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‘Accidental’ media switch leads to CAR T therapy discovery

European Pharmaceutical Review

Altering the conditions that T cells are grown in can improve CAR T-cell therapy, US researchers have found. Discovered by chance, their new method has potential to treat solid cancer tumours more efficiently, according to the findings. Putting T cells on a keto diet [putting our T cells on a three-day ‘keto’ diet] showed reduced maturity at the end of the manufacturing process.

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Pieris loses Servier as partner for cancer immunotherapies

pharmaphorum

Pieris' immuno-oncology alliance with Servier is being dissolved after a trial of the lead drug in the alliance revealed a safety concern.

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Study reveals genetic mutations associated with aggressive prostate cancer

PharmaTimes

Aggressive prostate cancer accounts for up to 15% of all prostate cancer diagnoses

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Survey reveals heavy burden of chronic hand eczema

pharmaphorum

UK survey finds more than two-thirds of people with chronic hand eczema say it has affected their relationships and/or working life.

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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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Botanical drugs – what is the best way forward for regulatory and market approval?

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the US, botanical dietary supplements can be sold without US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, 1 prompting many vendors to promote the use of botanical products as dietary supplements , 2 rather than pursue a path of regulatory approval. However, as with drugs, dietary supplements require evidence that they are safe and that claims on product labels are truthful and not misleading. 1 For use as prescription drugs, a botanical product must be approved by the FDA: to date, only two h

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Herantis Pharma granted €3.6m to assess treatment for Parkinson’s disease

PharmaTimes

In the UK, the progressive neurodegenerative condition affects around 153,000 people

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GSK and CureVac Enter into Licensing Agreement

PharmaTech

The companies have restructured their existing collaboration into a licensing agreement that invests in mRNA development.

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Pharma Pulse 7/4/24: Semaglutide Associated with Optic Neuropathy That Can Lead to Blindness, FDA Approves Lilly’s Kisunla & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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The Importance of HCP Monitoring

PharmaTech

HCPs are major process-related impurities that must be monitored throughout biologics production for clearance.

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UPS Healthcare Financially Commits Over $21.6 Million Toward Cold-Chain Fleet

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The investment is expected to help enhance the company temperature-controlled services in the Netherlands, France Italy, and Hungary.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson’s UK Award $5.2 Million to Mission Therapeutics for Research into Potential Parkinson’s Treatment

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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Interactive Patient Education Content Creation

Infuse Medical

In the new era of health care, interactive patient education is vital to make patients understand their health easier, more engaging, and highly personalized web. Imagine learning about your health through captivating videos. That’s the ideology behind interactive patient education content creation. The clearer the understanding of a disease, the more likely an individual is to follow necessary treatment procedures.

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Pharma Pulse 7/4/24: Colder Temperatures May Worsen Asthma Symptoms, New FDA Approved ALZ Drug to Accelerate New Era of Treatment & more

PharmExec

OncLive serves as the connection to oncology, including groundbreaking cancer news and interviews with top oncologists in multimedia formats.

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AR Applications For Healthcare Professionals

Infuse Medical

The growing field of medical information and technology is always looking for the best possible care for their patients. With the constant influx of new data and tools, it can be overwhelming to stay updated and make informed decisions. Here comes AR technology as a trailblazer in the hospital sector. This is changing the way healthcare professionals interact with patients and access critical information.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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Sodium Restriction in Patients with Heart Failure Does Not Reduce Mortality, Morbidity

Pharmacy Times

This narrative review dispels the long-held belief that reduction in salt intake leads to better health outcomes in patients with heart failure.

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VR Training For Medical Device Maintenance Personnel

Infuse Medical

VR in healthcare is doing magic by transforming the conventional working environment to the next level. It simulates real-world scenarios in a controlled, virtual environment. VR training enables medical device maintenance personnel to practice and refine their skills without the risks associated with live equipment. This innovative approach improves technical proficiency and reduces the learning curve.

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INHALE-3 Study Data Shows Diabetes Care Is Not “One-Size-Fits-All”

Pharmacy Times

Many patients who took technosphere insulin saw improvements in hemoglobin A1c, but other patients saw worsening with the drug.

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Complying With FDA Regulations For Medical Device Training

Infuse Medical

Are you considering importing medical device? Or else looking to manufacture medical equipment in the United States? If so, it is important to understand the regulatory requirements of the FDA. Do you know the FDA is the Food and Drug Administration? Yes!! It regulates all medical devices in the United States. It is essential to understand the FDA’s definition of a medical device.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Technology to be Made More Accessible Through LenioBio and Labscoop Partnership

PharmaTech

LenioBio and Labscoop's new strategic partnership is aimed at increasing access to scalable cell-free protein synthesis technology across North America.

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Tirzepatide Shows Improvements in MASH Without Worsening Fibrosis

Pharmacy Times

Investigators found improvements over the placebo in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis without worsening fibrosis across 3 dosing groups.

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Insights on MHRA’s International Recognition Procedure

Pharmacy Times

The UK’s Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) introduced changes to streamline its drug approval processes.

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ADCs: The New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) revolutionize cancer therapy by delivering powerful drugs directly to tumors and minimize damage to healthy cells.

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Increase Revenue With Better, Faster Sales Onboarding

Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.