Look out, Lilly: Biogen’s Aduhelm likely won’t be the only Alzheimer’s med subject to Medicare’s coverage review
Look out, Lilly: Biogen’s Aduhelm likely won’t be the only Alzheimer’s med subject to Medicare’s coverage review nhigginsdunn Mon, 07/26/2021 – 11:17
Biocon Biologics gets licence from Adagio Therapeutics for antibody treatment of COVID-19
“ADG20, a novel monoclonal antibody targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 and related coronaviruses, is in global clinical development by Adagio as a single agent […]
Pandemic driving surge in burnout among trainee doctors and educators, GMC poll shows
One in three trainee doctors and a fifth of trainers feel burned out to a ‘high’ or ‘very high’ degree after working through the pandemic, […]
Pandemic driving surge in burnout among trainee doctors and educators, GMC poll shows
One in three trainee doctors and a fifth of trainers feel burned out to a ‘high’ or ‘very high’ degree after working through the pandemic, […]
Bridge to nowhere: How an early retirement plan for NYC nurses fell apart
The program was inundated and could not accommodate everyone who applied, leaving them with no backup for health coverage
As Holdout Missouri Joins Nation in Monitoring Opioid Prescriptions, Experts Worry
Some in public health argue that when providers use such monitoring programs to cut off prescription opiate misuse, people who have an addiction instead turn to […]
Personalized medicine supply chain highly complex: Marken
A clinical trial logistics expert discusses specialized concerns involved in transporting cell and gene products and other personalized medicine items.
House Dems expand probe into political interference into CDC during Trump administration
House Democrats on Monday widened their investigation into political interference into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during former President Trump’s administration based on […]
Better together: McCann and FCB health chiefs talk strategy and strengths in creating IPG Health
Better together: McCann and FCB health chiefs talk strategy and strengths in creating IPG Health bbulik Mon, 07/26/2021 – 10:33
Health Care Needs A Hero
By MIKE MAGEE Health care needs its heroes. I came to that conclusion this week through a roundabout route. First I read Maureen Dowd’s interview […]
Two types of blood pressure meds prevent heart events equally, but side effects differ
In an analysis of almost 3 million patients taking a single high blood pressure medication for the first time, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were as […]
Despite JAK ‘anxiety,’ ICER experts overwhelmingly back Incyte’s ruxolitinib cream in atopic dermatitis
Despite JAK ‘anxiety,’ ICER experts overwhelmingly back Incyte’s ruxolitinib cream in atopic dermatitis fkansteiner Mon, 07/26/2021 – 10:16
Your Vaccinated Immune System Is Ready for Breakthroughs
A new dichotomy has begun dogging the pandemic discourse. With the rise of the über-transmissible Delta variant, experts are saying you’re either going to get […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act at 31
Thirty-one years ago today, when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, I wonder how many Americans knew how transformative this law wo Posted […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act at 31
Thirty-one years ago today, when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, I wonder how many Americans knew how transformative this law wo Posted […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act at 31
Thirty-one years ago today, when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, I wonder how many Americans knew how transformative this law wo Posted […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act at 31
Thirty-one years ago today, when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, I wonder how many Americans knew how transformative this law wo Posted […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act at 31
Thirty-one years ago today, when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, I wonder how many Americans knew how transformative this law wo Posted […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act at 31
Thirty-one years ago today, when the Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, I wonder how many Americans knew how transformative this law would be. Than Posted […]
Oncology R&D: the patient insights we’re still missing, and how to catch up
Imagine you are a pharma executive working in oncology R&D. The landscape is rapidly becoming more competitive and overcrowded. You are under pressure to bring […]
FDA rejects Incyte cancer drug, asking for more data to show clinical benefit
An Incyte drug developed as a treatment for a rare type of anal cancer has fallen short of FDA approval. The regulator said it needs […]
AMA, dozens of health worker groups urge mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
Citing the rise of the COVID-19 delta variant, the groups called for vaccine mandates. A large portion of healthcare workers remain unvaccinated.
