Health Coverage by Race and Ethnicity, 2010-2019
People of color have faced longstanding disparities in health coverage that contribute to disparities in health. This brief examines trends in health coverage by race/ethnicity […]
CDC director warns of ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ as cases rise
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky warned of rising cases on Friday, stating that COVID-19 is “becoming a pandemic of the […]
How Do I Get Customers To Stop Leaving My Site?
The tendency of many business owners is to do everything themselves. There are too many things that you need to do to focus on perfecting […]
COVID-19 cases surge in Nevada as federal government prepares to send help
Coronavirus cases are surging in Nevada as the federal government is preparing to send help to the state for vaccination efforts.The state’s average new cases […]
INVEST Precision Medicine winner spotlight: Nia Therapeutics
The FDA has yet to approve a therapy for memory loss. Nia Therapeutics is developing a medical device that stimulates the brain to bring it […]
What is the EU doing for ‘work and pain’?
What is the EU doing for ‘work and pain’? 07/09/2021 Brussels EUROPA
Hospital ‘trauma centers’ charge enormous fees to treat minor injuries and send people home
Tens of thousands of times a year, hospitals charge enormously expensive trauma alert fees for injuries so minor the patient is never admitted.
Celularity Closes Merger with GX Acquisition Corp
Common stock of Celularity to commence trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market as “CELU” on July 19, 2021.
AbbVie, Lilly atopic dermatitis hopefuls hit with more delays as FDA’s JAK inhibitor holdups carry on
AbbVie, Lilly atopic dermatitis hopefuls hit with more delays as FDA’s JAK inhibitor holdups carry on nhigginsdunn Fri, 07/16/2021 – 11:17
Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Virtual Conference
Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Virtual Conference
Using blockchain to enable consistency in medical cannabis
If a doctor can confidently prescribe a specific plant-derived treatment to a patient and know that there’s going to be no meaningful change in the […]
Davita, former CEO charged for alleged noncompete conspiracies
The dialysis provider said the charges are unwarranted and rely on “alleged discussions involving former executives that occurred many years ago.”
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 222 | Funding for Availity, VisiQuate, Truveta, and Bayesian
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and I cover Availity raising $50 million bringing their total to $200 million and a valuation at […]
Americans’ confidence in science split heavily along party lines: Gallup
American confidence in science has split heavily among party lines, according to a Gallup poll released Friday.The survey found that Democrats were very confident in science, with 79 […]
Commissioner Schmit shares views on the new Strategic Framework at EP EMPL Committee meeting
16/07/2021 Commissioner Schmit shares views on the new Strategic Framework at EP EMPL Committee meeting On 14 July, the European Parliament Committee on Employment and […]
Large self-insured employers lack power in hospital price negotiations
A study in The American Journal of Managed care found that hospital market power far outweighs employer market power, suggesting employers may want to consider […]
CDC official defends sweeping mask orders for mass transit: ‘Part of our arsenal’
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official defended sweeping mask orders for public transportation as GOP lawmakers are pushing for the mandates to […]
Enabling healthcare’s digital future
Debiopharm Innovation Fund’s Tanja Dowe on investing in digital health start-ups and supporting them on their rollercoaster rides to improve patient outcomes The weight of […]
Health tracking tech revenue to reach $13B this year amid sustained consumer demand
Devices like blood glucose trackers, smart thermometers and pulse oximeters are a small but growing slice of the larger consumer tech market, according to the […]
Alexion’s Ultomiris notches myasthenia gravis win amid quest for 3rd Soliris use
Alexion’s Ultomiris notches myasthenia gravis win amid quest for 3rd Soliris use fkansteiner Fri, 07/16/2021 – 09:29
Ipsen tries again in Parkinson’s disease with $363m IRLAB deal
French drugmaker Ipsen has made another foray into the Parkinson’s disease category, licensing rights to an oral dopamine D3 receptor antagonist from Sweden’s IRLAB for […]
PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (July 12 – 16, 2021)
Eli Lilly Signs an Agreement with Banner Alzheimer’s Institute to Evaluate Donanemab in P-III TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3 Trial for Alzheimer’s Disease Published: July 16, 2021 | […]
WaPost gives Ron Johnson four ‘Pinocchios’ for ‘peddling’ vaccine misinformation
The Washington Post fact-checker has given Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) four “Pinocchios” for “peddling” vaccine misinformation during a Fox News appearance. The outlet fact-checked two claims […]
As emergency department admissions rise again, how can AI tackle crowding once and for all?
