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Deborah Birx, the Trump administration’s coronavirus response coordinator, is being questioned today by a key House panel investigating the nation’s pandemic response, a person familiar with […]

It marks the first time the federal government has approved such coverage.

Best Buy plans to buy Current Health, a U.K. technology startup that sells remote patient-monitoring, telehealth and patient engagement tools to healthcare organizations.

Lloyd Dean has been the sole CEO of 140-hospital CommonSpirit since summer 2020, when the health system’s former co-CEO, Kevin Lofton, retired.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) has reportedly activated members of the National Guard to help with COVID-19 testing in schools, as education facilities struggle to […]

Metamorphosis of topical products describes a product’s physiochemical changes that occur immediately upon administration to human skin. How does this process impact a product’s efficacy? […]

The U.S. panel also plans to retreat from its 2016 recommendation to take baby aspirin for the prevention of colorectal cancer, guidance that was groundbreaking […]

I wanted to let everyone know that I’ll be taking this week off. Next blog post will be on Tuesday the 12th – which by […]

I wrote here recently about molnupiravir, the unusually potent small-molecule viral polymerase inhibitor that Merck has in clinical trials, and mentioned that it looked like […]

A recurring theme here has been the (very unusual) situation we have now in biopharma of several completely new therapeutic modes all coming up at […]

I see this Perspective article at J. Med. Chem. as a sort of headstone for the field of cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors. That’s been […]

Since the FDA approved Biogen’s aducanumab (brand name Aduhelm) as an antibody for Alzheimer’s therapy – a decision I thought was a ruinous mistake – […]

Process chemistry doesn’t get its due, and it never has. For those outside the field, that’s the speciality that finds new and improved routes to […]

Like many people, I have a shelf that has several of my old high school and college yearbooks on it. The faces and scenes they […]

As has been painfully obvious, small-molecular therapeutics have been largely a missing therapeutic option during the pandemic. Remdesivir got a lot of attention last year […]

Every so often it’s worth revisiting forecasts in this business, to see how things actually worked out. Thomson Reuters has long put out a “Drugs […]

I last wrote about AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, and the other recent advances in protein structure prediction here. One thing that I (and many others) have emphasized […]

This is a really good article on the history of mRNA vaccines, and I recommend it. I and many others have been emphasizing that we’ve […]

There’s bad news this morning on the gene therapy front. A small company called Audentes was working on a several gene-therapy approaches in the rare-disease […]

I’ve written here several times about the vast amounts of money that have been pouring into biopharma in the last few years – both the […]

Let’s jump back into the coronavirus world and cover a question that I (and many others) have been fielding – President Biden’s announcement of tougher […]

ACS Chemical Biology / Nature Chemical Biology / etc.: One of them turns you down, you go to another. It’s gotten pretty crowded in this particular […]

The topic of drug pricing is never that far away in the news, and it’s closer these days than it’s been in a while. There’s […]

It’s not news to say that the scientific signal/noise during the coronavirus pandemic has been awful. Vast amount of misinformation (and outright disinformation) circulate constantly, […]

Messing around with cytokine signaling is a very large business indeed (because it’s a very large area of cell biology as well). We’ve heard a […]

I’d like to recommend this excellent article by Olivia Goodhill at Stat for people wondering how you keep a vaccine up-to-date given the constant emergence […]

It’s comparatively old news by now, since the blog has been on “upgrade hiatus”. But we’ve recently seen two high-profile departures from prominent positions in […]

OK, as things are lifting off around here, I wanted to address some common questions that have come in. First off, there will indeed be […]

So this will be the last post here until sometime next week, as the entire Science site does a behind-the-scenes changeover to a new publishing […]

Here’s another post that I will regret writing, but a great many people have asked me about a new preprint that brings up the possibility […]

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The FDA has approved biosimilar medications to treat conditions such as cancer, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and more.

Merck started its Acceleron pursuit at $160 per share, but CEO Davis balked at paying more than $180 esagonowsky Tue, 10/12/2021 – 11:23

Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Multiple Positions On 14th October 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Multiple Positions in Production/ QC/ QA/ Engineering/ Maintenance/ Safety/ […]

AstraZeneca reports that its combination antibody therapy, AZD7442, reduced chances of severe COVID-19 or death by as much as 67%.

AstraZeneca reports that its combination antibody therapy, AZD7442, reduced chances of severe COVID-19 or death by as much as 67%.

Supernus will acquire Adamas’ Parkinson’s disease treatment portfolio through a $400 million acquisition.

A researcher has discovered an enzyme that plays a key role in the ability of cancer cells to resist drug treatment.

Researchers are examining neurons and hormones associated with eating too much. This study is another step in understanding the brain circuits involved in eating disorders.

Scientists have developed a chemical compound that interferes with a key feature of many viruses that allows the viruses to invade human cells. The compound, […]

Scientists have developed a chemical compound that interferes with a key feature of many viruses that allows the viruses to invade human cells. The compound, […]

The process is meant to bolster public confidence in the vaccines. But it has already led to conflicts and disagreements among experts and agencies.

Kaiser Permanente workers in California and Oregon on Monday voted to authorize a strike, clearing the way for potentially thousands of healthcare staffers to stop working over demands for safer working […]

Viatris to close former Novartis site in California in January, lay off 75 esagonowsky Tue, 10/12/2021 – 09:21

The intestines of a healthy person contains hundreds of different bacteria that provide efficient protection against infections. However, if the equilibrium of this community, known […]

The watch’s technology can detect respiratory disorders and heart arrhythmia and has been used to remotely monitor COVID-19 patients.