M&A activity vigorous in CDMO arena: CPhI North America
An expert speaking at a scheduled roundtable offers a glimpse of the session, focused on the flurry of deal-making in recent months, and what lies […]
Biden admin says ‘long COVID-19’ could qualify as a disability
The Biden administration on Monday released new guidance on how to support those experiencing long-term symptoms of COVID-19 as part of a broader effort to […]
Scarborough pleads with Biden to mandate vaccines for teachers, health workers
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Monday implored President Biden to create a policy that would require teachers and health workers to be vaccinated against the […]
Doctors, nurses, medical groups call for mandatory vaccinations of health-care workers
Leading groups for doctors, nurses and other health care professionals are calling for COVID-19 vaccines to be mandated for health care workers as vaccinations lag […]
ViewPoints Interview: Astellas’ Dr. Andrew Krivoshik Shares Insights on P-II FAST Study of Zolbetuximab
In an interview with PharmaShots, Dr. Andrew Krivoshik, Senior Vice President and Oncology Therapeutic Area Head at Astellas, shared his views on the P-II FAST […]
Fight Against the Antibiotic Resistance in the Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Market
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed infections in the US, with the maximum prevalence in women who are sexually active. […]
Alkem Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QC (Formulation) On 7th August 2021
Alkem Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for QC (Formulation) On 7th August 2021 Job Description Department: QC (Formulation) Positions: Sr. Officer/ Officer/ Executive Experience: 2-6 years Qualification: B.Pharm/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc Location: Daman […]
Amneal Pharmaceuticals-Hiring B.Pharm/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc for Quality Assurance Department -Apply Now
Amneal Pharmaceuticals-Hiring B.Pharm/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc for Quality Assurance Department -Apply Now Job Description Dear Candidate, Greetings from Amneal Pharma !! Hiring for Quality Assurance Department […]
COVID-19 cases hit new highs in Southeast Asia
A number of Southeast Asian countries are reporting new highs in the number of COVID-19 cases as the delta variant causes spikes worldwide, Reuters reported […]
PerkinElmer to Acquire BioLegend for $5.25B
Shots: PerkinElmer to acquire BioLegend for ~$5.25B in cash and stock transaction. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2021 The acquisition […]
How tech-driven hubs in specialty pharmacy can improve the patient experience
Specialty pharmacies now have to be ready to not only meet patient demand, but also provide patients the support they need to secure reimbursement, properly […]
Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 27th July to 5th August 2021
Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 27th July to 5th August 2021 Job Description Dear Aspirants, Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & […]
Denali Reports Results of DNL310 in P-I/II Study in Patients with the Lysosomal Storage Disease Hunter Syndrome (MPS II)
Shots: Denali reports data from the P-I/II study evaluating DNL310 (qw, IV) for both CNS and peripheral MPS II. All patients received doses of DNL310 […]
Tackling the ‘disease of systemic racism’ in clinical trials
A lack of racial diversity in clinical trials is a long-standing, well-documented problem that contributes to the stark health inequalities that have been brought into […]
Chris Christie: Unvaccinated people don’t want to be ‘indoctrinated’ by government
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) advised officials working to convince unvaccinated Americans to receive a coronavirus inoculation to focus on explaining the facts […]
Rapid COVID immune status test launched in UK, Ireland
You’ve had your two COVID-19 jabs, but are you actually protected against infection? That’s a question that a fingerprick test launched today in the UK […]
RCGP online exhibition celebrates women in general practice
An online exhibition celebrating women’s contribution to general practice over the past 150 years and highlighting discrimination has been launched by the RCGP.
RCGP online exhibition celebrates women in general practice
An online exhibition celebrating women’s contribution to general practice over the past 150 years and highlighting discrimination has been launched by the RCGP.
