Eli Lilly steers into Foghorn’s gene traffic control drugs with $380M pact in cancer
Eli Lilly is building its cancer drug pipeline via a research alliance with Foghorn Therapeutic, a biotech whose technology discovers drugs addressing targets in a […]
Tabletop Exercises and Penetration Testing: What Health Systems Need to Know
Cybersecurity is a major concern in the healthcare industry, especially with the current rise in threats and attacks. Ransomware crises in healthcare can be particularly […]
5 things to know about Baxter’s $10.5B Hillrom purchase
Medical products giant Baxter has closed its acquisition of Hillrom, which it first announced in September. Hillrom reportedly had rejected a $9.6 billion takeover offer […]
Massachusetts to distribute 2M at-home rapid COVID-19 tests
Massachusetts will distribute more than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests to some of the state’s most vulnerable communities as the region braces for a winter […]
UK faces ‘dramatic rise’ in deaths and hospitalisations amid Omicron surge, warns Javid
Omicron is spreading faster than any other variant of coronavirus and the UK faces a sharp rise in deaths and hospitalisations among infected patients, the […]
UK faces ‘dramatic rise’ in deaths and hospitalisations amid Omicron surge, warns Javid
Omicron is spreading faster than any other variant of coronavirus and the UK faces a sharp rise in deaths and hospitalisations among infected patients, the […]
Potential cure for tropical parasitic disease found in soil
Combining two agents to block a parasitic worm’s life cycle boosted survival from a potentially deadly tropical disease to 85% in animal models, far better […]
How Much Of That Great New Paper is Real?
Let’s talk reproducibility. There are several ongoing efforts in different scientific fields to wrestle with the fundamental problem of how much work can really be […]
Abbott, Howard University join to boost research diversity
The pharma firm has gifted $1m USD to form a scholarship fund for students headed toward careers in clinical research, with the aim of increasing […]
Hospital price disclosure push coming up short, JAMA study finds
Researchers said lack of transparency on costs for services by independent providers that bill separately from hospitals is complicating CMS’ effort to help patients shop […]
Challenges in Preserving Access to Orphan Drugs Under an HTA Framework
That is a title of a new white paper from FTI Consulting and Alexion. The key findings from the article are: HTA practices are designed […]
Novo Nordisk, underway with key launches, reveals $2.58B manufacturing investment
Novo Nordisk, underway with key launches, reveals $2.58B manufacturing investment kdunleavy Mon, 12/13/2021 – 11:20
Rcube Health’s ‘Reasony App’ Catches Bayer Support for Mental Health DTx for Resonance Breathing
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Digital mental health startups are leaning into the fact that mental health care is not “one-size-fits all” and, as a […]
Bristol Myers Squibb, after massive Celgene takeover, plots $15B buyback plan
Bristol Myers Squibb, after massive Celgene takeover, plots $15B buyback plan fkansteiner Mon, 12/13/2021 – 10:55
Supreme Court asks for DOJ’s view in cancer patient’s dispute with Monsanto
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide its view of a dispute between Monsanto, the company behind the herbicide […]
Pfizer buys immuno-inflammatory firm Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7b
The pharmaceutical company currently has several promising treatments in development for gastroenterological, dermatological, and cardiological conditions.
Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health
Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and […]
Merck’s Covid Pill Might Pose Risks for Pregnant Women
Some laboratory studies suggest that molnupiravir can insert errors in DNA, which could in theory harm a developing fetus, sperm cells or children.
Merck’s Covid Pill Might Pose Risks for Pregnant Women
Some laboratory studies suggest that molnupiravir can insert errors in DNA, which could in theory harm a developing fetus, sperm cells or children.
Merck’s Covid Pill Might Pose Risks for Pregnant Women
Some laboratory studies suggest that molnupiravir can insert errors in DNA, which could in theory harm a developing fetus, sperm cells or children.
New inhaled SARS-CoV-2 antibody treatment set to enter clinical trials
Memo Therapeutics AG will receive CHF 10.5m (US $11.4m) from the Swiss government to clinically develop a SARS-CoV-2 antibody against COVID-19, allowing it to start […]
How IQVIA used real-time analytics to generate custom ads that drew thousands of diverse and highly engaged patients to a global vaccine trial
If you want to accelerate recruiting, go directly to the source: patients. It is a lesson the industry has always known, but recruiting patients during […]
In an age of precision medicine, decentralized clinical trials are a valuable tool
ntegrated software, accessible genetic data, and advances in precision medicine can transform the lives of millions of patients–if the clinical trial and larger medical industry […]
5 ways Biden’s service-focused executive order will affect healthcare
The White House wants to improve telehealth access, maternal health and Medicare tools in its push for better federal customer service.
