Mon.Sep 19, 2022

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Med-tech and health facilities: A cybersecurity house of mirrors

MedCity News

Much like a house of mirrors, responsibility for understanding and mitigating cyber risk in healthcare is difficult to distinguish and often depends on who you ask, especially when it comes to non-enterprise systems and devices.

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EMA CHMP recommends authorisation of AstraZeneca’s Evusheld for Covid-19

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended granting marketing authorisation for AstraZeneca ’s Evusheld (formerly AZD7442) for Covid-19 in the European Union (EU). This therapy is intended to treat adult and adolescent Covid-19 patients aged 12 years and above, who do not need additional oxygen and are at greater disease progression risk.

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Why VR could be the new dawn of pain, anxiety management

MedCity News

Experts think virtual reality (VR) can help address the country’s rising levels of pain and anxiety. By flooding the brain with positive signals, VR experiences can act as a drug-free alternative to pain and mental health management — and hospitals across the nation are deploying the technology.

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FDA approves bluebird bio’s Skysona to treat cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded Accelerated Approval for bluebird bio ’s Skysona (elivaldogene autotemcel; eli-cel) for slowing neurologic dysfunction progression in early, active cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) patients. The treatment is indicated for usage in boys aged four to 17 years with CALD. Through certain Qualified Treatment Centers in the country, Skysona is anticipated to be made available commercially by the end of this year.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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‘It’s creating change’: How some startups are circumventing payers

MedCity News

Many startups are giving patients options to receive care that cuts out insurers. This includes online pharmacies, direct primary care platforms and lending companies. These startups are creating change among payers, some experts say.

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Lupin Limited – Walk-In Interview for Quality Control On 20th September 2022

Pharma Pathway

Lupin Limited – Walk-In Interview for Quality Control On 20th September 2022. Job Description. Department: Quality Control. Designation: Officer/ Executive. Experience : 02- 07 years. Job Location: Visakhapatnam. Desired Candidate profile: Analysis of Raw Materials, Inprocess, Intermediate finished products & Stability analysis by HPLC, GC, PSD, pXRD, IR, UV, & KF instruments.

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Soft Robot Biodegrades Inside Body

Medgadget

Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a magnetic soft millirobot that can grab and release objects, and move around by rolling. The device can be controlled using magnetic fields, and consists of a biodegradable gelatin and iron oxide microparticles. The technology has significant potential as a minimally invasive drug delivery system, perhaps in the gastrointestinal tract, and may even lead to soft robots that can carry out surgical procedures within the body.

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Genfit spreads its bets in a rare liver disease with buyout of Phase 2-ready biotech

MedCity News

Liver disease remains the focus of Genfit, despite a high-profile clinical trial failure in the fatty liver disease NASH. The company is building out its pipeline by acquiring Versantis, a clinical-stage biotech whose most advanced drug candidate brings a novel approach to treating a deadly chronic liver disease complication that has no FDA-approved therapies.

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Sai Life Sciences Limited- Walk-In Interview for Production- Chemists On 25th Sept’ 2022

Pharma Pathway

Sai Life Sciences Limited- Walk-In Interview for Production- Chemists On 25th Sept’ 2022. Job Description. Sai Life Sciences delivers advanced Discovery, Contract Development and Manufacturing Solutions, through a broad suite of expert capabilities across the molecular lifecycle. Interested and eligible candidates can attend interview on scheduled Time & Venue.

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Inflation’s impact on healthcare switchboards and call centers [Sponsored]

MedCity News

Hospitals struggle to retain switchboard and call center staff, a situation exacerbated by inflation. Here’s how Parlance is leveraging its call automation tech to help address these needs and improve the caller experience.

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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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Challenges in the Medical Sales Industry

MedReps

There’s no shortage of challenges for those new to pharma, medical sales and even veterans. Often we’re lucky if we even get to see our physicians, let alone overcome their objections regarding insurance coverage and competitive claims. Then, there are internal hurdles like compliance standards and ever-increasing goals. As a result, a job known for its high compensation and prestige can appear much more gritty and taxing.

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Confronting burnout head on: 3 ways nursing home owners can protect the health and happiness of their nurses

MedCity News

More flexibility and control over shift scheduling, tools to reduce admin burnout, and same-day pay all go a long way in helping to relieve the looming burnout crisis.

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4 Reasons Why Customer 360* is Important to Close More Deals

Toolyt

According to the study conducted by Gartner in 2022, only 14% of organizations have achieved a customer 360* view. When everyone is pushing hard to get more data on customers, often it paves way for incorrect, bad, and risky data, ultimately leading to negative customer support. In the current market trends, understanding what customers want from you paves the way to long-term success.

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WELL by HLTH program builds on consumerization of healthcare trend [Sponsored]

MedCity News

Among the topics of discussion at the event within the HLTH conference are: making the future of food and nutrition accessible and sustainable, managing and monitoring sleep health, and destigmatizing sexual health and wellness. Register today!

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Genfit builds rare liver disease pipeline with Versantis buy

pharmaphorum

French pharma company Genfit has reached a deal to buy Versantis of Switzerland, adding three development-stage drug candidates to its portfolio of experimental liver disease therapies and continuing a strategy change first unveiled in 2020. That change was forced by disappointing clinical trial results with Genfit’s lead drug elafibranor in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and included a pledge to build a pipeline in rare liver diseases behind elafibranor – now redirected at primary

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Ensuring reliable access to affordable sexual and reproductive care in uncertain times

MedCity News

To more effectively implement meaningful solutions that help ensure that access to affordable sexual and reproductive healthcare is treated as a right and not a privilege, we must identify and examine why these challenges persist.

