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AI in pharma: Can it be used in DTC?

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: AI in the pharma industry has the ability to transform certain capabilities. DTC marketers can tap into AI to help deliver relevant messages to certain audiences, but they shouldn’t let AI do all their thinking. According to Forbes AI can be used within pharma for: Digital Therapeutics / Personalized Treatment/Behavioral Modification – This can be effectively used to assist and identify individuals to provide early insight into the condition – such as gum condition , accuratel

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South Africa Pauses AstraZeneca Vaccine Rollout Over Small but Dismal Study Results

BioSpace

South Africa has delayed the distribution of the AstraZeneca-University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine after data suggested it “provides minimal protection” against mild disease from the South African variant.

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US Health Experts: Vaccines Will Increase by Spring

NY Times

Officials are racing to vaccinate as many people as possible in order to outpace more contagious variants of the virus that were first identified in Britain and South Africa.

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Navigating the Minefield of Organ Donation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

BioSpace

When all is said and done, there will have been many forgotten victims of COVID-19. With the SARS-CoV-2 virus showing up in more and more human organs, will potential recipients be among them?

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Front-of-package product names and ingredient lists of infant and toddler food can be hard to navigate

Scienmag

Disconnects between the front labels and ingredient lists of packaging containing fruits and vegetables make it more difficult for parents to understand what kind of food they are buying for their children, according to the Journal of Nutrition Education Credit: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Philadelphia, February 8, 2021 – Early exposure to nutritious […].

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Avrobio Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise in Fabry, Other Rare Lysosomal Diseases

BioSpace

Shares of Avrobio were up nearly 20% in premarket trading after the company posted positive clinical data from its gene therapy trials in three different rare lysomal diseases, Fabry, Gaucher type 1 and cystinosis.

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In Consultation with FDA, Freeline Modifies Hemophilia B Gene Therapy Trial

BioSpace

London-based Freeline Therapeutics announced that after receiving feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it was modifying its clinical trial program for FLT180a for Hemophilia B.

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Risk of Progression to Diabetes Among Older Adults With Prediabetes

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study of older adults without diabetes compares different prediabetes definitions and characterizes the risks of prediabetes and diabetes in this population.

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Dana-Farber and Deerfield Join Forces Again in $130 Million Collab

BioSpace

The duo launch Riverway Discoveries to drive the development and commercialization of new cancer therapeutics faster into patient's hands.

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Higher blood pressure over life span increases congestive heart failure risk in Black people

Scienmag

Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga (Feb. 8, 2021) – Starting with early childhood, otherwise healthy Black people show signs of slightly diminished heart muscle strength and a slightly higher blood pressure than their white counterparts, factors which may put them on a course for early development of congestive heart failure, researchers report.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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SEC Slaps Biotech Consultant Mark Ahn with Insider Trading Charges

BioSpace

A Portland, Oregon biotech consultant is facing two counts of insider trading charges, with federal prosecutors and securities regulators claiming the defendant made profitable stock trades using confidential information he learned during his time consulting for Abeona Therapeutics.

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Rapid, reliable on-site drug detection using wearable sensor

Scienmag

KIMS developed an optical sensor material for drug detection in sweat Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) Researchers in South Korea have successfully developed a wearable sensor that can detect illegal drugs in sweat by using nanomaterials technology that amplify the optical signal of narcotics to a flexible, body-worn material. Led by Dr.

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Outpatient Dietary Management of Electrolyte Disorders During COVID-19

JAMA Internal Medicine

This essay discusses the use of food substitutes rather than medications as a treatment for electrolyte repletion.

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Online searches can help foreshadow future COVID-19 surges and declines, new study shows

Scienmag

Analysis tracks “isolated” and “mobile” activities–and subsequent coronavirus cases Online searches for mobile and isolated activities can help to predict later surges and declines in COVID-19 cases, a team of researchers has found. Its findings, based on a four-month analysis of online searches, offer a potential means to anticipate the pathways of the pandemic–before new […].

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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Dentist Palatine IL Attains 100 Google Reviews Regency Dental Care Liana Tremmel

BioTech 365

Dentist Palatine IL Attains 100 Google Reviews Regency Dental Care Liana Tremmel Dentist Palatine IL Attains 100 Google Reviews Regency Dental Care Liana Tremmel Dental treatment range has been updated by Liana Tremmel of Regency Dental Care in Palatine, IL.

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Survey: Most Americans say they’ll continue health precautions after COVID-19

Scienmag

Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center A new national survey of more than 2,000 Americans by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds most plan to continue many of the pandemic precautions in the name of public health, even when the pandemic is over. As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, there’s […].

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Gemini Therapeutics Hits the Nasdaq Following SPAC Merger

BioSpace

The combined company will be called Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. and will trade under the ticker symbol, GMTX.