ED crowding is therefore an issue in the healthcare landscape where desperate need for change is meeting huge potential for innovation, and an international consortium […]
KFF/UNAIDS Analysis Finds That While Donor Government Spending on HIV Increased in 2020, Future Funding is Uncertain with COVID-19 Challenges
A new report from KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) and The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) finds that donor government disbursements to combat HIV […]
Dexcom wins FDA nod for real-time APIs, allowing third-party developers access to CGM data
Teladoc Health’s Livongo and smartwatch maker Garmin are in the testing and development phase, Dexcom said. The clearance comes as FDA is working to address […]
Eli Lilly Signs an Agreement with Banner Alzheimer’s Institute to Evaluate Donanemab in P-III TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3 Trial for Alzheimer’s Disease
Shots: The collaboration is a part of the planned P-III TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3 trial of donanemab vs PBO in patients with cognitive & functional decline related […]
Baxton Pharmacia Pvt. Ltd.
Nutica Herbocare Address : Plot NO. 286, Ground Floor, Industrial Area, Phase-1, Panchkula, Haryana -134109 Nutica Herbocare is on the mission to bring balance to […]
The Call to Be a Primary Care Doctor
By HANS DUVEFELT I suspect the notion of calling in narrower specialties is quite different from mine. Surgeons operate, neurologists treat diseases of the nervous […]
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Read about new developments from HealthMine, TailorMed, Heru and Entos.
GOP Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: Vaccine hesitancy ‘literally killing’ people
Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox is pressing his state’s residents to get vaccinated for the coronavirus saying that vaccine hesitancy is “literally killing” people.Cox said at a […]
AcelRx Signs a License Agreement with Aguettant to Commercialize Dzuveo in EU and for Two Pre-Filled Syringe Products in US
Shots: Under Dzuveo agreement, AcelRx to receive ~$55M as an up front and commercial milestones in addition to 35% to 45% revenue share on net […]
NICE second Zytiga rejection ‘shows need for flexible pricing models’
NICE has stuck with its original decision to reject NHS funding for Johnson & Johnson’s Zytiga as a treatment for men with newly diagnosed advanced […]
GPs under rising pressure as COVID cases climb in fully vaccinated people
GPs have warned that they are coming under increasing pressure as growing numbers of fully vaccinated people contract COVID-19 and need support from practices.
GPs under rising pressure as COVID cases climb in fully vaccinated people
GPs have warned that they are coming under increasing pressure as growing numbers of fully vaccinated people contract COVID-19 and need support from practices.
Bio-Thera Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III Study for BAT2206 Proposed Biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab)
Shots: The first patient has been dosed in a P-III clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of BAT2206 vs reference Stelara in ~ 472 […]
GSK unveils plan for life sciences cluster at Stevenage campus
GlaxoSmithKline wants to sell more than a third of the space at its R&D campus in Stevenage, UK, to a new bioscience cluster that it […]
Hospital ‘Trauma Centers’ Charge Enormous Fees to Treat Minor Injuries and Send People Home
The care was ordinary. A hospital in Modesto, California, treated a 30-year-old man for shoulder and back pain after a car accident. He went home […]
Recent stem cell transplant raises hope for sickle cell cure
The post Recent stem cell transplant raises hope for sickle cell cure appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Hospital-run retail pharmacies are at risk of extinction
Retail pharmacy is a tough business that health systems are increasingly looking to get out of, often to the benefit of CVS Health and Walgreens.
Healthware Group appoints Giovanni Loria as chief financial officer
Giovanni Loria has joined global digital health innovation organisation Healthware Group as its new chief financial officer. He will be responsible for the overall financial […]
Ledaga recommended by NICE for rare type of lymphoma
Draft guidance recommends Ledaga for early-stage mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Virtual GP clinics – are they accessible as they need to be?
