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, […]
Michigan county officials used federal coronavirus relief money for bonuses
Elected officials in a Michigan county gave themselves $65,000 in bonuses with federal relief money related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Takeda lays out $126M to tap robotics, virtual reality and more at California production site
Takeda lays out $126M to tap robotics, virtual reality and more at California production site fkansteiner Fri, 07/23/2021 – 09:25
ED management software can help to manage change in ER visit demand
With a strong partnership with an ED management company, hospitals can better address the changes in demand while implementing new strategies to improve care.
Guest post: Retired medics return to the field to take on vaccine delivery and disaster relief
Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The […]
Money and Values: For Healthcare Workers, It’s Time They Align
By WYNNE ARMAND and CHRISTIAN MEWALDT It shouldn’t be controversial to say that promoting the well-being of patients and our community should be at the […]
AstraZeneca’s Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Type2 Diabetes
Shots: The approval is based on results of the P-III BCB114 trial evaluating Bydureon BCise (qw, injectable suspension) vs PBO in 82 patients aged b/w […]
Health officials warn of fungus ‘superbug’ outbreaks in Dallas, DC
Health officials are warning of a fungus “superbug” outbreak in Dallas and Washington, D.C., that seem to be resistant to treatment.The Centers for Disease Control […]
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The future of work – Safe and healthy work in new rooms –
The future of work – Safe and healthy work in new rooms – 09/11/2021 to 10/11/2021 Dresden Germany
Virtual reality therapy: The future of chronic pain management?
Could virtual reality tools be effective in helping patients ‘unlearn’ their chronic pain? pharmaphorum speaks to Professor Christopher Eccleston from the University of Bath’s Centre […]
Bharat Biotech terminates Covaxin deal with Brazil’s Precisa
There have been allegations in Brazil of irregularities in the government’s efforts to buy 20 million doses of the vaccine using Precisa as an intermediary.
ImaginAb Signs a Multi-Year Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim for CD8 ImmunoPET Technology
Shots: ImaginAb to receive license fees for providing ongoing technical, clinical, and regulatory support to facilitate the successful implementation of its CD8 ImmunoPET technology Following […]
The New Buzz of Transcranial Stimulation Devices in the Neurological Disorders Market
Neurological disorders are one of the major causes of death and disability across the globe. As per the figures published in The Lancet journal for […]
GSK names McNamara as CEO of consumer health spinout
GlaxoSmithKline has said that Brian McNamara – currently head of its three-year-old consumer health joint venture with Pfizer – will retain the top job at […]
Biogen bites back at critics of Aduhelm after drug’s slow start
Biogen has reported $2m in sales for newly-launched Alzheimer’s therapy Aduhelm that came in below its expectations, prompting the company to issue a rebuke to […]
Employing remote GPs could help practices tackle recruitment problems
A practice in Essex that decided to hire a home-working GP on a permanent basis even before the pandemic, belives its model could help other […]
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Read about new developments from HealthMine, WELL Ventures, Turquoise Health and Cariloop.
Meiji and Dong-A ST Sign an Exclusive License Agreement with Intas to Commercialize DMB-3115, Proposed Biosimilar to Ustekinumab
Shots: Meiji and Dong-A ST to receive an upfront & will be eligible to receive development & sales milestones along with profit share. The companies […]
Study finds jabs cut severe variant COVID disease after one shot
A real-world study carried out in Canada had found that COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna reduce the chances of being hospitalised or dying […]
McConnell pushes vaccines, but GOP muddles his message
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been one of the more consistent GOP voices on COVID-19 precautions, and the importance of getting vaccinated.Amid a […]
Extreme heat is here to stay. Canada must adapt.
