The World Health Organization has predicted that there will be 1 million cases and more than 50,000 deaths due to coronavirus in a few days. WHO is “deeply concerned” with how fast the virus is still spreading and doesn’t believe the government shutdowns are enough to combat it. (CNBC)
The Food and Drug Administration has asked drugmakers to remove ranitidine drugs from the market. The amount of NDMA in ranitidine, also known as Zantac, has been found to increase with time and in higher room temperatures. NDMA is a probable cancer-causing carcinogen. (Bloomberg)
Pharma hasn’t yet taken full advantage of voice search. As the technology continues to advance and becomes a part of users’ daily routines, will healthcare marketers be ready to take advantage? (MM&M)
Nearly 20% of New York City’s coronavirus cases are patients 44 and younger, according to data from the city’s health department. Older adults still remain most at-risk for the illness. (Bloomberg)
The submission deadline for the 2020 MM&M Awards has been extended to April 22. We’ve also provided some quick tips for preparing a winning entry. (MM&M)
