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Abbott’s OTC glucose monitor ‘will grow the market’

pharmaphorum

Just a few weeks after Dexcom’s Stelo became the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to be approved by the FDA, Abbott has got the green light for its Lingo device - and analysts think uptake by patients is now poised to take off.

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Why the Cyberattack on Ascension Scared 5 Hospital Execs & How They’re Responding

MedCity News

As majorly disruptive cyberattacks continue to make headlines in the healthcare world, hospitals are prioritizing cybersecurity more than ever before. This piece explores reactions from five different health system executives about the recent attack on Ascension — as well as what they’re doing to prevent a similar fate at their own organization and how they want things to change going forward.

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After 33 years, Geron finally crosses FDA finish line with blood cancer med Rytelo

Fierce Pharma

Once hailed as an anti-aging magic bullet, telomerase has failed to live up to the hype as it was profiled in a | The FDA has approved Geron Corporation's Rytelo (imetelstat) to treat a group of bone marrow disorders called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The approval is the first for the 33-year-old California biotech.

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Regenerative cell therapy biotech uses IPO to blast into human trials

PharmaVoice

Bucking conventional fundraising, FibroBiologics’ CEO Pete O’Heeron explains why the biotech company bet on themselves in the public market.

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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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7 Reasons To Choose The Medical Sales Field

David Bagga

Medical Device Sales Academy 7 Reasons To Choose The Medical Sales Field If you are considering a new career path or career change in the medical field, this post is for you. The blog could be what you’ve been looking for in Medical software sales. This exciting and profitable field pays well, is secure, and […] The post 7 Reasons To Choose The Medical Sales Field appeared first on.

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ASCO: AstraZeneca's Tagrisso, Imfinzi break new ground in lung cancer—with one standing ovation

Fierce Pharma

A 50% improvement on the time patients could live without disease progression would typically be considered remarkable for a new drug. AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso just delivered an 84% improvement. | A 50% improvement on the time patients could live without disease progression would typically be considered remarkable for a new drug. AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso just delivered an 84% and earned a standing ovation at ASCO 2024.

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What’s in a drug name? More than you might think.

PharmaVoice

From regulatory restrictions to evocative letter strings, branded drug naming is both an art and a science. We break down the process.

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Building Relationships In Medical Sales And All About Wound Care Pathology With Zac Dotinga

Evolve Your Success

Unlock the secrets to thriving in the specialized field of wound care diagnostics with insights from Zac Dotinga, Assistant Regional Manager at Advanced Pathology Solutions. This episode promises to illuminate the intricacies of working with podiatry offices and wound care centers, sharing how pathology services, like confirming fungal infections, play a pivotal role.

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SCOTUS Deals a Blow to Medical Debt Collectors

MedCity News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has been targeting debt collection practices, survives a Supreme Court challenge. The post SCOTUS Deals a Blow to Medical Debt Collectors appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Bristol Myers puts more than 860 jobs on chopping block in NJ as $1.5B savings campaign rolls ahead

Fierce Pharma

The scope of Bristol Myers Squibb’s $1.5 billion savings drive is beginning to come into focus. | Starting this month, BMS will begin the process of laying off around 863 employees in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) alert from the state. The move forms part of BMS’ campaign to shave off $1.5 billion in costs by the end of 2025, a company spokesperson said over email.

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Merck and Moderna’s cancer vaccine snags a clinical win in a field decades old

PharmaVoice

Cancer vaccines are taking off in the clinic, and a partnership between Merck and Moderna is at the forefront of a new wave of immunotherapy.

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ASCO: Conversational AI tackles missed colonoscopies

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An AI tool has shown impressive results in raising colorectal cancer screening rates in underserved populations, according to data presented at ASCO

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Gameto Secures $33M To Support Clinical Development of Fertility Treatment

MedCity News

Gameto’s $33 million Series B funding round was led by Two Sigma Ventures and RA Capital. The funding will help with the clinical development of its in vitro maturation product called Fertilo. The post Gameto Secures $33M To Support Clinical Development of Fertility Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Lilly wins NICE endorsement for tirzepatide in obesity—with a catch

Fierce Pharma

A little less than a year after Eli Lilly won the blessing of England's drug value watchdog for tirzepatide in Type 2 diabetes, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has retu | A little less than a year after Eli Lilly won the blessing of England's drug value watchdog for tirzepatide in Type 2 diabetes, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has returned with an endorsement in obesity.

