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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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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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Patient-Facing AI: Separating Signal from Noise

MedCity News

LLMs, with their remarkable conversational abilities, are uniquely positioned to help solve this crisis. But as with the dotcom boom before it, the surge of AI ‘therapists’ has created a turbulent landscape where separating legitimate innovation from dangerous shortcuts isn’t straightforward. The post Patient-Facing AI: Separating Signal from Noise appeared first on MedCity News.

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MHRA approves SARCLISA for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted approval for SARCLISA (isatuximab), making it the first and only anti-CD38 quadruplet therapy available for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). This decision provides a new first-line treatment option for thousands of patients in the UK facing this blood cancer.

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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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Supernus Wearable Device for Dosing Parkinson’s Drug Lands Long-Awaited FDA Approval

MedCity News

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Onapgo provides a continuous infusion of apomorphine to manage off periods experienced by Parkinsons disease patients. Approval of Onapgo comes after the FDA twice turned back applications for the drug/device combination product. The post Supernus Wearable Device for Dosing Parkinsons Drug Lands Long-Awaited FDA Approval appeared first on MedCity News.

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Carrot Fertility Unveils Virtual Menopause and Midlife Health Clinic

MedCity News

Carrot Fertility’s new menopause and midlife health clinic, called Telemedicine for Menopause, will become available to U.S. members with a Carrot Plan starting in March. Members will be able to schedule a telehealth appointment with a menopause specialist and receive prescriptions for hormone therapy and other menopause-related medications if needed.

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Thermo Fisher continues viral vector withdrawal; lays off 300 employees

Pharmaceutical Technology

The cuts at two Massachusetts plants follow further site closures and layoffs across the company over the past few years.

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Tips for Greater Healthcare Practice Success in 2025

MedCity News

[Sponsored] Hidden costs can undermine your healthcare practice. A webinar sponsored by Elation Health will offer insights on how to address them. The post Tips for Greater Healthcare Practice Success in 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.

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GH Research leaps on psychedelic data in depression

pharmaphorum

After setbacks with psychedelics, phase 2b data with GH Research's GH001 for treatment-resistant depression could lift confidence in the category

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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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Grifols collaborates with startup FcR Therapeutics to develop autoimmune therapies

PharmaTimes

Partnership aims to create recombinant nanobodies to treat immune disorders

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Algiax non-opioid drug works in chronic neuropathic pain

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A GABA-targeting drug developed by German Biotech Algiax has shown proof of concept in a chronic neuropathic trial trial.

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Radiopharmaceutical deals drive sector growth despite supply crisis

Pharmaceutical Technology

Developers celebrate gains for advances with radiopharmaceuticals while regulators and isotope suppliers work to keep up.

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Pfizer builds on Braftovi bowel cancer OK with survival data

pharmaphorum

Pfizer's Braftovi, just approved by the FDA as a first-line treatment for colorectal cancer based on response data, also extends patient survival.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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Steps to Process Development Optimization

PharmaTech

The optimization of processes for the development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals is pivotal for producing quality products.

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NHS trial puts AI for breast cancer screening under scrutiny

pharmaphorum

Nearly 700,000 women will be recruited into an NHS trial of AI tools for breast cancer screening, in the hope of relieving pressure on radiologists.

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Algiax announces results from phase 2a trial for neuropathic pain treatment

PharmaTimes

Study shows AP-325 offers lasting pain relief without central side effects

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Study Finds COVID-19 Infection Associated With More Severe Disease Compared With Flu, RSV

Pharmacy Times

Investigators noted that the differences between the 3 respiratory infections were not as pronounced during the 2023-2024 season.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Italian charity seeks EMA approval for rescued gene therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Telethon Foundation is seeking approval for a gene therapy to treat the rare disease Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.

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Study Finds High Prevalence of Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency in Type 2 Diabetes

Pharmacy Times

Investigators found that 60% of individuals with type 2 diabetes are vitamin D deficient.

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USC receives grant for gene therapy targeting glioblastoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

USC has received a $6m grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to advance a new gene therapy for glioblastoma.

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World Cancer Day: A Call to Action

Pharmacy Times

World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting equitable access to cancer care, with pharmacy professionals playing a vital role in prevention, treatment, and support for patients and communities.

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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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Vanda and AnaptysBio link for generalised pustular psoriasis therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vanda and AnaptysBio have announced an exclusive worldwide licence agreement to develop and commercialise imsidolimab to treat GPP.

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FDA Approves Apomorphine Hydrochloride to Treat Motor Fluctuations in Advanced Parkinson Disease

Pharmacy Times

The approval marks the first subcutaneous infusion device approved for the treatment of Parkinson disease, providing a new option for patients with serious disease who are unresponsive to other therapies.

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World Cancer Day: WHO warns of rising cancer burden in Southeast Asia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Southeast Asia had the highest number of cervical and childhood cancers among all of the WHO regions in 2022.

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Preparing for the CEO Journey

PharmExec

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

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Microplastics: the silent threat

Pharmaceutical Technology

Microplastics, tiny plastic bits less than five millimetres in size, come from breaking down larger plastics and are now everywhere.

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FDA Approves Roche’s Susvimo Refillable Eye Implant for Diabetic Macular Edema

PharmExec

Roches Susvimo, a refillable eye implant for diabetic macular edema, provides continuous delivery of ranibizumab, showing sustained vision improvements with fewer treatments than standard eye injections.

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AstraZeneca lung cancer therapy Imfinzi recommended for EU approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

EMA's CHMP has recommended AstraZeneca's Imfinzi for approval in the EU as a single agent for limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC).

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