Digital Awards sponsor push – press release for media partners
Want to be part of the leading digital healthcare awards, secure a sponsorship today! The PM Society’s Digital Awards, now in its 12th year, recognise […]
The US FDA Declines to Approve Incyte’s Retifanlimab to Treat Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal
Shots: The US FDA has issued a CRL to the BLA of retifanlimab. The BLA submission is based on P-II POD1UM-202 trial assessing retifanlimab in […]
India to miss end-July vaccination target as Bharat Biotech lags
India has undertaken one of the world’s largest vaccination drives and has so far distributed some 430 million doses – more than any country except […]
Boost for AZ as Ultomiris gets CHMP nod for expanded label
Fresh from its takeover of Alexion, AstraZeneca has picked up a recommendation in the EU for an expansion of the label of Ultomiris, one of […]
Bristol Myers, yielding to FDA pressure, pulls Opdivo in post-Nexavar liver cancer
Bristol Myers, yielding to FDA pressure, pulls Opdivo in post-Nexavar liver cancer aliu Mon, 07/26/2021 – 05:47
BMS pulls speedy Opdivo approval for liver cancer in US
Bristol-Myers Squibb has withdrawn its US marketing approval for PD-1 inhibitor Opdivo as a second-line, single-agent treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma, a common form of liver […]
Allergen builds case for first drug therapy for presbyopia
If you are in middle aged and find you have to hold your phone at arm’s length to read, you may have presbyopia – a […]
Four-drug combo therapy shows benefit for newly-diagnosed myeloma patients
Combo therapy includes carflizomib administered alongside lenalidomide, dexamethasone and cyclophosphamide
Researchers find extending the time between Pfizer doses boosts antibodies
Eight weeks between doses is the ‘sweet spot’ according to researchers
Google’s DeepMind puts human proteome online for free
The most complete database of protein structures ever assembled, developed with the help of Google’s artificial intelligence unit DeepMind, has been made freely available to […]
CHMP recommends expanded use for Alexion’s PNH therapy Ultomiris
European drug regulator has recommended Ultomiris for use in children and adolescents with PNH
Rakshit Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for CQA/ QC/ AR&D/ R&D On 29th July 2021
Rakshit Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for CQA/ QC/ AR&D/ R&D On 29th July 2021 Job Description Dear all Greetings from Rakshit pharmaceuticals Ltd……! Department: CQA/ QC/ AR&D/ […]
Unlocking health system IT capabilities through digital unification
Adopting a digital mindset is the key to recovering the value of past IT investments.
Healthcare exclusion sources: what you need to know
What you need to know about SAM.gov and the OIG LEIE, straight from the experts.
As Holdout Missouri Joins Nation in Monitoring Opioid Prescriptions, Experts Worry
Kathi Arbini said she felt elated when Missouri finally caught up to the other 49 states and approved a statewide prescription drug monitoring program this […]
The Pandemic Made Telemedicine an Instant Hit. Patients and Providers Feel the Growing Pains.
Crystal Joseph pays for two telemedicine video services to ensure that her small therapy practice in Silver Spring, Maryland, can always connect with its clients. […]
Watch: More Long Covid Cases Seen in Kids
The vast majority of the pandemic’s 4.1 million covid infections in children have been mild. However, doctors are concerned about a growing number of long-haul […]
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for AR&D ,R&D On 27th & 28th July 2021
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for AR&D ,R&D On 27th & 28th July 2021 Job Description Greetings from Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd!! Department […]
AbbVie Presents Results of AGN-190584 in P-III GEMINI 1 Study for Presbyopia at 2021 ASCRS
Shots: The P-III GEMINI 1 study involves assessing AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%, qd) ophthalmic solution in 323 patients in a ratio (1:1) with presbyopia for 30days. […]
Natco Pharma Limited- Openings for Regulatory Affairs Department -Apply Now
Natco Pharma Limited- Openings for Regulatory Affairs Department -Apply Now Job Description Greetings from Natco Pharma Limited !! Vacancy for our Regulatory Affairs Department (API) […]
Mixed AstraZeneca-Pfizer shot boosts COVID antibody level – study
A British study last month showed similar results – an AstraZeneca shot followed by Pfizer produced the best T-cell responses, and a higher antibody response […]
BDR Pharma inks license agreement with DRDO to produce COVID-19 drug 2-DG
Last month, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had approved the oral medication for emergency usage as adjuvant therapy in mild to severe COVID-19 […]
Alexion’s Ultomiris (ravulizumab) Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion Recommending its Approval for Children and Adolescents with PNH
Shots: The CHMP’s positive opinion is based on a P-III study assessing Ultomiris and showed effectiveness in completing C5 complement inhibition @26wks. for children & […]
AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria Demonstrates Effectiveness After One Dose Against Beta/Gamma and Delta Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Shots: RWE data from CIRN with support from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research demonstrated that one dose […]
Sun Pharma signs in-licensing deal to sell skincare drug in US
Acne, being the most prevalent skin condition in the US, affects up to 50 million Americans annually. The last FDA approval of an acne drug […]
Elimination of the Medicaid asset test?
No, this is not coming nation-wide, but it may be on its way in California. Kaiser Health News reports: A provision in California’s newly approved […]
Is This the WTO Waiver End Game?
Pfizer and BioNTech Agree to Vaccine Technology Transfer with South Africa’s Biovac Institute By Kevin E. Noonan — As reported by Reuters* on Wednesday (see […]
Conference & CLE Calendar
July 27-28, 2021 – Practitioners’ Think Tank on ITC Litigation and Enforcement conference (American Conference Institute) July 28, 2021 – Trade Secrets: An Ounce of […]
East African (India) Overseas – Urgent Requirement for QC / QA / ADL / QC-Micro- Apply Now
East African (India) Overseas – Urgent Requirement for QC / QA / ADL / QC-Micro- Apply Now Job Description We are looking for experienced candidates […]
Brazil’s health regulator scraps Bharat Biotech’s EUA application of Covaxin
The move comes after Anvisa was informed by Bharat Biotech that it’s Brazilian partner-Necessidade no longer has authorization to represent them in Brazil.
