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In children, Covid is tied to higher risk of type 2 diabetes 

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It may be time to add Covid-19 infection to the list of possible risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes at a young age.  An observational study published Monday in JAMA Network Open found that children and adolescents were one-and-a-half times more likely to be diagnosed with the metabolic disorder in the months after having Covid-19 compared to similar kids who weathered other respiratory infections.

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2024 PharmaVoice 100s: Standout Leaders

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Long-time executives with a strong track record of advancing drug R&D, business savvy strategies and leadership in various sectors of pharma.

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130,000 U.S. cancer cases went undiagnosed in Covid pandemic, study finds

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When the U.S. health care system pivoted to meet Covid-19 in 2020, routine health visits and screenings where many cancer cases would have been caught didn’t happen. It wasn’t ideal, but many health experts thought that as the country opened back up, screenings would help “catch up” to these missed cases. A new paper published Monday in JAMA Network Open suggests that didn’t happen as quickly as experts had hoped.

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Will a Medicare boost propel digital therapeutics to the mainstream?

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Digital therapeutics have languished in the background of traditional medicines for years, but a recent reimbursement push may have gotten the ball rolling.

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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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STAT+: Chasing CAR-T, biotech finds its next gold rush in autoimmune disease

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Biotech investors have been buzzing around new areas of drug development this year, such as the red-hot obesity market. But there’s one field that has seen an even more significant amount of activity: autoimmune diseases. Companies that are developing new medicines for autoimmune conditions, as well as other immune system disorders, have brought in more money and closed more deals so far this year than most other areas, including the cardiometabolic field, data from investment bank Oppenh

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Lilly pledges £279m to UK for biotech hub and obesity plan

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Eli Lilly may invest $364m in the UK and work with the government to tackle serious public health challenges including obesity.

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FDA, facing pressure, to review position on Zepbound, Mounjaro shortage

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The agency agreed in court to allow compounding companies to continue producing copycat versions of Lilly’s fast-selling medicines while it reevaluates its recent decision to declare the drugs back in supply.

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Opinion: Occupational and environmental medicine is a critical specialty — and under threat

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A transplant to Boston from Brazil, my patient worked as a hairdresser but had developed painful rashes on her hands that peeled and cracked, making it impossible to do her job. I diagnosed her with an allergy to para-phenylenediamine, an ingredient in certain styling products she used at the salon. Her skin recovered as she avoided this chemical. A careful medical evaluation had healed her hands and allowed her to maintain her livelihood, her self-sufficiency, and the social connections with co

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Lundbeck to buy brain drug developer Longboard for $2.6B

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The deal would hand Lundbeck a treatment for a series of rare brain disorders that could, by the company's estimates, become a blockbuster product.

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STAT+: Broad Institute announces layoffs, largely in IT, software engineering

STAT

The  Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard , one of the most prominent biotech research centers in the world, has laid off 87 employees, a spokesperson confirmed. The layoffs came as a lucrative partnership with Microsoft was expected to conclude at the end of the year. In an email to staff Thursday, Todd Golub, the Broad’s director, attributed the cuts to the “rapid pace of technological and scientific change [which] requires us to retool to stay ahead” in the institute&#

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Baxter medicines in short supply after hurricane hits plant

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Damage to a Baxter manufacturing facility caused by Hurricane Helene, which rolled across the east US a couple of weeks ago, has led to shortages in some critical medicines.The plant in North Cove, North Carolina, was severely affected by flooding and had to be shut down at the end of September. It is Baxter's biggest manufacturing site and is also the largest supplier of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions to the US market.

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Few hospital websites post about LGBTQ+ services or policies, study shows

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When children’s hospitals around the country were subject to threats and harassment in 2022 over misconceptions about gender-affirming care services, many of them responded by stripping information about the care from their websites. Two years later, new research shows that few adult and children’s hospital websites share information about LGBTQ+ services and policies.

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19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities commences in India

Express Pharma

Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA). The event is being hosted in India for the first time, from October 14-18, 2024 by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) brings together regulatory authorities, policymakers, and health officials from over 194 WHO member states.

