IPC Digital Health, Uber Health Collaborate on Patient Transport
Pharmaceutical Commerce
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Partnership intends to indirectly boost patient medication adherence rates in the process.
The Role of VR in Medical Device Marketing
Infuse Medical
MAY 14, 2024
VR environments can vary widely, ranging from realistic simulations of real-world settings, such as a medical operating room or a laboratory, to fantastical or imaginary worlds limited only by the imagination of the creators. Trends indicate a shift towards personalized and interactive experiences.
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Uber Health, Socially Determined Strike Partnership
MedCity News
JANUARY 8, 2024
Uber Health will then be able to offer its services to support those patients’ specific needs, whether it’s non-emergency medical transportation, same-day prescription delivery or grocery and over-the-counter item delivery.
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Why is microbiological testing in medical device manufacturing important?
European Pharmaceutical Review
JUNE 15, 2023
A paper published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International has reviewed microbiological testing for medical devices and described their applications and challenges. Medical devices are essential tools for diagnosing, monitoring and treating a variety of conditions. Sharma et al.
Technology-enabled Transportation Puts Health Plans in the Driver’s Seat To Improve Outcomes
MedCity News
DECEMBER 11, 2022
When members have access to reliable, technology-first NEMT solutions, they are three times more likely to show up to appointments.
Exploring the Earnings Landscape of Medical Sales Representatives
Rep-Lite
MARCH 21, 2024
However, for this exploration, we will be using the umbrella term, medical sales representative. Medical sales representatives are healthcare professionals who promote medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, or services to hospitals, clinics, and physicians. So how much do medical sales reps make?
Organ Preservation Company Rakes In $24M to Expand Commercial Footprint
MedCity News
MARCH 7, 2023
The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company provides transplant centers and organ procurement organizations with medical devices designed for the preservation and transportation of donor organs. Paragonix Technologies recently closed a $24 million Series B funding round.
Uber Health Launches Grocery, Over-the-counter Delivery Service for Patients
MedCity News
JUNE 13, 2023
They’ll be able to do this on the same platform they use to request non-emergency medical transportation and prescription delivery. Providers and payers will be able to use Uber Health to deliver healthy groceries and over-the-counter items to patients who need them.
The financial toxicity of treating cancer
World of DTC Marketing
JANUARY 4, 2022
According to the study “financial hardship or “financial toxicity” is an increasingly recognized consequence of cancer treatment that results from high out-of-pocket medical costs (e.g., transportation), and indirect expenses (e.g., copayments and deductibles), nonmedical fees (e.g., lost work and income).
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Meeting global demand for patient independence: SHL Medical expands production in Charleston, US
Pharmaceutical Technology
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
SHL Medical is a world-leading solutions provider for advanced drug delivery systems with a unified purpose to further enable patient independence. Currently, SHL Medical has four locations, in Switzerland, Taiwan, Sweden, and the US, with Taiwan being the main manufacturing location. Choosing Charleston.
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Rising sea level: The transportation of pharmaceuticals by sea continues to gain momentum in the quest for greater supply chain resilience
Pharmaceutical Commerce
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
When shipping pharmaceuticals internationally, the decision of ocean shipping versus air shipping might seem obvious if the speed of air shipping is the only factor at play when sending sensitive medical supplies and drugs.
Maximizing Comfort and Productivity on the Road: A Medical Sales Rep's Guide
Contrarian Sales Techniques
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
In my role as a medical sales rep, I'll be going to the district's hospitals and clinics (Klinik Kesihatan) every month. In short, with a bit of planning and preparation , I’ve been able to make my out-of-town medical sales trips more comfortable, productive, and enjoyable. Some of these places took me hours to reach.
Paradromics Raises $33 Million in Funding, Achieves Breakthrough Medical Device Designation from FDA
Legacy MEDSearch
MAY 18, 2023
Food and Drug Administration has granted the Connexus DDI “Breakthrough Device Designation”, which offers an expedited review process for transformative medical devices with the potential to treat irreversibly debilitating conditions. In addition to the funding, Paradromics announced that the U.S. market of $240 billion.
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Episode 70 – In the C-Suite with Patricia Zilliox, CEO, Eyevensys
Medical Device Success
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Patricia is running a very exciting startup that combines a medical device and gene-therapy that is targeting some of the biggest causes of blindness. What I find fascinating is the fact that they do not use a virus to transport the therapy. More Medical Device Success podcasts link. Medical Device Success website link.
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Delivery systems for biologics
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 4, 2024
A possible solution could be tailoring biologics delivery systems to facilitate in vivo transport for on-target delivery of the safeguarded payload. Notably, LNPs facilitate the transportation of large payloads, have limited immunogenicity, and allow for scalable manufacturing.
