […]
Accelerating outcomes amid healthcare’s digital transformation
New market research finds that while digital strategies are widespread in healthcare, execution challenges persist.
Black Tech Founders Want to Change the Culture of Health Care, One Click at a Time
When Ashlee Wisdom launched an early version of her health and wellness website, more than 34,000 users — most of them Black — visited the […]
‘An Arm and a Leg’: How to Avoid the Worst Health Insurance
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. Click here for a transcript of the episode. This episode kicks off with a wild ride: How […]
California Joins States Trying to Shorten Wait Times for Mental Health Care
When Greta Christina fell into a deep depression five years ago, she called up her therapist in San Francisco. She’d had a great connection with […]
EU VeSafe e-guide in the spotlight at Basque Road Safety conference
29/11/2021 EU VeSafe e-guide in the spotlight at Basque Road Safety conference Image @ David Tijero Osorio The conference “The Basque company, committed to road safety […]
India’s Bharat Biotech resumes exports of homegrown COVID-19 shot
Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech has resumed export of its COVID-19 shot, Covaxin, and has executed long-pending orders in November.
Report suggests UK’s national vaccine facility is on the block
The UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) – unveiled with fanfare by the government in 2018 – is rumoured to be up for sale. […]
Humana Finds That 20% of Medicare Advantage Expenditures Can Be Addressed Via Home Care Services
Home care has become a crucial part of care plans for primary care providers (PCPs), according to a new value-based care report conducted by Humana […]
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Indivior UK Ltd. v. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories S.A. (Fed. Cir. 2021)
By Kevin E. Noonan — The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act prescribed two very different post-grant review proceedings in U.S. patent law. The first, post-grant review […]
What does the connected generation (Gen C) expect from providers?
As the digital healthcare revolution takes hold, do assumptions about a generation gap still hold true? Do Millennials and Gen Z have different expectations of […]
Conference & CLE Calendar
November 30, 2021 – "Trends in Patent Prosecution: Don’t Get Left Behind" (LexisNexis and IPWatchdog) – 2:00 pm (ET) December 2, 2021 – "The Intersection […]
Webinar on Trends in Patent Prosecution
LexisNexis and IPWatchdog will be offering a webinar entitled "Trends in Patent Prosecution: Don’t Get Left Behind" on November 30, 2021 at 2:00 pm (ET). […]
Australia reviewing reopening plans after reporting first omicron cases
Australia will review its reopening plans for skilled migrants and students after the country detected its first two cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant.Australian Prime […]