As the the pandemic accelerates a move towards remote doctors appointments, work still needs to be done to ensure that digital healthcare is easy and […]
GSK plans £400m life sciences campus in Stevenage
Pharmaceuticals firm thinks creating cluster of companies at its site could result in up to 5,000 jobs GlaxoSmithKline is seeking to create a £400m campus […]
FDA adcomm turns down FibroGen, AZ’s roxadustat for CKD anaemia
Safety concerns seem to have scuppered any hope of a near-term approval for FibroGen and AstraZeneca’s roxadustat for anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) […]
Fútbol, Flags and Fun: Getting Creative to Reach Unvaccinated Latinos in Colorado
Horns blared and drums pounded a constant beat as fans of the Mexican national soccer team gathered recently at Empower Field at Mile High in […]
Trials leave Galapagos’ SIK programme looking under the weather
Galapagos has had to send its SIK inhibitor programme back to the drawing board after its lead compound GLPG3970 has failed two of three clinical […]
Vir Reports First Patient Dosing in P-II MARCH Trial for VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 as a Functional Cure Regimen for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Shots: The 1st patient has been dosed in the P-II MARCH trial evaluating safety, tolerability & efficacy of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 (SC) in ~90 patients […]
Report finds almost 100% of people tested positive for antibodies after second vaccine dose
Over 207,337 participants tested themselves for COVID-19 antibodies at home between 12 and 25 May 2021
NICE’s decision not to approve Zytiga ‘frustrating’, says ICR
Zytiga is used for the treatment of newly diagnosed, advanced prostate cancer patients
CMA imposes substantial fines on pharma firms for overcharging the NHS
Competition regulator announces fines totalling £260m relating to the supply of hydrocortisone tablets
Hetero -Pool Campus Drive for Diploma Mechanical / ITI Fitter Freshers On 20th July 2021
Hetero – Pool Campus Drive for Diploma & ITI Freshers on 20th July 2021 Job Description Greetings for the Day..! Walk-In Interviews for Freshers We […]
Alexion Reports Results of Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) in P-III Study for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Shots: The P-III study evaluates the safety and efficacy of Ultomiris vs PBO in 175 adults in a ratio (1:1) with gMG with no prior […]
Pfizer- Walk-In Interview for B.Pharma/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc/ Diploma On 18th July 2021
Pfizer- Walk-In Interview for B.Pharma/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc/ Diploma On 18th July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interview for at Hyderabad for VIZAG Location @ Pfizer Pfizer […]
Maithri Drugs Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for Freshers & Experienced in Production On 17th July 2021
Maithri Drugs Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for Freshers & Experienced in Production On 17th July 2021 Job Description Vacancies: Trainee’s (Fresher’s)/ Junior Executive’s/ Executive’s Qualification: B.Sc […]
4 Key Ways 5G Technology is Transforming Patient Care
Bent Philipson, Founder of Philosophy Care We hear a lot about 5G technology, but for many of us, its link to our lives goes as […]
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Production/ QC Dept. On 17th July 2021
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Production/ QC Dept. On 17th July 2021 Job Description Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd Conducting Walk-In Interviews […]
Ipsen Signs an Exclusive WW License Agreement with IRLAB for Mesdopetam to Treat Parkinson Disease
Shots: IRLAB to receive ~$363M, including $28M as up front and ~$335M as development, regulatory and commercial milestones along with royalties on WW net sales […]
Biogen, ICER experts tussle over Aduhelm as cost watchdogs unanimously slap down new Alzheimer’s drug
Biogen, ICER experts tussle over Aduhelm as cost watchdogs unanimously slap down new Alzheimer’s drug nhigginsdunn Fri, 07/16/2021 – 01:30
Biological E. Limited- Walk-In Interviews (50 Openings) for Experienced for Multiple Positions On 18th July 2021
Biological E. Limited- Walk-In Interviews (50 Openings) for Experienced for Multiple Positions On 18th July 2021 Job Description Biological E. Limited invites Experienced, dynamic and […]
Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – COVID-19 vaccines and variants, and recent ATAGI advice about AstraZeneca doses
Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
Records reveal Tennessee’s claims for firing vaccine leader
Tennessee’s chief medical officer reasoned that the state’s now-fired vaccination leader should be removed partly due to complaints about her leadership approach and how she […]
Pharmacist gave out vaccine cards but no shots
A Utah pharmacist has been stripped of his license and fined after acknowledging he gave people COVID-19 vaccination cards without administering the vaccine.
