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Visiting Nurse Association signed an agreement to sell its home health and hospice services to Amedisys, which has been expanding its home health footprint.

A new ECRI analysis points to potential patient safety concerns as providers were forced to rapidly make changes to their supply chain during the pandemic.

Nearly half of 103 final-year medical residents surveyed preferred to work for hospital systems, while only 10% wanted to partner with another physician.

GOP opposition is building to the Biden administration’s move to support waiving World Trade Organization patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines.Ahead of a Wednesday Senate Finance […]

Every dollar increase in premiums charged to Michigan’s Medicaid members resulted in a nearly 1 percentage-point drop in enrollment, a new working paper published in […]

Lawmakers and experts say the nursing home industry needs more transparency, especially concerning private equity owners.

Federal health officials instituted a rule mandating long-term care facilities report residents’ and staff’s COVID-19 vaccinations every week to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

President Biden on Tuesday said his administration would soon offer a more “aggressive effort” to model the freedoms that people have once they are vaccinated, […]

Just 11% of people who remain unvaccinated say they definitely will get the shot, while 34% say they definitely won’t, according to the poll by […]

The changes follow recent CDC guidance that recommends prioritizing the vaccination of people living in congregate settings. The interim final rule takes effect May 21.

The Hyderabad-based firm said it has entered into a royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreement with Eli Lilly and Company for the manufacture and commercialisation of […]

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be free to the public if they are needed, a top U.S. health official said Tuesday.David Kessler, the chief science officer […]

Adolescents are now eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-29 vaccine under expanded EUA.

The director of the federal government’s primary biomedical research agency says the novel coronavirus that has killed more than half a million people in the […]

Our pandemic experience is making clear we’re in the midst of a major shift for how and where people receive care—migrating from the institution to […]

The Washington, D.C., government reported on Tuesday that the city saw a backlog in COVID-19 cases over the last three to four days because of […]

The average number of daily COVID-19 infections in the United States fell below 40,000 Monday for the first time since September, according to data compiled […]

Date:  May 31, 2021 Issue #:  1625 Summary:  On May 10, 2021, the FDA expanded its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA-based COVID-19 […]

Researchers have used machine learning to predict which COVID-19 patients might get worse and not respond positively to being turned onto their front in intensive […]

Researchers have mapped out the changes in metabolism that occur after a heart attack.

Low doses of a four-drug combination helps prevent the spread of cancer in mice without triggering drug resistance or recurrence, shows a new study.

A biochemical reaction between an enzyme called luciferase and oxygen causes fireflies to glow and is considered one of the most well-known examples of bioluminescence […]

Healthcare organizations pursue merger and acquisition (M&A) deals for many reasons, including increased capacity, economies of scale and improved productivity. But the process is more […]

Interim data reportedly indicates Noxopharmâs Veyonda could be effective in treating cytokine storm, an inflammatory effect associated with moderate cases.

An experimental therapy containing the AIDS virus helped to develop an immune system in 48 babies born with an immunodeficiency, according to a report from […]

“Vaccine production in the country is also dependent on raw material from other countries hence there is a need for a major push on active […]

Vital Pharma Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Assurance On 15th May 2021 Vital Pharma Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Assurance On 15th May 2021

Anthony Fauci clashed with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) over the role of the Wuhan virology lab in the origins of COVID-19.During a Senate hearing on […]

Since I mentioned retrotransposons and accumulated retroviral genomic litter in yesterday’s post, I’ll get a bit philosophical about that today. I’ve had a couple of […]

Finished Pharmaceuticals/Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded

Alvotech, not content to line up behind other Humira biosims, sues AbbVie over ‘wrongful monopoly’ fkansteiner Tue, 05/11/2021 – 11:43

The states include Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the Hyderabad-based firm added.

