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Safety Risk Sinks Cargo Therapeutics’ Cancer Cell Therapy Prospect, Leading to 50% Staff Cut

MedCity News

Phase 2 data for Cargo Therapeutics CD22-targeting cell therapy show low durability and cases of a severe immune response, some that were classified as grade 4 or 5 serious adverse events. Cargo is discontinuing the study and shifting focus to a different cell therapy on track to begin Phase 1 testing in mid-2025. The post Safety Risk Sinks Cargo Therapeutics Cancer Cell Therapy Prospect, Leading to 50% Staff Cut appeared first on MedCity News.

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How to Succeed as a Clinical Specialist in Medical Sales With Gina Torres

Evolve Your Success

Breaking Into Medical Sales: Gina Torres’s Journey from Nurse to Industry Expert In this inspiring episode, Gina Torres, a seasoned peripheral vascular representative, shares her incredible transition from a peripheral vascular nurse to a top medical device sales expert at Shockwave. Discover how she leveraged her clinical background to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes, particularly in preventing amputations for those with peripheral arterial disease.

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Revolutionizing Medical Training with Advanced Technology

Infuse Medical

In todays rapidly advancing healthcare landscape, the demands placed on medical professionals are greater than ever. With new medical devices, surgical techniques, and treatment protocols emerging constantly, the need for effective, efficient, and scalable training methods has become paramount. Traditional approachestextbooks, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshopswhile valuable, are no longer sufficient to meet the complexities of modern healthcare.

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PBMs have evaded lawmakers’ reform attempts so far. Could 2025 turn the tide?

PharmaVoice

How regulators could hit PBMs from multiple sides in the coming year.

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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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HPLC method demonstrates value for quality control analysis of cardiovascular drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have developed a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method that enables accurate determination and precise impurity analysis of the adrenergic -receptor blocker Carvedilol. Carvedilol is commonly used drug to treat cardiovascular diseases , Yuan et al. explained. While there are a variety of methods that can detect and quantify carvedilol, these methods often have limitations in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, or the ability to simultaneously quantify carvedilol and its

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Biogen offers to buy out wilting Sage for $442 million

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Biogen has offered to buy all the shares in Sage Therapeutics that it doesn't already own, taking control of their novel antidepressant Zurzuvae.The $7.22-per-share deal for 89.8% of Sage is a 30% premium on the company's share price on Friday and is estimated by Reuters to be worth around $442 million. Biogen has a longstanding alliance in place with Sage and co-markets Zurzuvae (zuranolone), which is FDA-approved for post-partum depression (PPD).

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Artificial Intelligence and Life Expectancy: How AI Will Contribute to Improving Human Health.

MaBiCo

Artificial Intelligence and Life Expectancy: How AI Will Contribute to Improving Human Health. This article was written by Evangelos Mantzafos, Business Development Manager of MaBiCo. Ever since artificial intelligence applications entered our lives and increasingly more people started using them, we all feel that something big is coming (or rather has already come) that will change the way we work, communicate, and generally change our daily lives to an extent and speed that has never happened

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How HealthTrackRx Revolutionized PCR Testing by Delivering Next-Morning Results at Scale

Healthcare Success

Do you remember choosing between two types of COVID tests? PCR tests were highly accurate but took several days to get results. Meanwhile, antigen-based rapid tests offered results within minutes, but were far less accurate. In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf speaks with Martin Price , CEO of HealthTrackRx , to explore how an innovative business model, leading-edge sales strategies, and game-changing partnerships has enabled HealthTrackRx to offer and scale next-morning PCR results nationwi

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Why Healthcare is Seeing an Increase in 2025 Ad Budgeting

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and ad budgeting is at the center of this shift. With the rapid expansion of digital platforms, evolving patient expectations, and the increasing role of AI-driven marketing, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare brands are allocating more resources to advertising in 2025.

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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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AI Role Play Just Got Smarter: Faster Deployment, More Realism, and Customizable Coaching

Quantified

Sales teams today need training that feels real, moves fast, and delivers measurable results. Thats why were introducing major enhancements to Quantified’s AI role play technology giving sales reps a more lifelike, adaptive, and effective way to practice their conversations. The latest updates focus on three critical areas: Faster deployment Get AI avatars up and running in less time, reducing training delays More realistic interactions Improved responsiveness and expressiveness make AI

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Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s Second Report on PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings

MedCity News

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report examines the impact of PBMs (specifically CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx) on specialty generic drugs, highlighting substantial price markups by PBMs on medications for cancer, HIV and other conditions. The post Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s Second Report on PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings appeared first on MedCity News.

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Why I Went From Abbot Pharma Sales to 1099 With Bruce Brown

Evolve Your Success

From navigating the halls of Abbott Laboratories and Knoll Pharmaceutical Company to pioneering his path as an independent medical device sales rep, Bruce Brown’s career journey challenges traditional sales wisdom. In this episode, he reveals the innovative strategies that helped him thrive in both worlds – including an ingenious FedEx tactic that changed his pharmaceutical sales game.

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AI IN PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING: Optimizing Automation and Expertise

PM360

AI drives automation and optimization that empower pharmaceutical marketers to rapidly scale commercialization-oriented content and activities. Transformation is a word often paired with artificial intelligence (AI). The transformative impact of AI on pharmaceutical marketing is significant, with much to consider regarding its promise and how its reshaping the industry.

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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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4 companies to watch in the accelerating gene editing race

PharmaVoice

A handful of innovative startups are scrambling to gain a foothold as technology improves at a rapid clip.

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FDA issues first recommendations on AI for drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time, issued draft guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) intended to support a regulatory decision about a drug or biological product. The guidelines address the safety, effectiveness or quality of these medicines. FDA has previously published a discussion paper that was produced to inform its guidance on AI in pharmaceutical drug development.