CDC commits $90M for pathogen genomics research centers
The Public Health Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence will work with academic and public health organizations to advance pathogen genomics and molecular epidemiology to improve […]
For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harder
Healthcare professionals are pushing to combat the rise of the opioid epidemic by helping mothers get sober rather than punish their drug use by taking […]
Torrent Pharmaceuticals-Virtual Interviews for M.Sc/ M.Pharm for Formulation Development On 22nd July 2021
Torrent Pharmaceuticals-Virtual Interviews for M.Sc/ M.Pharm for Formulation Development On 22nd July 2021 Job Description Department: Formulation Development Experience: 02-6 years Designation: Executive Qualification: : M.Sc/ M.Pharma Location: Torrent Research […]
Four NFL teams haven’t reached 50 percent vaccination threshold: report
Four NFL teams have less than a 50 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate, according to The Associated Press.As of Thursday, the Washington Football Team, Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals and […]
Pfizer antes up $345M to settle long-running EpiPen antitrust claims as Viatris case moves ahead
Pfizer antes up $345M to settle long-running EpiPen antitrust claims as Viatris case moves ahead fkansteiner Thu, 07/15/2021 – 21:18
Children under 12 could be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by winter: report
The COVID-19 vaccine could be approved for emergency use authorization for children under 12 years old as soon as early to midwinter, NBC News reported.A […]
2020 targets met, helping to create safer and healthier workplaces for all
16/07/2021 2020 targets met, helping to create safer and healthier workplaces for all In an unprecedented year, EU-OSHA — with the help of its partners […]
Common medication used to reduce cholesterol levels may reduce COVID-19 severity
Using anonymized medical records from a national registry, researchers confirmed earlier findings that statins may substantially minimize adverse outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
CDC advisory panel to consider third COVID-19 shot for immunocompromised
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory panel will consider a third COVID-19 shot for immunocompromised individuals. The panel will meet on […]
Home Health Industry Must Prepare for Costs of Consolidation
At Home Health Care News, it seems like we’ve been writing about “the rapidly consolidating home health market” for years. Just check out this story […]
How a benefits navigation startup for LGBTQ employees won over big companies
Included Health, a benefits navigation startup for LGBTQ+ employees, recently landed two big clients, Walmart and State Farm. CEO Colin Quinn explained the company’s journey […]
In Brief: Guillain-Barré Syndrome with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Date: August 9, 2021 Issue #: 1630 Summary: On July 12, 2021, the FDA added a warning to the Fact Sheet for the Johnson & […]
LA County to reimpose indoor mask requirement
Los Angeles County will again require all residents to wear masks indoors in public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, amid a rapid rise of coronavirus […]
Overnight Health Care: Surgeon general issues health misinformation advisory | WHO chief: ‘Premature’ to rule out COVID-19 lab leak theory
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care. Dogs are being sent to save the day yet again. A Massachusetts county will deploy two COVID-19 sniffing pups […]
Help at Home Rounds Out Leadership Team
Help at Home — the private equity-backed home-based care company rumored to be exploring a public offering — has solidified its leadership team. The Chicago-based […]
Missouri county requests funds for off-site hospital amid COVID-19 spike
Officials in Springfield, Mo., are requesting state funds to establish an “alternate care site” for COVID-19 patients to help relieve the pressure on overwhelmed local hospitals.The […]
UnitedHealth Group CEO: Future Growth Will Come from Home-Based Care Investments
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) leaders highlighted key growth drivers for the company during a Thursday morning conference call on Q2 2021 financial results. Execs honed […]
Key House committee approves $120 billion health spending bill
Workforce training, rural health and public health programs would see a 24% funding increase.
Yankees-Red Sox game postponed due to COVID-19
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have postponed a game scheduled for Thursday night because of another COVID-19 outbreak within the Yankees organization.“Following […]
Lagging childhood vaccinations lead to call for action
Pediatric visits fell 27% during the pandemic, leaving children vulnerable to preventable infections, a new report finds.
Biden executive order sparks debate on physician noncompete agreements
The document asks federal agencies to ban or limit noncompete agreements, which physicians regularly sign to restrict them from leaving, taking their patients and setting […]
Biden’s latest order could boost private equity, end state licensing
Private equity firms, physician assistants and nurse practioners could win big as President Joe Biden takes on hospital consolidation and state medical licensure.
AstraZeneca, FibroGen hit another roxadustat setback as FDA panel calls for more safety data
AstraZeneca, FibroGen hit another roxadustat setback as FDA panel calls for more safety data esagonowsky Thu, 07/15/2021 – 16:36
DaVita, former CEO Kent Thiry indicted in alleged non-compete scheme
The charges are the result of an ongoing investigation by the Justice Department’s antitrust division into employee allocation agreements in the healthcare industry.
