June, 2020

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Repurposing Drugs As an Answer to the COVID-19 Crisis

Camargo

Hydroxychloroquine. The world rallied around this old drug as a potential treatment of COVID-19 patients. The post Repurposing Drugs As an Answer to the COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on Camargo.

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Accelerating Patient Recruitment with Digital Solutions

Cloudbyz

Co-authored by Dinesh Kashyap. If you’ve been involved in a start-up of a clinical study, you’re probably aware of the challenges that come with patient recruitment. An Area of Opportunity. Patient recruitment is one of the biggest bottlenecks in clinical research. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 80% of clinical trials in the United States fail to meet their patient recruitment timelines.

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Estimation of Excess Deaths From COVID-19 in the United States, March to May 2020

JAMA Internal Medicine

This observational study uses NCHS data to evaluate weekly changes in US deaths due to any cause and deaths due to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19, by state, from March 1 through May 30, 2020.

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Intouchers Win Big in the Hedera20 Hackathon

Intouch Solutions

The pandemic couldn't stop a group of Intouchers who banded together (apart) to compete in Hedera20, a global, virtual hackathon. They created HumanKind, an app that encourages and rewards acts of kindness. The post Intouchers Win Big in the Hedera20 Hackathon appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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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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States are Reopening and Employees Are Returning to Work – What do individuals coping with cancer and their caregivers need to know?

Triage Cancer

Get the latest legal information for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. As states begin to reopen and employees are asked to return to work, many people with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers, are questioning what options they have. What is available to you may depend on whether you are an individual diagnosed with cancer and concerned about how a compromised immune system can increase your risk of getting COVID-19, or if you are a caregiver concerned about exposing y

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Human Connection is Paramount in These COVID-19 Days

Pharma Marketing Network

Marketing is challenging in these days of COVID-19 because each person and business is experiencing the virus in different ways. All are impacted and all are (trying) to adapt. Some are suffering, some are growing. Regardless of if you’re suffering or growing right now, you’re likely anxious and fearful about what will come next, and likely feeling more isolated than ever before, even if you’re more engaged than others.

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Salesforce Flows – A How-to Guide

Cloudbyz

In this blog we will learn Salesforce flow and how it is similar to apex coding. Salesforce flow is a declarative way (Drag & Drop) of implementing an automation that is required for a business process alternative to code. Blog covers types of flows, elements, resources and good comparison with a sample apex code. Salesforce flow is a very powerful tool for admins/developers along with process builders and workflows.

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Identifying & Coping With Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia Patients

Olympian Clinical Research

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month , and as we wrap up a month spent advocating for patients with Alzheimer’s and raising awareness about the signs, symptoms, and management of this horrible disease, we want to take some time to highlight a part of Alzheimer’s that many people don’t talk about, agitation or aggression related to Alzheimer’s dementia. .

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Is a “Cytokine Storm” Relevant to COVID-19?

JAMA Internal Medicine

In its most severe form, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), leads to a life-threatening pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The mortality rate from COVID-19 ARDS can approach 40% to 50%. Although the mechanisms of COVID-19–induced lung injury are still being elucidated, the term cytokine storm has become synonymous with its pathophysiology, both in scientific publications and the media.

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Physicians Remain Hesitant to See Reps

Intouch Solutions

Healthcare professionals are still uncomfortable with the thought of seeing pharmaceutical sales reps in person. While in-person rep visits will decline, opportunities abound for brands. The post Physicians Remain Hesitant to See Reps appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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

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What Pharmaceutical Marketers Can Learn from the Coronavirus Response

Pharma Marketing Network

Many of us are now working from home. We’re accepting meeting invites that will be held via video conference and preparing to FaceTime our families after work. We are pivoting our lifestyles to fit the circumstances that COVID-19 has put us in. After lockdowns, isolations, and closures, we are starting to see the nation prepare to reopen. While New York City was one of the most severe areas for the pandemic, other regions of the state are ready to leave isolation.

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Back into Society – COVID-19

My Local Study

In May, each state began the process of phasing us back into society amid a still very active COVID-19 pandemic. Many tossed aside their masks and went back to their usual way of doing things. Others are staying home and waiting out a vaccine or for an “all clear.” Some are cautiously heading out and. Read more Back into Society – COVID-19. The post Back into Society – COVID-19 appeared first on MyLocalStudy.com.

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Dynamic Reports – A How-to Guide

Cloudbyz

Open reports with a click of a button and dynamically pass parameters to report filters! Purpose: This blog will show you how to create dynamic contextual reports that users can access directly from the record, (ie: Account or Opportunity). Instead of having to navigate to the Reports tab, search for your report, and add the record as a filter, the same can be achieved straight from the record page.

