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How One Investor Views the Future of Healthcare AI

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In the future, healthcare AI startups that offer multimodal models may have an easier time raising venture capital than healthcare AI companies that don’t, according to Morgan Cheatham, vice president at Bessemer Venture Partners. The post How One Investor Views the Future of Healthcare AI appeared first on MedCity News.

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GSK takes mRNA patent fight to Moderna, suing over vaccines for COVID and RSV

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Nearly six months after lodging a similar complaint against Pfizer and BioNTech over the partners’ COVID shot Comirnaty, GSK is targeting Moderna in a pair of lawsuits alleging the Massachusetts-ba | GSK is targeting Moderna in a pair of lawsuits claiming the mRNA specialist violated multiple patents with its vaccines Spikevax and mRESVIA. In the complaints, GSK says it hopes to recover a “reasonable royalty” tied to Moderna’s vaccine sales, plus damages.

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Lilly pledges £279m to UK for biotech hub and obesity plan

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Eli Lilly may invest $364m in the UK and work with the government to tackle serious public health challenges including obesity.

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Innovating allergy drug delivery with a needle-free alternative

European Pharmaceutical Review

In August 2024, the European Commission approved EURneffy (adrenaline nasal spray) in the EU as the first needle-free emergency option to treat anaphylaxis. This decision was granted a couple of weeks following approval by the US and Drug Administration (FDA). What are the main advantages of EURneffy over similar treatments? EURneffy was determined by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to be interchangeable with injection products given it provides the comparable exposures to epinephrine (adren

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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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Wearable Tumor-Zapping Medical Device Wins FDA Approval for Lung Cancer

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The FDA approved Novocure medical device Optune Luna as a treatment for advanced cases of non-small cell lung cancer. The wearable technology delivers electrical fields that kill cancer cells. The post Wearable Tumor-Zapping Medical Device Wins FDA Approval for Lung Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.

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Astellas nabs class-first FDA approval for CLDN18.2 gastric cancer med Vyloy

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After a prior rejection, Astellas can head into the weekend celebrating a class-first FDA approval for its new gastric cancer med Vyloy. | Astellas' Vyloy won an FDA approval to treat gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma patients whose tumors are CLDN18.2 positive. The drug was rejected earlier this year thanks to observations raised during the agency's inspection of a third-party manufacturing facility.

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AlphaFold’s Nobel Prize is ‘the dawn of a new era’ in mapping drug development potential

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A Nobel Prize in chemistry for Google’s DeepMind protein-structure mapping is the tip of the iceberg for advances in drug discovery and development.

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Nearly 7,000 US Healthcare Devices & Records Are Exposed to the Public Internet, Research Shows

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New research shows that there are more than 14,000 unique IP addresses across the globe exposing patients’ potentially sensitive medical information on the public internet. Nearly half of these exposures are in the U.S. The post Nearly 7,000 US Healthcare Devices & Records Are Exposed to the Public Internet, Research Shows appeared first on MedCity News.

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3rd time's the charm: AbbVie scores FDA nod for continuous Parkinson's disease therapy Vyalev

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AbbVie made history in 2015 with its Parkinson’s disease infusion pump therapy Duopa, kicking off a trend of delivery system innovation in the space as drugmakers sought to avoid the common pitfall | The 24-hour Parkinson's disease therapy crossed the FDA finish line after an initial manufacturing-related rejection last year and another snub in June.

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Pfizer sticks $1.5bn on Triana's molecular glue tech

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Pfizer partners with US biotech Triana Biomedicines in a deal focusing on molecular glue degraders that could be worth $1.

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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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Want to launch a blockbuster? An AstraZeneca exec breaks it down.

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Even drugs with “blockbuster potential” often fall short of expectations. Here’s what can help a new medication pass the $1 billion mark.

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Lundbeck’s Neuro-Rare Pipeline Lands Cornerstone Drug via $2.6B Longboard Pharma Acquisition

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Lundbeck says Longboard Pharmaceuticals’ drug, bexicaserin, has potential applications in a range of rare epilepsies. Last month, the biotech began a Phase 3 clinical trial testing the drug in Dravet syndrome. The post Lundbeck’s Neuro-Rare Pipeline Lands Cornerstone Drug via $2.6B Longboard Pharma Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.

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Baxter to import 18,000 tons of IV product by year-end as hurricane recovery efforts continue in NC

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As recovery efforts at the North Carolina plant hit by Hurricane Helene move at an “encouraging pace,” Baxter International is laying out new details on a sweeping importation plan to help critical | Baxter has said the first IV product shipments cleared by the FDA for temporary importation are set to arrive in the U.S. this weekend. By the end of the year, the company expects nearly 18,000 tons of product from Europe and Asia to reach The States.