Currently, phase 2/3 clinical trials of the second indigenously developed Corbevax, an RBD protein sub-unit vaccine to be administered in adults aged 18 years to […]

UK lawmakers noted in a report published on Tuesday that the delay in England’s first lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic likely resulted in […]

The British drugmaker could soon become the first with both a marketed vaccine and treatment for COVID-19, a notable achievement. Yet competition has blunted the […]

Phase Ib CodeBreaK study evaluated Lumakras in over ten different investigational combination regimens

The new consumer healthcare company will be based at a newly built campus in Weybridge

AZD7442 cut the risk of severe COVID-19 and death by 50% in outpatients

“This represents one of the first approvals worldwide for COVID-19 vaccines for the 2-18 age group. Bharat Biotech sincerely thanks the DCGI, Subject Experts Committee, […]

Hyderabad-based pharma major Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin got the emergency use approval for children in the age group of 2 to 18 years from the Drugs […]

A large majority of the public favors allowing the government to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices, according to a new poll that comes as […]

The Indian bulk drugs manufacturer joins Divi’s Laboratories Ltd as an API maker for Merck’s experimental oral drug. Merck has separately entered into voluntary licensing […]

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on recommendations for managing COVID-19 health risks.

Granules India Limited-Walk-In Drive for API R&D -Officers / Executives On 18th Oct’ 2021 Job Description Company Profile: Granules India Limited is an Indian pharmaceutical […]

Alembic Pharmaceuticals-Hiring B.SC/ M.SC/ B.Pharm for Quality Control @ Sikkim Job Description Department: Quality Control Qualification: B.SC/ M.SC/ B.Pharm Experience: 2 to 6 years Location: Sikkim HR Contact: Mob: 7063589779 […]

Shivalik Rasayan Limited -Walk-In Interviews for IPR/ API/ Formulation/ Analytical On 16th Oct’ 2021 Job Description Departments: IPR/ API/ Formulation/ Analytical Qualification:  M.Sc/ M.Pharm/ Ph.D Experience: 01-5 years […]

Zydus Cadila – Walk-In Interviews for Multiple Positions On 17th October 2021@ Baddi Job DEscription •Sr. Executive/Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance (IPQA/ CSV)  B. Pharm / M.Sc. / […]

Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top three questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals- Walk-In Interviews for Regulatory Affairs On 23rd October 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Regulatory Affairs @ Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Departments: RA Designation: Assistant Manager/ Executive Qualification:  M.Sc/ […]

O2h Discovery- Walk-In Interview for Chemists On 17th October 2021 Job Description O2h Discovery is looking for passionate research Chemists Candidates to be a part […]

The prices of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, glass vials and packaging material, among other inputs, have escalated over the last three months.

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Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an executive order on Monday that bans coronavirus vaccine mandates from being implemented by any “entity in Texas,” the latest move in […]

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.Australia’s vaccination rate has […]

Anesthesiologists join others alleging UnitedHealthcare is changing its coverage practices as full enforcement of the No Surprises Act nears.

In a pilot program, eschewing insurance lowered Northwell Health’s heatlhcare spending and resulted in more positive customer service experiences and network access.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) vaccine advisory group on Monday recommended that immunocompromised individuals who have been fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccine receive […]

The United Nations health agency has pressed Moderna to share its vaccine formula. The company’s chairman said it analyzed whether it would be better to share […]

Supernus strikes $400M+ Adamas buyout as its top drug heads toward the patent cliff esagonowsky Mon, 10/11/2021 – 15:06

MilliporeSigma, the life science business of Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, signed an agreement with Cellecta to license its […]

The initiative aims to directly address social determinants of health in Black communities in the Cleveland and Detroit metropolitan areas.

As the Nov. 1 deadline for vaccination against COVID-19 nears for all Michigan Medicine staff, the university health system still hasn’t figured out how to […]

The UK’s slow initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic cost lives and is among its ‘most important public health failures’, according to a report by […]

GeneSys Biologics Pvt. Ltd-Openings for Freshers & Experienced for AR&D Department -Apply Now Job Description Openings for Freshers & Experienced for AR&D Department @ GeneSys Biologics Pvt. […]

Cloud security requires the same level of governance, compliance and risk management that organizations apply to on-premises security, yet it often falls short of that […]

A commonly available, FDA-approved oral diuretic pill may be a potential candidate for an Alzheimer’s disease treatment for those who are at genetic risk, according […]

Kaiser Permanente employees in California and Oregon have voted to allow their bargaining teams to call strikes if contract negotiations don’t advance.

Kaiser Permanente employees in California have voted to allow their bargaining team to call a strike if contract negotiations don’t advance.

Ipsen poaches Novartis vet Mari Scheiffele to serve as president of its international specialty care team esagonowsky Mon, 10/11/2021 – 11:06

About 90% of people currently enrolled in MA plans offering prescription drug coverage are enrolled in a plan that will earn four stars in 2022.

Community clinics say they haven’t been paid for COVID-19 vaccine doses given since January, creating a “massive cash flow problem” for some and complicating efforts to […]

Healthcare workers already bore the brunt of workplace violence in the U.S. Now, tensions from an exhausting pandemic are spilling over into hospitals.

© EU-OSHA/David Tijero Osorio Back to news 14/10/2021 Reducing the risks of MSDs while driving for work Driving for work includes taxis, trucks and vans, […]

The outcome does not mean a strike will start immediately. The results give union leaders the authority to set a strike date so long as […]