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The pancreas is an organ deep in the abdomen of the human body. Although it is small in size, its physiological function and pathological changes are closely related to life. It mainly plays an important role in neutralizing stomach acid and digesting protein, fat and sugar. When performing pancreas function tests, we often see the term lipase. So what does this mean?
The pancreas is an organ deep in the abdomen of the human body. Although it is small in size, its physiological function and pathological changes are closely related to life. It mainly plays an important role in neutralizing stomach acid and digesting protein, fat and sugar. When performing pancreas function tests, we often see the term lipase. So what does this mean?   What is lipase? Lipase, also known as triacylglycero…

Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world and the third leading cause of cancer deaths. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the key to preventing various diseases. In recent years, probiotics, as part of a healthy diet, have received increasing attention for their role in cancer prevention and treatment, including liver cancer. Do probiotics have the potential to prevent liver cancer?
Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world and the third leading cause of cancer deaths. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the key to preventing various diseases. In recent years, probiotics, as part of a healthy diet, have received increasing attention for their role in cancer prevention and treatment, including liver cancer. Do probiotics have the potential to prevent liver cancer?…

There are trillions of microbes inhabiting the human intestine. These microbes gradually reach a balance of types and numbers during the process of reproduction, and this balance is closely related to the body's normal metabolism. Once the structure of the intestinal flora becomes imbalanced, various metabolic diseases will follow. The probiotics multiply in large quantities in the intestine, which can adjust the disordered intestinal flora structure and improve the body's immune ability, thereby helping to restore health.
There are trillions of microbes inhabiting the human intestine. These microbes gradually reach a balance of types and numbers during the process of reproduction, and this balance is closely related to the body's normal metabolism. Once the structure of the intestinal flor…

NHS Business Services Authority has made it onto no less than six Best Companies to Work For lists at the ‘Best Companies Live’ accolades on Friday 21 May.
The NHSBSA has been named as one of the UK’s 25 Best Big Companies to Work For, placing 17th, as well as one of the 5 Best Not-for-Profits to work for. The news comes a year after the NHSBSA was highly accredited by Best Companies for its outstanding commitment to workplace engagement. The listings are based on feedback from employees themselves about their experiences at work. Best Companies’ annual survey gives employees an opportunity to have their say about the organisation and really help employers understand what the organisation is doing well and what it might be able to do to be better. Michael Brodie, Chief Executive at NHS Busi…

How is the COVID-19 crisis influencing pharma supply chains for the future? Is the global pharma supply chain under sustained threat? And what about Asia and its dominance in the supply chain? These are all valid questions considering recent and current events.
How is the COVID-19 crisis influencing pharma supply chains for the future? Is the global pharma supply chain under sustained threat? And what about Asia and its dominance in the supply chain? These are all valid questions considering recent and current events. It is generally agreed that COVID-19 marks a point in the understanding of medicine supply risks, but will it fuel efforts to establish local supplies of chemicals and APIs as a “matter of national security”? In the last 12 months, Pharma companies have become acutely aware of…

2020 and 2021 saw a huge shift in the way we work, and this has undoubtedly changed the things that are most important to jobseekers when looking for their next pharma job. Although things like competitive salaries and good holiday allowances will always be important to jobseekers, other things such as a good work-life balance and job security are becoming increasingly important in 2022.
2020 and 2021 saw a huge shift in the way we work, and this has undoubtedly changed the things that are most important to jobseekers when looking for their next pharma job. Although things like competitive salaries and good holiday allowances will always be important to jobseekers, other things such as a good work-life balance and job security are becoming increasingly important in 2022. In this article, we…

The healthcare industry is now well into its digital transformation journey, having embraced new digital platforms in order to reduce costs while providing higher levels of service and engagement for all stakeholders, including providers, physicians, payers, and patients. The cloud is becoming ever more critical within the transformation journey.
The healthcare industry is now well into its digital transformation journey, having embraced new digital platforms in order to reduce costs while providing higher levels of service and engagement for all stakeholders, including providers, physicians, payers, and patients. The cloud is becoming ever more critical within the transformation journey and whilst the healthcare sector started cautiously – migrating non-critical and back end services – it…