The post Extreme heat is here to stay. Canada must adapt. appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Self-isolation exemption for NHS staff ‘desperate and potentially unsafe’, BMA warns
Exempting NHS staff from self-isolation to keep them in work is a ‘desperate and potentially unsafe policy’, the BMA has warned, as it criticised the […]
Self-isolation exemption for NHS staff ‘desperate and potentially unsafe’, BMA warns
Exempting NHS staff from self-isolation to keep them in work is a ‘desperate and potentially unsafe policy’, the BMA has warned, as it criticised the […]
Bharat Biotech commits to supply 500 million doses of Covaxin to Centre for immunisation programme
Speaking at a virtual conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, Suchitra Ella, joint Managing Director of the city-based vaccine maker, said the companys […]
NICE, PHE publish new antimicrobial prescribing guideline on C. difficile infection
New recommendations outlined include advice for managing C. difficile infection in both community and hospital settings
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7th International Conference on Construction, Safety and Health 05/11/2021 to 06/11/2021 Nicosia Cyprus
Fierce Pharma Asia—Junshi’s mRNA JV; Novartis’ China business; Roche’s Ronapreve COVID nod in Japan
Fierce Pharma Asia—Junshi’s mRNA JV; Novartis’ China business; Roche’s Ronapreve COVID nod in Japan aliu Fri, 07/23/2021 – 05:04
New plans to improve patient access to mental health services unveiled in England
NHS England has set out new plans to introduce five new waiting time guarantees for mental health services
Headache Research Advances Though Cures Are Elusive
Research into these often mysterious and debilitating disorders has languished. That’s changing.
Facing Headwinds on New Alzheimer’s Drug, Biogen Launches Controversial Campaign
Do you sometimes lose your train of thought or feel a bit more anxious than is typical for you? Those are two of the six […]
Readers and Tweeters Connect the Dots on Topics From Vaccine Development to Long Covid
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. A […]
Contraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s Not
For Stephanie Force, finding a birth control method that she likes and can get without paying out-of-pocket has been a struggle, despite the Affordable Care […]
Next Up Podcast: Fostering a safe workplace environment with Heather Krentler
In 2020, 40% of women said they’ve been sexually harassed at work. This number has stayed steady since the 1980s. This — in addition to […]
Seres’ ulcerative colitis candidate misses primary endpoint in mid-stage study
Microbiome-based therapeutic failed to improve clinical remission rates among mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis patients
AZ says its COVID-19 vaccine protects against severe disease caused by variants
Real-world data shows jab is effective after one dose against hospitalisation/death caused by Beta and Delta variants
Celltrion Collaborates with Inhalon to Develop Regdanvimab (CT-P59) for the Treatment of COVID-19 at Home
Shots: The companies collaborate to develop IN-006 (an inhaled form of regdanvimab) to treat patients with COVID-19. The results are expected in 2022 Inhalon will […]
EUOSHA/2021/OP/F/SE/0154 – Design, layout and production of printed, online, audiovisual and exhibition materials
23/07/2021 – 10:15 EUOSHA/2021/OP/F/SE/0154 – Design, layout and production of printed, online, audiovisual and exhibition materials
NGM Reports Completion of Patient Enrollment in P-II CATALINA Study of NGM621 in Patients with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Shots: The company has completed enrollment in the P-II CATALINA study evaluating the safety and efficacy of NGM621 (IVT injections, q4w/ q8w) vs sham control […]
TGA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has taken another step forward with the Pfizer vaccine being approved for use in children aged 12 to 15 years.
Synaffix Signs a License Agreement with ProfoundBio for ADC Technologies
Shots: Synaffix is eligible to receive $246M upfront & milestones along with royalties on net sales. ProfoundBio to get non-exclusive license rights to use Synaffix’s […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 4, Page 412-421, April 2022. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in HIV-1 treatment.Objective:To analyze the effectiveness, […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in HIV-1 treatment.Objective:To analyze the effectiveness, […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in HIV-1 treatment.Objective:To analyze the effectiveness, […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in HIV-1 treatment.Objective:To analyze the effectiveness, […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in HIV-1 treatment.Objective:To analyze the effectiveness, […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in HIV-1 treatment.Objective:To analyze the effectiveness, […]
Effectiveness, Durability, and Safety of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Versus Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Abacavir in a Real-Life Cohort of HIV-Infected Adults
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) plus lamivudine (2-DR) is suggested as an initial and switch option in HIV-1 treatment.Objective:To analyze the effectiveness, […]
Nautilus pompilius Genome Determined
By Kevin E. Noonan — Cephalopods are fascinating creatures, and their primary living representative — the octopus — has recently been the subject of the […]
DOJ Highlights Multiple Home Health-Related Fraud Cases in July
Home health enforcement efforts have been on the rise in 2021, especially over the past couple of months. There have been developments with at least […]
Managing teams in a virtual world requires specialized leadership skills
At Penn Medicine, preparing leaders to successfully manage talent and remote work productivity has been essential – and has positioned it well to provide more […]
Global private equity funds in talks to purchase minority stake in BDR Pharmaceuticals
Funds like the Carlyle Group, Warburg Pincus and TA Associates are engaged in initial discussions, the people added. Investment bank O3 Capital is advising the […]
Chicago to require masks in schools
Chicago Public Schools will require masks to be worn in its schools as classes are set to begin in late August. In a letter to parents […]
GeneSys Biologics Pvt. Ltd-Hiring Any Graduate for EHS Manager -Apply Now
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After 18 Months, Sutter Antitrust Settlement Finally Poised for Formal Approval
More than 18 months after Sutter Health agreed to a tentative settlement in a closely watched antitrust case joined by the California Attorney General’s Office, […]
Optimus Pharma -Walk-In Interviews for Formulation R&D Dept. On 24th July 2021
Optimus Pharma -Walk-In Interviews for Formulation R&D Dept. On 24th July 2021 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Formulation R&D Department @ Optimus Pharma Department: Formulation AR&D Qualification: M.Sc […]
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 21 July 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 21 July 2021.
