PharmExec
OCTOBER 12, 2023
A discussion of the impact the new FDA SaMD guidance, identifying the differences between companion apps and SaMD, and what to expect from this combination in the future.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Following similar initiatives to bolster mRNA vaccine production and access in Africa, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing new funding to a clutch of drugmakers. | Following similar initiatives to bolster mRNA vaccine production and access in Africa, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing new funding to a clutch of drugmakers.
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MedCity News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage is increasing, but the program has been drawing scrutiny from the government. Can the program be saved? One expert believes Medicare Advantage is a failed experiment. Another thinks that while the program has its flaws, it shows tremendous potential.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation, energy management and automation, has announced the speaker lineup for its exclusive event, Life Sciences Innovation Day – Accelerating Digital Transformation Ambition. Set at the world-renowned Silverstone F1 Racetrack on 18 October 2023, it promises to be a day of immersive insights and top rate networking.
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PharmExec
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Industry experts discuss the relationship between digital and traditional (key) opinion leaders and how companies are adjusting their strategies to harness the unique brand engagement benefits each role can provide in driving better patient outcomes.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 11, 2023
For a study weighing the injectable semaglutide in chronic kidney disease, an early end appears to give Novo Nordisk cause to celebrate. | For a study weighing the injectable semaglutide in chronic kidney disease, an early end appears to give Novo Nordisk cause to celebrate.
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MedCity News
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Formed by Baidu founder and CEO Robin Li, BioMap uses artificial intelligence technology to glean insight into proteins to guide biologic drug discovery. The startup is the latest company to join a growing list of Sanofi partners as the pharmaceutical giant continues investing in AI-enabled drug discovery.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Late-breaking data from Roche’s Phase III OCARINA II study have revealed that OCREVUS® (ocrelizumab) subcutaneous injection was comparable to IV infusion in providing near-complete suppression of MRI brain lesion activity over 24 weeks, for relapsing or primary progressive multiple sclerosis (RMS or PPMS) patients. OCREVUS is a humanised monoclonal antibody designed to target CD20-positive B cells, which are thought to be a key contributor to myelin and axonal (nerve cell) damage, noted Roche.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 10, 2023
What doctors described as a “messy” treatment landscape in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) could get clearer thanks to a first-in-class overall survival win from Merck & Co.’s Ke | What doctors described as a “messy” treatment landscape in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer could get clearer thanks to a first-in-class overall survival win from Merck & Co.’s Keytruda.
Eversana Intouch
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the non-medical factors that affect people’s health. They can include the conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age 1,2 — as well as factors like economic policies and systems, development agendas, social norms, social policies and political systems. 1 Why are SDOH important?
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
MedCity News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Pfizer’s new FDA-approved ulcerative colitis drug Velsipity comes from its $6.7 billion Arena Pharmaceuticals acquisition. The small molecule will compete against blockbuster Bristol Myers Squibb drug Zeposia, which addresses the same target.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended approval of BRUKINSA ® (zanubrutinib), a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi), in combination with obinutuzumab. BeiGene’s anti-cancer treatment is indicated for adults with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Despite the promise of cell therapies, manufacturing the personalized medicines at scale has been a limiting factor for many companies. | Despite the promise of cell therapies, manufacturing the personalized medicines at scale has been a limiting factor for many companies. Now, as BlueRock Therapeutics advances its lead prospect, its parent company Bayer is ready to kick production into high gear.
Eversana Intouch
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Fact 1: Pharma is in the business of discovering, developing, and producing drugs with the aim of treating, curing, or preventing diseases…ultimately leading to healthier communities around the world. Fact 2: Pharma is just that – a business. Both facts are true. Both facts co-exist. And both facts impact how society views our industry. On that last point, there have clearly been times where Fact 2 has a direct influence on Fact 1.
MedCity News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
At HLTH, General Catalyst Principal Candace Richardson discussed some of the questions she frequently asks startups during investment meetings. Some of these include “Do you stratify your outcomes data by different populations to ensure your model works well for everyone?” and “Is serving Medicaid populations on your roadmap?
