BioSpace News Archive

Business

Pennsylvania Dental Association Installs Dr. Jim Boyle as President

The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) recently installed Dr. James Boyle III of Wrightsville, York County, as its 2018-1019 President.

June 18, 2018
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1 min read
Policy

Public Health Notice - Update - Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to poultry, including frozen raw breaded chicken products

This notice has been updated to advise Canadians who handle, prepare and consume poultry, including frozen raw breaded chicken products, of the increased risk to their health if proper safe food handling practices are not followed.

June 18, 2018
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8 min read
Business

CHEST® Partners with Medscape to Launch the Moderate to Severe Asthma Center of Excellence

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) announces a new partnership with Medscape focused on supporting physicians in addressing the challenges of diagnosing and treating moderate to severe asthma.

June 18, 2018
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3 min read
Policy

Notice to the media - Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing to update Canadians on the opioid crisis in Canada

Officials from Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research will hold a media technical briefing on new measures to address the opioid crisis.

June 18, 2018
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1 min read
Business

The Stepping Stones Group Appoints Timothy R. Murphy as Chief Executive Officer

The Stepping Stones Group announced that Timothy R. Murphy (Tim) is joining The Stepping Stones Group as Chief Executive Officer effective June 18th.

June 18, 2018
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4 min read
Pharm Country

Biohaven And Royalty Pharma Announce Royalty Funding And Stock Purchase Agreements Totaling $150 Million

Royalty Pharma acquires approximately 2% royalty rights on global annual net sales of rimegepant and BHV-3500 from Biohaven for $100 million

June 18, 2018
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6 min read
Policy

MNA: Mass. SJC Rules Ballot Measure to Set Safe Patient Limits is Valid Decision Clears Path for Patient Safety Act to Be on the Ballot in November

Today’s ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) to validate a pending ballot measure - A Law Relative to Patient Safety and Hospital Transparency (or, the Patient Safety Act)

June 18, 2018
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6 min read
FDA

The US FDA Approves First Supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (sANDA) for Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ Manufacturing Facility in Monroe, North Carolina

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided its first supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (sANDA) approval.

June 18, 2018
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2 min read
BioForest

Sweet cherry consumption associated with inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation

New review of published studies shows multiple preventive health benefits

June 18, 2018
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2 min read
Pharm Country

eBenefits New Cloud-Based Platform Now Available for Demo

Engaging new platform coupled with excellent customer service makes benefits administration easier for HR professionals, producers, and employees

June 18, 2018
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2 min read