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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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Why I Went From Abbot Pharma Sales to 1099 With Bruce Brown

Evolve Your Success

From navigating the halls of Abbott Laboratories and Knoll Pharmaceutical Company to pioneering his path as an independent medical device sales rep, Bruce Brown’s career journey challenges traditional sales wisdom. In this episode, he reveals the innovative strategies that helped him thrive in both worlds – including an ingenious FedEx tactic that changed his pharmaceutical sales game.

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Drugmakers prep for bird flu outbreak, despite continued low risk

PharmaVoice

While the virus hasn’t made a sustained leap into humans, vaccines and treatments are coming through the pipes if it does.

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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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Metsera’s IPO Raises $275M to Show How Its Obesity Drugs Can Top Current GLP-1s

MedCity News

Investors showed appetite for Metseras IPO, as shares of the clinical-stage metabolic medicines biotech popped 47% in their Nasdaq debut. Maze Therapeutics and Beta Bionics also priced IPOs; the three companies raised $636 million combined. The post Metseras IPO Raises $275M to Show How Its Obesity Drugs Can Top Current GLP-1s appeared first on MedCity News.

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career opportunities after medical sales college

David Bagga

Break into Medical device Sales What are the career opportunities after medical sales college? Are you considering enrolling in a medical sales college or completing your medical sales course now? What’s next? Relax if you’re thrilled but perhaps nervous about your next move. The medical sales field is rich in possibilities. You can have an […] The post career opportunities after medical sales college appeared first on.

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Tariffs raise concern among generic drugmakers, and advocacy groups are seeking exemptions

PharmaVoice

While the 10% tariff on Chinese goods won’t have too much impact on branded drugs, generics are struggling to pivot.

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Oral Metabolic Drug Acquired by Novo Nordisk Continues to Show Concerning Neuro Side Effects

MedCity News

Novo Nordisks monlunabant showed signs of neuropsychiatric side effects in a mid-stage diabetic kidney disease study, despite a drug design intended to favor hitting its target receptor in peripheral tissues rather than the brain. Neuro effects were also reported last year in a Phase 2 test of this pill in obesity. The post Oral Metabolic Drug Acquired by Novo Nordisk Continues to Show Concerning Neuro Side Effects appeared first on MedCity News.

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Moderna reports record for UK clinical trials in 2023/24

European Pharmaceutical Review

Two years after signing its strategic partnership with the UK government, Moderna, Inc. has made substantial R&D investment and progress in the UK, the company has declared. The Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) began construction in April 2023 as the companys state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facility. [Moderna] was the biggest industry sponsor of clinical trials in the UK in 2023/24″ The site is anticipated to be fully operational later in 2025, ready to delive

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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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Bain Capital buys Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma for $3.3bn

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bain Capital said its decision to buy Mitsubishi Tanabe is due to the strong growth potential of Japans healthcare industry.

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Bristol Myers gives first peek at closely watched launch of schizophrenia drug

PharmaVoice

Cobenfy, the main asset acquired through Bristol Myers’ $14 billion purchase of Karuna, had $10 million in sales in the fourth quarter and around 1,000 prescriptions weekly by late January.

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Bain Capital Broadens Its Biotech Reach With $3.3B Deal for Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma

MedCity News

Bain Capitals buyout of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma brings a company with a drug portfolio and pipeline in areas such as immunology, central nervous system disorders, and metabolic disease. This business is the pharmaceuticals division of Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Chemical Group. The post Bain Capital Broadens Its Biotech Reach With $3.3B Deal for Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma appeared first on MedCity News.

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Draft regulatory guidance on personalised cancer therapies published

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking feedback on its regulatory guidance for individualised mRNA cancer immunotherapies. This guidance aims to streamline access pathways for patients, without compromising on the safety of these personalised immunotherapies. These cancer vaccines are tailored to an individuals tumour, [so] they pose unique scientific questions on how they should be regulated, Julian Beach , MHRA Executive Director of Healthcare Quality and Acc

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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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Sanofi’s Sarclisa combo approved in China for multiple myeloma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sanofi has received Chinas NMPA approval for the use of Sarclisa, combined with a standard-of-care regimen, for treating adults with NDMM.

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With uncertainty roiling Big Pharma, execs are placing lower-risk bets

PharmaVoice

The market has been no less demanding for pharma giants as 2025 begins, but last year’s strategies are paying off.

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Denali’s Data in Rare Enzyme Deficiency Keep It on Pace to Seek Speedy FDA Approval

MedCity News

Currently available therapies for Hunter syndrome dont cross the blood-brain barrier to address cognitive symptoms of the inherited enzyme deficiency. Denali Therapeutics’ technology gets its drug across the protective membrane, and the biotech plans to seek accelerated FDA approval in this rare disease. The post Denalis Data in Rare Enzyme Deficiency Keep It on Pace to Seek Speedy FDA Approval appeared first on MedCity News.

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Aplagon secures EUR 7 million for APAC phase 2a trials

PharmaTimes

Funding led by new investors FSG and EIC Fund

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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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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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A new, non-opioid pain drug is here. Getting it to patients could be agony.

PharmaVoice

After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful biotechs contend with a healthcare system that’s long favored opioids?

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Building Resilience: CDMO Strategies for Drug Supply Chain Stability

MedCity News

As the pharmaceutical landscape evolves, small-molecule CDMOs will be essential in balancing supply and demand, driving innovation, and improving patient outcomes. They must continue embracing innovation and strategic agility to survive and thrive in this complex environment. The post Building Resilience: CDMO Strategies for Drug Supply Chain Stability appeared first on MedCity News.

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CHMP recommends SC Rybrevant for EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients

PharmaTimes

Positive opinion issued for marketing authorisation extension

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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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6 Common challenges in medical device sales

David Bagga

Break into Medical device Sales 6 Common challenges in medical device sales Medical device sales isa rewarding and high paying career, but there can be some hurdles to jumping into this field. It is helpful to know what you can expect when yourenew to the medical device sales industry or are interested in becoming part […] The post 6 Common challenges in medical device sales appeared first on.

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As financial headwinds pick up, pharmas are aiming to squeeze more ROI from their R&D

PharmaVoice

With assets under a knife and pipelines under a microscope, R&D programs are being overhauled to be more efficient and cost effective.

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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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Novartis secures MHRA authorisation for ribociclib

PharmaTimes

Breast cancer therapy offers hope for patients at risk of recurrence

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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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Sanofi increases ownership stake partaking in pharma buyback trend

Pharmaceutical Technology

Sanofi has agreed to purchase its own shares worth 2bn ($2.08bn), part of a $5.1bn share buyback initiative in 2025.

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GH Research leaps on psychedelic data in depression

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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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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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