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 10, 2023
According to the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), a consultation by the UK Government proposing radical changes to the Statutory Scheme for branded medicines has been heavily criticised by the pharmaceutical industry. The fundamental concern, ABPI highlighted, is the proposed continuation of an arbitrary cap on growth for branded medicines in the UK, which has led to soaring revenue clawbacks in the country.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Pfizer has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve a class-action, antitrust case which alleged the company teamed up with others to delay the entry of a generic version of the EpiPen allergy relief m | Pfizer has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve a class-action, antitrust case which alleged the company teamed up with others to delay the entry of a generic version of the EpiPen allergy relief medicine.
PharmaTech
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The new Digital Health Advisory Committee will advise the agency on issues related to technologies such as AI, virtual reality, and machine learning.
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Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.
MedCity News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
A recent webinar sponsored by AVIA Health and Seamless MD examined how health systems use remote patient monitoring beyond the usual chronic condition applications, including surgical prep and recovery, women’s health, and more.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A new drug, part of a class of chemicals called potassium-channel openers, has demonstrated potential in offering relief to patients with focal epilepsy. Key data from a clinical trial, published in a report in JAMA Neurology, has revealed that adding the drug XEN1101 to a patient’s current antiseizure treatments saw a 33 percent to 53 percent drop in monthly seizures, depending on dose.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 12, 2023
An apparent win for Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 blockbuster Ozempic in chronic kidney disease (CKD) could herald a shift in how the condition has been treated for decades. | Based on the inclusion criteria for Novo Nordisk’s chronic kidney disease trial, dialysis bigwig DaVita believes there may only be “limited application” of the study’s findings to the overall CKD population.
PharmExec
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Exploring the pharma and biotech financing, M&A, and stock market pictures through the first half of 2023—and implications for the future, as market challenges continue to weigh heavily in senior management decision-making.
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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
MedCity News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The ultimate challenge for the broader adoption of AI in medical imaging remains the same: demonstrating to healthcare institutions that it provides a clear ROI.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has revealed that according to new safety data, SPRAVATO ® (esketamine nasal spray [NS]) has demonstrated superior efficacy compared to quetiapine extended-release (Quetiapine XR) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This treatment is an antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptor.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Even as Teva Pharmaceuticals’ Icelandic counterpart Alvotech works to get its Reykjavik manufacturing facility back up to snuff, lingering problems at the plant—which derailed approval of the partn | The FDA shot down Alvotech and Teva's biosimilar candidate to Johnson & Johnson's Stelara over “certain deficiencies” uncovered by the FDA during a reinspection of the company's factory in Iceland earlier this year.
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Biomarin and CSL Behring’s haemophilia gene therapies have boosted innovation in the field, but assessing their cost effectiveness is less than straightforward.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
MedCity News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
To address the growing physician shortage, some people argue that the scope of practice should be expanded for skilled healthcare professionals like nurse practitioners and pharmacists. American Medical Association President Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld said this is a “terrible idea.” He argued that throwing other professionals into physicians’ roles will have poor ramifications of patient safety.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 13, 2023
A paper published in Pharmaceuticals has reported the first demonstration of the possibility of using fluorescent optical respirometry (FOR) to detect aerobic bacteria in selected sterile pharmaceutical products. Rapid , real-time measurement of living aerobic microorganism cells was achieved using the fluorescent sensor tris-[(4,7-diphenyl-1,10 phenanthroline)ruthenium(II)] dichloride (Ru(DPP) 3 Cl 2 ).
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Even as Amylyx’s ALS drug gains steam in the U.S. after a long-awaited FDA approval, the company is struggling with regulatory hurdles overseas. | Europe's drug regulator wasn't swayed by Amylyx's phase 2 data. The European Commission will make the final call on the drug's approval in the bloc by the end of the year.
PharmaTech
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Roche will gain exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Ionis’ investigational RNA-based therapeutic candidates for Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.
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