Improving Transplant Survival with Organ Preservation Tech: Interview with Dr. Anderson, CEO of Paragonix
Medgadget
JULY 12, 2022
Paragonix Technologies , a medtech company based in Massachusetts, created the SherpaPak, an FDA organ transportation device that is intended to keep donor organs safe and viable on their journey to a transplant recipient. The traditional method for organ transport is to simply pack it in ice in a beer cooler and hope for the best.
Rising sea level - The transportation of pharmaceuticals by sea continues to gain momentum in the quest for greater supply chain resilience
Pharmaceutical Commerce
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
When shipping pharmaceuticals internationally, the decision of ocean shipping versus air shipping might seem obvious if the speed of air shipping is the only factor at play when sending sensitive medical supplies and drugs.
Fireside Chat with Anthony Capone, President & CTO of DocGo
Impetus Digital
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Anthony Capone President & CTO Anthony Capone is the president and CTO of DocGo where he has helped to build one of the largest providers of last-mile mobile health services and integrated medical transportation solutions in the US. Register now! Register for this free webinar.
Leading pharmaceutical logistics and pharma supply chain companies
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The pharmaceutical supply chain is a global and complex network that includes a wide range of stakeholders such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM), to ensure efficient and timely delivery of medications to the patients.
Optical Tweezers Turn Neutrophils into Microrobots
Medgadget
JULY 21, 2022
The possibility of using our own cells to perform medical tasks within the body is tantalizing, as it would avoid the immune responses that can occur with synthetic objects. These included picking up and transporting nanoparticles, leaving the vasculature and entering nearby tissues, and engulfing cellular debris.
Soft Robot Biodegrades Inside Body
Medgadget
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
While they may appear to resemble a sea creature from the darkest depths of an ocean trench, they have enormous potential as a medical technology, with the ability to interact with our soft tissues without causing damage. They include an insect-like claw that can grab and transport objects. See a video about the system below.
Eli Lilly to help fund cold chain initiative
European Pharmaceutical Review
JANUARY 27, 2023
The investment will enable an estimated 150 medical-grade refrigeration units to be installed at 25 Life for a Child partner facilities in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. Cold chain – a vital part of medical logistics Cold chain refers to the transportation and storage of temperature-controlled medications.
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Lexicon gets FDA approval for Inpefa to treat heart failure
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 29, 2023
Inpefa is a once-daily oral tablet indicated as an inhibitor of sodium-glucose co-transporter type 2 (SGLT2) and type 1 (SGLT1). Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (Lexicon) has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Inpefa drug to treat heart failure.
Improving Patient Outcomes with Immersive Learning
Infuse Medical
MAY 2, 2024
Patients can navigate these simulations, practicing procedures like self-injections, experiencing the virtual effects of medications, and gaining a deeper comprehension of their conditions from a visual and interactive perspective. Static visuals may not adequately represent the complexities of the human body or intricate medical procedures.
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Innovative solid-state storage for biologics developed
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 27, 2023
These materials are highly sensitive to changing ambient conditions during storage, transportation, and handling. Solid-state storage Most biological materials such as medications are currently limited to being stored as frozen or refrigerated liquids and freeze-dried powders. The absence of a tablet-like form has limited the field.
5 Differences Between Power Wheelchairs and Power Mobility Scooters
Happy Living Medical Sales
MARCH 1, 2023
Mobility scooters may be lighter in some cases, but they're usually larger and a bit harder to transport. Most electric wheelchairs can be folded up for storage, or you can install a rack to transport your wheelchair on the back of your car. Many electric wheelchairs are heavier than mobility scooters, but they're typically less bulky.
Paragonix Technologies Receives FDA Clearance for BAROguard™ Donor Lung Preservation System
Legacy MEDSearch
AUGUST 25, 2023
Under current clinical practice, donor lungs are preserved and transported in an inflated state from donor to recipient site. Our FDA-cleared and CE-marked devices incorporate clinically proven and medically trusted cold preservation techniques that allow unprecedented physical and thermal protection to the organ during transit.
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Strengthening and transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 21, 2023
The storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products, such as vaccines and biologics, require strict temperature control throughout the supply chain to maintain their efficacy. These shortages were exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns disrupting drug circulation and increasing demand for certain medications.
European Commission extends approval of cystic fibrosis medicine
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 5, 2023
Ivacaftor, another small molecule CFTR potentiator, helps CFTR proteins to transport salt and water across the cell membrane. Small molecule drug lumacaftor is designed to increase the amount of mature protein at the cell surface by targeting the processing and trafficking defect of the F508del-CFTR protein.