Cannabis use could cause harmful drug interactions
Using cannabis alongside other drugs may come with a significant risk of harmful drug-drug interactions, new research suggests. The researchers looked at cannabinoids–a group of […]
Two-dose vaccines don’t induce enough antibodies against omicron: research
An Oxford University study published on Monday found that two-dose COVID-19 vaccines generate a lower antibody response against the omicron strain, suggesting that the variant […]
Employers report highest annual increase in per-employee health costs in over a decade
The average per-employee cost of employer-sponsored health insurance jumped 6.3% in 2021, as workers and their families resumed care delayed last year due to the […]
Fareva and ApiJect Plan Vaccine Packaging Capacity in France
Fareva plans to use blow-fill-seal equipment and ApiJect’s prefilled injector technology to create fill/finish capacity in France.
FDA seeks comment on 3D printing of medical devices at hospitals, doctor’s offices
The agency’s discussion paper lays out the benefits and challenges of creating 3D-printed devices in healthcare settings as well as a potential approach for regulatory […]
2021 Meeting Materials, Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee
2021 Meeting Materials, Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee
2021: the year mRNA therapeutics came of age
It started with two Covid-19 vaccines – 2021 is the year interest in mRNA therapeutics boomed, reports Katrina Megget The Covid-19 pandemic showed what could […]
Rhode Island governor extends pandemic executive orders
Rhode Island’s governor has extended his executive orders requiring masks in schools and declaring a disaster emergency due to new COVID-19 variants.
Northwell staff heads to western NY amid COVID surge
Nurses employed by Long Island-based Northwell Health have been sent to western New York to help at two hospitals dealing with a surge in coronavirus […]
Healthcare workers arrive in New Hampshire to help an ICU
More healthcare workers arrived in New Hampshire this weekend to help relieve pressure at a hospital with an overwhelmed intensive care unit.
How LA can lead the way on COVID rules
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced in September that it would exclude schoolkids 12 and older from campus on Jan. 10 unless they were […]
Looking Back at 2021 Pharma Manufacturing Topics
New processes, automation, and digitalization were highlighted in 2021.
Salix taps TikTok for the first time in constipation campaign push
Salix taps TikTok for the first time in constipation campaign push badams Mon, 12/13/2021 – 07:21
European Commission approves Pfizer’s atopic dermatitis treatment
The approval from the European Commission (EC) is based on the results of five clinical studies, involving over 2,800 patients.
Five-drug combination for ultra-high-risk bone marrow cancer identified
A team at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London and the Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) at the University of Leeds adopted a new […]
ASH: Gilead, BMS CAR-Ts square off in relapsed lymphoma
A pair of trials have suggested that CAR-T therapies could offer an improved option for patients with large B cell lymphoma (LBCL) who have relapsed […]
Government changes rules for close contacts of COVID-19 cases in England
Close contacts of COVID-19 cases – including Omicron – will be asked to take daily lateral flow tests from 14 December but not to self […]
Government changes rules for close contacts of COVID-19 cases in England
Close contacts of COVID-19 cases – including Omicron – will be asked to take daily lateral flow tests from 14 December but not to self […]
Non-binding Guidelines for the Hairdressing Sector – Now Available
14/12/2021 Non-binding Guidelines for the Hairdressing Sector – Now Available Image Photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash Hairdressers are exposed to many kinds of occupational […]
ASH: Servier’s Tibsovo poised for first-line used in AML
Servier has revealed the full data from its phase 3 trial of Tibsovo as a first-line treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia that it teased in […]
Secondary losses: The impact of the pandemic on Canadians with cancer
The post Secondary losses: The impact of the pandemic on Canadians with cancer appeared first on Healthy Debate.