3 states pursue public option for health coverage as feds balk
Proponents hope a more affordable alternative will attract residents without health insurance.
Vaccinations rise in some states with soaring infections
Coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters that several states with the highest proportions of new infections have seen residents get vaccinated at higher rates than […]
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Philadelphia pushes back against national opioid settlement: ‘This is a sellout’
Philadelphia is pushing back against the $26 billion national opioid settlement with three major drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner […]
Pfizer commits $1B to Arvinas for share of protein degrading breast cancer drug
Arvinas’ early clinical data for its targeted protein degradation drug for breast cancer drew partnering interest from several companies. Pfizer beat them all with a […]
Symposium: Prevention now more than ever — summary and recordings now available
23/07/2021 Symposium: Prevention now more than ever — summary and recordings now available © EU-OSHA/E. Moreno Esquivel The high-level event attracted over 1,800 participants, connecting […]
8 Delicious (and Healthier!) Mayo Substitutes
The creamy texture and tangy flavor of mayonnaise is a staple in so many classic recipes — think potato salad, egg salad, pasta salad, sandwiches, […]
Overnight Health Care: Biden officials says no change to masking guidance right now | Missouri Supreme Court rules in favor of Medicaid expansion | Mississippi’s attorney general asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care. The NFL is walking up the line of vaccine mandates, but isn’t quite crossing it. If you have any tips, […]
How the military-derived “cyber kill chain” model can help health systems fight cybercrime
The model can be used to outline the steps involved in a ransomware attack and thereby enabling healthcare providers to block the attackers themselves at […]
Help at Home Continues Executing on Growth Strategy, Acquires Community Care Systems
Help at Home — a private equity-backed provider of home- and community-based care — has acquired Community Care Systems (CCS). Financial terms of the transaction […]
From the Front Lines to the Corner Office: How the Face of Home Care Ownership Is Changing
The face of home care ownership is changing. In recent months, a number of home care franchise companies have seen a surge in interest from […]
CommonSpirit mired in another contract dispute with Blues plan
CommonSpirit Health’s CHI Memorial Health Care System and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Tennessee’s dispute could leave at least 38,000 patients out of network.
Mississippi’s attorney general asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
Mississippi’s attorney general urged the Supreme Court in a Thursday brief to overrule Roe v. Wade next term when the justices review Mississippi’s ban on […]
Fight over “pay for delay” heats up in Washington
Legislators threaten to ban settlements where branded companies “pay” generics makers to “delay” market entry, while drugmakers say the current framework balances competition and innovation. […]
Kadmon Pharmaceuticals Partners with Oncology Pharmacy for New Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease Therapy
Kadmon Pharmaceuticals selects Onco360 to be a specialty pharmacy partner for Rezurock (belumosudil).
VA pauses embattled Cerner EHR rollout for 6 months in major revamp
VA Secretary Donald Remy, who was sworn in just last week, plans to release an updated deployment schedule by the end of this year.
‘Good cholesterol’ may protect liver
The body’s so-called good cholesterol may be even better than we realize. New research suggests that one type of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) has a previously […]
Pfizer and Arvinas to Develop and Commercialize Estrogen Receptor Targeting Breast Cancer
The companies collaborate to develop and commercialize ARV-471, an investigational oral PROTAC (proteolysis targeting chimeras) estrogen receptor protein degrader.