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In an era of big patent losses, drug launches need years of runway

PharmaVoice

Jim Lang, CEO of Eversana, explains the shifting commercial environment and how past drug launch failures are informing the future.

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Mexican man dies in first human case of H5N2 bird flu

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A man in Mexico has died in what the WHO has said is the first lab-confirmed human infection with the H5N2 strain of bird flu

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Preventative Care: The Right Approach to Improving Endpoint Security

MedCity News

While firewalls, network monitoring and other security practices are imperative, it pays to give more thought to how to better secure endpoint computing. The post Preventative Care: The Right Approach to Improving Endpoint Security appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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ASCO: AstraZeneca, Daiichi's Enhertu looks to make history again in HER2-ultralow breast cancer

Fierce Pharma

After Enhertu pioneered the HER2-low category in breast cancer treatment, AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo are now hopeful that the antibody-drug conjugate can reach tumors with an even lower express | After Enhertu pioneered the HER2-low category in breast cancer treatment, AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo are now hopeful that the antibody-drug conjugate can reach tumors with an even lower expression of the protein biomarker.

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A ‘widening gap’ in access to new cancer meds drives efforts from City of Hope and Bristol Myers

PharmaVoice

Cancer care is improving so quickly that receiving newer medications can be difficult — City of Hope’s wide oncology network and a 10-year commitment from Bristol Myers Squibb offer some solutions.

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide shows promise in liver fibrosis treatment

PharmaTimes

Phase 2 trial reveals significant improvement in MASH patients

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At ASCO, AstraZeneca Adds Data Supporting Expanded Use of Its Drugs in Lung Cancer

MedCity News

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso and Imfinzi helped patients live longer in separate pivotal clinical trials evaluating the drugs in two different types of lung cancer. The results will be presented Sunday during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The post At ASCO, AstraZeneca Adds Data Supporting Expanded Use of Its Drugs in Lung Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Lawmakers request intelligence briefing on CDMO GenScript, Legend Biotech's ties to China

Fierce Pharma

For several months, a U.S. security crackdown on biopharma firms suspected to be linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has continued to gain steam. | For several months, a U.S. security crackdown on biopharma firms suspected to be linked to the Chinese Communist Party has continued to gain steam. Now, several new names could be feeling the heat.

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After two Big Pharma deals, Nimbus looks to keep the hits coming

PharmaVoice

With the billion-dollar-plus deals under its belt with Gilead and Takeda, the biotech’s CEO explains where the company is going next.

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Serac’s imaging agent marks a breakthrough in endometriosis detection

PharmaTimes

Early-stage endometriosis now visible through non-invasive imaging

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Healthcare’s Data Problem: So Much Data, yet So Little Data Fidelity

MedCity News

As the volume of healthcare data accelerates, health system leaders must take critical steps to elevate the quality, completeness and accessibility of data they capture, manage and aggregate. The post Healthcare’s Data Problem: So Much Data, yet So Little Data Fidelity appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Bristol Myers' RayzeBio halts radiotherapy trial enrollment after isotope runs scarce

Fierce Pharma

Thanks to a shortage of the isotope actinium, RayzeBio has temporarily halted new patient enrollment in its phase 3 study in neuroendocrine tumors.

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ASCO: DREAMM-8 data puts GSK’s Blenrep back on track

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GSK planning to refile anti-BCMA drug Blenrep in the US for multiple myeloma after reporting positive results from the DREAMM-8 trial at ASCO

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Alchemab receives funding boost for Parkinson’s research

PharmaTimes

Innovative antibody discovery could lead to new Parkinson’s treatments

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