When used well, social media can help you to build up a positive professional brand and create a good impression on recruiters. When used badly, it can ruin your chances of landing your next job and could even get you fired from your current one. In this article, we outline some of the most common mistakes when it comes to social media, with advice on how to use it to make you stand out for the right reasons, whether you’re new to social media or an avid user of it.
If you’re currently searching for your next pharma job, then you should be aware of how social media can both help and hinder your job search. When used well, social media can help you to build up a positive professional brand and create a good impression on recruiters. When used badly, it can ruin your chances of landing your n…

Clinical Research Organisation Richmond Pharmacology, Able to Continue Operations During COVID-19 Due to Efficient Contact Tracing Tool. Richmond Pharmacology overview Based in central London, Richmond Pharmacology is a full-service clinical research organisation. It supports sponsors expediting their drug development journey from Phase I, II and III and helping to bring new medicines to market faster. Committed to improving patient safety through its work and training provided to its staff. The organisation employs more than 160 researchers and typically sees over 72 volunteers through its doors each week.
Contact Harald: Richmond Pharmacology case study Clinical Research Organisation Richmond Pharmacology, Able to Continue Operations During COVID-19 Due to Efficient Contact Tracin…

To make the most out of LinkedIn, you need to focus on growing your network not only in terms of numbers but in terms of value too. It’s not about how many thousands of connections you have, but more about what those connections can bring to your network, and ultimately, your job search. In this article, we outline some of the best ways to grow a high-quality network on LinkedIn, with advice on how to keep the conversations with your connections going.
If you’re currently searching for your next pharma job, then LinkedIn is one of the most important platforms you can use to network with professionals in the industry, with over 756 million users and over 57 million companies listed on the site. To make the most out of LinkedIn, you need to focus on growing your network not only in terms of n…

Doximity, the leading digital platform for medical professionals, today announced an expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Anna Bryson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In her role as CFO, Bryson will be responsible for leading Doximity’s financial strategy and operations.
Doximity, the leading digital platform for medical professionals, today announced an expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Anna Bryson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In her role as CFO, Bryson will be responsible for leading Doximity’s financial strategy and operations. “For the past four years, Anna has been the strategic finance leader on our team,” said Jeff Tangney, co-founder and chief executive officer at Doximity. “She knows our products and clients insi…

According to research by Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), Germany is one of the world’s top 5 leading locations for clinical studies, with its most important indication areas including oncology, diabetes, and inflammatory, cardiovascular and infectious diseases. The country has proven to be a desirable location for clinical research, not only due to its population size of over 83 million, but also because of its strong healthcare infrastructure.
According to research by Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), Germany is one of the world’s top 5 leading locations for clinical studies, with its most important indication areas including oncology, diabetes, and inflammatory, cardiovascular and infectious diseases. The country has proven to be a desirable location for clinical research, not only due to…

LABWorld China 2021, organized by Informa Markets and China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicine and Health Products and co-organized by Sinoexpo Informa Markets, will take place during 16-18 December 2021 in SNIEC Shanghai China.
Biosecurity Law has been officially implemented since 15 April 2021. Great attention has been attached to biosecurity work and a lot has been carried out in terms of national biosecurity strategy, policy and legislation. Many related tasks have been added into the provincial government reports and listed as the main objectives of China's 14th five-year plan, including but not limited to: Strengthen the biosecurity management of pathogenic microorganism laboratory, establish national key laboratories, build provincial laboratories wi…

It’s important to continuously review your benefits to keep up with your competition and the needs of your employees. 2020 saw a huge shift in the way we work, and this has undoubtedly changed the priorities that candidates have when it comes to choosing their employer. In this article, we look at some of the employee benefits that are most important to employees in 2022.
The employee benefits your company offers could be the reason a candidate chooses your company over another within the Life Sciences industry or vice versa, so it’s important to continuously review your benefits to keep up with your competition and the needs of your employees.  2020 saw a huge shift in the way we work, and this has undoubtedly changed the priorities that candidates have when it comes to choosing their emp…

