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Celebrating International Women's Day 2021

On International Women's Day, ZoomRxers #ChooseToChallenge any gender bias at the workplace. We commit to bringing about change and accelerating gender parity at the workplace.

Research

Dermatologists and Rheumatologists Weigh In on Immunology Needs and Shifts in 2021

Across multiple indications, physicians anticipate 2021 will be an exciting year for advancing treatments across autoimmune and auto-inflammatory conditions. In a study conducted by ZoomRx late December 2020, 107 practicing U.S. rheumatologists

Conferences

Genome editing using CRISPR and gene therapy captured attention during this year’s fully virtual ASH annual meeting.

Early stage data showcasing the potential of both genome editing using CRISPR and gene therapy in non-malignant hematological disorders captured attention during this year’s fully virtual ASH annual meeting. A highlight of

Consultant Andrew Yukawa on the Importance of Skill-Sharing and Team Outings

Andrew Yukawa is a Consultant in our San Francisco office. His willingness to both learn from his teammates and his generosity in sharing his own skills have made him a key member of

Covid-19

Q3 Earnings Calls Presented a Case for Cautious Optimism

Having weathered many challenges in Q2 2020, biopharmaceutical firms, by and large, presented a case for optimism during Q3 2020 earnings calls. However, alongside this optimistic outlook were a number of voices expressing

Software Dev Lead Uma Sankar on Building to Uplift User Experience

Uma Sankar is a Software Development Lead in our Chennai office. She’s been at ZoomRx for over four years and has worked in software development for seven. Uma’s deep understanding of

Conferences

ESMO 2020 delivered data representing major progress in oncology, as oncologists grow more accustomed to the virtual format

Oncologists are growing accustomed to attending the field’s major meetings virtually, with AACR, ASCO, and now ESMO 2020 having gone fully digital. While the virtual format has undoubtedly impacted attendees’ experiences and

Customer Engagement

The Benefits of Video-Conferences over Phone Calls for Oncology Sales Interactions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, video conferences have proven to drive much better results compared to phone calls for oncology sales interactions.

Oncology

Understanding the role of PSA In Prostate Cancer Oncologist-Patient Dialogue

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) score has become a critical post-diagnosis tool for oncologists as they discuss prostate cancer disease state with their patients along with their families and caregivers. Oncologist-patient relationships are based

Covid-19

Q2 Earnings Calls Provide Insight on the Future of In-Person Promotional Activity

A return to pre-pandemic levels of in-person promotional activity looks increasingly uncertain in H2 2020. Given this uncertainty, pharmaceutical manufacturers, from diversified, multinational firms to more focused, growth-stage companies are navigating the complexities

Customer Engagement

Exploring Factors Influencing Individualized Treatment: Breast Cancer

Oncologists often develop individualized treatment plans to ensure patients are receiving care tailored to their situation. Here are factors influencing their decisions.

Covid-19

Impact of COVID-19 on Therapeutic Approaches to Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

Understand how neurology departments across the US and Canada are rapidly adapting their clinical care delivery systems to minimize risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

Conferences

ASCO20 Delivered Practice-Changing Data in a Highly Accessible, Virtual Format; Despite Reduced Levels of Engagement among Oncologists

Despite the disruption and transition to a completely virtual format, 2020 was not an off-year for ASCO. Nearly all oncologists who attended this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting felt that it represented at

Covid-19

COVID-19: Physician Perspective on Efforts to Address Health Inequity

Evidence shows that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacts Black Americans. Here are some recommendations from physicians to advocate for heath equity.

Customer Engagement

Meeting Physician Demand for High Quality Virtual Interactions

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and physicians have a mutual interest in virtual interactions, indicating a long-term shift in current models of engagement.

Covid-19

Q1 Earnings Calls Provide Insight into the Future of In-Person Promotional Activity

Pharmaceutical manufacturers, from diversified, multinational firms to focused, growth-stage companies are adapting to the reality of COVID-19. Recent Q1 investor calls provide insight into both the impact of the pandemic thus far on

Conferences

ASCO20 Moves From McCormick Place: Oncologists Prepare for a Virtual Meeting

With the ASCO 2020 Annual Meeting just days away, oncologists are nearly universally planning to “attend” this year’s virtual meeting. However, their participation in the meeting will be less in real-time and

Covid-19

Telemedicine and Breast Cancer Patient Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Oncologists' Perspective

COVID-19 has served as a catalyst for the rapid uptake of telemedicine across a range of therapeutic categories. Initially, physicians adopted telemedicine, despite uncertainty surrounding reimbursement, in order to ensure the safety of

Customer Engagement

A New Approach for Healthcare Dialogue Research

Often, traditional research doesn't answer all questions pertaining to clinical treatment decisions. Here's ZoomRx's new approach to address such questions.

Covid-19

COVID-19 Impact on US Commercial Payers

Throughout the COVID outbreak, health plans have collectively gone to great lengths to provide coverage in an urgent and unexpected situation. Plans have rapidly adapted to current healthcare needs...

Customer Engagement

How MDs are discussing migraine treatment options with patients

Since 2018, the migraine treatment landscape has changed dramatically, with two new approvals in the month of February alone (Vyepti, Nurtec ODT). In light of these developments, we were curious about how migraine

Covid-19

COVID-19: Impact on Healthcare Practices and Treatment Decisions

The evolving COVID-19 pandemic is causing enormous impact on individuals and the healthcare system. Increasingly, it is also clear that COVID-19 has broad-ranging effects on our workplaces, our economy, and our social interactions.

Conferences

AAN 2020 Abstracts Released - What We're Watching in Multiple Sclerosis

As of March 13, the AAN annual meeting has been cancelled due to the ongoing global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We'll be keeping a close eye on any plans to hold events digitally and

Conferences

Treating migraine was a major topic at AAPM 2020 - Here’s how migraine treaters perceive the anti-CGRPs

While opioid abuse deterrence and deprescribing topics were again center stage at the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) Annual Meeting this year—held February 26-March 1 in National Harbor, MD—headache and

Customer Engagement

Embracing Agility in Pharma Market Research

The following is based on a presentation given by ZoomRx at the Pharma Market Research Conference in Newark, NJ on Feb 5-6, 2020. Please reach out via the form at the bottom of