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The potential of virtual reality-based therapy for serious mental disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

In June this year, it was announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted UK-based OxfordVR a breakthrough device designation for its gameChangeVR treatment to deliver immersive cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to people suffering from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. million people in the UK and 2.7

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Women in Alabama could face prosecution over use of abortion pills

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The Attorney General of Alabama has threatened to use an obscure law passed in 2006 to prosecute women who terminate a pregnancy using pharmacological means, shortly after the FDA made access to the drugs easier.

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Why There's No Such Thing as a 'Safe' Drug?

Contrarian Sales Techniques

During my pharmacology class, I learned that there are no safe drugs, only safe patients. It also underscores the need for patients to communicate openly with their healthcare providers about any health concerns or issues they may have. This includes potential side effects or adverse reactions to medications.

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Pharmaceutical Sales Training: Mastering the Art of Modern Pharma Sales

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Did you know that a well-trained pharmaceutical sales rep can be the driving force behind a healthcare provider's decision-making process? Training focused heavily on face-to-face interactions, with an emphasis on building relationships with healthcare providers. That’s right. But it wasn't just about being personable.

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Swing’s digital therapy for fibromyalgia hits the right beat

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Non-pharmacological interventions like CBT are generally recommended as first-line treatment for fibromyalgia, a complex disorder with no known cause, but these are usually delivered by a therapist – often in short supply in health systems around the world. It is available on prescription from healthcare providers.

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Why aren’t digital pills taking off?

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) broke ground by approving the first drug with an embedded biosensor to track its use. Yet, despite the landmark FDA approval, digital pills have not exploded in pharma. It potentially helps individuals lend some kind of concrete evidence to discussions with their healthcare provider.

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Digital Self-Neuromodulation Therapy for PTSD: Interview with Oded Kraft, CEO of GrayMatters Health

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While for other patients the possible adverse side effects from medication may prevent them from finding pharmacological therapies effective. Throughout 2016 and until mid-2019 we conducted a deep technology due diligence, as well as market research, and met and spoke with dozens of mental healthcare providers.