St. Jude Children’s hospital becomes latest to require staff get COVID-19 vaccine
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has become the latest health care facility to require staff get vaccinated against the coronavirus. The hospital told The Hill […]
Donor Government Funding for HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in 2020
This report from KFF and The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) finds donor government disbursements to combat HIV in low- and middle-income countries […]
The feds recouped $3.1B in false claims. 5 things to know
The Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Control Program recovered $3.1 billion in 2020, according to an Office of Inspector General report.
Biden right-to-repair executive order could reduce healthcare costs
Providers could seek amendments to their existing contracts that funnel repairs through medical devicemakers, which could reduce maintenance costs.
Data shows voters strongly support protecting access to their medicines
In our current health care system, the Medicare Part D program helps ensure seniors and people with disabilities have access to the prescription medicines they […]
Arkansas doctor: Patients have told me they wish they got COVID-19 vaccine
A doctor from Arkansas says COVID-19 patients he cares for have told him they wish they’d received the coronavirus vaccine.”It is heart-wrenching to see unvaccinated […]
Homeopathic doctor is first to face federal charges for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor is the first person to face federal charges for selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards. Juli Mazi of Napa, Calif. is accused of […]
Wugen unveils $172M to take natural killer cell therapies to solid tumors
Wugen, a biotech developing “off-the-shelf” natural killer and CAR T cell therapies, has raised $172 million in Series B financing. The company’s lead program has […]
Doctors warn of risks to pregnant women as UK prepares to lift pandemic restrictions
Doctors in the United Kingdom are warning of the risks to pregnant women as coronavirus pandemic restrictions are about to lift. The Royal College of Obstetricians […]
A New Window into How Certified Health IT Is Being Used
In section 3009A of the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 (Cures Act), Congress created the “Electronic Health Record Reporting Program” and required health IT […]
ACA marketplace snags 2M sign ups during pandemic’s special enrollment period
CMS officials said more generous subsidies installed from legislation passed earlier this year helped spur enrollment.
WHO chief says it was ‘premature’ to rule out COVID lab leak
In a rare departure from his usual deference to powerful member countries, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said getting access to raw data had been […]
Aetna dismisses suit alleging Mednax overbilled by $50M
Both sides will pay their own costs related to the three-year-long case.
WHO chief: ‘Premature’ to rule out COVID-19 lab leak theory
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday that there was a “premature push” to rule out the COVID-19 lab leak theory without enough […]
Surgeon general urges U.S. fight against COVID misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, healthcare workers, journalists […]
Digital health funding hits $15B high in the first half of 2021
Telehealth companies continue to dominate funding in 2021, which is set to be a record year for digital health investments. So far, digital health companies […]
Patient-first approach optimizes care for patients with rare lung disease amid Covid
A patient-first approach offers a proactive, process-driven program that leverages telehealth consults which can effectively mitigate the transmission of infection, such as coronavirus, for these […]
Health Coverage of Immigrants
This fact sheet provides an overview of health coverage for noncitizens and discusses key issues for health coverage and care for immigrant families today.
El jugo de toronja y algunos medicamentos son una mala combinación
El jugo de toronja puede afectar qué tan bien actúan algunos medicamentos y causar efectos secundarios peligrosos.
Surgeon general says he’s lost 10 family members to coronavirus
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday made a personal plea with Americans to get vaccinated and stop spreading misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, revealing the […]
India needs to diversify pharma raw material imports, up R&D spends: RBI paper
“The high import dependency and surprisingly low R&D intensity of exports in the Indian pharmaceutical sector call for timely diversification of source countries for importing […]
THCB Gang Episode 62 – Thurs July 15, 1pm PT- 4pm ET
Episode 62 of “The THCB Gang” will be live-streamed on Thursday, June 17th at 1pm PT -4PM ET. Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) will be joined by […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Here Comes Reconciliation
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you […]
Nectar Lifesciences Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Micro/ ARD On 16th & 17th July 2021
Nectar Lifesciences Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for QA/ QC/ Micro/ ARD On 16th & 17th July 2021 Job Description We are looking for Dynamic personnel for […]
A Fifty-Year-Old Cancer Drug Doesn’t Do What You Think
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has been around a long time now (over fifty years), and it’s a standard oncology drug (particularly in colorectal treatment regimes). But try […]
UK Biotech Attracts International Investment, According to New Analysis
A new report by Radnor Capital Partners and commissioned by the BIA has shown that international investors are being drawn toward the biotech sector of […]
Understanding the Link Between Alcohol and Depression
Alcohol abuse is closely correlated with depression. This doesn’t necessarily mean one causes the other, but many people who suffer from depressive disorders turn to […]
Aptamer Group Secures Contract with a Global Pharma Company for Vaccine Development
Aptamer Group has signed a contract with a global pharmaceutical company to use Optimers to support innovative vaccine development for neurodegenerative disease.
