with Who knows best? Mayors collide with governors over coronavirus lockdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:00:26 -0400 Ease up or clamp down: Differences over ending coronavirus lockdown turn into power struggle Full Article
with Could a 'controlled avalanche' stop the coronavirus faster, and with fewer deaths? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:21:35 -0400 Israeli scientists say they can mimic the effects of a vaccination campaign if certain people willingly get infected with the coronavirus and recover. Full Article
with No more bodies on the streets. But coronavirus batters Ecuador with disproportionate force By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:00:11 -0400 Images of corpses in Ecuador stoked fear of the coronavirus' effect on developing nations. Infections have yet to peak elsewhere in Latin America. Full Article
with Governors say they'll ease virus restrictions, with an abundance of caution By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:50:00 -0400 The governors of Colorado and New York outlined plans to ease pandemic restrictions but stressed they were moving with caution. Full Article
with With laboratories shut, coronavirus forces scientists to 'stop cold' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:23 -0400 The coronavirus outbreak has put science on hold. Now there are discoveries that may never be made and patients who will miss the chance at a breakthrough cure. Full Article
with How does the COVID-19 death toll compare with other deadly events in U.S. history? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:33:13 -0400 The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has surpassed that of 9/11, even the Vietnam War. Here's a look at COVID-19's place in history. Full Article
with Coronavirus leaves Washington farmers with a big problem: What do you do with a billion pounds of potatoes? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 18:57:08 -0400 Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination Full Article
with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital with infection, Supreme Court says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 20:51:43 -0400 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, the Supreme Court said. Full Article
with Autistic artist uses painting to deal with coronavirus fear By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:17:53 GMT David Downes is one of a number of artists in the East of England using the pandemic as inspiration. Full Article
with Stream #WithMe: YouTubers dance, cook and quiz in livestream for NHS By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:37:46 GMT Stars like Saffron Barker, Big Narstie and Yammy take part in a four-hour event to raise money. Full Article
with Bansky thanks NHS staff in Southampton with original painting By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:47:12 GMT The elusive artist's latest work, Game Changer, is on display at Southampton General Hospital. Full Article
with Coronavirus: Fairgrounds packed up with nowhere to go By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:03:56 GMT Britain's showmen are facing financial ruin as lockdown means fairgrounds rusting away in storage. Full Article
with Tekashi69 Sounds Off In Live Stream, Sets Records With Epic Rant By www.tmz.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:22:14+00:00 Tekashi just streamed from in-home incarceration, setting an Instagram Live record with 2 million people tuning in. 6ix9ine trolled off the bat, bumping "Bad Boys" while toying with a pair of handcuffs. Tekashi got a lot off his plate ... admitting… Full Article
with Kate Garraway has opened up about her 'tough' birthday without her husband By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:54:06 +0000 The Good Morning Britain host turned 53 yesterday while husband Derek Draper continues to fight for his life after contracting coronavirus Full Article Celebs
with Olympian Rebecca Adlington is in lockdown with her boyfriend and ex husband By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:41:29 +0000 Rebecca is staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic with her ex Harry Needs and her partner Andrew Parsons Full Article Celebs
with Christine McGuinness says lockdown has stopped arguments with husband Paddy By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:12:28 +0000 The Real Housewives star says lockdown has brought her closer to husband Paddy Full Article Celebs
with Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Chris Luttrell, COO, IDology By sandhill.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 COO, Chris Luttrell shares her wealth of information about the current state of fraud, what IDology research is revealing about patron's trust and the forecasted impact of recent privacy legislation on consumers and businesses. Keep on reading: Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Chris Luttrell, COO, IDology Full Article
with Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Cal Evans, Senior Consultant, E.I.C.C., Inc. By sandhill.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 With 34 years of programming experience in various organizations, Cal shares what he's observed of leaders who are looking to be reinvigorated, what to do when job-inspiration is lost and taking an educated leap of faith. Keep on reading: Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Cal Evans, Senior Consultant, E.I.C.C., Inc. Full Article
with Aquadex Ultrafiltration for Critical COVID Patients: Interview with John Erb, CEO at CHF Solutions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:14:03 +0000 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many healthcare facilities around the world are inundated with critically ill patients, and resources such as equipment and staff are stretched thin. Shortages of critical equipment, such as ventilators, can mean the difference between life and death for patients, and the need to keep critically ill patients comfortable and alive […] Full Article Critical Care Exclusive
with New Fluorescence Microscopy Technique for Nanostructure Visualization Within Cells By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:53:46 +0000 Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new technique to dramatically enhance the resolution achievable when imaging intracellular structures with super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. The technique uses the distortions created by a specimen to pinpoint the location of individual molecules, and thereby infer the location of intracellular structures. The technique could be particularly useful in studying […] Full Article Neurology Pathology
with A Multinational Effort to Reduce Neonatal Mortality: Interview with Dr. Maria Oden, Co-director of Rice 360° Institute for Global Health By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:57:27 +0000 According to the World Health Organization, 47% of childhood deaths worldwide occur in the first four weeks of life. This neonatal mortality rate is particularly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly one million newborns die every year. Many of these deaths can be prevented with medical devices that more developed countries often take for granted, […] Full Article Cardiology Critical Care Education Exclusive Pediatrics Public Health
with Packaging company ships over three million face shields to help with pandemic By www.medicalplasticsnews.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:31:42 -0000 Thermoformed packaging company Lacerta has managed to ship over three million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) face shields to healthcare and frontline workers, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
with How a custom plastic injection moulder is coping with the rise in demand due to Covid-19 By www.medicalplasticsnews.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:09 -0000 Diversified Plastics (DPI), a custom plastic injection moulder and additive manufacturer of high-precision components, has increased the capacity of its Acceleration Station to meet the rise in demand associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
with Röchling supplies thermoplastic components to help with the pandemic By www.medicalplasticsnews.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:26:13 -0000 Röchling Engineering Plastics UK is supporting the medical and healthcare sectors with thermoplastic components and materials to assist the NHS and worldwide OEMs. Full Article
with How a chemicals company is helping with the Covid-19 pandemic By www.medicalplasticsnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:38:33 -0000 Chemicals company Lubrizol is helping with the pandemic by making materials used in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as well as hand sanitiser and products to help treat patients who are fighting the virus. Full Article
with How labelling could help with HAIs during the pandemic By www.medicalplasticsnews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:51:26 -0000 Polyfuze Graphics, a global manufacturer of polymer fusion technology products for safety labelling and graphics, has introduced an antimicrobial safety product to help with Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
with Manufacturer forms alliance to cope with the demand for PPE By www.medicalplasticsnews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:48:04 -0000 Manufacturer and designer, Placon, has introduced the Face Shield Alliance to provide healthcare workers and first responders with adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
with Manufacturer vows to work ‘round-the-clock' to provide healthcare workers with PPE By www.medicalplasticsnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:54:58 -0000 To help with the increased demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Suffolk based manufacturer Broadwater Mouldings have turned over its 3D printer to produce protective shield frames for healthcare workers. Full Article
with Crescendo links with CRUK to progress cancer therapy By www.pharmatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:23:22 +0100 The charity's Centre for Drug Development will sponsor and fund a future Phase I clinical trial for CB213 Full Article