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Robotic capsule could replace injected biologics
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The research, published in the journal Science Robotics described how the new drug delivery system can transport large protein and small-molecule drugs, like vancomycin, an antibiotic peptide. Traditionally, delivering protein drugs orally has been challenging.
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When it comes to telehealth it’s not numbers
World of DTC Marketing
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Still, they are more likely to continue use because of complex medical conditions or a nonclinical factor such as lack of transportation” OK, so where to start…First, let’s ask a fundamental question “why are people using telehealth? Medical management—64%. Care coordination—60%. Preventative care—53%.
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Mastering the Art of Presentation: Choosing the Perfect Sample Bag for Pharma Sales Success
Contrarian Sales Techniques
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Imagine this: a pharmaceutical sales representative, armed with the latest and greatest in medical advancements, sets out to make their mark in the competitive healthcare industry. Some sample bags come with insulation or cooling features, critical for preserving the integrity of certain medications.
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What factors are driving life sciences FDI in 2022?
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 28, 2022
Located in downtown Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina trains approximately 3,000 students a year, with an emphasis on world-class patient care alongside groundbreaking research and innovation. Domestic market and transportation infrastructure.
Natural allopregnanolone made orally bioavailable
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 8, 2023
Dr Julie Krop, Chief Medical Officer at PureTech shared that the company used its platform designed to employ the lymphatic system’s natural lipid absorption and transport process, to enable the oral administration of certain therapeutics with low oral bioavailability. How was oral allopregnanolone made bioavailable?
Mobile Printer Produces Microneedle Vaccines
Medgadget
MAY 3, 2023
Moreover, the printed patches can deliver thermostable mRNA vaccines, whereby the mRNA therapeutic is encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles before printing to enhance its shelf-life at room temperature and avoid the need for cold storage and transport.
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Two Key Questions About Adherence/Compliance in 2023
PM360
JULY 13, 2023
Lynn Nezin Medication adherence has typically focused on providing reminder tactics to counteract forgetfulness. Too often failure to take medication as prescribed reflects the lack of impactful communication between patients and their HCPs. Inconvenient or challenging-to-adhere-to medications that have complex administration methods.
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Empagliflozin reduces risk of chronic kidney disease progression
European Pharmaceutical Review
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The trial is the largest sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 ( SGLT2 ) inhibitor study ever conducted for CKD. Researchers assessed kidney and cardiovascular outcomes in 6,609 participants across the CKD severity spectrum.
Ocugen’s retinal therapy gains FDA orphan drug status
Pharmaceutical Technology
APRIL 28, 2023
This designation acknowledges the potential for OCU410ST to fulfil a significant unmet medical need, and represents an important milestone in our effort to develop innovative treatments for inherited retinal diseases.” A mutation in this gene causes Stargardt disease, a rare genetic disorder primarily impacting the retina of the eye.
Challenges and opportunities in the CGT supply chain
European Pharmaceutical Review
MAY 10, 2024
These advanced medical treatments provide hope for patients suffering from conditions that have historically been poorly understood and widely considered incurable, including genetic diseases and cancers. This also includes the completion of critical shipping paperwork.
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Clarify’s CEO talks with PM360 about how pharma’s addressing health inequities with SDoH insights
Clarify Health
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
This year, we released new applications of our anonymized patient-level SDoH insights to provide life sciences companies with a window into how medical care and social and behavioral determinants of health interconnect to influence each patient’s journey.
Rare Disease Day 2024: Advocating for Awareness and Support
PM360
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Created by The European Organization for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS) , this globally coordinated event brings together industry stakeholders to advocate for increased access to medical treatment for patients, caregivers, and their families. More than 500 rare cancers have been identified to date, constituting over 25% of all known cancer types.
Dapagliflozin approved for heart failure across LVEFs
European Pharmaceutical Review
DECEMBER 12, 2022
AstraZeneca’s dapagliflozin is an oral, once-daily selective inhibitor of human sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2). Ed Piper, Medical and Scientific Affairs Director at AstraZeneca UK noted: “We’re delighted that the MHRA has authorised dapagliflozin. AstraZeneca’s oral dapagliflozin drug. 0.97]; p=0.01, ARR 1.5
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Leading retail pharmacies in pharma
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The rising incidence of long-standing diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer requires prolonged medication and, thus, drives the growth and need for retail pharmacies in the market. Discover the top retail pharmacies. . Prescription collection lockers.
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ESG Top Trends: Healthcare ESG Impact
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 19, 2022
However, as more firms are called upon to confront social inequity, corruption, tax avoidance, and a lack of security, healthcare providers and pharma and medical device businesses will need to improve their governance. As a result, medicine and medical supply shortages were a frequent occurrence.
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