Biogen’s Aduhelm Sales Total $2 Million in Second Quarter
The drug from Biogen, called Aduhelm, is expected to generate billions in sales. It could also strain Medicare’s budget within a few years.
Johnson & Johnson Finalizes National Opioid Settlement Agreement
J&J to contribute up to $5 billion to the settlement agreement to resolve opioid-related claims and litigation in the United States.
CDC panel weighs whether to recommend boosters for immunocompromised
An advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) weighed whether to recommend booster COVID-19 vaccines to people who are immunocompromised during […]
Merck, Evidation to test if smartphone data can be used to detect early Alzheimer’s
Merck and Evidation Health launched a study to see if data from smartphones and wearables could be used to detect and monitor the treatment of […]
COVID-19 vaccinations mandated for employees at Dakotas health system
A health system that runs through North and South Dakota is requiring its employees to get the coronavirus vaccine.Sanford Health announced on Thursday that employees have […]
Missouri Supreme Court reverses Medicaid expansion decision
The Missouri Supreme Court vacated a lower court’s decision in the state’s Medicaid expansion case, agreeing that the voter-approved plan to offer Medicaid to more people […]
Cancer Treatment Centers of America plots growth through referral partnerships
Potential partners need to ensure joining forces with the for-profit chain aligns with their charitable missions and doesn’t saddle patients with huge bills, experts say
Atrium Health mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all workers
The North Carolina-based healthcare giant, which employs more than 70,000 people, made the decision in light of escalating COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated.
J&J’s COVID-19 shot scores safety backing from CDC experts but booster need left for FDA
J&J’s COVID-19 shot scores safety backing from CDC experts but booster need left for FDA nhigginsdunn Thu, 07/22/2021 – 16:32
BCBS Kansas City sues national COVID-19 testing lab over alleged ‘disaster profiteering’
BCBS Kansas City’s lawsuit represents the nation’s first payer complaint against a coronavirus testing provider, AHIP said.
Tenet rebounds in Q2, buoyed by volume recoveries
CEO Ron Rittenmeyer told investors the quarter came in “better than expected on many fronts,” but asked them to “please realize we’re not claiming any […]
Missouri Supreme Court rules in favor of Medicaid expansion
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of supporters of Medicaid expansion in the state, overturning a lower court ruling that had blocked […]
AMA seeks overhaul of CDC opioid prescribing guidelines
The American Medical Association is urging advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend changes to longstanding federal opioid prescribing guidelines out […]
Aenova Announces Plans for New Production Line
Aenova has announced plans to open a new new can and bottle filling production line in Cornu, Romania.
Fauci praises GOP encouraging vaccines: ‘A very good thing’
Anthony Fauci said Republicans who are now encouraging Americans to get vaccinated are doing “a very good thing” to help stop the spread of COVID-19 as […]
Seres Therapeutics microbiome drug flunks Phase 2 test in ulcerative colitis
Seres Therapeutics’ ambitions to treat ulcerative colitis with a microbiome drug were dealt a setback as its experimental therapy failed in Phase 2 testing. The […]
NFL warns that teams with COVID-19 outbreaks could forfeit games
The NFL warned teams in a Thursday memo that they could be forced forfeit games this season if they are unable to play due to outbreaks among players […]
Summa Equity Acquires Cleanroom Provider G-CON Manufacturing
Summa Equity has acquired a majority stake in G-CON Manufacturing, a prefabricated cleanroom provider.