with US OK's AZ' Farxiga for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction By www.pharmatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:13:58 +0100 Farxiga is the first sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor cleared by the FDA to treat heart failure with reduced ejection fraction Full Article
with Aberdeen Uni proceeds with COVID-19 mass screening research By www.pharmatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:34:33 +0100 The Scottish government has given funds £101,903 to support the project Full Article
with Imperial College London partners with NHS Trust to make PPE By www.pharmatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:39:19 +0100 More than 6,000 visors have already been delivered to Charing Cross Hospital Full Article
with E&C Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with CDC on Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes By energycommerce.house.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health and Oversight and Investigations subcommittees today held a bipartisan teleconference forum with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat, M.D., to discuss racial disparities in health outcomes for COVID-19 patients. Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released a joint statement following the call: “Today, bipartisan members of our two subcommittees discussed the deeply troubling racial disparities in health outcomes for COVID-19 patients with CDC’s Principal Deputy Director Schuchat. During the call, members received an update on CDC’s COVID-19 response, current data collection efforts, and reiterated the need for more accurate and timely demographic data. “Congress stands ready to work with the CDC to secure comprehensive demographic data to help us direct resources and support to close this gap in these health outcomes.” ### Full Article
with E&C Committee Members Hold Teleconference Forum with Admiral Giroir on COVID-19 Testing By energycommerce.house.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Energy and Commerce Committee members held a bipartisan teleconference forum with Admiral Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant Secretary of Health at the Department of Health and Human Services, on the Administration’s COVID-19 testing efforts. Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR) released a joint statement following the call: “The Committee continued its discussions with federal health leaders today on the Administration’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic. During the call, members received an update on federal efforts to increase COVID-19 testing and encouraged the Administration to continue working to get more testing supplies to communities in need. “The members asked for more specifics on the testing needs that states have identified, how the federal government is going to increase capacity and what level of testing is necessary to reopen the economy. “Testing is an essential tool in reducing the spread of this horrible virus, and we thank Admiral Giroir for providing the Committee an update today.” ### Full Article
with Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Teleconference Forum with FTC Chairman Simons on May 11 By energycommerce.house.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:35:29 -0400 Washington, D.C. – Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a teleconference forum on Monday, May 11, at 12 p.m. (EDT) with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph J. Simons to discuss critical consumer protection issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant consumer protection concerns that fall under the purview of the FTC, including COVID-19 related scams, price gouging, privacy and data security issues, and more,” Schakowsky and McMorris Rodgers said. “We look forward to hearing from Chairman Simons about the steps FTC is taking to ensure consumers are protected during this pandemic.” This forum is open to the press. Credentialed reporters interested in listening to the forum live should RSVP to Evan.Gilbert@mail.house.gov by 5 pm on Friday, May 8. ### Full Article
with Alexion Pharma Boosts Blood Drug Lineup With $1.4B Deal for Portola By xconomy.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:18:24 +0000 Alexion Pharmaceuticals has agreed to buy Portola Pharmaceuticals in a $1.4 billion deal that brings it a first-in-class therapy for treating life-threatening bleeding. According to financial terms announced Tuesday, Boston-based Alexion (NASDAQ: ALXN) will pay $18 for each outstanding share of Portola (NASDAQ: PTLA). That price is a a nearly 132 percent premium to Monday’s […] Full Article Boston Boston top stories Europe blog main National blog main National top stories San Francisco blog main San Francisco top stories Alexion Pharmaceuticals andexanet alfa Ardhana Sarin Betrixaban Biotech Bristol-myers Squibb clinical trials deals eculizumab FDA Geoffrey Porges Life Sciences Ludwig Hantson paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Pfizer Portola Pharmaceuticals Ravulizumab SVB Leerink
