June, 2020

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Repurposing Drugs As an Answer to the COVID-19 Crisis

Camargo

Hydroxychloroquine. The world rallied around this old drug as a potential treatment of COVID-19 patients. The post Repurposing Drugs As an Answer to the COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on Camargo.

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Estimation of Excess Deaths From COVID-19 in the United States, March to May 2020

JAMA Internal Medicine

This observational study uses NCHS data to evaluate weekly changes in US deaths due to any cause and deaths due to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19, by state, from March 1 through May 30, 2020.

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Intouchers Win Big in the Hedera20 Hackathon

Intouch Solutions

The pandemic couldn't stop a group of Intouchers who banded together (apart) to compete in Hedera20, a global, virtual hackathon. They created HumanKind, an app that encourages and rewards acts of kindness. The post Intouchers Win Big in the Hedera20 Hackathon appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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States are Reopening and Employees Are Returning to Work – What do individuals coping with cancer and their caregivers need to know?

Triage Cancer

Get the latest legal information for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. As states begin to reopen and employees are asked to return to work, many people with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers, are questioning what options they have. What is available to you may depend on whether you are an individual diagnosed with cancer and concerned about how a compromised immune system can increase your risk of getting COVID-19, or if you are a caregiver concerned about exposing y

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Human Connection is Paramount in These COVID-19 Days

Pharma Marketing Network

Marketing is challenging in these days of COVID-19 because each person and business is experiencing the virus in different ways. All are impacted and all are (trying) to adapt. Some are suffering, some are growing. Regardless of if you’re suffering or growing right now, you’re likely anxious and fearful about what will come next, and likely feeling more isolated than ever before, even if you’re more engaged than others.

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Identifying & Coping With Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia Patients

Olympian Clinical Research

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month , and as we wrap up a month spent advocating for patients with Alzheimer’s and raising awareness about the signs, symptoms, and management of this horrible disease, we want to take some time to highlight a part of Alzheimer’s that many people don’t talk about, agitation or aggression related to Alzheimer’s dementia. .

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Is a “Cytokine Storm” Relevant to COVID-19?

JAMA Internal Medicine

In its most severe form, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), leads to a life-threatening pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The mortality rate from COVID-19 ARDS can approach 40% to 50%. Although the mechanisms of COVID-19–induced lung injury are still being elucidated, the term cytokine storm has become synonymous with its pathophysiology, both in scientific publications and the media.

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Physicians Remain Hesitant to See Reps

Intouch Solutions

Healthcare professionals are still uncomfortable with the thought of seeing pharmaceutical sales reps in person. While in-person rep visits will decline, opportunities abound for brands. The post Physicians Remain Hesitant to See Reps appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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Back into Society – COVID-19

My Local Study

In May, each state began the process of phasing us back into society amid a still very active COVID-19 pandemic. Many tossed aside their masks and went back to their usual way of doing things. Others are staying home and waiting out a vaccine or for an “all clear.” Some are cautiously heading out and. Read more Back into Society – COVID-19. The post Back into Society – COVID-19 appeared first on MyLocalStudy.com.

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What Pharmaceutical Marketers Can Learn from the Coronavirus Response

Pharma Marketing Network

Many of us are now working from home. We’re accepting meeting invites that will be held via video conference and preparing to FaceTime our families after work. We are pivoting our lifestyles to fit the circumstances that COVID-19 has put us in. After lockdowns, isolations, and closures, we are starting to see the nation prepare to reopen. While New York City was one of the most severe areas for the pandemic, other regions of the state are ready to leave isolation.

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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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Lab Manager Ask the Expert

Drug Patent Watch

Check out the latest issue of Lab Manager where I discuss my interest in informatics, the complexities of informatics for today’s scientists, and some of the tools available. [link]. The post Lab Manager Ask the Expert appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Social Media’s Role in Clinical Research

Forte Research Systems®

Social media connects users worldwide, helping people stay connected. Its role in clinical research has many recruiting and retention benefits.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Death in Patients With COVID-19 in Wuhan, China

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study describes risk factors and clinical characteristics and outcomes in 201 patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome or died.

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Data Targeting for Rare Diseases

Intouch Solutions

Some 7,000 different rare diseases affect 25-30 million Americans, but how can pharma marketers find them? Data analytics can help. The post Data Targeting for Rare Diseases appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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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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NABP and Opioid Death in the U.S.

Pharmacy Checkers

Using very similar talking points to Big Pharma-funded experts , in its quest to “educate” the public about the dangers of internet pharmacies and personal medicine imports, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) appears to have ignored the greatest pharmacy-related public health travesty happening right under its nose. Since the beginning of this century, billions of prescription opioid pills were wrongly, and in many cases unlawfully, pushed on and distributed to Americans.