AstraZeneca shareholders approve CEO Soriot’s contentious 2021 pay plan, defying wishes of 4 advisory groups nhigginsdunn Tue, 05/11/2021 – 11:26

2 ads for 2 audiences: SK Life targets docs and patients in seizure drug campaign bbulik Tue, 05/11/2021 – 10:58

Forget cream and sugar — McDonald’s coffee cups will soon come with a pro-vaccination message.The fast food giant announced Tuesday that it’s teaming up with […]

Last month, the White House said that the US plans to share 60 million doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine globally as soon as they become available, […]

Length of stay and discharge disposition only explained 15% of the inter-hospital variation. Researchers called for efforts to identify practices associated with low rates or […]

Pfizer, Regeneron CEOs see extended need for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments as pandemic enters next phase fkansteiner Tue, 05/11/2021 – 09:38

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When the third coronavirus surge hit the U.S. last fall, the midwestern states were among the worst affected. Thousands of people in the region were […]

When the third coronavirus surge hit the U.S. last fall, the midwestern states were among the worst affected. Thousands of people in the region were […]

International Council for Harmonisation; Draft Guidance for Industry

S11 Nonclinical Safety Testing In Support of Development of Pediatric Pharmaceuticals ; International Council for Harmonisation; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

International Council for Harmonisation-Quality

Researchers have discovered how microbes responsible for human African sleeping sickness produce sex cells.

With cost cuts and asset sales largely wrapped, Takeda gears up for growth: CEO aliu Tue, 05/11/2021 – 08:11

International Council for Harmonisation-Quality

Kusum Healthcare Pvt. Ltd- Openings for Production/ Packaging/ Quality Assurance Dept. -Apply Now Job Description Vacancy  for Production/ Packaging/ Quality Assurance Deptartment @ Kusum Healthcare Pvt. […]

S5B Detection of Toxicity to Reproduction for Medicinal Products: S5(R2) Detection of Toxicity to Reproduction for Medicinal Products Toxicity to Male Fertility In November 2005, […]

While the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against the general, unchecked use of Ivermectin, a study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics has […]

Eris Lifesciences Ltd- Requirement for Soft Gel Production/ OSD Production Dept. -Apply Now Job Description Job Location-  Guwahati (Assam) Job Posted date- 11/05/2021. Last Date- 15/05/2021. Soft […]

Health Budget 2021–22 information is now available.

A $17.7 billion reform package will provide higher quality and safer care for senior Australians.

The Australian Government is investing $2.3 billion in the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan – the largest Commonwealth mental health investment in Australia’s […]

In the first Phase III trial of any psychedelic-assisted therapy, participants who received MDMA-assisted therapy reported a significant reduction in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms […]

Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd- Openings for Utility Head (Sr. Manager) -Formulation Plant -Apply Now Job Description We are looking for Utility Head for our Baska facility […]

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) uses rolling reviews to speed up the assessment of a promising medicine during a public health emergency, such as the […]

According to a market research report, the European molecular spectroscopy market is expected to reach $2.83 billion by 2027, growing at a rate of 6.6 […]

President Biden announced on Tuesday that one million people have enrolled so far in Affordable Care Act coverage during a special sign-up period his administration […]

Extension of indication expands access to drug for additional cystic fibrosis patients in Great Britain

Funds will support continued development of company’s SASPject platform and progression of lead product PT3.9

First COVID-19 jab to be approved for emergency use in the US for this younger age group

Committee also accepted Braftovi combination, Ledaga and Zejula for use by NHS Scotland in May decisions

Dr Ruth Vine answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking this week on our social accounts.

11/05/2021 – 09:30 EUOSHA/2021/OP/F/SE/0144 – Provision of ICT and web services

11/05/2021 EU-OSHA’s Management Board has selected its candidate to be the new Executive Director The Management Board of EU-OSHA has selected Mr. Juan Menéndez-Valdés as […]

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd- Telephonic Scheduled Interviews for Injectable Manufacturing On 15th & 16th May 2021 Job Description We are looking for Competent, dynamic and […]

Find accurate, evidence-based answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including whether you should take blood thinning medication before having the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Troikka Pharmaceuticals Limited- Openings in Marketing Department -Apply Now Job Description We at Troikka Pharmaceuticals Limited, Looking for Multiple Positions in Marketing Dept. Based at […]

ET takes a look at what the two vaccine producers of India — Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech — thought they could supply […]

Galentic Pharma India Pvt. Ltd- Openings for Multiple Departments -Apply Now Openings for Multiple Departments Analytical Development Lab (ADL) / Quality Assurance / Formulation Development / […]

A House bill seeks to shield providers from certain liability due to pandemic guidelines.