with Ventus Launches With $60M to Shine Light on Innate Immune System Drugs By xconomy.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:07:49 +0000 The innate immune system has become a hot area for drug development, and for good reason. As the body’s first line of defense, its function (or dysfunction) plays a role in many diseases. The problem, says Ventus Therapeutics CEO Marcelo Bigal, is that drug developers have been working in the dark. Scientists don’t know the […] Full Article Boston Boston blog main Boston top stories National blog main San Diego blog main San Diego top stories San Francisco blog main San Francisco top stories Alphabet Biotech cancer cardiometabolic disorders deals Douglas Green Feng Shao gasdermin Genentech google GV Hao Wu Harvard Medical School IFM Therapeutics Immunology Inflammasome Inflammation Innate Immune System investing Jecure Therapeutics Judy Lieberman Labrys Biologics Life Sciences Marcelo Bigal National Institute of Biological Sciences nonalcoholic steatohepatitis Novartis Osteoarthritis Quench Bio Richard Flavell Roche Russell Vance St. Jude Children's Research Hospital startups Teva Pharmaceutical University of California at Berkeley Venture Capital Ventus Therapeutics Versant Ventures Yale University
with Novartis Drug Wins FDA Approval for Lung Cancers With Specific Mutation By xconomy.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:46:05 +0000 As cancer research reveals the genetic basis of the disease, pharmaceutical companies are pursuing targeted therapies that address certain groups of patients. One such drug from Novartis won FDA approval Wednesday, making it the first therapy cleared by the agency to treat patients whose non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carries a certain genetic mutation. The […] Full Article National National blog main American Cancer Society Biotech cancer Cancer Drugs clinical trials companion diagnostic FDA Foundation Medicine Incyte kinase inhibitor Life Sciences myelofibrosis Novartis ruxolitinib
with Eli Lilly Gets Edge in the “RET” Race With FDA Nod for Cancer Drug By xconomy.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:33:40 +0000 Eil Lilly received accelerated FDA approval Friday for a drug that treats advanced cancers carrying a certain genetic signature. It’s the latest targeted cancer therapy to pass the regulatory bar and the first that addresses tumors characterized by aberrations in one particular gene. The gene in question, RET, produces a protein involved in cell signaling. […] Full Article Boston blog main Boston top stories Indiana Indiana blog main Indiana top stories National blog main National top stories New York blog main New York top stories Biotech Blueprint Medicines cancer Cancer Drugs clinical trials Eli Lilly FDA Life Sciences medullary thyroid cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Novartis pralsetinib selpercatinib Thyroid Cancer
with Dr John McHutchinson steps down from Gilead with $1.1 million goodbye By www.pharmafile.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:03:27 +0000 Gilead has said that Dr John McHutchison is stepping down after nine years at the firm. Gilead’s Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Research and Development has decided to leave the company next month, Gilead said. Under McHutchinson, Gilead developed five new hepatitis drugs, which have been used by as many as 3.2 million people around the world. read more Full Article Research and Development Medical Communications Sales and Marketing Business Services Manufacturing and Production
with Access to Drugs Before FDA Approval: Video Explainer with Christopher Robertson By blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:55:20 +0000 In this video explainer, Christopher Robertson discusses the Right to Try Act and off-label use of pharmaceuticals with Alison Bateman-House. The post Access to Drugs Before FDA Approval: Video Explainer with Christopher Robertson appeared first on Bill of Health. Full Article Christopher Robertson FDA Health Law Policy Off-Label Use Pharmaceuticals Public Health alison bateman-house christopher robertson coronavirus coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 COVID19 off-label use Regulation right to try
with Pharma Billionaire Charged With Penny Stock Fraud By www.forbes.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 20:22:00 +0000 Miami’s Phillip Frost, who built a $2.8 billion fortune in the generic drug business, was allegedly involved in a tawdry stock promotion scheme, the Securities and Exchange Commission says. Full Article ticker=NYSE:OPK byline=Matthew Herper
with Paralyzed Patients Go From Wheelchairs To Walkers With Experimental Treatment By www.forbes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:02:00 +0000 Two different groups of researchers have shown that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with months of intense training, can allow some people who have been paralyzed to regain some walking ability. Full Article ticker=NYSE:MDT byline=Matthew Herper
with Almac Discovery collaborates with Merck on DUB targets By www.outsourcing-pharma.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:06:00 +0100 The partnership will focus on generating novel small-molecule inhibitors against specific DUB targets for treatment of a range of diseases. Full Article Preclinical Research
