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Latest Ozempic results 'move the needle' for treating patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease: Novo exec

Fierce Pharma

While it’s hard to overstate the success Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 franchise has already achieved, the company’s latest deep dive into semaglutide data in chronic kidney disease (CKD) could help set a n | Early Friday, Novo shared full, positive results from the FLOW trial assessing the ability of once-weekly semaglutide 1.0 mg to help combat major kidney outcomes such as kidney failure, loss of kidney function and death from kidney or cardiovascular causes in people with Type 2 diabetes and chronic

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Why Allegheny Health Network Created Its Own Chat-GPT For Employees

MedCity News

Allegheny Health Network rolled out a large language model designed exclusively for use by its staff members. You can think of the tool as the health system’s own version of Chat-GPT, said Ashis Barad, AHN’s chief digital and information officer. The post Why Allegheny Health Network Created Its Own Chat-GPT For Employees appeared first on MedCity News.

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Even after sharp sales drop, Pfizer sees bright side with priority review voucher from Paxlovid approval

Fierce Pharma

In a change of pace from the recent COVID-related business struggles for Pfizer, the drugmaker has picked up a valuable reward from the FDA in the form of a priority review voucher (PRV). | The FDA awarded the voucher based on Paxlovid's status as a countermeasure to a material medical threat, according to a notice in the Federal Register.

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Next-Generation Nursing

MedCity News

Virtual observation programs can help improve care, help better staff units, and help give nurses the support they need. The post Next-Generation Nursing appeared first on MedCity News.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Fierce Pharma Asia—AstraZeneca eyes China's innovation, plots Singapore ADC plant; FDA rejects Hengrui's PD-1 drug

Fierce Pharma

AstraZeneca's CEO wants to tap into China's innovation explosion. The company inked an oncology antibody deal with Harbour BioMed, and it plans to build a $1.5 billion ADC plant in Singapore. | AstraZeneca's CEO wants to tap into China's innovation explosion. The company inked an oncology antibody deal with Harbour BioMed, and it plans to build a $1.5 billion ADC plant in Singapore.

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Therapeutic areas where competition is heating up in pharma

PharmaVoice

The stage is set for potential blockbuster-level showdowns targeting these high-growth indications.

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Lyra Health Announces Mental Health Offering for Teens

MedCity News

Lyra Care for Teens will be available starting in June. Patients will gain access to therapists who specialize in evidence-based treatments and personalized digital lessons. The post Lyra Health Announces Mental Health Offering for Teens appeared first on MedCity News.

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King’s Doctoral Training Centre to investigate MS symptom management

PharmaTimes

The lifelong autoimmune disease affects more than 150,000 people living in the UK

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Eli Lilly Pumps $5.3B More Into Site for Making Metabolic Meds Zepbound & Mounjaro

MedCity News

Eli Lilly says its capital commitment to its new Indiana site is the largest manufacturing investment in the company’s history. The site will make tirzepatide, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in both Zepbound and Mounjaro. The post Eli Lilly Pumps $5.3B More Into Site for Making Metabolic Meds Zepbound & Mounjaro appeared first on MedCity News.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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ASCO: AffyImmune claims a first with CAR-T for solid tumours

pharmaphorum

AffyImmune Therapeutics has recorded what it says is the first documented complete response in a patient with a solid tumour treated with CAR-T therapy. The case comes from a phase 1 study of its ICAM-1 targeting CAR-T autologous candidate AIC100 in patients with relapsed/refractory poorly differentiated thyroid cancer (PDTC) and anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC), which will be reported at the ASCO congress next week.

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Agenda announced for FlyPharma Vienna 2024

PharmaTimes

The conference will take place on 23 to 24 October at Vienna AirportCity

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NICE, NHS England unveil new pathway for medtech

pharmaphorum

NICE and NHS England are seeking feedback on proposed new rules and commissioning principles for medtech products.

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Therapy reprogrammes immune cells to shrink prostate and bladder cancers

PharmaTimes

JHU083 reduced tumour growth and triggered tumour cell death in mice

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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ASCO: Merus bispecific garners attention after abstract drop

pharmaphorum

Shares in Merus spike on ASCO abstract on phase 2 trial of EGFRxLGR5 bispecific petosemtamab in head and neck cancer.

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FDA advisory committee reviews Novo Nordisk insulin icodec for T1D

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US FDA's EMDAC is set to hold a meeting to assess the benefit-risk profile of Novo Nordisk's insulin icodec, to treat type 1 diabetes.

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ADC developer Pheon raises $120m, and other bio financings

pharmaphorum

This week’s round-up of biotech financings is led by a $120 million round for UK-based antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developer Pheon, with SixPeaks also pulling in nine figures and smaller rounds for Progentos, LabGenius, and Grey Wolf, and Imvax.

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New Phase III data for hidradenitis suppurativa biologic released

European Pharmaceutical Review

UCB has announced positive results from the first Phase III trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of an IL-17A and IL–17F inhibitor to treat adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa. Humanised IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) BIMZELX ® (bimekizumab-bkzx) selectively binds to IL-17A, IL-17F, and IL-17AF cytokines. This inhibits their interaction with the IL-17RA/IL-17RC receptor complex, UCB explained.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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Merck KGaA Announces $600 Million Deal to Acquire Mirus Bio

PharmaTech

With this acquisition, Merck KGaA will have the capability to offer integrated services for viral vector manufacturing.

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ASCO 2024: Merus touts positive Phase II data for head and neck cancer antibody

Pharmaceutical Technology

Shares in Merus rose by 15% in premarket trading, following the announcement of positive Phase II data to be presented at ASCO.

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Study Finds Semaglutide Improves Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Pharmacy Times

The role of semaglutide as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor antagonist could offer further treatment options to improve patient outcomes.

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ASCO 2024: MediLink’s NSCLC and breast cancer ADC shows early safety success

Pharmaceutical Technology

The clinical-stage biotech will share preliminary safety and efficacy data with its ADC at the 2024 ASCO meeting.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Pharma Pulse 5/24/24: Pre-Approval Information Exchange to Accelerate Product Success, Walgreens Boots Alliance Sells Shares of Cencora & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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EC approves Celltrion’s Omlyclo for allergic conditions

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EC has approved Celltrion’s Omlyclo, an omalizumab biosimilar for reference product Xolair to treat allergic conditions.

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Pharmacy Closures Spark Need for PBM Reform

Pharmacy Times

Multiple states have enacted legislation to rein in PBM practices

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7 Tips for Providers to Improve Appointment Form Conversion Rates

Penrod

An online booking platform enables patients to schedule medical appointments efficiently and conveniently, alleviating the workload on your front office. However, merely having an online presence might not suffice in today’s competitive healthcare market. Your appointment forms likely need optimization. Improving your existing forms with a focus on conversion rates can lead to more patients and growing revenue.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Pharmacists in Medical Cannabis Care Models: A Review

Pharmacy Times

As medical cannabis use grows, pharmacist involvement is essential.

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Orna Therapeutics Enhances Circular RNA Capabilities, Acquires ReNAgade Therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The deal grows it pipeline, powered by panCAR programs in autoimmune disease and oncology.

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9 Patient Intake Mistakes Healthcare Providers Make During Acquisition

Penrod

1. Inefficient Appointment Scheduling An inefficient appointment scheduling system can lead to long wait times, double booking, and limited appointment availability, frustrating your existing and potential patients. These issues can disrupt the flow of your practice, causing dissatisfaction and potentially leading to a loss of patients. To solve this problem, you need a comprehensive booking system that offers consistency at each intake location.