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Make a Difference in Rare Disease With Creativity, Data, and Innovation: Insights from Ann Cave

Eversana Intouch

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical marketing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Ann Cave, president of full-service agencies at EVERSANA INTOUCH, shares invaluable insights in her article, “How Harnessing Creativity, Data and Innovation Can Help Make a Difference in a Rare Disease Patients Journey,” published in Med Ad News.

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Open Source Healthcare – The Cure for Stagnant Medical Innovation

MedCity News

We are living in a moment when many realize that collaboration yields better, faster and more affordable advances. Open source also enables the potential for bigger profits and revenue. Whats in reach: a small amount of money paid for treatments across millions of people, rather than expensive lifesaving treatments only for the few who can afford them.

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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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The Future of Training: How Virtual Reality Can Protect Clinicians from Healthcare-associated Infections

MedCity News

VR allows learners to actually see the virtual germs responsible for causing infections and spreading disease, which could otherwise only be seen under a microscope. The technology also heightens users’ senses, drawing their attention to things they would be unable to see in traditional learning environments. The post The Future of Training: How Virtual Reality Can Protect Clinicians from Healthcare-associated Infections appeared first on MedCity News.

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Novo Nordisk Adds Obesity and Diabetes to AI Drug Research Pact With Flagship’s Valo Health

MedCity News

Novo Nordisk and Valo Health have collaborated on the development of cardiovascular disease drugs since 2023. Expanding the alliance to cardiometabolic diseases nearly doubles the number of programs covered under the agreement. The post Novo Nordisk Adds Obesity and Diabetes to AI Drug Research Pact With Flagships Valo Health appeared first on MedCity News.

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Merck Is Embracing AI, But ‘We Always Have a Human in the Loop,’ Exec Says

MedCity News

Mercks implementation of artificial intelligence in drug research includes analyzing years of existing Merck clinical data to help identify which drugs and drug combinations to pursue. But Merck executive Matt Studney said AI is tool to help, not replace humans. The post Merck Is Embracing AI, But We Always Have a Human in the Loop, Exec Says appeared first on MedCity News.

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AI Developers Need Real-World Data — and Atropos Health Is Stepping Up to Help

MedCity News

Many healthcare AI developers lack access to real-world data. To address this, Atropos Health is allowing AI developers to train and deploy their models using its real-world evidence network. The federated healthcare data network consists of more than 300 million patient records gathered from EHRs, claims data and patient registries. The post AI Developers Need Real-World Data and Atropos Health Is Stepping Up to Help appeared first on MedCity News.

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

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Galapagos Keeps Focus on Cancer Cell Therapy, Spins Out Rest of Biz Into NewCo Backed by €2.4B

MedCity News

Galapagos said the planned business separation will leave the legacy company free to focus on developing cell therapies for cancer. An accompanying corporate restructuring will shave Galapagoss headcount by 40%. The post Galapagos Keeps Focus on Cancer Cell Therapy, Spins Out Rest of Biz Into NewCo Backed by 2.4B appeared first on MedCity News.

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AstraZeneca Aims to Make Cell Therapy More Accessible With $425M EsoBiotec Acquisition

MedCity News

AstraZenecas EsoBiotec acquisition is the latest in a series of deals struck by the pharma giant to secure a place in the next wave of cell therapies for cancer and immune-mediated diseases. EsoBiotecs allogeneic cell therapies are made by the in vivo reprogramming of a patients immune cells. The post AstraZeneca Aims to Make Cell Therapy More Accessible With $425M EsoBiotec Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.

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Biocompatible Nanoparticles: Tiny Antennae with Huge Potential for Brain-Computer Interfaces

MedCity News

To bridge the gap between invasive and non-invasive technologies, nanoscale materials, such as biocompatible nanoparticles, provide a promising alternative, allowing us to design materials at the scale of cellular systems and structures. The post Biocompatible Nanoparticles: Tiny Antennae with Huge Potential for Brain-Computer Interfaces appeared first on MedCity News.

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Gene Therapy in an Implant: Neurotech Lands First FDA Approval in Rare Vision Disorder

MedCity News

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals surgically implanted cell and gene therapy, Encelto, is now FDA approved to treat macular telangectasia type 2 (MacTel). Its the first therapy for this rare retinal degeneration disorder. The post Gene Therapy in an Implant: Neurotech Lands First FDA Approval in Rare Vision Disorder appeared first on MedCity News.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

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.

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Metsera’s IPO Raises $275M to Show How Its Obesity Drugs Can Top Current GLP-1s

MedCity News

Investors showed appetite for Metseras IPO, as shares of the clinical-stage metabolic medicines biotech popped 47% in their Nasdaq debut. Maze Therapeutics and Beta Bionics also priced IPOs; the three companies raised $636 million combined. The post Metseras IPO Raises $275M to Show How Its Obesity Drugs Can Top Current GLP-1s appeared first on MedCity News.

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Medtech Startup Quibim Corrals $50M to Advance AI Analysis in Medical Imaging

MedCity News

Quibims technology applies artificial intelligence analysis to medical images to detect biomarkers. Hospitals and biopharma companies are among the startups customers, using its technology to analyze images to detect disease and guide clinical trial enrollment. The post Medtech Startup Quibim Corrals $50M to Advance AI Analysis in Medical Imaging appeared first on MedCity News.

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Precision Medicine: Becoming More Real With AI?

MedCity News

With technology advancements specifically in the field of AI, there is a clear line of sight in making it mainstream. Here are some of the ways AI is helping to accelerate the adoption of PM. The post Precision Medicine: Becoming More Real With AI? appeared first on MedCity News.

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