Virchow Biotech Pvt. Ltd- Openings (35 Openings) for Freshers & Experienced for Production / Engineering -Apply Now Job Description We have an urgent Requirement (Virchow […]

Laboratories, especially large national labs, have for a number of years been focusing more on patient convenience in response to factors including increased interest in […]

Hetero Labs Limited-Openings for M.Sc/ B.Pharm / M.Pharm Freshers -Apply Now Job Description Hetero Labs Limited-Hiring Chemist Fresher’s Job Responsibilities:  Preparation of Specifications, test method, […]

Most COVID-19 vaccines worldwide have been authorized for adults. Pfizer’s vaccine is being used in multiple countries for teens as young as 16, and Canada […]

[Federal Register Volume 86, (Tuesday, May 11, 2021 )] [Notice] [Pages 25891-25892] CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

Without the infusion of cash from federal coronavirus relief funds, the nonprofit would have lost $1 billion last year, according to the ratings agency.

Chemotherapy can induce a painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a chronic condition and common adverse effect for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers have used a mouse […]

Welcome to Monday’s Overnight Health Care. The U.S. is seeing a return to 2004 as the Brood X cicadas have been spotted after 17 years […]

Vaccine manufacturer Novavax said Monday that it plans to apply for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization in the third quarter, pushing back previous predictions […]

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine scores FDA nod in adolescents, enabling a wider rollout esagonowsky Mon, 05/10/2021 – 17:52

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday gave the green light for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to be used in adolescents 12 to 15 […]

The Justice Department and whistleblowers alleged that the university’s lab test protocol prioritized profits over patient care.

Tennessee may end up with sweeping reforms to the state’s certificate-of-need law that would exempt psychiatric hospitals and increase fees.

More than two-thirds of pancreatic cancer patients harboring genetic mutations saw their tumor stop growing or shrink substantially after being switched from intensive chemotherapy to […]

A mass vaccination site in Portland, Ore., is set to close next month, amid signs that demand for vaccines is waning as supplies become more […]

Trinity Health’s St. Francis Medical Center is exploring a possible sale to its neighbor, Capital Health. The Trenton, N.J. teaching hospital announced Monday it has […]

The collaboration, which has been in place since 1998, will focus on drug discovery, translational medicine research, and pharmaceutical development.

Communities for older adults have undergone major changes over the past year, but the landscape was evolving even before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold last […]

BioNTech plans to expand its global footprint by establishing its regional headquarters for southeast Asia and a new mRNA manufacturing facility in Singapore.

Fatal drug overdoses in Washington State spiked by more than 30 percent in 2020, as people who struggled with the isolation and loss of routine […]

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday that global COVID-19 case counts are plateauing but at an “unacceptably high” level.“Globally, we are now […]

Novo Nordisk is voluntarily recalling 1,468 product samples listed in the table below of Levemir®, Tresiba®, Fiasp®, Novolog® and Xultophy®, to the consumer level. These […]

Pfizer and BioNTech have initiated a rolling submission of a biologics license application to FDA for the approval of their COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 16 […]

The adoption of platforms and applications that use artificial intelligence and machine learning continues to expand in healthcare, improving workflow and aiding critical decisions. By […]

FDA Updates and Press Announcements on Nitrosamines in Rifampin and Rifapentine

Administration officials said payments could begin to go out in the coming days to eligible governments, allowing state, local, territorial and tribal officials to offset […]

The cooperation between the two countries in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic figured in discussions between Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Daniel B Smith, […]

Mothers in rural and underserved areas face a greater risk of dying during or shortly after pregnancy, according to a report from the Government Accountability […]

The company is recalling lot EG6023 of 0.5% Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 30 mL and lot EG8933 of 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP 30 mL […]

Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Limited -Openings for M.Pharm Freshers- Apply Now Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Limited -Openings for M.Pharm Freshers- Apply Now

The District of Columbia will lift most capacity and other coronavirus restrictions on businesses May 21, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced Monday, following numerous pleas […]

The company is recalling lot DN9185 of Sterile Water for Injection, USP, 100 mL Single Dose Glass Fliptop Vial because of visible particulates.

Biological E. Limited-Openings for Production Officer & Executive (Injectable)-Apply Now Job Description Company Profile:  Biological E. Limited believe that our people are integral to organizational […]