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NIH study backs Bavarian Nordic mpox jab for adolescents

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NIH study finds Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine is effective in adolescents, a particularly vulnerable group amid the ongoing outbreak

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

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Direct to Patient Healthcare

Healthcare Success

Struggling with burnout while maintaining high-quality healthcare services that patients love? Tune in to our latest podcast as Lee Aase, founder of HELPCare, LLC, shares how he transitioned from his pioneering social media work at Mayo Clinic to lead an innovative membership-based direct-to-patient healthcare business. This podcast is a must-listen for healthcare leaders and primary care practitioners seeking innovative ways to enhance patient access, optimize care delivery, and address challen

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Overcoming Pharma’s Major Pain Points and Pitfalls With AI

MedCity News

This technological shift not only boosts efficiency and profitability for pharmaceutical companies but also speeds up the delivery of innovative therapies to patients. The post Overcoming Pharma’s Major Pain Points and Pitfalls With AI appeared first on MedCity News.

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In win for compounders, FDA will review its decision to put Eli Lilly's tirzepatide on shortage list

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Four days after a compounding industry group filed a lawsuit against the FDA | Four days after a compounding industry group filed a lawsuit against the FDA for removing Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide products from its shortage list, the U.S. regulator is taking a second look at its decision.

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BenevolentAI CEO steps down as founders make a comeback

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Jörg Möller's sojourn as CEO of BenevolentAI has come to an abrupt end, as the firm names co-founder Ken Mulvany as executive chair

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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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mRNA licensing agreements surge 800% amid GSK lawsuits

Pharmaceutical Technology

An 800% increase in licensing deal values indicates growing confidence in mRNA technology, but some vaccine producers are facing lawsuits.

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Suki Secures $70M To Expand AI Offerings

MedCity News

Suki’s $70 million Series D financing round was led by Hedosophia and included participation from Venrock, March Capital, Flare Capital, Breyer Capital and inHealth Ventures. The post Suki Secures $70M To Expand AI Offerings appeared first on MedCity News.

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On road to crowded Crohn's disease market, Lilly's Omvoh bests J&J's Stelara in head-to-head study

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On a mission to collect a key Crohn’s disease approval and build out its inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) profile, Eli Lilly has notched a trial win over a major rival in a head-to-head study.&nbsp | Eli Lilly's drug outperformed Johnson & Johnson's established Stelara in a phase 3 study that looked at histologic disease responses over 52 weeks.

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AbbVie gets continuous Parkinson's drug over the line in US

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AbbVie has finally claimed FDA approval for its 24-hour Parkinson's therapy Vyalev, 18 months after the US regulator turned it down

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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Cell and gene therapy approvals drive paradigm change in manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Trends in gene therapy approvals in recent years are rapidly shaping the future of manufacturing capabilities in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Nurturing the Nurturers: The Role of Parental and Caregiver Wellness in Supporting Children’s Mental Health

MedCity News

Healthcare providers play a critical role in helping caregivers recognize potential imbalances. Encouraging caregivers to access resources for self-care and respite isn’t just a nicety, it’s a clinical necessity. The post Nurturing the Nurturers: The Role of Parental and Caregiver Wellness in Supporting Children’s Mental Health appeared first on MedCity News.

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Gilead pulls Trodelvy's approval in bladder cancer after trial flop, FDA discussions

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After falling short in a confirmatory clinical trial, Gilead Sciences has decided to withdraw Trodelvy as a bladder cancer treatment in the U.S. | After falling short in a confirmatory clinical trial, Gilead Sciences has decided to withdraw Trodelvy as a bladder cancer treatment in the U.S.

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GSK turns its guns on Moderna in mRNA jab patent dispute

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GSK has filed lawsuits against Moderna, claiming infringement of patents covering mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 and RSV

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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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Opioid addiction market to reach $2.4 billion across 8MM by 2033

Pharmaceutical Technology

Late-stage pipeline products could drive combined sales of approximately $171.4 million by 2033 in the 8MM.

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On Heels of Positive Parkinson’s Gene Therapy Data, MeiraGTx Looks Ahead to Pivotal Test

MedCity News

In addition to meeting the main safety and tolerability goal, MieraGTx Holdings’ gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease also showed signs of efficacy. The one-time treatment is intended to reprogram dysfunctional brain circuits. The post On Heels of Positive Parkinson’s Gene Therapy Data, MeiraGTx Looks Ahead to Pivotal Test appeared first on MedCity News.

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Jazz's almost-withdrawn lung cancer drug Zepzelca extends life on top of Roche's Tecentriq

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Zepzelca, once on the brink of a market withdrawal, has returned with new trial results showing it could prolong patients’ lives in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES- | Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Zepzelca, once on the brink of a market withdrawal, has returned with new trial results showing it could prolong patients’ lives in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

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MSD preparing to take on Beyfortus with RSV antibody

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MSD reveals the data that could unlock filings for clesrovimab, a rival to Sanofi and AstraZeneca's Beyfortus for preventing infant RSV infections

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time