Idifarma Launches New Service for Accelerated Clinical Pathway
CDMO Idifarma has launched a new service aimed at delivering an accelerated pathway for complex drugs.
PRAC Finds Link to Very Rare Cases of Myocarditis and Pericarditis with Comirnaty and Spikevax
EMA’s PRAC has found a possible link to very rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination with Comirnaty and Spikevax COVID-19 vaccines.
COTA, MedStar Health partnership to use RWD in cancer research
The oncology-centered analytics firm will work with the DC-area healthcare provider to delve into discovery and development of novel cancer treatments.
UnitedHealth brings in $71B in revenue, biding time on Biogen Alzheimer’s drug coverage call
The health giant also expects both utilization and service acuity to trend up progressively in the back half of 2021. ”We haven’t observed that yet, […]
EMA Advises Against Using Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine in People with Capillary Leak Syndrome
After a review of three cases, EMA’s PRAC has advised against the use of Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine in people who have a history of capillary […]
EMA Concludes There is No Link Between Zynteglo and AML
EMA’s safety committee, PRAC, has concluded that there is no evidence linking the viral vector in Zynteglo to a blood cancer known as acute myeloid […]
Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2021
The US FDA has approved 6 NDAs and 2 BLAs in 2021, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the health care industry The […]
Takeda, AbbVie, BMS, Sanofi, Lilly and others join growing tally of pharma’s July price hikes: report
Takeda, AbbVie, BMS, Sanofi, Lilly and others join growing tally of pharma’s July price hikes: report nhigginsdunn Thu, 07/15/2021 – 11:25
Novartis may have the most new drug approvals, but Roche, Lilly and AbbVie’s launches win on value: report
Novartis may have the most new drug approvals, but Roche, Lilly and AbbVie’s launches win on value: report fkansteiner Thu, 07/15/2021 – 11:22
Elekta to work with academics on AI-directed radiotherapy
Radiotherapy specialist Elekta has joined forces with two academic groups in the Netherlands to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver more effective […]
Family shares warning after 24-year-old COVID-19 patient undergoes double lung transplant
A Georgia man’s family is telling people to get vaccinated after the 24-year-old underwent a double lung transplant after contracting the coronavirus. Blake Bargatze is in an […]
Lilly and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in strategic research collaboration for donanemab trial
Eli Lilly and Company and Banner Alzheimerâs Institute have announced a strategic research collaboration as part of the planned Phase 3 study for donanemab in […]
GP practices in England delivered 100m appointments in three months
GP practices in England delivered 100m appointments from March to May this year, according to official data that are likely to significantly underestimate unprecedented workload […]
Teladoc strikes integration with Microsoft Teams
As Microsoft pushes further into healthcare, Teladoc will offer its virtual visit capabilities for hospitals through video conferencing platform Microsoft Teams.
Senate Democrats’ plan boosts spending on Medicare, ACA subsidies, long-term care
The budget package Democrats are assembling in Congress would likely provide the biggest jolt to the American healthcare system since the passage of the Affordable […]
Wave of acquisitions hits pharma industry this week
The past several days have seen a relatively large number of industry acqusitions, with Lilly, Phillip Morris, WCG, CTI and others making notable buys.