Jubilant Biosys-Walk-In Interviews for Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate -Synthesis R&D On 31st July & 1st August
Jubilant Biosys-Walk-In Interviews for Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate- Synthesis R&D On 31st July & 1st August Post Name: Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate Synthesis R&D […]
Fauci says U.S. headed in `wrong direction’ on coronavirus
“We’re going in the wrong direction,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, describing himself as “very frustrated.”
Beryllium Standards for General Industry; Extension for the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, July 26, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 40083-40085] Beryllium Standards for General Industry; Extension for the Office of Management and Budget’s […]
Reports of Injuries to Employees Operating Mechanical Power Presses; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of an Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
[Federal Register Volume 86, (Monday, July 26, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 40082-40083] Reports of Injuries to Employees Operating Mechanical Power Presses; Extension of the Office […]
Conflicting school mask guidance sparks confusion
Conflicting mask recommendations and orders from all levels of government and advocacy groups have emerged over the past few weeks, flustering the public as back-to-school […]
Fauci says vulnerable populations may need vaccine booster shots
Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that it was likely that vulnerable populations who have already been vaccinated would need COVID-19 booster shots.During an interview on CNN’s […]
Despite Formidable Challenges, PACE Leaders Keep Expansion Dreams Alive
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) concept has gained significant business and policy momentum over the past several months, with recent research […]
For Complex Behavioral Health Patients, Home Health Is a Vehicle to Better Care
Innovive Health had been known to clients and payers as Nizhoni Health for nearly two decades. As it heads into a new brand stage, it […]
Aging Services Providers Slam Possible PRF Plan
Aging services providers are pushing back against a possible plan to help pay for part of the nearly $1 trillion infrastructure bill by using unused […]
PEs look to buy into Integrace, True North may sell 30% stake
True North, the private equity fund which owns Integrace, will sell about 25-30% stake to the potential investor, multiple people aware of the development, said.
The inconvenient truth of convenience
In an on-demand world, it may seem that convenience and speed are the only way to keep patients satisfied. But often competence is sacrificed at […]
Shilpa Medicare Ltd-Telephonic Interviews (40+ Openings) for Production/ Engineering Process Maintenance/ QC/ QA -Apply Now
Shilpa Medicare Ltd-Telephonic Interviews (40+ Openings) for Production/ Engineering Process Maintenance/ QC/ QA -Apply Now Job Description Department: Production/ Engineering Process Maintenance/ Quality Control/ Quality Assurance […]
Healthcare for older immigrants sees momentum among states
Supporters say the trend is crucial during a coronavirus pandemic that has left immigrants, who are disproportionately essential workers, more vulnerable to COVID-19 and as […]
Anti-abortion movement eyes its holy grail
Anti-abortion advocates are hoping that their holy grail could finally be within reach, cheering Mississippi’s new push to get the Supreme Court to overturn the […]
States scale back virus reporting just as cases surge
Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket, depriving the public of real-time […]
Long-term care groups worry about tapping COVID relief for infrastructure
Organizations representing long-term care facilities on Friday urged lawmakers working on a bipartisan infrastructure plan to avoid dipping into COVID-relief funds to help pay for […]
DOJ says no probe into state-run nursing homes in New York
The Justice Department has decided not to open a civil rights investigation into government-run nursing homes in New York over their COVID-19 response, according to […]
Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 26th July 2021
Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control On 26th July 2021 Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd. Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd is Located at Sy. No. […]
Shivalik Rasayan Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 31st July 2021
Shivalik Rasayan Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Production On 31st July 2021 Job Description Company Profile: Shivalik Rasayan Ltd. (SRL), established in 1981 with a mission to […]
Would Illumina’s acquisition of GRAIL constrict the expansion of the liquid biopsy space?