THCB Gang Episode 63 – Thurs July 22, 1pm PT- 4pm ET
Episode 62 of “The THCB Gang” will be live-streamed on Thursday, July 22nd at 1pm PT -4PM ET. Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) will be joined by […]
THCB Gang Episode 62 – Thurs July 22, 1pm PT- 4pm ET
Episode 62 of “The THCB Gang” will be live-streamed on Thursday, July 22nd at 1pm PT -4PM ET. Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) will be joined by […]
Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Collaboration with Biovac to Manufacture and Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Within Africa
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE announced the signing of a letter of intent with The Biovac Institute Ltd to manufacture the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for […]
White House blasts China’s ‘dangerous’ rejection of coronavirus origins study
The White House on Thursday called China’s rejection of a second phase of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) investigation into the origins of the coronavirus […]
Real-time Interpretation: The next frontier in radiology AI
To date, AI has demonstrated value in its ability to handle asynchronous tasks such as image triage and detection. What’s even more interesting is the […]
Researchers develop tool to drastically speed up the study of enzymes
A new tool that enables thousands of tiny experiments to run simultaneously on a single polymer chip will let scientists study enzymes faster and more […]
Sema4 goes public via SPAC merger
With a goal of making precision medicine the standard of care at health systems, Sema4 struck a nearly $800 million deal with CM Life Sciences […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Delta Changes the Covid Conversation
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 […]
1.5 million children have lost parent or guardian to COVID-19-associated death: research
More than 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, custodial grandparent or grandparent who lived in their household due to the coronavirus pandemic, according […]
Biden officials: No change to masking guidance right now
The Biden administration is not issuing updated masking guidance as coronavirus cases tick up across the country, officials said Thursday, but they acknowledged there are […]
Aspiro Pharma -Walk-In Interviews for Quality Assurance Department On 25th July 2021
Aspiro Pharma -Walk-In Interviews for Quality Assurance Department On 25th July 2021 Job Description Greetings From Aspiro Pharma (Hetero Group) ..!!! Department: Quality Assurance Positions: Officer -Sr. […]
EU countries have donated just a fraction of surplus vaccines: report
Countries from the European Union have donated just a fraction of surplus coronavirus vaccines to poorer countries, according to a European Union document viewed by Reuters.The […]
Geno Phamac- Walk-Ins for Freshers & Experienced in QA, QC, Production, Engineering, Microbiology, EHS, RA, R&D-Apply Now
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4 Reasons Why I’m Wearing a Mask Again
Earlier this month, I pulled a mask out of the bin of hats, scarves, and gloves I keep by the door; strapped it on; and […]
Cell-analysis technique could combat tuberculosis
Researchers have developed a way to analyze how individual immune cells react to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. It could pave the way for new […]
Catalent Biologics Launches New Cell Line Expression Technology
Catalent Biologics has launched its new cell line expression technology, GPEx Lightning, which aims to shorten drug substance development timelines by up to three months.
Want to prevent the next public health crisis? Ensure a strong preventive medicine workforce
By screening for diseases and promoting wellness initiatives at the population health level, we can address chronic illnesses that currently impact half of all Americans […]
House GOP leaders say vaccine works but shouldn’t be mandated
House GOP leaders on Thursday expressed confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine’s effectiveness against the virus but said it shouldn’t be mandated for Americans, as cases […]
White House announces new funds for COVID-19 testing and vaccination amid delta surge
The White House on Thursday announced new funding for vaccination and testing efforts as the delta variant fuels COVID-19 outbreaks, particularly among the unvaccinated.The administration […]
Dry Powder Inhalation Delivery of Monoclonal Antibodies
Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 11am EDT| 8am PDT| 4pm BST| 5pm CEST Local delivery of monoclonal antibodies to the lung is enabled by spray […]
Beds full at Kansas City hospitals amid surge in coronavirus cases
The University of Kansas Health System beds are full and are causing transfer patients to be turned away amid a surge in coronavirus cases.“I think […]
Podcast: Long COVID, vaccine planning nightmare for GPs, impact of ‘freedom day’
In this episode we look at the challenge facing practices trying to plan for COVID booster and flu jabs this autumn, what’s changed in general […]
Podcast: Long COVID, vaccine planning nightmare for GPs, impact of ‘freedom day’
In this episode we look at the challenge facing practices trying to plan for COVID booster and flu jabs this autumn, what’s changed in general […]
Personalized immunotherapy: Rapid screening of therapeutic combinations
An innovative testing platform that more closely mimics what cancer encounters in the body may allow for more precise, personalized therapies by enabling the rapid […]
Sinovac’s Eupolio Vaccine Gains Market Authorization in China
Sinovac Biotech’s Eupolio vaccine, a Sabin inactivated poliovirus vaccine (sIPV), has gained marketing authorization in China.
Exscientia and GT Apeiron Form Strategic R&D Collaboration Agreement
Exscientia and GT Apeiron Therapeutics have entered into a strategic R&D oncology collaboration agreement.
Advanz Pharma Launches Generic Lanreotide in Germany
Specialty pharmaceutical company, Advanz Pharma, has launched a generic version of lanreotide, MYTOLAC, in Germany.
Catalent Invests $100 Million to Expand European Biologics Manufacturing Capabilities
Catalent commences the first phase of a $100-million expansion program Anagni site to increase its manufacturing capabilities for biologics drug substance.