PAQ Therapeutics scores $30M to unleash “Pac Man” drugs on neuro disease
Startup PAQ Therapeutics is developing drugs work like Pac Man, gobbling up components of a cell associated with disease. The biotech has closed $30 million […]
Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai not administering new Alzheimer’s drug
The Cleveland Clinic and the Mount Sinai Health System, two major health systems in the U.S., have decided they would not administer Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s […]
UnitedHealth raises outlook after strong second quarter
UnitedHealth Group boosted its full-year outlook for a second time this year after a surprisingly strong second quarter despite sustained, elevated spending tied to the […]
Gastroenterology Regulatory Endpoints and the Advancement of Therapeutics VI (GREAT VI) Workshop on Celiac Disease – 07/22/2021 – 07/22/2021
Gastroenterology Regulatory Endpoints and the Advancement of Therapeutics VI (GREAT VI) Workshop on Celiac Disease
SDP vs. VPN: What to Consider for Remote Work
Employers across the U.S., including those in the healthcare industry, shifted to remote work wherever possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though there has been some […]
UK comms agency Fishawack Health restructures creative team
Fishawack Health has announced a restructuring of its creative team to expand client support across global markets. The Fishawack creative team is led by Lacey […]
FDA reprimands Amgen for “misleading’ Neulasta claims in banner ads aimed at doctors
FDA reprimands Amgen for “misleading’ Neulasta claims in banner ads aimed at doctors bbulik Thu, 07/15/2021 – 10:30
Researcher creates cell lines to help treat mitochondrial diseases in children
The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the ‘powerhouse of the cell.’ These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, […]
Vulnerable House Democrats call for Medicare drug price negotiation in reconciliation plan
A group of some of the most vulnerable House Democrats sent a letter to Democratic leaders urging them to include sweeping drug pricing reforms in […]
Will COVID-19 vaccines work if you have a weak immune system?
About 3% of U.S. adults have weakened immune systems. Among them are people with HIV or AIDS, transplant recipients, some cancer patients and people with […]
One-third of detained immigrants refusing vaccine: report
One-third of detained immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement has refused to take the coronavirus vaccine, internal numbers in the agency say, sources told Axios. The agency […]
After 10,000% price hike, pharma companies face $350M+ fine in UK
After 10,000% price hike, pharma companies face $350M+ fine in UK esagonowsky Thu, 07/15/2021 – 09:47
As COVID rises, a vexing hunt for nursing home vaccine stats
With COVID-19 on the rise again and many nursing home staffers unvaccinated, families still lack easy access to crucial Medicare immunization data that will help […]
Arizona blames rise in COVID-19 cases on ‘reporting issue’
Arizona on Wednesday reported its largest daily number of COVID-19 infections in four months, but public health officials attributed the rise to an “electronic reporting […]
Honour Lab Ltd.-Walk-In Drive for Production/ QA/ TSD/ Engineering/ EHS (Safety)/ Purchase- Engineering 17th & 18th July’ 2021
Honour Lab Ltd.-Walk-In Drive for Production/ QA/ TSD/ Engineering/ EHS (Safety)/ Purchase- Engineering 17th & 18th July’ 2021 Job Description Honour Lab Limited is Established […]
Promoting global vaccine equity while protecting innovation
America’s biopharmaceutical companies have successfully researched, developed and distributed billions of doses of multiple vaccines and therapeutics to halt the spread of COVID-19. The availability […]
Johnson & Johnson yanks Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens on carcinogen fears
Johnson & Johnson yanks Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens on carcinogen fears fkansteiner Thu, 07/15/2021 – 09:23
5 tips for improving and sustaining member satisfaction
With the HEDIS® season over and bids having been submitted for calendar year (CY) 2022, Medicare Advantage plans have a breather before summer enrollment education […]
Hope for psychosis sufferers
Scientists have opened the door to improved treatment of brain dysfunction which causes psychosis.
Study shows strong association between perceived risk, availability and past-year cannabis use
Combined perceptions of the risk and availability of cannabis influence the risk of cannabis use more than perceived risk and perceived availability alone, according to […]
A new avenue for fighting drug-resistant bacteria
A small regulatory RNA found in many problematic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, appears to be responsible for managing the response of these bacteria to environmental […]
Pandemic of antibiotic resistance is killing children in Bangladesh, researchers find
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. A new study identifies an unusual pattern of deadly bacteria with resistance to all standard […]
WHO fixing ‘unintended errors’ in report on origins of coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning to address several “unintended errors” found in its report with China on the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Providing substance abuse support in a virtual world
Substance use support delivered virtually is accessible, cost-effective, and allows anyone struggling with substance use disorder to incorporate life-changing cognitive-behavioral tools into their daily habits.
