This week we look at how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing voice banking for patients with conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS. In addition, we highlight proposed prescription drug transparency in Medicaid and how the Food and Drug Administration has changed its ... READ MORE >
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5 things to know in life sciences: Week of May 8, 2023
This week we look at a paper published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration related to artificial intelligence. We also highlight a statement from the World Health Organization declaring that mpox is no longer a global health emergency, a venture fund focused on blood-related research, and an effort ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 24, 2023
This week we look at a World Health Organization meeting on mRNA, using artificial intelligence to streamline clinical trials, Food and Drug Administration approval of a new blood cancer treatment and an upcoming Johnson & Johnson spinout. Finally, we highlight the resumption of a phase 2 trial on an ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 17, 2023
This week we look at a range of topics in the life sciences industry, from drug pricing negotiations and long-COVID-19 treatment to quantum computing in drug development. Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Drug pricing negotiation policies are ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 3, 2023
This week we highlight the impact of emerging biopharma on the life sciences industry, a new method for delivering gene therapy, an innovative device to improve safety and sleep quality in infants, and a cutting-edge treatment for vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration. Finally, we look at ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of March 27, 2023
This week we look at new cybersecurity standards for medical devices, a newly identified trigger for mood disorders, an implantable insulin delivery system and the exit of a major player in the race for an RSV vaccine. Finally, we continue to watch developments in diversity considerations for clinical ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of March 6, 2023
This week we look at manufacturing investments taking place in life sciences, the Food and Drug Administration’s first Safer Technologies Program approval as well as the agency’s first full approval of a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Finally, we highlight a story on the thriving canine population of ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 23, 2023
This week we look at an emerging funding source within biotechs, the hottest topics during the recent JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, a revolutionary app to automate insulin dosing, the struggle for Medicare reimbursement of obesity drugs, and the Food and Drug Administration’s final guidance on ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Nov. 14, 2022
This week we look at a program focused on identifying biases from artificial intelligence-powered diagnostics, a study exploring the possibility of dissolvable stents and staples, and an AI-powered solution targeted at physicians and caregivers. Finally, we review a Food and Drug Administration ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 15
This week, we look at the challenges of scaling up monkeypox vaccine production to meet demand as the outbreak continues to grow globally. We also look at a major spin-off of a clinical research organization, over-the-counter hearing aid sales, and one bright spot in the capital markets. Finally, we look ... READ MORE >