EC Grants Marketing Authorization for bluebird bio’s Gene Therapy SKYSONA
The European Commission has granted marketing authorization to bluebird bio for its gene therapy SKYSONA for the treatment of early CALD.
Scientists reverse age-related memory loss in mice
Scientists have successfully reversed age-related memory loss in mice and say their discovery could lead to the development of treatments to prevent memory loss in […]
Biogen execs blame critics, the media for spurring ‘misinformation’ as Aduhelm launch lags expectations
Biogen execs blame critics, the media for spurring ‘misinformation’ as Aduhelm launch lags expectations nhigginsdunn Thu, 07/22/2021 – 11:25
Merck, Evidation join forces on Alzheimer’s data solutions
The health data specialist and pharma firm are partnering on solutions around remote collection of digital data for detection and monitoring of treatments.
Nasdaq’s Dario Health ($DRIO) Does Double Acquisition to Build-out Chronic Condition Care Platform
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH The “platform-ization” of chronic condition care continues among digital health companies and Nasdaq-traded Dario Health ($DRIO) has acquired TWO different […]
#Healthin2Point00, Episode 223 | Carbon Health, Woebot, Eight Sleep, Aidoc, and OM1
Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess has finally reclaimed her Twitter account! On Episode 223, Jess asks me about Carbon Health raising $350 […]
Kansas health system declining to take patient transfers
University of Kansas Health System is declining to admit patients from other hospitals because it has too few open beds due to the increasing delta variant […]
Medicare scrambles Hillrom’s digital dealmaking
An unexpected roadblock underscores the perils of acquisitions in an industry that’s heavily dependent on public and private insurers.
Field Alert Report Submission: Questions and Answers Guidance for Industry
Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing Standards (CGMP). and Pharmaceutical Quality/CMC.
Google Cloud goes head-to-head with AWS with tool to standardize health data
Both cloud competitors are offering solutions that use FHIR to pull together and standardize health data from disparate sources. Google recently unveiled a solution based […]
Happify launches Ensemble DTx for depression, anxiety in US
Happify Health has launched a prescription digital therapeutic (DTx) – called Ensemble – that can assist the treatment of people with both major depressive disorder […]
Biogen’s Aduhelm Sales Total $2 Million in Second Quarter
The drug from Biogen, called Aduhelm, is expected to generate billions in sales. It could also strain Medicare’s budget within a few years.
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Hiring M.Sc for Research Scientist -HPLC -AMD API
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Hiring M.Sc for Research Scientist -HPLC -AMD API Job Description Greetings From Macleods Pharma Opportunity for Research Scientist -HPLC -AMD API @ Macleods Pharma […]
Study: Pfizer vaccine 88 percent effective against delta variant
Two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are 88 percent effective against the delta variant, according to a new study. The study, published in the New […]
Hospital lobbies back COVID-19 vaccine requirements for healthcare workers
The American Hospital Association said it supports providers who mandate the jab, while another group was more forceful and urged its members to require the inoculation […]
Pfizer puts up $1bn to buy into Arvinas breast cancer programme
Pfizer has pledged a whopping $11 billion upfront for rights to an Arvinas drug for breast cancer from its protein degrader platform, which harnesses cells’ […]
ViewPoints Article: Ethno-Pharma- An Emerging Sector
The Healthcare sector in 2021 is evolving to a greater extent owing to the initiatives and advancements taking place to futureproof the healthcare facilities from […]
PhRMA member companies’ R&D investments reach record high of $91.1 billion in 2020
PhRMA member companies’ robust investment in research and development (R&D) has led to advances and discoveries that are transforming health care and our approach to […]
Review: Fujitsu fi-800R Scanner Improves Healthcare Workflows
Cutting down the time to process patients and ensuring they spend less time in waiting rooms are key goals in any healthcare setting. But staff […]
Tech Innovations: July 2021
This monthâs roundup of new excipients, manufacturing sites, partnerships, and other items includes news from DFE Pharma, Vetter, and other notable firms.
BlueRock secures FDA fast track; Omniscient rakes in $29M; Neuspera’s nerve implant gets a $65M boost Rivus’ therapy nabs $35M
BlueRock Therapeutics secures FDA fast track for Parkinson’s disease cell therapy BlueRock, a Bayer subsidiary, is currently assessing the pluripotent stem cell-derived dopaminergic neuron therapy […]