with What Is Payer Intelligence—And How Can It Be Combined With Technology to Enhance Patient Access? By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Today’s guest post comes from Scott Dulitz, Chief Strategy Officer at TrialCard. Scott discusses how combining payer intelligence with market-leading technology can enhance patient access.TrialCard recently acquired Policy Reporter, a healthcare software solutions company that provides payer intelligence to the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics industries. To learn more, schedule a demo of Policy Reporter or contact Scott (scott.dulitz@trialcard.com).You can also register for Trialcard’s upcoming webinar: Leveraging Payer Intelligence in Patient Service Programs.Read on for Scott’s insights.Read more » Full Article Guest Post Sponsored Post
with ACRO expands membership with addition of three digital technology companies By www.acrohealth.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:54:16 +0000 The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is pleased to announce the expansion of its membership to include ERT, Oracle and Veeva. These new ACRO member companies, with their focus on digital technologies that enable global clinical trials, characterize the ongoing innovation and evolution of contemporary clinical research. ACRO now has 12 member companies. Full Article News Press Releases ERT IQVIA membership Oracle Veeva
with Bayer partners with Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) on global clinical research evaluating COVID-19 treatments By www.news.bayer.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:30:00 GMT Investigation of combination therapies including Bayer’s chloroquine and interferon beta-1b to foster much needed solutions for patients in fight against coronavirus pandemic / Bayer Canada to make CAD 1.5 million (approximately 1 million euros) financial commitment and to supply products in support of the research / Plans to include more than 60 contributing research locations involving 6.000 patients Full Article
with Methadone to be supplied without new prescription during Covid-19 crisis By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-08T05:00:08Z Pharmacists will be allowed to give out medication to patients who have already been receiving itPharmacists are to be allowed to hand out a range of super-strength medicines, including the heroin substitute methadone, without prescription during the Covid-19 crisis, under emergency measures that official drug policy advisers have warned could trigger a spike in drug misuse.The Advisory Council for Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), which makes recommendations to the government on the control of dangerous drugs, was asked by the home secretary to consider the risks of lifting restrictions on certain substances controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Continue reading... Full Article Drugs policy UK news Pharmaceuticals industry Drugs Coronavirus outbreak Politics Science Society
with Africans facing coronavirus must not suffer the injustices they saw with Aids | Lydia Namubiru By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-18T09:00:05Z Patients were used as guinea pigs but denied access to resulting therapies. This time, Big Pharma must be held to accountCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage The year I turned 11, my uncle Josiah Ssesanga was admitted to a hospital in Uganda with meningitis. It was 1994, and he was HIV positive. Between him and death stood a tattered post-civil war health system. Treatments for HIV and Aids existed in other parts of the world, but in Uganda they were mostly limited to those used in clinical trials. For my uncle’s particular infection – cryptococcal meningitis – there was a drug called Fluconazole. But he didn’t know it existed; regardless, he wouldn’t have been able to afford it. and even among patients who took it, only 12% survived beyond six months. Related: Macron calls for clinical trials of controversial coronavirus 'cure' Related: Fear, bigotry and misinformation – this reminds me of the 1980s Aids pandemic | Edmund White Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Africa Aids and HIV Pharmaceuticals industry Business Society World news Médecins Sans Frontières
with AstraZeneca partners with Oxford University to produce Covid-19 vaccine By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:50:57Z Drugmaker will manufacture and distribute vaccine if human trials are successfulCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAstraZeneca, the Cambridge-based pharmaceutical group, is teaming up with Oxford University to manufacture and distribute a coronavirus vaccine if clinical trials currently under way show it is effective.News of the partnership boosted AstraZeneca’s share price, helping it to become Britain’s most valuable company by market capitalisation. Related: The hunt for a coronavirus vaccine – a perilous and uncertain path Continue reading... Full Article AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals industry Vaccines and immunisation Coronavirus outbreak UK news Business University of Oxford Research Medical research