Venus Remedies launches consumer healthcare division
The R3SET Life formula ensures maximum efficacy by combining the goodness of proven essential oils with nanotechnology to provide instant relief and long-term healing, it […]
The Case to Realign Parkinson’s Disease Research
By STEVEN ZECOLA If asked, the leaders of the research organizations working on Parkinson’s disease would say that they have made tremendous progress and are […]
Surgeon general issues health misinformation advisory amid vaccination push
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday issued an advisory calling health misinformation an “urgent threat” amid the COVID-19 vaccination push. “Health misinformation is an urgent threat […]
Patients most likely to develop long COVID have five or more symptoms during acute infection
People with five or more symptoms in the first week of a COVID-19 infection are more likely to go onto develop long COVID, a study […]
Skyhawk Collaborate with Aragen to Develop Novel Small Molecule Therapeutics to Correct RNA Expression
Shots: Skyhawk collaborated with Aragen for the development of small molecule therapeutics that correct RNA expression Under the collaboration, Skyhawk will get multiple discovery chemistry […]
Does Oil Pulling Help Dental Plaque or Gingivitis?
Oil pulling is put to the test head-to-head against chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral and dental health measures. What are the potential risks and benefits of […]
USFDA issues import alert on Jubilant Pharmova’s Roorkee plant
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has taken the action after conducting an inspection of the formulations plant in March this year, the drug […]
Heat Biologics Signs a Research License Agreement with ProBioGen for Transposase System and Suspension HEK293 Cell Line
Shots: ProBioGen collaborates with Heat Biologics for both ProBioGen’s DirectedLuck Transposase System along with suspension HEK293 cell line The DirectedLuck Transposase is well-matched with additional […]
First US patient gets total heart replacement with CARMAT device
An experimental artificial heart developed by French medical device specialist CARMAT has been implanted into the first of 10 subjects due to be enrolled in […]
Greater Melbourne declared a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has declared the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff and Surf […]
What HCPs think about health equity in cancer care
After more than a year of COVID-19 dominating health conversations, HCPs have been engaging in dialogue about continually evident disparities that many are facing in […]
Johnson & Johnson Publishes Interim Results of Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine in P-I/IIa Sub-Study for COVID 19 in NEJM
Shots: The ongoing P-I/IIa sub-study involves evaluating safety, reactogenicity & immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccine (IM, given as single-dose or two-dose, 8 wks. apart) in adults […]
GOP vaccine resistance poses growing challenge in pandemic fight
Growing GOP resistance to COVID-19 vaccines is raising alarms among public health experts and creating a major challenge as the U.S. tries to move past […]
Merck’s targeted lung cancer drug tepotinib wins early access in UK
The UK drugs regulator has backed Merck KGaA’s MET inhibitor for the treatment of some patients with non-small cell lung cancer under the early access […]
UK fines drugmakers record £260m for price gouging NHS
The UK’s competition authority has issued its largest ever fine of more than £260 million ($360 million) to several pharma companies accused of colluding to […]
Spaces still available in the 2021 Sales Awards
There are still available spaces in the 2021 Sales Awards as we enter the last couple of months for entries.
How ERs Fail Patients With Addiction: One Patient’s Tragic Death
Jameson Rybak tried to quit using opioids nearly a dozen times within five years. Each time, he’d wait out the vomiting, sweating and chills from […]
Senate Democrats’ Plan Boosts Spending on Medicare, ACA Subsidies, Long-Term Care
The budget package Democrats are assembling in Congress would likely provide the biggest jolt to the American health care system since the passage of the […]
Influx of Medical School Students Could Overwhelm Montana Resources, Program Leaders Warn
Opening two new medical schools in Montana would stretch and possibly overwhelm the state’s physicians who provide the clinical training that students need to become […]
Can Biden’s Plan to Remove Urban Highways Improve the Health of American Cities?
Mandela Parkway, a four-lane boulevard enhanced by a median with trees and a curving footpath, stretches along a 24-block section of West Oakland. It’s the […]
Beyond the Byline: Gun violence prompts preventative intervention
Modern Healthcare Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Technology Reporter Jessica Kim Cohen talk about how some hospitals are viewing gun violence as a public […]
Galapagos reports early clinical results for SIK inhibitor
Novel drug candidate found to be generally safe and well-tolerated in inflammatory indications
Affinivax, Astellas’ pneumococcal vaccine wins breakthrough therapy status
At the same time, Affinivax and Astellas revealed positive results from the Phase II trial of ASP3772
Incyte and Novartis Publish Results of Jakafi (ruxolitinib) in P-III REACH3 Study to Treat Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease in NEJM
Shots: The P-III REACH3 study involves the safety & efficacy of ruxolitinib vs BAT in patients with steroid-refractory chronic GVHD The study showed improvements in […]