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Benefits and Challenges of Telehealth to Consider in Healthcare

Medico Reach

The effective adoption of telehealth gained momentum after the pandemic phase. Today, healthcare companies and experts are capitalizing on this technology to refine their services. Almost 44% of physicians forecast telehealth use to attend to half of their appointments. Hence, telemedicine is here to stay and grow exponentially, be it in local retail clinics or large-scale healthcare organizations.

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Abbott’s HeartMate 3 extends life by 5 years for advanced heart failure patients

MedCity News

It is the first LVAD trial to examine five-year outcomes and surpasses a previous Abbott study on HeartMate 3, which recorded a survival time of two years. The device was found to reduce morbidity and mortality, largely because of fewer deaths by stroke, clotting and bleeding.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Microlearning Monday

CLD, Inc.

As a training manager, you can make short Monday training assignments work for you. After new hire training, sales representatives often complain that it was all “too much too fast.” Representatives absorb as much as possible, but most would benefit from additional training that refreshes their memory of key topics and helps them apply their knowledge and skills.

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Glen Tullman on launching Transcarent Pharmacy Care: Unlike others, we are a one-stop-shop

MedCity News

Transcarent is the latest to join a long list of companies hoping to transform the world of pharmacy benefits and prescription drugs. But its CEO declares Transcarent is marrying healthcare delivery with easy, affordable access to pharmaceuticals and creating a more unified experience for employees.

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EC grants approval for BMS’ Opdualag to treat melanoma

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has granted approval for Bristol Myers Squibb ’s (BMS) fixed-dose combination, Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab), as first-line therapy to treat advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma. The treatment is indicated for usage in adult and adolescent patients aged 12 years and above with tumour cell PD-L1 expression less than 1%.

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Bluebird Bio gene therapy becomes first FDA-approved med for ultra-rare neuro disorder

MedCity News

Bluebird Bio gene therapy Skysona has won FDA approval, making it the first FDA-approved therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, an ultra-rare and fatal neurological disorder. Skysona’s regulatory green light follows the August approval of Zynteglo, a Bluebird gene therapy for a rare blood disorder.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interview for Quality Assurance Dept. On 20th & 21st Sept’ 2022

Pharma Pathway

Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd-Walk-In Interview for Quality Assurance Dept. On 20th & 21st Sept’ 2022. Job Description. Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd is located at Sy. No. 180/1 to 180/15 and 10/1, IDA, Kazipally, Jinnaram Mandal, Sangareddy District, Telangana. Selmar Lab Pvt. Ltd, We are Conducting Walk-In Interviews for Following.!!! Walk-In Interview for Quality Assurance Dept.

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What Is A Medical Sales Job Hopper?

Medical Sales Authority

Job hopping is becoming more popular these days. This is not a good thing in sales. Moving around roles every few years has become common for millennials. This may work in the technology sector where engineers are able to jump in and immediately contribute in a role. This does not pan out in sales. There are so much administrative tasks just to get started in an outside sales job.

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4 Reasons Why Customer 360* is Important to Close More Deals

Toolyt

According to the study conducted by Gartner in 2022, only 14% of organizations have achieved a customer 360* view. When everyone is pushing hard to get more data on customers, often it paves way for incorrect, bad, and risky data, ultimately leading to negative customer support. In the current market trends, understanding what customers want from you paves the way to long-term success.

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Peer Review Week 2022: A Matter of Trust?

Copyright Clearance Center

The post Peer Review Week 2022: A Matter of Trust? appeared first on Copyright Clearance Center.

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Solving the Biggest Tech Challenges in RevOps

In this eBook, we’ll run through real-world examples that show how RevOps teams can benefit from modern solutions for the access, management, and activation of their GTM data. Whether you need to improve lead response times, boost adoption of core tools, improve lead qualification, or target and automate your GTM motions, you’ll find examples of how revenue teams are solving some of the toughest problems in modern business.

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Options for Immunoglobulin Administration Allow for Personalized Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Pharmacy Times

Although there is no “best” way to determine which route of administration is best, health care providers are optimally positioned to educate patients and help them make the best decision.

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2022 “Global 50” Rankings for Publishers

Copyright Clearance Center

The post 2022 “Global 50” Rankings for Publishers appeared first on Copyright Clearance Center.

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Unique Offerings, Curriculum to Prepare for Cultural Differences

Pharmacy Times

The most important thing you must do is listen to the patient, understand their concerns, and by doing that, you will gain their trust to be able to treat them appropriately.

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Rare Ability: US-Based CDMO Has Available Fill/Finish Capacity, Development & Testing

PharmaTech

Discovery the industry's best kept secret.a fast-growing, end-to-end CDMO service provider in Nashville, TN that offers development, testing, and fill/finish cGMP manufacturing for sterile injectable and topical products – all under one roof. Whether your drug product is liquid or lyo, aseptically filled or requires terminal sterilization, the August Bio team brings to bear more than two decades of drug development and launch expertise.

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Drive GTM Efficiency with Tech Stack Consolidation

Consolidating your tech stack is an effective cost-saving measure that drives GTM efficiency and adds value to your enterprise. With a cohesive, integrated tech stack, your revenue teams can deliver an excellent customer experience that sets you up to win faster than your competitors.