GPs to ‘focus on urgent appointments and jabs only’ until January, says Javid
GP practices will focus solely on delivering urgent appointments and vaccinations for the next two to three weeks as the UK ramps up its COVID-19 […]
GPs to ‘focus on urgent appointments and jabs only’ until January, says Javid
GP practices will focus solely on delivering urgent appointments and vaccinations for the next two to three weeks as the UK ramps up its COVID-19 […]
Amazon backs Feedback’s cloud screening project for TB in India
A cloud-based tuberculosis screening programme for rural communities in India, developed by UK company Feedback, is being supported by a cash injection from online retail […]
How LA, Calling the Shots on School Vaccine Mandates, Can Lead the Way on Covid Rules
On March 31, 1977, as a measles epidemic swept through Los Angeles, the county health department issued an ultimatum to the parents of the county’s […]
Wartime Trauma Hits Close to Home for Scholar of Dementia
Oanh Meyer was a postdoctoral fellow studying the experiences of caregivers for those with dementia in 2012 when her research took a very personal turn. […]
UCB chases after Argenx with FcRN drug for myasthenia gravis
UCB has the positive result it was hoping for in its phase 3 trial of anti-neonatal FC receptor (FcRn) antibody rozanolixizumab for autoimmune disease generalised […]
Booster COVID jabs offered to all adults in England
The UK government has said it will step up its COVID-19 booster vaccination dramatically, with everyone in England aged over 18 offered a third dose […]
OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Psychosocial risk factors for MSDs
14/12/2021 OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Psychosocial risk factors for MSDs Image Photo by Caleb George on Unsplash Psychosocial risk factors are a significant cause of […]
COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly
An update from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
Zydus gets nod to conduct Phase II clinical study in patients with CAPS in Australia
CAPS is a rare life-long auto-inflammatory condition, and is classified under orphan diseases. CAPS patients also experience multiple neurological complications like sensorineural hearing loss, migraine, […]
Sen. Tillis Writes to U.S. Trade Representative (Again) Regarding TRIPS Waiver
By Donald Zuhn — Earlier this month, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property of the Senate Committee of […]
Conference & CLE Calendar
December 14, 2021 – 15th Annual USPTO IP Attaché Roundtable (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center) – 8:30 am to 10:30 am (ET) […]
Deploying Advanced Decision Support for Better Sepsis Management
Itay Klaz, MD, MHCI, Medical Director for Clinical Surveillance & Compliance at Wolters Kluwer, Health As the leading cause of hospital deaths in the United […]
Washington DC reports first cases of omicron variant
Washington D.C.’s health department announced its first cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant on Sunday. Officials confirmed that three women and one man in the city contracted the virus […]
Why the Next Generation of Drugs Can’t Depend on Legacy Drug Packaging
By Christopher Weikart, Chief Scientist at SiO2 Materials Science Why is an incredibly innovative and forward-thinking industry like pharmaceuticals being held back by the products […]
Miles White retiring from Abbott
Abbott Laboratories Executive Chairman and former CEO Miles White left the North Chicago-based medical products company’s board Friday, retiring “after a remarkable 38-year career with […]
New York’s COVID surge is back — and so is its mask mandate
Facing a cold-weather surge in COVID-19 infections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless […]
UK’s Johnson pushes booster shots ahead of ‘tidal wave of omicron’
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday ramped up the United Kingdom’s booster shot initiative ahead of a “tidal wave of omicron,” opening booster shots […]
Half of Chicago Bulls roster now in COVID-19 protocol
Half of the Chicago Bulls’ roster is now in COVID-19 protocol after an outbreak on the team was first detected earlier this month.Zach LaVine and […]
Austria lifts restrictions for vaccinated
Austria has lifted its COVID-19 lockdown restrictions for vaccinated residents after three weeks, The Associated Press reported. The lifting of restrictions will allow vaccinated residents to attend […]
Israel adding UK, Denmark, Belgium to travel ban list
Israel added the U.K., Denmark, and Belgium to its COVID-19 travel ban list amid concerns of the spread of the omicron variant, Reuters reported. The head […]
US COVID-19 deaths reach 800,000
The U.S. has reached the grim milestone of 800,000 deaths related to COVID-19, Reuters reports.Over 450,000 people in the United States have died after contracting COVID-19 so far […]
Fauci: ‘If it becomes necessary to get yet another boost, then we’ll just have to deal with it’
White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci on Sunday said health officials will “have to deal with it” if it is determined that another COVID-19 booster shot is necessary […]
Philips gets FDA clearance for two acute patient monitors
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to two of Philips’ newest acute care patients monitors, the IntelliVue MX750 and MX850. A year ago, the company had […]
Health officials ratchet up calls for boosters amid threat of omicron wave
Health officials are intensifying their calls for all American adults to get booster shots amid the threat of the omicron variant, a strain of COVID-19 […]
Gennova to finish Phase 2 & 3 trials of its mRNA jab by January 2022
The company had submitted the interim Phase-1 clinical trial data to CDSCO, where it tested for safety and immunogenicity.
