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Can we be serious about telehealth?

World of DTC Marketing

If you follow the hype around telehealth, you would think it will save healthcare. Telehealth does have a future as PART of healthcare, but it won’t replace the benefit of seeing a patient in person and being able to diagnose a health problem. There it is again. According to Healthcare Transformers, “ use of telehealth climbed more than 154% in late March 2020, compared with the year before, and a 2020 survey found 76% of patients would be interested in using it.

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Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine gets approval in South Korea for adolescents

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novavax and its partner SK bioscience have obtained a Post Approval Change Application approval from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (KMFDS) for the Covid-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373), to be used in adolescents of the age 12 to 17 years. The vaccine is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of Covid-19 in people of this age group.

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Scholars confirm what itsy bitsy babies around the world already know

NPR Health - Shots

Studies have long shown that Western parents speak a singsongy high-pitched language to babies. Now researchers have gone to the Amazon, to the Hadza people and more to see if it's a global thing.

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A Saga of 75 years journey of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharma Tutor

A Saga of 75 years journey of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry. Look back of growth drive for Indian pharmaceutical industry after 75 years of independence and future roadmap. admin. Sun, 08/14/2022 - 18:21. Tags. Pharmapedia. Articles.

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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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STAT+: Cancer patient who devoted six years to drug pricing reform isn’t done yet

STAT News

BETHESDA, Md. — After six years of relentless advocacy work, David Mitchell was finally on the cusp of defeating his Goliath — the pharmaceutical industry. He sat at his desk cranking through his inbox on Friday afternoon, while lawmakers debated a bill he had helped push, the biggest prescription drug pricing reform in two decades. He found yet another interview request at the top.

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How gender-affirming care may be impacted when clinics that offer abortions close

NPR Health - Shots

After a Planned Parenthood in Knoxville, Tenn., burned down in January, patients relying on gender-affirming care scrambled to find support elsewhere.

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Lillie, 68, Norbert, 70, and Lorenz Pechuli, 50: 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'

NPR Health - Shots

Three members of the Pechuli family, who all died within a few weeks of each other, are remembered by their son and brother.

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Landmark Drug Pricing Bill Set to Become Law; HP&M Releases Summary Slide Deck

FDA Law Blog

By Alan M. Kirschenbaum & Michelle L. Butler & Faraz Siddiqui — The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) has now passed both the Senate (on August 7) and the House (on August 12), and is headed to President Biden for signature. We have prepared a slide deck that summarizes Subtitle B of the IRA, entitled “Prescription Drug Pricing Reform.

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The Rev. Vickey Gibbs, 57: 'For Good' from 'Wicked'

NPR Health - Shots

An associate pastor at a Houston church who loved to cook, and whose outlook on life made an impact that will last a lifetime.

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Albert Daniel Sanchez, 82: Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven'

NPR Health - Shots

A "Super Dad" and "Grand Paw," married for 59 years, who loved classical guitar and could fix anything, including broken hearts.

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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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Jeffrey Whitaker, 67: Adele's 'Hello'

NPR Health - Shots

An avid cyclist and aeronautical engineer who called his sister every Sunday morning.

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Jim Parker, 68: The Beatles' 'Blackbird'

NPR Health - Shots

A father who learned and shared the lessons of The Beatles' "Blackbird" with his daughters.

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Angel E. Nieto, 63: 'Píllaro Viejo'

NPR Health - Shots

A great dancer with a sense of humor to match, Angel Nieto always danced to "Píllaro Viejo" with his wife at family parties.

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