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STAT+: With new trial data, a blockbuster therapy from Sanofi, Regeneron could find an even bigger market

STAT

LONDON — The inflammation-targeting therapy Dupixent succeeded in a Phase 3 trial in patients with the chronic lung disease COPD, its developers said Monday, results that could propel the blockbuster medicine into a massive new market. Dupixent, which is jointly developed by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, has already racked up approvals for several indications, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis.

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‘They thought I had cancer’: painkiller banned in UK linked to Britons’ deaths in Spain

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Patients’ group says reactions to metamizole can cause sepsis and organ failure – and British and Irish people are at higher risk A patients group representing several British victims has launched legal action against the Spanish government over claims it failed to safeguard people against the potentially fatal side effects of one of the country’s most popular painkillers, involved in a series of serious illnesses and deaths.

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Five Things To Know About Beta-Lactam Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

ID Stewardship

In this article 3 clinical pharmacists provide insights, pulling from their advanced experience with beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). Photo pending Authored By : Kathryn DeSear, PharmD; Barbara Santevecchi, PharmD; Veena Venugopalan, PharmD; Lisa Vuong PharmD Article Posted 28 November 2023 Beta-lactam antibiotics are time-dependent antibiotics, which means that by increasing the time the free drug concentration remains above the minimum inhibitory concentration (% f T>MIC) of

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Regional variations uncovered in the impact of dexamethasone treatment for severe COVID-19: Study

Express Pharma

This study was conducted in Europe and India to examine the effects of giving patients injectable 12 mg versus 6 mg of dexamethasone every day for a maximum of 10 days There may be important regional differences in the response to higher doses of steroids (dexamethasone) for patients with severe COVID-19, according to a recent sub-study of the COVID-STEROID 2 trial.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Lithuania?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Lithuania. SPCs are used in European Union and select others to encourage pharmaceutical innovation by compensating… The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Lithuania? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Episode 873: 5 Steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysis

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss 5 steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysis. Episode 873: 5 Steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysis Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Awareness with paralysis occurs when a patient receives a paralytic for rapid sequence intubation but does not receive ongoing sedation before the induction agent wears off.

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Episode 873: 5 Steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysis

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss 5 steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysis. Episode 873: 5 Steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysis Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Awareness with paralysis occurs when a patient receives a paralytic for rapid sequence intubation but does not receive ongoing sedation before the induction agent wears off.