STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged medical practitioners on Friday to be on the lookout for people who might have contracted H5N1 bird flu from cows. The agency also urged state health departments to rapidly assess any suspected human cases, and recommended that dairy farms with confirmed or suspected outbreaks require workers to use personal protective equipment.
PharmaVoice
APRIL 5, 2024
Infectious diseases that were “off the playing field” are now making a comeback.
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STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
News that H5N1 avian influenza has breached another mammalian species — this time dairy cows — has taken the flu science community aback. Though cows previously had been seen to be susceptible to human flu viruses , and could be experimentally infected with H5 in a lab, the absence of cow involvement until now in H5’s nearly 30-year history lulled scientists into thinking the species was outside the virus’s remit.
Pharma Times
APRIL 5, 2024
Hoxa9 and b-catenin molecules are a rare population of self-renewing HSCs found in bone marrow
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
Dogs, our sunny, selfless shadows, crave little more than a daily walk, a treat or two, and their human’s happiness. But increasingly, their own happiness is the topic of concern in veterinarian offices, dog parks, and internet forums. Prozac prescriptions for dogs are on the rise, veterinarians across the country acknowledge, along with a myriad of cheaper generic mood stabilizers sold for humans but applied to pets’ separation anxiety, socialization fears, biting habits, or other
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STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced it would acquire heart device firm Shockwave Medical for $13.1 billion. It’s J&J’s second major deal in the cardiovascular space in two years, following its 2022 purchase of Abiomed for $16.6 billion. Shockwave Medical’s device works to break down calcified plaque in the coronary and peripheral arteries using sonic pressure waves — a treatment called intravascular lithotripsy.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 5, 2024
Advances in immunosuppression research may bring transplant patients closer to “one organ for life” Mike.
STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
When Francis Collins, then-director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, testified before Congress in 2003 about the significance of sequencing the human genome that year, he introduced personalized medicine as a new concept. He predicted that in 10 years personalized medicine would allow physicians to employ “predictive genetic tests … so that each of us can learn of our individual risks for future illness and practice more effective health maintenance and disease prev
BioPharma Dive
APRIL 5, 2024
The FDA’s clearance comes three weeks after a panel of advisers endorsed expanded use of Abecma despite safety concerns raised by the agency.
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
STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
In a decision that surprised Wall Street analysts, Teladoc Health announced that long-time CEO Jason Gorevic will depart the company immediately. In a statement, the board of directors said, CFO Mala Murthy will take over as the acting chief executive. The leadership change comes as the virtual care company hunts for a path forward after a period of explosive growth during the Covid-19 pandemic.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 5, 2024
ADRIATIC trial finds AstraZeneca's cancer immunotherapy Imfinzi improves survival in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Hey! Meghana here. Today, we’re encouraging you to look elsewhere within the STAT universe for fantastic content. There’s, of course, our podcast , “The Readout Loud,” and Adam Feuerstein’s spicy new newsletter , “Adam’s Biotech Scorecard.
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APRIL 5, 2024
Germany's Merck partners Caris Discovery on artificial intelligence-powered discovery of antibody-drug conjugates in a $1.
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STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is still shaping up, but we expect to catch up on our reading, promenade extensively with our official mascots, and hold another listening party with Mrs. Pharmalot. The rotation will likely include this , this , this , this and this.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
APRIL 5, 2024
Testing of 40 types of bandages found 65% had alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in adhesive flaps and pads that touch wounds Many popular US bandage brands contain alarming levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, new research suggests , raising questions about the products’ safety. Testing of 40 types of bandages made by companies such as Band-Aid, Curad, Walmart and CVS found 26 products, or 65%, contain alarming levels of a marker of PFAS.
STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week.
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APRIL 5, 2024
Cancer Research UK has announced a £58.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Pharmaceutical Commerce
APRIL 5, 2024
In an interwith with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Ed Schoonveld, Value and Access Advisor, Schoonveld Advisory, explains why pharmaceutical products tend to cost more in the US than the rest of the world.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 5, 2024
Our regular round-up of financings in the biotech sector is headed by rumours of a $150 to $200 million initial public offering (IPO) for Aardvark Therapeutics, an emerging player in the weight-loss category, alongside a trio of big private rounds.
Pharmaceutical Commerce
APRIL 5, 2024
The latest news for pharma industry insiders.
The Pharmacist
APRIL 5, 2024
The NHS prescription charge in England will increase to £9.90 per item as of next month, it has been announced. The 25p increase has been condemned by pharmacy leaders who are concerned about the impact on patients, especially amid the cost-of-living crisis. Amendments to the National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Regulations have […] The post ‘Arbitrary barrier’: Sector slams latest prescription charge rise appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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EMCrit Project
APRIL 5, 2024
The 2nd FoundStab SOP is on standard intubation. EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.
PharmaTech
APRIL 5, 2024
Zevtera has been approved to treat three types of bacterial infections and has been granted Priority Review and Fast Track and Qualified Infectious Disease Product designations.
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 5, 2024
Interim data from a Phase I/II clinical trial suggest that mRNA-3927, an investigational mRNA therapy from Moderna, could be a promising treatment for propionic acidaemia. A 70 percent reduction in the risk of metabolic decompensation events was reported by eight participants in the 12-month pretreatment period, according to the trial results published in Nature. “We are excited to share the first published clinical data utilising an mRNA therapy for intracellular protein replacement,̶
Pharmaceutical Technology
APRIL 5, 2024
MiNA Therapeutics has entered into an agreement with Nippon Shinyaku to develop RNAa therapeutics for rare neurodegenerative ailments.
Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay
Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.
Drug Patent Watch
APRIL 5, 2024
This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Netherlands.
Express Pharma
APRIL 5, 2024
Deepak Pahwa, Chairman, Pahwa Group & Managing Director, Bry-Air highlights that in order to produce superior quality products, it is imperative to provide high-quality air, devoid of even the slightest trace of moisture for various stages of pharma processes entailing manufacturing, storage, research, testing, and packaging The Indian pharma industry is poised to grow at a phenomenal rate.
Drug Channels
APRIL 5, 2024
This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for today’s live video webinar: Drug Channel Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act. One important update: In the article below, I suggested that the IRA will make high-list/high-rebate products less attractive to Medicare plans. But this appears not be accurate, as I explain in Surprise!
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