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We need evidence-based digital health

World of DTC Marketing

Digital health companies aim to address the numerous health care challenges, including poor patient engagement, communication gaps between patients and providers, lack of longitudinal data, inconvenience of care delivery, and insufficient clinical decision support for providers and patients. Maybe, however, they should check with patients first. A 2016 study reported that 259,000 digital health apps were available for consumers.

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bluebird says future uncertain as delays to gene therapies bite

pharmaphorum

As bluebird bio struggles to get its gene therapies over the finishing line, the company says its financial position raises “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern. The biotech is sitting on around $442 million in liquid assets, but is expecting its cash burn in 2022 to be around $400 million, having recorded a net operating loss of $563 million last year.

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Optimism may promote emotional well-being by limiting how often one experiences stressful situations

Scienmag

EMBARGOED by the Journal of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences until March 7, 2022, 12:01 a.m., ET Contact: Gina DiGravio, 617-358-7838, ginad@bu.edu Optimism May Promote Emotional Well-being by Limiting How Often One Experiences Stressful Situations Identifying psychosocial factors that could serve as treatment targets to promote living longer and in good […].

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Antibody Drug to Protect the Vulnerable From Covid Goes Unused

NY Times

The treatment could be lifesaving for many who cannot get protection from the vaccine, but confusion about the drug has made some doctors slow to prescribe it.

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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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Cooler waters created super-sized Megalodon, latest study shows

Scienmag

A new study reveals that the iconic extinct Megalodon or megatooth shark grew to larger sizes in cooler environments than in warmer areas. Credit: DePaul University/Kenshu Shimada A new study reveals that the iconic extinct Megalodon or megatooth shark grew to larger sizes in cooler environments than in warmer areas. DePaul University paleobiology professor Kenshu […].

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Bioferments in Formula of Personal care Products

Pharma Tutor

Bioferments in Formula of Personal care Products. The virtues of fermentation within the human body are well known. It is proven good techniques for food, as Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Kefir, Idli & Dosa utilizes this technique. it is also significant for beauty products. The latest trend in Cosmetics particularly Skin Care is fermented beauty products. This concept, originated in Korea, basically involves fermentation of natural ingredients like black tea, ginseng, seaweed, bamboo sap extract, red clo

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New patent expiration for Acrotech drug FUSILEV

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for FUSILEV Fusilev is a drug marketed by Acrotech and is included in one NDA. There is one patent protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV…. The post New patent expiration for Acrotech drug FUSILEV appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Challenges with a novel approach to managing overweight and obesity

Scienmag

Managing overweight and obesity is challenging, and a new randomized controlled trial found that, contrary to earlier evidence, making small changes to caloric intake and physical activity levels did not prevent long-term weight gain better than monitoring alone. The research is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) [link] The trial involved 320 sedentary adults aged […].

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Complement Therapeutics: The Clinical Antidote for Complement-Associated Diseases

Roots Analysis

Complement System: Key Component of Immune System. Complement system was discovered in 19th century as a part of immune system responsible for tissue repair and homeostasis, thereby providing first line of defense against multiple infections. This complete process is in association with a complex and highly regulated assembly of proteins which involve several soluble and surface-bound complement components, including receptors and regulators, which are majorly generated by the liver.

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Smoking in underserved communities nearly double the US national rate

Scienmag

Although rates of smoking and smoking-related cancers have declined in the United States in recent years, some people may be at higher risk for cigarette use and nicotine addiction and could therefore gain significant benefits from tobacco prevention and cessation programs. New research indicates that the prevalence of smoking in underserved communities is nearly double […].

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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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Cancer Center Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Screening Compared With Evidence-Based Guidelines

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cross-sectional study examines prostate cancer recommendations among US cancer centers to identify differences from clinical practice guidelines.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most cream dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most cream dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types. The companies with the most cream dosed drugs…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most cream dosed drugs? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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FDA Proposes to Harmonize the Quality System Regulation with ISO 13485

FDA Law Blog

By McKenzie E. Cato & Anne K. Walsh & Allyson B. Mullen — On February 23, 2022, FDA published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that would replace the Quality System Regulation (QSR), at 21 C.F.R. Part 820, with a newly named Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR). The QMSR omits many of the specific QSR requirements that currently appear in the regulations, and instead incorporates by reference an international standard for medical device quality management systems.