The Federal Trade Commission and the European Union are reviewing the soundness of this acquisition. But if Illumina acquires Grail, the company that it spawned […]
What insurers’ premium rate filings can tell us about predicted health utilization in 2022
An examination of health insurers’ premium rate filings for 2022 shows that most are not factoring in additional costs or savings, which indicates that they […]
With eviction moratorium set to end, millions of people are still behind on rent
With the CDC’s eviction moratorium set to lift at the end of the month, many people are still struggling with rent payments and utility debt. […]
Eye problems in more patients spells end of Adverum’s DME gene therapy program
Adverum Biotechnologies still doesn’t know if its experimental gene therapy caused eye problems reported in April in one patient in its diabetic macular edema study. […]
Low vaccination rates among nursing home staff imperil elderly
Health care advocates and industry groups are raising the alarm over lagging vaccination rates in nursing home staff, threatening the progress the nation has made […]
Accord Life Spec Pvt. Ltd- Requirement for HR, AR&D, FR&D, QC, QA & Micro Dept. Apply Now
Accord Life Spec Pvt. Ltd- Requirement for HR, AR&D, FR&D, QC, QA & Micro Dept. Apply Now Job Description Requirement for Executives for HR, AR&D, FR&D, […]
Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Maintenance Dept. On July 2021
Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd.-Walk-In Interviews for Maintenance Dept. On July 2021 Job Description Company Profile: Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Ltd (SKPL), established in 1974, started life […]
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for FR&D 26th July 2021
Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for FR&D 26th July 2021 Job Description We are Looking for Competent, Dynamic and motivated Candidates for Suitable Positions. […]
Pfizer- Walk-In Interview for B.Pharma/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc for QA Dept. On 1st August 2021
Pfizer- Walk-In Interview for B.Pharma/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc for QA Dept. On 1st August 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interview for at Hyderabad for VIZAG Location @ […]
BIO IPCC Webinar Series
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization IP Counsels Committee will be offering the next installment in its webinar series on July 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm (EDT). […]
Latino children twice as likely to be uninsured: analysis
The number of Latino children without health insurance is twice as high as non-Latino children, according to an analysis from Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s […]
UK government mulling social rewards program to combat obesity: report
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is reportedly looking to develop a social rewards program that could aid in the health ministry’s ongoing efforts to […]
Israel: Pfizer vaccine allows infection but preventing severe illness
A new study released this week from Israel’s Health Ministry found that while the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is highly effective at preventing severe COVID-19 cases caused […]
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Hiring M.Sc for Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Dept.-Apply Now
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Hiring M.Sc for Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Dept.-Apply Now Job Description Department: QA/ QC Division: API Qualification: M.Sc Experience: 3-7 years Job Location: Dahej Kindly read the Description […]
Tanzania gets first COVID-19 vaccine doses with shipment from US
Tanzania received its first COVID-19 vaccine doses on Saturday with the delivery of 1 million Johnson & Johnson shots as part of a U.S. government […]
Is medical cannabis really a magic bullet?
Research increasingly suggests that extracts from the plant are effective in treating pain, anxiety, epilepsy and more, but experts still preach caution around recreational use […]
Rakshit Drugs Pvt. Ltd – Walk-In Interviews for Engineering/ ITD On 26th July 2021
Rakshit Drugs Pvt. Ltd – Walk-In Interviews for Engineering/ ITD On 26th July 2021 Job Description Dear all Greetings from Rakshit drugs…..! We are looking […]
Johnson & Johnson podría ser menos eficaz contra la variante delta
Muchos de los que recibieron la vacuna pueden necesitar refuerzos, dijeron los autores. Pero las autoridades sanitarias federales no recomiendan segundas dosis.
Brazil suspends clinical trials of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin
“The Coordination of Clinical Research at Anvisa (Copec/GGMED) determined this Friday (23/7) the precautionary suspension of clinical studies of the Covaxin vaccine in Brazil,”Anvisa, the […]
Journalists Dig in on Delta Variant Risks and Opioid Overdose Deaths
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber discussed outbreaks caused by the covid-19 delta variant in Missouri and elsewhere on Newsy on Thursday. Click here to watch […]
Angelman syndrome Pipeline: Unmet needs call for a robust pipeline
The necessity of a robust Angelman syndrome pipeline is indispensable at the current moment because of a shortage of any approved therapy option available in […]
Biomax Biotechnics Pvt. Ltd.
