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MHRA warns of serious eye-related adverse events after Dupixent use

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 29 November, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warned of some new and potentially serious eye-related side effects associated with Dupixent, an interleukin (IL)-4/13 inhibitor drug used in the treatment of numerous allergic indications such as atopic dermatitis, asthma and nasal polyps.

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Healthcare Watch October 2023

PM360

“They are effective but too expensive for the majority of patients, even with insurance coverage,” said one primary care physician (PCP). And while they’re excited about the drugs’ results and limited side effects now, many also noted concerns about the lack of safety data and long-term risks.

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The Use Of Qr Codes For Patient & Physician Support

Celeritas

How can a simple little mechanism like this, using simplistic technology like an optical scanner be of value in the healthcare sector? A) Aiding Healthcare Professionals (HCPs): Storage of Patient Information: The common method of use of QR codes is in the organization and accessibility of patient records. Training and Engagement: .

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What GLP-1 drugs mean for medtech

Clarivate

However, the high cost associated with the drugs, along with spotty reimbursement and side effects, could prompt some patients to reconsider a surgical approach whose safety and efficacy are well understood. Device-based treatments for comorbidities associated with obesity will also see an impact.

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Medical Sales Strategies: How to Drive Doctors’ Recommendations

MaBiCo

Whether you are in the pharmaceuticals, dermoceuticals, OTC, medical devices, or whatever business relates with patients and their health, you need to have a clearly defined strategy on how to approach physicians. Selling to private practice doctors is different than selling to healthcare organizations.

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Almirall/Lilly lebrikizumab offers potential long-term management of atopic dermatitis

pharmaphorum

The week 16 data of lebrikizumab […] points towards a drug with robust efficacy with hardly any safety trade-offs. Minor side effects to long-term maintenance balance. Any clinical study seeks to achieve maximum results efficacy with minimal occurrence of side effects. However, side effects do happen.

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The pandemic-driven momentum of technology adoption in healthcare

Clarify Health

Healthcare is notoriously conservative in its adoption of technology. With the sudden physical distance between patients and healthcare facilities imposed by the lockdown, providers proved they could transition to virtual care instantly. Now with the appropriate safety measures in place, they are urging patients to come back.