Sarepta, continuing its gene therapy push, helps launch a startup
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The biotech has joined a group of investors to form a new gene therapy developer led by one of its longtime executives and backed with $107 million.
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Leaders must make their organizations and the world better
World of DTC Marketing
OCTOBER 28, 2020
SUMMARY: Leaders have a duty to make their companies stronger and help make the world a better place. Leadership is crucial in providing a unified vision. Pharma CEO’s shouldn’t believe that their products, alone, will help make the world a stronger place. People want and need more. I believe there is a significant leadership vacuum in healthcare.
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Cause of Alzheimer’s disease traced to mutation in common enzyme
Scienmag
OCTOBER 24, 2020
Mutation to MARK4 makes proteins stickier and more likely to clump in brain Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a new mechanism by which clumps of tau protein are created in the brain, killing brain cells and causing Alzheimer’s disease. A specific mutation to an enzyme called […].
Using Behavioral Science in A Digital World
Pharma Mirror
OCTOBER 22, 2020
By Rotem Shor, Medisafe Chief Technology Officer Technology and health have experienced a convergence in the last few years, leading to a new state of digital health that is transforming how we live and work. But there is a greater science behind it that analyzes tremendous amounts of data to shape and personalize our health. The post Using Behavioral Science in A Digital World appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.
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
In the News: September Regulatory and Development Updates
Camargo
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Each month, Camargo’s “In the News” series highlights important changes and advancements in the regulatory and development space and explores how those changes could impact your program. FDA Establishes Digital Health Center of Excellence. The FDA announced the launch of its Digital Health Center of Excellence (DHCoE) on September 22, marking an important step in its efforts to modernize digital health policies and regulatory approaches.
Oxford start-up Base Genomics acquired by Exact Sciences
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Acquisition will enable Base Genomics to accelerate clinical and commercial development
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10 Trends for online health seekers
World of DTC Marketing
OCTOBER 21, 2020
IN SUMMARY: Online health seekers are using the Internet differently since the pandemic. Treatment options are researched more, and people are using, but not relying, on social media to gather information on what’s best for THEM. I’ve spent the last three months gathering information on how online health seekers are using the Internet. My research points were Google, Twitter, and various websites that provide metrics on a variety of topics.
Singapore Halts Dosing of Two Flu Shots After 59 Deaths in South Korea
BioSpace
OCTOBER 27, 2020
South Korea, on the other hand, indicated they would continue their state-run vaccination program because they did not find a direct link between the deaths and the vaccinations.
How is Cell Isolation Revolutionizing Medical Industry?
Pharma Mirror
OCTOBER 6, 2020
One of the biggest medical advancements of recent times is the invention of the cell isolation method. Also known as cell sorting or cell separation, the cell isolation method has rapidly become an integral component of modern biological and medical research. In this method, a one-cell population or multiple cell types are isolated from a. The post How is Cell Isolation Revolutionizing Medical Industry?
Single-Arm Trials Using Real-World Evidence for Rare Disease Product Development
Camargo
OCTOBER 15, 2020
As a sponsor designs clinical studies, the respective comparison control groups become a critical factor to consider. Often, to gain clinical trial design insights, a sponsor reviews the physician package inserts from approved New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Biologics License Applications (BLAs) with similar indications or in the same therapeutic area.
A Dose of Optimism, as the Pandemic Rages On
NY Times
OCTOBER 12, 2020
The months ahead will be difficult. But the medical cavalry is coming, and the rest of us know what we need to do.
Pharmacquired: Splashy deals belie a shallow pool of heart drugs left to acquire
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Recent deals for MyoKardia and The Medicines Co. may be hard to follow, since venture investors and big pharma acquirers have largely ignored cardiovascular drugs.
Web analytics should tell a story
World of DTC Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2020
IN SUMMARY: Web analytics really has nothing to do with numbers. They have everything to do with what the numbers are telling you about your audience and messaging. DTC marketers need to get out of the mindset of using raw numbers and ask their web analytics people for insights instead. One of the services we often provide for clients is a deep-dive web analytics report.
Study Suggests COVID-19 Infection Could Age the Brain, Reduce Cognition
BioSpace
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The report showed that in some cases, people who have recovered from the virus continued to exhibit significant cognitive deficits.