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Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

Scienmag

A method that instructs immune system cells to help repair damaged tissues in the intestine has been developed by researchers at KU Leuven and Seoul National University. This opens the way for more effective treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The study was carried out on humans and mice. When […].

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Accelerating Clinical Supply Through Integrated Drug Development

As the development pipeline for new drugs continues to grow, biopharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating how to best manage and balance resources across an increasing number of development projects and complex clinical trials. There are two approaches that can be used to speed a drug from development to clinic faster: timeline compression and parallel processing, but only one that considers the benefits of integrating clinical supply into the overall drug development process.

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New Hope for B-Cell Lymphoma Patients as FDA Approves BMS' CAR-T Therapy

BioSpace

Bristol Myers picked up the therapy when it acquired Celgene in 2019 for $74 billion.

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Plant science startup receives NSF funding to advance in-home greenhouse technologies

Scienmag

Credit: Scott Massey/Heliponix WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University-affiliated startup that designs, distributes and supports direct-to-consumer, in-home greenhouses has won a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant. The SBIR grant, worth $256,000, is in addition to $50,000 in matching funding from Elevate Ventures to conduct research and development work on multispectral photomorphogenesis […].

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Elypta launches RUO testing kit for glycosaminoglycan profiling (GAGS)

Drug Discovery Today

Stockholm, February 03, 2021: Molecular diagnostics firm Elypta announced today the launch of the first standardized testing service based on a RUO liquid biopsy for full spectrum glycosaminoglycan quantification for researchers. Elypta is also launching a sponsorship program to support more academic research in the field, prioritizing fundamental, pre-clinical, and clinical questions about how glycosaminoglycans relate to cancer.

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New Capture the Fracture®; online platform for post-fracture care coordination programs

Scienmag

Designed to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Program implementation, the website includes new features such as an extensive Resource Center, updated global map of services worldwide, and a dedicated policy section Credit: IOF “We’re incredibly excited to present a vibrant new platform to host IOF’s landmark Capture the Fracture®; Program,” announced International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) President, […].

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Former Biogen CEO Takes the Helm at Editas Medicine

BioSpace

James C. Mullen succeeds Cynthia Collins as Editas’ CEO, effective on February 15, 2021.

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The Lundquist Institute’s Dr. Ruey-Kang Chang receives Tibbetts Award from SBA

Scienmag

The award recognizes QT Medical founded by Dr. Chang, the inventor of QT ECG, a new micro-cardiac detection system for babies Dr. Ruey-Kang Chang, Investigator at The Lundquist Institute, has received the highly-respected Tibbets Award from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for founding QT Medical to create a new system that identifies countless cardiac conditions, […].

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#news #biotech V-Bio Ventures launches second fund at €78m

BioTech 365

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: V-Bio Ventures launches second fund at €78m. from European Biotechnology – first and foremost in European biotech [link].

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79% decrease in primary care visits, 56-fold increase in virtual care: COVID-19 pandemic

Scienmag

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an almost 80% decrease in primary care office visits in Ontario and a 56-fold increase in virtual visits, found new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Initial reports from primary care providers during the pandemic in both Canada and the United States showed major […].

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The New Clinical Trial Supply Chain: Resilient, Flexible, and Patient-Centric

The global landscape of clinical trials is rapidly changing as studies become more complex. An increasing number of sponsors are seeking enhanced flexibility in their supply chains to address a variety of clinical supply challenges, including patient demand and reducing delays. Demand-led supply and direct-to-patient distribution are next-generation solutions that are helping to meet these growing needs, allowing for more streamlined processes and patient-centric studies.

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Ocugen Inc. Announces $23 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock Priced at a Premium to Market

BioTech 365

Ocugen Inc. Announces $23 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock Priced at a Premium to Market Ocugen Inc. Announces $23 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock Priced at a Premium to Market MALVERN, Pa., Feb.

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COVID-19: Schools urgently need guidelines on improving ventilation in classrooms

Scienmag

There is an urgent need for guidelines on how schools can use ventilation to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the classroom, according to doctors at Imperial College London and the headteacher of a secondary school in Pinner, Middlesex. In a commentary published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, the authors […].

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Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of February 7, 2021

Drug Patent Watch

ENJUVIA (estrogens, conjugated synthetic b) Aspen Patent: 6,855,703 Expiration: Feb 12, 2021 See More … For more information on how DrugPatentWatch can help with your pharmaceutical business intelligence needs, contact…. The post Drug Patent Expirations for the Week of February 7, 2021 appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Study links exposure to nighttime artificial lights with elevated thyroid cancer risk

Scienmag

People living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer. The finding comes from a study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Over the past century, nightscapes–especially in cities–have drastically changed due to the rapid growth […].

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.