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Social Media’s Role in Clinical Research

Forte Research Systems®

Social media connects users worldwide, helping people stay connected. Its role in clinical research has many recruiting and retention benefits.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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What Other Countries Can Learn From Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMA Internal Medicine

This Viewpoint explores challenges in the Italian health care system during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and how other countries can plan for optimal actions.

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Data Targeting for Rare Diseases

Intouch Solutions

Some 7,000 different rare diseases affect 25-30 million Americans, but how can pharma marketers find them? Data analytics can help. The post Data Targeting for Rare Diseases appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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Lab Manager Ask the Expert

Drug Patent Watch

Check out the latest issue of Lab Manager where I discuss my interest in informatics, the complexities of informatics for today’s scientists, and some of the tools available. [link]. The post Lab Manager Ask the Expert appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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NABP and Opioid Death in the U.S.

Pharmacy Checkers

Using very similar talking points to Big Pharma-funded experts , in its quest to “educate” the public about the dangers of internet pharmacies and personal medicine imports, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) appears to have ignored the greatest pharmacy-related public health travesty happening right under its nose. Since the beginning of this century, billions of prescription opioid pills were wrongly, and in many cases unlawfully, pushed on and distributed to Americans.

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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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COVID – 19 DIAGNOSIS : A SHORT REVIEW

Pharma Tutor

ABOUT AUTHORS. Swarupananda Mukherjee*, Sohini Bera, Moumoyee Chakraborty . NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata – Group of Institutions, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 124, B L Saha Road, Kolkata, India * Swarupananda.mukherjee@nshm.com. ABSTRACT : Corona viruses are a family of enveloped, positive stranded, single stranded RNA viruses. This corona virus family consists of pathogens of several human and animal species including SARS-CoV, NovelCOVID-19 but now referred to as SARS-CoV-2 by th

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Webinar on the Medical and Legal Aspects of COVID-19

Eye on FDA

Any pandemic is a medical crisis first, but it is also a social crisis and in the case of COVID-19, it has been a financial crisis. On top of that, emerging pathogens push new legal issues into the forefront. Currently with COVID-19 we are at a great crossroads where businesses and services are opening up while at the same time the virus is surging out of control in several states.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Death in Patients With COVID-19 in Wuhan, China

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study describes risk factors and clinical characteristics and outcomes in 201 patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome or died.

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FlexiTab North American Sales and Support

Syntegon Technology Pharma Blog

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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.

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What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education Send

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Transatlantic Drug Regulatory Cooperation: Moving Beyond Canada

Pharmacy Checkers

Canada is a good option for Americans seeking to access their medications at a lower cost through personal drug importation , but even I agree with the pharmaceutical industry when they say that wholesale drug importation on a large scale is not workable with Canada. Why? Simply because Canada is too small a nation to supply the U.S. market. I have written that there is much more promise if importation is expanded to the European Union.

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Everything you need to know right now about Google’s third-party cookies replacement

Pharma Marketing Network

Earlier this year, Google Chrome announced that they would be phasing out 3rd-party cookies, a change that is expected to take place in 2022. Instead, the company will be using a less invasive solution called Privacy Sandbox, designed to protect user privacy while continuing to allow advertisers to accurately track and measure their digital campaigns.

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What to do about Breast Changes and Symptoms between your Regular Mammograms

Triage Cancer

Accessing preventative services, including cancer screenings, is always important. However, during a pandemic you may be facing additional barriers but reporting symptoms to your doctor and accessing screening is part of early detection. Here are 4 answers to your most common questions from our partner, the Know Your Lemons Foundation. It can be an anxious time when you notice a change in your breast, or going for your first mammogram.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

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.

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Prone Positioning in Awake, Nonintubated Patients With COVID-19 Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study investigates whether the prone position is associated with improved oxygenation and decreased risk for intubation in spontaneously breathing patients with severe COVID-19 hypoxemic respiratory failure.

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Intouch Team Brings Home Wins From the Hedera20 Hackathon

Intouch Solutions

A team from Intouch Solutions, a full-service agency serving the pharmaceutical industry, won two challenges in a six-week-long virtual hackathon hosted by Hedera, a public distributed ledger and governing body created to support decentralized applications running at web scale. The post Intouch Team Brings Home Wins From the Hedera20 Hackathon appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education.

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Hiring Scam Alert

Pharma Packaging Solutions

Hiring Scam Alert. Someone posing as us (under the names Carton Service or Pharma Packaging Solutions) is contacting potential job seekers and making an offer of employment. Here are the ways you will recognize that this is a scam: The job opportunity is a remote work opportunity. Carton Service Inc./Pharma Packaging Solutions DOES NOT have remote work job opportunities.

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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