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NICE backs use of Boehringer’s Ofev in IPF from diagnosis

pharmaphorum

Currently, the only treatment option for people with IPF fibrosis who have an FVC above 80% predicted is supportive care, so the new guidance takes Ofev into new territory for pharmacological treatment of the progressive lung disease, characterised by damage and scarring to the tissue surrounding the small airways in the lungs.

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Tapping into digital therapeutics to improve neurological outcomes

Pharmaceutical Technology

Companies are testing the use of digital platforms along with pharmacological treatments. But while appealing, the prospects of developing a merged approach that combines both digital and pharmacological therapeutics remain challenging. The opinions of doctors who would prescribe digital therapeutics play a big role, says Anguera.

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3D Medical Animation: Transforming Healthcare Communication with Precision and Clarity

Infuse Medical

Healthcare professionals, consumers, medical device businesses, and doctors can better grasp challenging medical ideas, procedures, and gadgets by means of visually immersive and extremely detailed animations. Are they trying to market new medical equipment, educate doctors or patients, or both?

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How to Become a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

Next, pharma reps need to have a strong foundation in basic science and pharmacology. Pharmacology is the science of medications and the role they play in the body. Pharma sales reps typically work from home and spend the majority of their time on the road visiting doctors in an assigned sales territory.

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The 5 Best Pharmaceutical Sales Training Programs

MedReps

They’ll also teach you how to analyze medical studies, an essential skill that builds your credibility with doctors. As a result, doctors can make treatment decisions in their patients’ best interests. Doctors take an oath to treat their patients most effectively and always look for the best treatments.

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Developing new treatment regimens for HIV

European Pharmaceutical Review

With therapeutic expertise in HIV, hepatology and rare diseases, Sherene has additional expertise in clinical pharmacology and drug safety. Sherene completed her undergraduate work at UNC at Chapel Hill and earned her medical doctorate from the UNC School of Medicine in 1997.

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How to Get into Pharmaceutical Sales

Rep-Lite

Pharmaceutical Sales refers to selling prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, medical devices, and other healthcare products to healthcare professionals, or medical providers such as doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals. While not always mandatory, having a degree can enhance your competitiveness.