Biomax Biotechnics Pvt. Ltd. Address : Sco.1013, Motor Market, Manimajra Chandigarh Biomax Biotechnics Pvt. Ltd., has etched a position for itself across the Indian pharmaceutical […]
Matthew’s health care tidbits
Each week I’ve been adding a brief tidbits section to the THCB Reader, our weekly newsletter that summarizes the best of THCB that week (Sign […]
Gland Pharma Ltd- Walk-In for BSc / MSc for Freshers On 27th July 2021
Gland Pharma Ltd- Walk-In for BSc / MSc for Freshers On 27th July 2021 Job Description Walk-In for Freshers for API Production Trainee Chemists @ Gland Pharma […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 4, Page 463-474, April 2022. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing in the community and suggest […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing in the community and suggest […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing in the community and suggest […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing in the community and suggest […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing in the community and suggest […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing in the community and suggest […]
Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:To describe interventions that target patient, provider, and system barriers to sedative-hypnotic (SH) deprescribing in the community and suggest […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 4, Page 494-500, April 2022. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform into squamous cell carcinoma in […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform into squamous cell carcinoma in […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform into squamous cell carcinoma in […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform into squamous cell carcinoma in […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform into squamous cell carcinoma in […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform into squamous cell carcinoma in […]
1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveActinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous lesions that arise in sun-damaged skin. AKs may transform into squamous cell carcinoma in […]
Mankind Pharma Limited- Walk-In Drive for QC/ QA/ Microbiology/ Production/ Engineering On 25th July 2021
Mankind Pharma Limited- Walk-In Drive for QC/ QA/ Microbiology/ Production/ Engineering On 25th July 2021 Job Description Departments: QC/ QA/ Microbiology/ Production/ Engineering Posts: Officer, Sr. Officer, Executive, […]
ATAGI Statement, Response to NSW COVID-19 outbreak 24th July 2021
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) in response to the NSW COVID-19 outbreak.
Catalent Plans Multi-Phase, $100 Million Expansion of Italian Facility to Increase Biologics Manufacturing Capabilities in Europe
SOMERSET, N.J. — Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products, today announced that it […]
FDA Approves LENVIMA (lenvatinib) Plus KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) Combination for Endometrial Carcinoma
Immunotherapy and Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Combination Approved for the Treatment of Patients With Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma Study Results Demonstrated Statistically Significant Improvements in Overall Survival, […]
Aarti Industries- Walk-In Interview for Production General API & Steroid On 25th July 2021
Aarti Industries- Walk-In Interview for Production General API & Steroid On 25th July 2021 Job Description Department: Production General API & Steroid Qualification: B.Sc/ M.Sc/ Diploma/ BF […]
Paushak Ltd- Walk-In Interviews (52 Openings) for Multiple Positions On 25th July 2021
Paushak Ltd- Walk-In Interviews (52 Openings) for Multiple Positions On 25th July 2021 Job Description Post Name: Production/ QA/ QC/ ADL/ TDG/ Technical Service/ Electrical/ Utility/ […]
Growing cyberattacks on hospitals may soon hit bottom lines, patient care: Fitch
“Hospital and health system databases are a treasure trove of critical and sensitive patient data, which are highly sought after by cyber criminals for ransomware […]
Louisiana governor encourages all residents to wear masks
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) on Friday released updated guidance urging residents to wear masks indoors when social distancing is not possible as the […]
Book Review: The Hospital by Brian Alexander
I recently finished reading the book titled The Hospital: Life, Death and Dollars in a Small American Town by Brian Alexander. The premise of the […]
Illinois becomes one of the first Midwest states to allow over-the-counter birth control
A new law signed this week by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) will allow residents of the state to access birth control over the counter. The […]
Overnight Health Care: St. Louis reimposes mask mandate | Florida asks Supreme Court to block CDC’s limits on cruise ship industry
Welcome to Friday’s Overnight Health Care. A PSA to everyone who is suddenly a privacy expert: Asking if you have been vaccinated is not a […]
Catholic Health Association supports COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Catholic Health Association joined the dozens of associations and healthcare providers supporting or implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates among their employees.
Florida asks Supreme Court to block CDC’s limits on cruise ship industry
Florida’s attorney general on Friday asked the Supreme Court to block federal health restrictions placed on the cruise ship industry amid the pandemic.In a 31-page […]
St. Louis County, city reimposes mask mandate as COVID-19 cases surge
Both the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County are reimposing an indoor mask mandate in an effort to fight the spread of the […]
$25,000 signing bonuses to hospital workers? Whatever it takes.
Nationwide, providers like Seniors Helping Seniors are offering hiring incentives and, in some case, retention or referral bonuses to attract and retain staff and address […]
The final phase of PDGM: What to expect & actions to take now
Coming in 2022, the final phase of PDGM is a continuation of CMS’ three-year progression of other PDGM implementations. The first of these implementations began in […]
The high cost of temporary nurses forces providers to get creative
Hospitals must change the way they hire and staff units, focusing on mobilizing and reassigning existing employees—and on better pay and benefits.
