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Screen early in pregnancy for gestational diabetes, new Lancet series urges

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Gestational diabetes affects one in seven expecting women globally and rates of this troubling condition are rising.   Gestational diabetes has long been diagnosed between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy.

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STAT+: FDA is criticized for taking a ‘ministerial’ role in sorting out some pharma patents

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For nearly 20 years, drug companies have asked the Food and Drug Administration for guidance on listing patents for drug-and-device combination products, such as asthma inhalers and auto-injectors for diabetes treatments, in an obscure, but highly important agency registry.

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STAT+: U.S. lawmaker urges FDA to clarify drug patent listings in a key government registry

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lawmaker is pushing the Food and Drug Administration to provide more guidance on listing patents for drug-and-device combination products, such as asthma inhalers and auto-injectors for diabetes treatments, in a highly important agency registry known as the Orange Book. In a letter dated Monday, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA dithering on pharma patents, WHO pandemic talks, and more

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 For nearly 20 years, drug companies have asked the Food and Drug Administration for guidance on listing patents for drug-and-device combination products, such as asthma inhalers and auto-injectors for diabetes treatments, in an obscure, but highly important agency registry.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: China arrests an Astellas exec accused of spying; weight-loss drugs are being tested in children

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Or if the weather does not permit, you could curl up with a book or binge-watch on the telly. International Trade Commission against nearly a dozen online pharmacies that are allegedly selling unapproved versions of the Mounjaro diabetes drug, which is frequently used to combat obesity , STAT writes. And what about you? But be safe.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Bavarian Nordic’s mpox shot, a crackdown on Ozempic prescribing and more

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Or if you prefer to enjoy the great indoors, you could curl up with a good book or binge watch moving pictures on the telly. Or maybe this is a chance to catch up with someone special. Well, whatever you do, have a grand time. But be safe. Enjoy, and see you soon… A major U.S.

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Useful Pharmacy Books

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Introduction If you just embarked on the journey as a pharmacist in hospital, below are few books that I think you might find very useful. The books are arranged in alphabetical order.