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Dynamic Reports – A How-to Guide

Cloudbyz

Open reports with a click of a button and dynamically pass parameters to report filters! Purpose: This blog will show you how to create dynamic contextual reports that users can access directly from the record, (ie: Account or Opportunity). Instead of having to navigate to the Reports tab, search for your report, and add the record as a filter, the same can be achieved straight from the record page.

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Webinar on the Medical and Legal Aspects of COVID-19

Eye on FDA

Any pandemic is a medical crisis first, but it is also a social crisis and in the case of COVID-19, it has been a financial crisis. On top of that, emerging pathogens push new legal issues into the forefront. Currently with COVID-19 we are at a great crossroads where businesses and services are opening up while at the same time the virus is surging out of control in several states.

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What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education Send

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Prone Positioning in Awake, Nonintubated Patients With COVID-19 Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study investigates whether the prone position is associated with improved oxygenation and decreased risk for intubation in spontaneously breathing patients with severe COVID-19 hypoxemic respiratory failure.

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Everything you need to know right now about Google’s third-party cookies replacement

Pharma Marketing Network

Earlier this year, Google Chrome announced that they would be phasing out 3rd-party cookies, a change that is expected to take place in 2022. Instead, the company will be using a less invasive solution called Privacy Sandbox, designed to protect user privacy while continuing to allow advertisers to accurately track and measure their digital campaigns.

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What to do about Breast Changes and Symptoms between your Regular Mammograms

Triage Cancer

Accessing preventative services, including cancer screenings, is always important. However, during a pandemic you may be facing additional barriers but reporting symptoms to your doctor and accessing screening is part of early detection. Here are 4 answers to your most common questions from our partner, the Know Your Lemons Foundation. It can be an anxious time when you notice a change in your breast, or going for your first mammogram.

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Hospitality Entrepreneur Starting A Site Network To Improve Clinical Research Processes

Clinical Trial Gurus

An entrepreneur with a background in hospitality shares his experience as he poses as a study participant. He quickly discovered that the process for becoming a patient is slightly complicated. After reflecting on how complicated it is to become a study participant, he strongly urges sites to do whatever he can to retain patients by making simple changes such as being more approachable or providing a 24-hour number to patients.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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Intouch Team Brings Home Wins From the Hedera20 Hackathon

Intouch Solutions

A team from Intouch Solutions, a full-service agency serving the pharmaceutical industry, won two challenges in a six-week-long virtual hackathon hosted by Hedera, a public distributed ledger and governing body created to support decentralized applications running at web scale. The post Intouch Team Brings Home Wins From the Hedera20 Hackathon appeared first on Intouch Solutions.

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What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

What Constitutes Clinical Research Experience? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education.

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What Other Countries Can Learn From Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMA Internal Medicine

This Viewpoint explores challenges in the Italian health care system during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and how other countries can plan for optimal actions.

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Hiring Scam Alert

Pharma Packaging Solutions

Hiring Scam Alert. Someone posing as us (under the names Carton Service or Pharma Packaging Solutions) is contacting potential job seekers and making an offer of employment. Here are the ways you will recognize that this is a scam: The job opportunity is a remote work opportunity. Carton Service Inc./Pharma Packaging Solutions DOES NOT have remote work job opportunities.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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Accelerating your digital IQ for the next normal of customer engagement

pharmaphorum

COVID-19 has brought many changes to the pharmaceutical industry, among them a need to change how pharma companies engage with HCPs and transform their approach to digital channels. This webinar, held in association with Veeva, will present some exclusive market observations from before and during the COVID crisis and explain how pharmaceutical companies can increase their digital IQ and accelerate the move to digital.

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PI and CRC Fee Justification On A Clinical Research Site Budget

Clinical Trial Gurus

Sites have historically absorbed the costs associated with research which are not included in the schedule of events. These costs are often overlooked but can include anything ranging from analyzing blood results, following up with vendors, or answering CRA emails with intricate requests. One way to mitigate the amount of time spent on such tasks is to include a PI and CRC fee on the site’s budget.

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Drug Channels News Roundup, June 2020: CVS’s New GPO, CMS on Copay Accumulators, GoodRx Fees, Supermarket Pharmacies, and Merck’s Ken Frazier

Drug Channels

Happy 244th birthday, America! Before you declare your (socially-distanced) independence, get up close and personal with these Drug Channels fireworks: CVS launches a new GPO for its PBM CMS rethinks copay accumulators Here’s how GoodRx makes money Supermarkets face pharmacy challenges Plus, powerful and important comments from Ken Frazier, CEO of Merck.

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7 Staff Augmentation Resources to Help Your Site Restart Research

Forte Research Systems®

With research activities gradually resuming, research teams may be challenged with conducting their trials effectively and efficiently. Here’s how Staff Augmentation can help.

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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.