New organ-on-a-chip finds crucial interaction between blood, ovarian cancer tumors
Researchers are pushing organ-on-a-chip devices to new levels that could change the way clinicians approach cancer treatment, particularly ovarian cancer.
COVID-19 vaccine inventor describes feeling helpless as people opt-out of shot: ‘I don’t have the words’
Kizzmekia Corbett, one of the researchers behind the coronavirus vaccine, opened up this week about her feelings of hopelessness as many Americans refuse to get the […]
AstraZeneca’s newly acquired Soliris is overpriced in myasthenia gravis, cost watchdog says
AstraZeneca’s newly acquired Soliris is overpriced in myasthenia gravis, cost watchdog says nhigginsdunn Fri, 07/23/2021 – 14:46
Headache Research Advances Though Cures Are Elusive
Research into these often mysterious and debilitating disorders has languished. That’s changing.
Large majority of unvaccinated say they don’t intend to get the shot: poll
A large majority of Americans that are not vaccinated against the coronavirus say they do not intend on getting inoculated, according to a poll released […]
New understanding of cell stability with potential to improve immune cell therapies
Researchers have developed two solutions with potential to overcome a key clinical limitation of immune cell therapies.
CRISPR biotech Caribou Biosciences’ IPO reels in $304M for next-gen cell therapy
Caribou Biosciences’ CRISPR approach to cell therapy sparked strong investor interest, enabling the clinical-stage biotech to upsize its IPO and raise $304 million in the […]
Hetero Labs Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers for Production/ QA/ QC/ R&D/ Engineering / Maintenance On 25th July 2021
Hetero Labs Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Freshers for Production/ QA/ QC/ R&D/ Engineering / Maintenance On 25th July 2021 Job Description Departments: Production (API): B.Sc Chemistry […]
EMA’s CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Use in Adolescents
The EMA’s CHMP has adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) to include adolescents 12 years of age and older.
Happify rolls out digital therapeutic for anxiety, depression under temporary FDA guidance
Happify is making its app-based treatment available to patients thanks to a loosened FDA guidance last year that lets digital health companies targeting some behavioral […]
Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 25th July 2021
Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced On 25th July 2021 Job Description Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Freshers & Experienced in […]
FDA Seeks Patient Insight: Call for Applications for the Patient Engagement Collaborative
The FDA is announcing the call for applications for the next cohort of the Patient Engagement Collaborative.
CPhI Awards 2021 Open for Entries in Incredible Year for Pharma Innovation
On 9 November 2021, the 18th Annual CPhI Pharma Awards will take place in Milan, Italy at the Stella Polare Convention Centre. The CPhI Pharma Awards […]
Tennessee resuming nearly all adolescent vaccine advocacy
Tennessee is resuming almost all of its adolescent vaccine advocacy efforts, a top health official announced on Friday, following backlash for the state’s reported plans to suspend […]
Zydus Cadila – Walk-In Interviews for QC / QC-Micro / Engineering on 25th July’ 2021
Zydus Cadila – Walk-In Interviews for QC / QC-Micro / Engineering on 25th July’ 2021 Company Profile: Zydus Cadila is one of the Indias leading […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 224 | b.well, Quit Genius, Doktor.se, Sweetch, Kno2, and HealthifyMe
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and I chat about the staggering medical debt in this country before diving into some more health […]
Bon Secours Mercy Health invests in Trilliant Health as part of larger push into analytics
The health system has invested an undisclosed amount in Trilliant Health, which provides a predictive analytics platform giving users insights into market dynamics. Bon Secours […]
Health data management tools raise $3.7B in the first half of 2021
While most investor funding in the digital health sector goes toward consumer-focused companies, nearly a third went to companies that focus on providers and practices […]
How the Pandemic Revolutionized Telehealth’s Mainstream Acceptance
Terrence D. Sims, President of Strategic Growth and Marketing, Raintree Systems Most people are surprised to learn telehealth is over a decade old because it […]
Syneos Health appoints Michael Brooks as Chief Development Officer
Syneos Health has appointed Michael Brooks as its new chief development officer. In this newly created role, Brooks will lead the company’s customer engagement and […]
Fast Forward with Chris Klomp, EVP, Acute & Payer, PointClickCare
In this Fast Forward interview, Home Health Care News sits down with PointClickCare EVP of Acute & Payer Chris Klomp to learn about the key […]
Government “negotiation” could have devastating consequences for Medicare enrollees
Some members of Congress are considering significant changes to Medicare that could have a devastating effect on millions of Americans. Proponents call these changes government […]
Five insights into Encompass Health’s growth strategy
Encompass Health is expanding by adding inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, forming partnerships with health systems and catering to a growing elderly population.