Lupin recalls 4,113 cartons of oral contraceptive medicine in US market
The company is recalling the lot due to it being “Subpotent Drug”, the US health regulator noted in the report.
IPO Webinar on PTAB Trial Proceedings
The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) will offer a one-hour webinar entitled "PTAB Trial Proceedings: Best Practices and Emerging Trends" on December 14, 2021 from […]
USPTO IP Attaché Roundtable
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will be offering its 15th Annual USPTO IP Attaché Roundtable with the U.S. Patent and […]
ICMR designs kit to detect new COVID-19 variant Omicron in 2 hours
The development has come at a time when the Omicron variant is making its presence felt in various states, with at least 33 cases being […]
Israeli study supports Pfizer findings that booster provides strong protection against omicron
An Israeli study appears to support findings from Pfizer and BioNTech that three doses of their vaccine, including a booster as well as an initial two-shot regimen, […]
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendations on the use of Spikevax (Moderna) as a COVID-19 booster vaccine
Spikevax (Moderna), also referred to as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, has been provisionally approved for use as a COVID-19 booster vaccine in people aged 18 […]
ATAGI statement on the Omicron variant and timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccines used in Australia are critical in protecting against COVID-19 due to all variants, including the newly emerged Omicron variant.
House panel rejects claims of executive privilege from former Trump aide Navarro
Democrats on the House subcommittee investigating political interference into the pandemic response have rejected former Trump aide Peter Navarro’s claims of executive privilege, and are […]
Rhode Island reports first case of omicron variant
Rhode Island has reported its first case of the omicron variant, making it one of the dozens of states to have detected the new COVID-19 strain. Gov. Dan […]
As Covid mutates, the vaccine makers are adapting too
Focus on the exciting potential of T-cell immunity is spurring the sector on to create a new generation of jabs The speed at which scientists […]
Utah prison healthcare system has ‘systemic deficiencies’: audit
The Utah prison health care system has “inadequate” services for inmates, according to an audit from the Office of the Legislative General released this week. The audit revealed the […]
Omicron will soon become dominant strain in Europe: Officials
European officials and scientists say the omicron coronavirus variant will soon become the dominant strain in Europe.Denmark, Scotland and Great Britain have noted the fast […]
Journalists Discuss Omicron, Public Health, Culturally Competent Care
KHN Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discussed how Black tech entrepreneurs are trying to solve neglected health care issues on the America’s Heroes Group podcast Dec. […]
60 percent of Americans say too many use religious reason to avoid vaccines: poll
A new Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) poll found that almost 60 percent of Americans say too many people are using religious reasons as a way to […]
A rural Georgia community reels after its hospital closes
The Cuthbert hospital in Georgia was one of 19 rural hospitals in the U.S. that closed in 2020. That’s the largest number of such facilities […]
Rural value-based care initiative faces funding cliff
Roughly $100 million went to help small, rural providers shift to value-based care, but that support will soon run out.
Help at Home, Interim, CareAcademy Execs Discuss Home Care Staffing Situation
The COVID-19 emergency, vaccination mandates and other challenges have served as a powder keg in relation to the staffing pressures home care providers were already […]
Overnight Health Care — Presented by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research — Court leaves Texas abortion ban, allows suits
Welcome to Friday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.The U.S. and much […]
COVID-era nursing home staff crunch hurting hospitals, too
Pennsylvania nursing homes say they are coping with dire staffing shortages that have forced many of them to stop accepting new residents.
MedPAC likely to support pay increase for hospitals in 2023
Hospitals could see a 2% pay increase under Medicare pay advisors’ recommendations, but physicians could face a pay freeze.
MedPAC Commissioners Question Home Health Access Data, Industry Turnover Rates
The measurements used to track the home health industry could use some updating to better align perception with reality, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory […]
Centene looks to offload its $2 billion overseas operation
The St. Louis-based insurer is “evaluating strategic alternatives for its international business.”