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STAT+: Jasper, looking to rival Genentech and Novartis’ Xolair, reports positive data for skin condition drug

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Jasper Therapeutics, a biotech looking to make stem cell transplants less taxing and to treat immune-mediated diseases, reported on Monday that its experimental drug helped patients with a chronic skin condition in an initial and closely watched clinical trial. In the Phase 1/2 study, dubbed Spotlight, 14 of 15 patients given an injection of the drug, briquilimab, showed improvements in symptoms of chronic inducible urticaria, a disease defined by red, itchy welts.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Pharmacy First monthly thresholds reduced until March 2025

The Pharmacist

Thresholds for the monthly Pharmacy First payments have been lowered until March 2025, it has been announced. NHS England’s director of pharmacy, optometry and dentistry, Ali Sparke, said the thresholds for clinical pathway consultations would be ‘revised downward’ in recognition of the ‘levels of pain going on in the sector’. He was speaking at this […] The post Pharmacy First monthly thresholds reduced until March 2025 appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Zydus, ICMR initiate Phase 2 clinical trial of Desidustat in patients with Sickle Cell Disease

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Indian Council of Medical ResearchZydus Lifesciences has formalised a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to initiate Phase 2 clinical trials of Desidustat in patients with Sickle Cell Disease. This Phase IIa, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel, multi-centre, proof-ofconcept study, co-funded and co-monitored by INTENT, Indian National Clinical Trial and Education Network, Clinical Studies and Trial Unit, Division of Development R

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Cell and gene therapy approvals drive paradigm change in manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Trends in gene therapy approvals in recent years are rapidly shaping the future of manufacturing capabilities in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Prescribing service will likely build on Pharmacy First, suggests CPE

The Pharmacist

The government intends to expand Pharmacy First to create the community pharmacy prescribing service promised in its pre-election manifesto, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has suggested. But CPE chief executive Janet Morrison stressed that funding for the sector needed to be stabilised before the expansion could be put in place. Ms Morrison told delegates at the […] The post Prescribing service will likely build on Pharmacy First, suggests CPE appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Accord BioPharma’s Biosimilar IMULDOSA gains USFDA approval for treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions

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Accord BioPharma, the US specialty division of Intas Pharmaceuticals, focused on the development of oncology, immunology, and critical care therapies, announced that the USFDA has approved IMULDOSA (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to STELARA (ustekinumab), for the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.

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Healing begins with research: Promising development program on stem cells in rare diseases

Pharmaceutical Technology

RHEACELL has been researching ABCB5-positive stem cell therapies for patients with severe immune and inflammation-related diseases for which there are currently no adequate treatment options. Positive feedback from the regulatory authorities on the study program now gives reason to hope that those affected will be able to benefit from this new approach to regenerative medicine in the near future.

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Revitalising life sciences hiring: The case for creative recruitment

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Revitalising life sciences hiring through creative recruitment strategies can make a significant impact on R&D, manufacturing, and medtech industries. Learn more about how innovative hiring practices can enhance talent acquisition in the life sciences sector.

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Pfizer drug for hemophilia approved by FDA

BioPharma Dive

The approval of Hympavzi Friday was a dose of good news for Pfizer, which is dealing with research setbacks and a challenge from an activist investor.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

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.

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The Role of Risk Assessment in Generic Drug Development

Drug Patent Watch

Risk assessment plays a crucial role in the development of generic drugs, ensuring that these products meet the required standards of safety and efficacy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory bodies have implemented various measures to ensure that generic drugs are equivalent to their brand-name counterparts in terms of quality, safety, and efficacy.

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CEPI-backed trial of Rift Valley fever jab starts in Kenya

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For the first time, a vaccine candidate for Rift Valley fever, developed by Oxford University, has been advanced into a phase 2 trial backed by CEPI.

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Sanofi in talks to sell stake in consumer healthcare unit to CD&R

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Sanofi has announced negotiations with Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), regarding the potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella.

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Rajeev Juneja takes charge as senior VP of PHDCCI

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Hemant Jain has taken charge as the new President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, effective October 10, 2024. He succeeds Sanjeev Agrawal, who now assumes the role of Immediate Former President, PHDCCI. Further, Rajeev Juneja, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Mankind Pharma, has taken over as the Senior Vice President and Anil Gupta as Vice President, PHDCCI.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Women in STEM: Gitte Barknowitz’s journey to leading global initiatives

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From exploring the wonders of plants as a curious teen to leading global initiatives at SCIEX, Gitte Barknowitz has carved out an exciting and unconventional career in science.

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GSK asthma hope depemokimab works in second indication

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GSK's six-monthly IL-5 inhibitor depemokimab clears two phase 3 trials in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), its second indication

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From maximizing recruitment to promoting diversity: How to deploy NGS technologies to achieve clinical trial success

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Learn how the right NGS technology can enhance clinical research while supporting downstream efforts toward global commercialization.

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FDA rethinking block on compounding of Lilly's obesity drug

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Faced with lawsuit, FDA rethinks block on compounding pharmacies making Eli Lilly's diabetes and obesity drug tirzepatide

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Transgene’s cancer vaccine trial shows mixed results

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Phase 2 study of TG4001 shows promise in cervical cancer patients

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