Only marginal difference in purchase price of Covishield, Covaxin for Centre: MoS Health
In fact, the Government of India has been supplying vaccines free of cost to the states/UTs for administration to prioritised beneficiaries as recommended by the […]
Federal appeals court finds CDC eviction moratorium unlawful
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) exceeded its authority by temporarily halting evictions amid the […]
Chinese COVID-19 vaccine offers poor protection to elderly: study
Beijing-produced Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine produces less antibodies with increasing age, according to a new study by two Hungarian researchers posted on Monday.In the study, 450 people […]
Biocon eyes market share expansion in developed, emerging markets: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
“Trastuzumab (monoclonal antibody used to treat breast and stomach cancers) is another big opportunity we are looking at, not just in the US and Europe, […]
Anti-Counterfeit and Anti-Theft Secondary Packaging Protection
This infographic depicts various custom packaging solutions for tracking, security and brand protection in the war against counterfeit products and theft.
Lumen plots site at nearby Seattle bakery as it ramps up production of algae-based biologics
Lumen plots site at nearby Seattle bakery as it ramps up production of algae-based biologics fkansteiner Fri, 07/23/2021 – 11:37
More Protein Folding Progress – What’s It Mean?
I last wrote about Deepmind’s efforts to predict protein folding and structure here, with their AlphaFold software. AlphaFold really performed very strongly in the 2020 […]
Achieve Unparalleled Batch Control and Business Agility
This paper explores the most important data challenges experienced by the rapidly modernizing pharmaceutical industry and proposes a GxP-compliant, ready-made application as a solution designed […]
Study finds COVID-19 95 percent lower in vaccinated Philadelphia school employees
A study published Friday found the portion of positive COVID-19 tests among vaccinated school employees in Philadelphia was 95 percent lower than unvaccinated workers, according to […]
GPs to start COVID-19 jabs for vulnerable children by 23 August ‘at the latest’
GP-led sites delivering COVID-19 vaccination have been told to start rollout of jabs to vulnerable children by 23 August ‘at the latest’ in guidance from […]
GPs to start COVID-19 jabs for vulnerable children by 23 August ‘at the latest’
GP-led sites delivering COVID-19 vaccination have been told to start rollout of jabs to vulnerable children by 23 August ‘at the latest’ in guidance from […]
‘Don’t you work with old people?’: Many elder-care workers still refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine
Seven months after the first vaccines became available to medical professionals, only 59% of staff at the nation’s nursing homes and other long-term care facilities […]
Alabama governor on rising COVID-19 cases: ‘Time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks’
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) declared that it’s “time to start blaming the unvaccinated” for the surge in coronavirus infections in her state.The governor, visibly exasperated […]
Millions of Medicare Part D Enrollees Have Had Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs High Enough to Exceed the Catastrophic Threshold Over Time
Nearly 3 million Medicare Part D enrollees had out-of-pocket drug spending above the catastrophic threshold in a recent five-year period, finds a new KFF analysis […]
Phoenix hospital system pleas for vaccination as cases rise
One of Arizona’s biggest hospital systems renewed a call Thursday for people to get vaccinated, citing an increase in seriously ill COVID-19 patients in just […]
‘Superbug’ fungus spread in two cities, health officials say
U.S. health officials said Thursday they now have evidence of an untreatable fungus spreading in two hospitals and a nursing home.
What’s the Latest on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations?
In response to prescription drug spending growth and heightened attention to drug prices, some policymakers have proposed allowing the federal government to negotiate the price […]
Digital tools key to immuno-oncology’s future: report
If ASCO 2021 proves anything, it’s that the explosion in immuno-oncology therapies over the last few years shows no signs of slowing down. As the […]
Millions of Medicare Part D Enrollees Have Had Out-of-Pocket Drug Spending Above the Catastrophic Threshold Over Time
Medicare Part D, the outpatient prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries, provides catastrophic coverage for high out-of-pocket drug costs, but there is no limit on […]
PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (July 19 – 23, 2021)
AstraZeneca’s Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Type2 Diabetes Published: July 23, 2021 | Tags: AstraZeneca, Bydureon BCise, […]