The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials
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Pharma’s digital transformation journey and the role of customer reference data
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Better management of customer data could help pharmaceutical companies’ digital transformation, according to Veeva’s Rebecca Silver. pharmaphorum’s Richard Staines spoke to her about how the use of customer reference data can transform pharma companies, increase competitiveness, and benefit the bottom line during these challenging times. Precision medicine is emerging as a key approach for disease treatment and prevention, which makes it even more critical to get the right medicine to the
New research highlights Northern Ireland’s ‘thriving’ life sciences sector
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Pharmaceutical and life sciences industries are growing in importance across country
Remdesivir Fails to Prevent Covid-19 Deaths in Huge Trial
NY Times
OCTOBER 15, 2020
An antiviral widely used to treat hospitalized patients did not lower the mortality rate in a multinational trial.
Moderna says it won't enforce coronavirus vaccine patents during pandemic
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The biotech, a frontrunner in the coronavirus vaccine race, said it won't tie up resources defending the intellectual property covering its experimental shot as long as the pandemic continues.
How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency
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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.
Health consumers: A long way off
World of DTC Marketing
OCTOBER 27, 2020
We keep hearing the term “consumers of health” but the American healthcare system is too profitable to allow people to be consumers of healthcare. “The need for action now is clear. Health care costs are climbing so fast they may soon threaten the quality of care and access to care which Americans enjoy.” Ronald Reagan. What if … people got a fair ROI for healthcare spending the way we expect a reasonable return from other investments?
Johns Hopkins Scientists Discover Possible Key to Controlling COVID-19 Immune Response
BioSpace
OCTOBER 18, 2020
They believe that by inhibiting factor D, it would reduce the inflammatory reactions that make COVID-19 so deadly.
Novartis launches digital health hub in Canada
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Novartis is opening a new digital health innovation hub in Canada to help develop “scalable, digital solutions” for patients and healthcare providers. The Canadian Biome Digital Innovation Hub will be based in Montreal at the artificial intelligence research institute, Mila. The institute formed a strategic alliance with Novartis in 2019. Canada is the latest country to join a global network of hubs opened by Novartis.
What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research
Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist
What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.
Trump’s Treatment Suggests Severe Covid-19, Medical Experts Say
NY Times
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Many of the measures cited by his doctors are reserved for patients severely affected by the coronavirus.
Early signs of survival benefit raise optimism around a small biotech's ALS drug
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Newly published data show that, after joining a clinical trial, patients who were given a drug from Amylyx Pharmaceutcials lived a median 6.5 months longer than those who didn't.
Pharma still doesn’t understand transparency
World of DTC Marketing
OCTOBER 20, 2020
As development towards a COVID-19 vaccine continue so do the number of people who have said they won’t get vaccinated. The only way to get people on board with a vaccination is complete transparency about the product yet both J&J and Pfizer remain silent. Pausing clinical trials for any drug is normal when a participant gets sick. There has to be a complete investigation as to why the patient suffered ill effects including the possibility that he/she had a known or unknown health condi
COVID-19 by the Numbers: Mortality Rates in U.S. Decrease, Despite Uptick in Cases
BioSpace
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The number of excess deaths in the United States is trending downward despite autumn upticks in COVID-19 incidents.
2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility
Advertiser: FourKites
A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.
UK trials digital ‘health passport’ to help borders reopen
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Regular fliers are used to long queues to clear security – but a rigorous COVID-19 testing regime could be added to pre-flight checks backed by a digital “health passport” to prove passengers are free from the coronavirus. The UK is the latest country to test the scheme that allows passengers to demonstrate their coronavirus status as part of a global framework for COVID-safe air travel.
What cold lizards in Miami can tell us about climate change resilience
Scienmag
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Credit: Photo courtesy Day’s Edge Productions It was raining iguanas on a sunny morning. Biologist James Stroud’s phone started buzzing early on Jan. 22. A friend who was bicycling to work past the white sands and palm tree edges of Key Biscayne, an island town south of Miami, sent Stroud a picture of a 2-foot […].
Clinical trials have ‘much work to do’ in boosting diversity
Outsourcing Pharma
OCTOBER 8, 2020
A veteran with more than 20 years of experience talks about the vitality of recruiting an inclusive patient population, and the perils of falling short.
5 questions ahead of next week's FDA meeting on coronavirus vaccines
Bio Pharma Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Normally staid affairs, next Thursday's advisory committee meeting could be historic and set expectations for how the FDA will approach any future vaccine approval.
An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space
Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader
Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g
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