Fraud Schemes in a Telehealth Era: What Healthcare Payers Should Know
What You Should Know: – Report from Codoxo that finds 10-15% of telehealth claims fall outside of approved CMS codes and indicates a high potential […]
Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall to Consumers to Include Twelve Additional Lots of Rompe Pecho CF, Rompe Pecho EX, Rompe Pecho MAX, and Rompe Pecho DM Sold in 2019 Due to Microbial Contamination Concerns
Miami, Florida. Efficient Laboratories is expanding its voluntary nationwide recall to consumers to include an additional twelve lots of Rompe Pecho CF, Rompe Pecho EX, […]
Health Systems Cite Telehealth as Top Tool to Improve Patient Access in 2022
What You Should Know: – Improving patient access to medical services is a top priority for health system leaders in 2022, according to new research […]
Kaiser Permanente workers ratify contract agreement after narrowly avoiding strike
After months of contentious negotiations, workers have agreed to a new contract that secures wage increases and safe staffing commitments.
HCA Healthcare to Deploy MEDITECH Expanse in New Hampshire
What You Should Know: – HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, has begun implementing MEDITECH Expanse EHR platform across three […]
Large, for-profit hospital chain merger didn’t boost profitability
The acquirer’s hospital margins decreased by 3.3 percentage points as cost inflation outpaced revenue growth.
Man charged in UnitedHealth, BCBS false claims scheme
A man in Miami allegedly filed $38 million in false and fraudulent claims related to infusions of infliximab, also known by the brand name Remicade.
Sanofi, Regeneron plot Dupixent filing in young eczema patients, advancing drug’s megablockbuster ambitions
Sanofi, Regeneron plot Dupixent filing in young eczema patients, advancing drug’s megablockbuster ambitions fkansteiner Fri, 12/10/2021 – 14:56
Now more than ever, hospitals must be employers of choice
Community hospitals can position themselves to win in the pitched battle to retain and recruit top talent. They just need a plan.
Court won’t stop Texas abortion ban, but lets clinics sue
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place Texas’ ban on most abortions, offering only a glimmer of daylight for clinics in the state to challenge the […]
CDC: Most of 43 omicron cases detected in first days of December considered mild
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detected 43 COVID-19 cases attributed to the omicron variant, nearly all of which were considered mild and discovered […]
Eshoo: More federal incentives needed for ‘orphan’ drug makers
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) said the federal government needs to provide further incentives for manufacturers of orphan drugs, or drugs that treat rare diseases.Speaking at […]
Ruxolitinib (Opzelura) for Atopic Dermatitis
Date: January 24, 2022 Issue #: 1642 Summary: The FDA has approved a 1.5% topical cream formulation of the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor ruxolitinib (Opzelura […]
Bupivacaine/Meloxicam (Zynrelef) for Postsurgical Pain
Date: January 24, 2022 Issue #: 1642 Summary: The FDA has approved a fixed-dose combination of the amide local anesthetic bupivacaine and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory […]
Congress Grants Home Health Agencies ‘Incredibly Valuable’ Extra Time on Medicare Sequestration
The Senate on Thursday voted 59-35 to pass a bill delaying statutory cuts to the Medicare program. The House passed its own version of the […]
Next Up Podcast: What comes next? What diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders should prioritize in 2022 with Kou Thao
Heading into 2022, health disparities and inequities obviously have not gone away. But that 2020 zeal to address these issues now demands results — or […]
No more federal help available as Michigan hospitals grapple with latest COVID surge
Michigan hospitals are overwhelmed in the fourth surge of COVID-19 and federal staffing help is tapped out.