Während Personalverantwortliche die Nervosität als ein Zeichen dafür sehen, dass Sie sich wirklich für eine Stelle interessieren, müssen Sie dafür sorgen, dass diese nicht überhandnimmt. In diesem Artikel geben wir Ihnen unsere besten Tipps, wie Sie sich bei einem Vorstellungsgespräch entspannen können, und Ratschläge, sowohl für die Zeit vor als auch während des Gesprächs, um Ihre Leistungen und Ihr Potenzial als Kandidat bestmöglich zu kommunizieren.
Nervosität bei Vorstellungsgesprächen ist völlig normal, vor allem, wenn Sie Ihren idealen Arbeitsplatz in der Pharmabranche gefunden haben und bei Personalverantwortlichen einen guten Eindruck hinterlassen wollen. Während Personalverantwortliche die Nervosität als ein Zeichen dafür sehen, dass Sie sich wirklich für eine Stelle interessieren,…

Wenn Sie noch keine Erfahrungen mit einem Online-Vorstellungsgespräch gemacht haben, kann der Gedanke beängstigend sein, aber das muss nicht so sein. Um Ihnen dabei zu helfen, haben wir diese Liste mit den wichtigsten Dingen zusammengestellt, die Sie bei einem virtuellen Vorstellungsgespräch beachten sollten. Wir geben Ihnen Tipps, wie Sie sich vorbereiten, wie Sie sich präsentieren und welche Fragen Sie anschließend stellen können, um einen guten Eindruck in der Pharmaindustrie zu hinterlassen.
Obwohl viele von uns im letzten Jahr mit der Nutzung von Zoom zur Kommunikation mit Kollegen, Freunden und Familie vertraut geworden sind, ist ein Online-Vorstellungsgespräch auf dieser Plattform für viele, die einen Job im Bereich Biowissenschaften suchen, vielleicht immer noch eine Premiere.    We…

Social Determinants of Health impact all aspect's of a patient's ability to receive care and complete medication therapy. But with recent advancements in digital health, pharma is using new technology to break through these barriers and help patients of all backgrounds and circumstances receive care and guidance, and envisioning better health for the future.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are aspects of a patient’s environment and lifestyle—such as housing, food, finances, education, employment, and transportation—that can directly affect health. Studies have found that individual behavior, driven by social determinants, accounts for up to 40 percent of the risk of premature death. SDOH also include the presence or lack of personal support networks, with research revealing that socia…

Work on a national prescribing data set has allowed the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to respond quickly to COVID-19 and help GPs regain precious time back.
The NHSBSA has spent the last five years building a data ecosystem to improve many services it provides to the public. A massive amount of NHS data is pulled together including prescriptions data (45 million prescription forms are handled each month), drugs data and organisation data. Business logic and cleansing rules are then applied, so that the information is better able to meet the reporting and analysis needs of its users.  This data is then used by the NHS, Government, general public, academia and the private sector including pharmaceutical companies. It made a big difference to patients and GPs during the pandemic, by…

It’s likely that in the next waves of data transformation in life sciences, Regulatory and Quality teams will explore and interact with regulated product information and market intelligence using virtual or augmented reality (VR/AR). Amplexor’s Romuald Braun looks into the future.
Graphical dashboards already bring data alive for business decision-makers, drawing their attention to what’s important and allowing them to drill deeper into anomalies or findings of interest. The logical next step is to be able to ‘walk through’ the data, making new data-driven discoveries using virtual or augmented reality (VR/AR). Indeed, in our own organisation, we’ve already started to walk through our own object data models wearing VR headsets to visualise the possibilities. The ability to represent differe…

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, and not all candidates will perform well in this often high-pressure environment, so it’s important to help them relax during the process to get the most out of the interview, and to really get to know what your candidates are capable of. Here are our top tips on how you can make your candidates feel at ease and help the interview process run smoothly.
When recruiting for your next pharma position, it’s important to consider how you can make candidates feel at ease during the process, especially when it comes to the interview stage. Not only will making your candidates feel at ease help them to relay their potential as clearly as possible, but it will also help you to relax too, allowing you to build a better rapport with them.  Interviews can be nerve-wrac…