Vermont college switching to virtual learning due to COVID-19 surge
A liberal arts college in Vermont announced on Thursday that it will be switching to virtual learning after the school learned of several dozen confirmed […]
Split Supreme Court Leaves Texas Abortion Law in Effect, but Says Providers May Sue
In the second-most anticipated abortion case of the year, eight justices on the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that abortion providers can challenge a Texas […]
Health Employment Continues Slow Recovery Since the Beginning of the Pandemic
Unlike past recessions, the health sector saw a big drop in employment in early 2020 similar to other sectors as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down […]
3 Tips for Rethinking Referral Sources in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a lot of unknowns for care services providers in 2021, especially for sales teams in home-based care that are trying […]
Non-binding Guidelines for the Hairdressing Sector
Non-binding Guidelines for the Hairdressing Sector santuir Fri, 10/12/2021 – 17:33 14/12/2021 European Guides Number of pages 23 Dangerous substances Musculoskeletal disorders The Non-binding guidelines […]
Scientists identify malfunctioning brain cells as potential target for Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have identified a rare population of potentially toxic senescent cells in human brains that can serve as a target for a new Alzheimer’s disease […]
House Democrats find drug companies ‘unjustified’ in price hikes
Drug companies are deliberately targeting the U.S. to raise prices and game the patent system to delay generic competition in a way that is “unsustainable, […]
The future of patient data: 3 pillars of successful analytics implementation
In the COVID-19 era, health systems recognize that existing data infrastructure is inadequate. Here are the three things large datasets need to be useful.
Cigna invests in Bright Health’s $750M financing
Cigna Ventures and Bright’s majority shareholder, New Enterprise Associates, are contributing to the financing. It comes as Bright faces higher-than-expected medical costs during the pandemic.
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine
Here’s a reminder that mRNA isn’t magic – and a reminder that we all were very, very fortunate that the technology worked as well as […]
Lawmakers blast pharma for ‘outrageous’ prices and ‘anticompetitive conduct’ in culmination of 3-year probe
Lawmakers blast pharma for ‘outrageous’ prices and ‘anticompetitive conduct’ in culmination of 3-year probe fkansteiner Fri, 12/10/2021 – 10:56
A rural Georgia community reels after its hospital closes
A record number of hospitals closed in rural America last year. For the residents of Cuthbert, Georgia, the loss has meant many problems, including delayed […]
New York to issue mask mandate for businesses without vaccine requirements
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Friday that the state will implement an indoor mask mandate for businesses that do not require vaccinations for […]
First structure of human protein complex with ‘license to kill’
A team of researchers has for the first time visualized a human cell death complex linked to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, such as inflammatory bowel […]
Doctoral student finds alternative cell option for organs-on-chips
Organ-on-a-chip technology has provided a push to discover new drugs for a variety of rare and ignored diseases for which current models either don’t exist […]
Xywav – A Mixed-Salt Oxybate Oral Solution for Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Date: December 27, 2021 Issue #: 1640 Summary: Xywav (Jazz), an oral solution that contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates, has been approved by […]
Chief Justice Roberts rejects bid to block mask mandate on airplanes
Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday rejected a request to block a federal mask mandate for air travel. The emergency request was filed by a Florida […]
South Korea reports largest COVID-19 surge since start of pandemic
South Korea on Friday reported its third consecutive day of more than 7,000 COVID-19 infections, marking its largest surge since the start of the pandemic, […]
Clascoterone Cream (Winlevi) for Acne
Date: December 27, 2021 Issue #: 1640 Summary: The FDA has approved Winlevi (Sun), a 1% cream formulation of the androgen receptor inhibitor clascoterone, for […]
GlaxoSmithKline vet departs for Vifor, the rumored target of a $7.1B CSL buyout
GlaxoSmithKline vet departs for Vifor, the rumored target of a $7.1B CSL buyout fkansteiner Fri, 12/10/2021 – 09:31
A step toward ‘living biotherapeutics’
Chemical engineers have developed a protective coating that helps anaerobic microbes survive the manufacturing process, making it potentially easier to use them to treat gastrointestinal […]
MHRA to retain 15-minute observation after mRNA COVID jabs
The MHRA has said that patients who receive one of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines should continue to be observed for 15 minutes after completing a […]
MHRA to retain 15-minute observation after mRNA COVID jabs
The MHRA has said that patients who receive one of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines should continue to be observed for 15 minutes after completing a […]
Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
StartUPDATES: New developments for healthcare startups
Read about new developments at Neuroflow, Healthmine, Breakout Ventures and more.
Donor Government Funding for International Family Planning Declines After Increasing the Previous Three Years
A new KFF analysis finds donor government support for global family planning efforts totaled US$1.40 billion in 2020, a decline of US$114 million compared to […]
New CVS primary care locations to include physicians for first time
CVS wants to broaden its care delivery strategy, including “physician-led primary care centers with integrated virtual and home assets,” CVS EVP and president of pharmacy […]
Donor Government Funding for Family Planning in 2020
In 2020, donor government funding for family planning activities totaled US$1.40 billion, a decline of more than US$100 million compared to the 2019 amount (US$1.52 […]
What Impact Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Had on Health Care Employment?
This chart collection takes a deep dive into employment data to analyze how jobs and wages in the health sector shrank and recovered during the […]
Report: Hospitals, health systems took pandemic revenue hit
Hospitals and healthcare systems across the state took a major revenue hit during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic but most have managed to remain […]
COVID-19 reunion: Tearful patients, nurses share memories
The unit members dubbed themselves the “Tip of the Spear” for taking on the virus in the early days of the pandemic when they didn’t […]
Pandemic nurse shortage: Kentucky gov declares an emergency
Kentucky’s governor declared the state’s chronic nursing shortage to be an emergency Thursday, taking executive actions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to boost enrollment in […]
Q3C(R8) Impurities: Guidance for Residual Solvents Guidance for Industry
International Conference on Harmonisation: Quality
ISPE Publishes Guide for ATMP Facilities
Guide addresses challenges of applying GMPs to autologous cell therapy manufacturing.
Alembic Pharma buys stake in US biotech RIGImmune
The biotech was founded by Dr. Anna Pyle and Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is focused on the development of RNA based therapies for viral diseases and […]
The No Surprises Act Begins January 2022: This is What You Can Expect
The “No Surprises Act,” which establishes new federal protections against most surprise out-of-network medical bills when a patient receives out-of-network services during an emergency visit […]
Consumer Appeal Rights in Private Health Coverage
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) gives consumers the right to appeal private health plan claims denials and other adverse decisions, including the incorrect application of […]
No Surprises Act Implementation: What to Expect in 2022
The “No Surprises Act,” which establishes new federal protections against most surprise out-of-network medical bills when a patient receives out-of-network services during an emergency visit […]
The need for H.O.P.E: victims of human trafficking need better care from health professionals
BY SARAH BETH I remember the first time I told a doctor that I was being trafficked. That experience was also the last time I […]
Lupin forays into diagnostics, to open 100 labs pan India in next 3 years
The company launched operations with 11 labs including a 45,000 square feet national reference lab in Navi Mumbai and 200 collection centres in West and […]
NHS waiting times reach record high of nearly six million
In October 2021, over 356,000 people in England had been waiting for over six weeks for a key diagnostic test
Health minister welcomes new treatments for COVID-19 patients
The treatments are being offered as an addition to vaccinations to maximise protection against COVID-19
Frontiers Health Digital Innovators: Orion Pharma’s Sammeli Likkanen
pharmaphorum’s founder, Dr Paul Tunnah, continues his Frontiers Health Digital Innovators series by speaking with Orion Pharma’s director of digital medicine Sammeli Likkanen. Live from […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022!
16/12/2021 More digital and innovative but still safe and healthy in 2022! Image © www.napofilm.net With a little help from Napo, we extend a warm thank […]
Regional gaps in COVID-19 booster rollout leave areas exposed to Omicron
More than 18m people have received a COVID-19 booster jab or third dose – but wide gaps have opened up across England in the rollout […]
Regional gaps in COVID-19 booster rollout leave areas exposed to Omicron
More than 18m people have received a COVID-19 booster jab or third dose – but wide gaps have opened up across England in the rollout […]
Roche builds case for TIGIT combo in untreated lung cancer
Roche’s closely-watched combination of anti-TIGIT antibody tiragolumab and PD-L1 inhibitor Tecentriq has shown long-term efficacy in an ongoing trial in lung cancer, adding to the […]
AbbVie prices first presbyopia drug Vuity at $80 per month
AbbVie has ended speculation about what it will charge for its newly-approved Vuity therapy for presbyopia, a sight condition characterised by difficulty in focusing on […]
A Rural Georgia Community Reels After Its Hospital Closes
CUTHBERT, Ga. — Lacandie Gipson struggled to breathe. The 33-year-old woman with multiple health conditions was in respiratory distress and awaiting an ambulance. About 20 […]
Mr. Ismail Underwent Total Knee Replacement in Burjeel Hospital Dubai, UAE
Introduction Mr. Syed Ismail had been suffering from painful knees and the issue of reduced mobility for a while. His age has been an important […]