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Nearly 1 in 10 teens globally have used ‘budget Ozempic’ laxatives and other risky weight loss products, per study

STAT

New weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered a lot of attention in the past year, but they aren’t always easy to get, especially for young people. Instead, teens surfing TikTok often see other options that don’t even require a doctor’s note. Berberine, for example, is a supplement that has been referred to online as “nature’s Ozempic.

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One biotech’s 3 gene therapy hurdles: delivery, delivery and delivery

PharmaVoice

4DMT’s David Kirn is looking to the future of gene therapy with delivery methods that change the paradigm.

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STAT+: Contributors to psychiatry’s bible, the DSM-5, got $14 million from industry

STAT

Amid ongoing concerns over conflicts of interest, a new study found that 60% of the physicians who served as panel and task force members for the American Psychiatric Association’s official manual of psychiatric disorders received payments from industry totaling more than $14 million. And the authors argue the findings raise questions about the editorial independence of the reference book.

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Believe the hype? Mixed signals from AI’s impact on drug development

PharmaVoice

Although AI’s failure rates in drug development still leave room for improvement, today’s missteps feed tomorrow’s successes.

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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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Opinion: Preventing health care violence in the ER requires moving from safety to security

STAT

A slight man falls off his barstool. Now he’s an ER patient, slurring insults and flailing at staff trying to examine him for injuries. When a nurse begs him not to because we don’t know yet whether he has a neck injury, this respectable-looking man in a collared shirt tries to punch her. What’s responsible for such behavior? Too much alcohol?

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Novavax: Creating tomorrow’s vaccines today

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Novavax is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to creating protein-based vaccines for diseases like COVID-19 and malaria. Learn more about their innovative vaccine development process and their commitment to creating a healthier future.

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JP Morgan Week 2024 - Day 2

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On Day 2 of the JP Morgan 2024 conference, there are exciting presentations from companies such as Daiichi-Sankyo, Recode Therapeutics, and Vir Biotech. The focus was on innovative advancements in healthcare and the contributions of women in the industry. Learn more about the highlights of this day.

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STAT+: At JPM, Verve details plot to take genome editing mainstream

STAT

SAN FRANCISCO — The promise of genome editing has given rise to potentially curative medicines for rare, life-threatening diseases that generally affect small numbers of patients. But since Verve Therapeutics was founded in 2018, it’s had a wider aperture: using the molecular tools of genome editing to go after the most common cause of death in the world.

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5 questions facing pharma in 2024

BioPharma Dive

Many drugmakers hope to compete in obesity, while others seek to win oncology’s next era. In the background, a contentious drug pricing law looms.

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STAT+: U.K. sequencing study surfaces new findings about tumor DNA

STAT

LONDON — A decade ago, the U.K. launched its 100,000 Genomes Project, a major research endeavor that involved sequencing the DNA of that many people to discover how our genes shape our health. But the initiative wasn’t just focused on sequencing our regular DNA. One arm of the project also entailed decoding the genomes of some participants’ tumors.

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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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Life sciences real estate trends for 2024 and beyond

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Explore the latest trends and projections in life sciences real estate, including the impact of digital health, the evolving needs of laboratory facilities, and the future of real estate in this sector. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the industry's future.

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STAT+: Heated lawsuit between AdventHealth, MultiPlan attracts hospital lobbyists

STAT

A lawsuit between a large hospital system and a dominant vendor that works for health insurance companies is getting a lot more heated — with one party calling the other an “economic parasite.” The suit, between nonprofit hospital giant AdventHealth and MultiPlan, is now even attracting rare interest from the nation’s biggest hospital lobbyists.

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Quinolones and Tendon Rupture – Who’s At Risk?

Med Ed 101

To be 100% transparent, I have never personally seen a case of tendon rupture that was likely due to quinolones. I have heard of one from another colleague. It is a very rare adverse effect that has been reported in numerous case studies. What I want you to be aware of in relation to quinolones […] The post Quinolones and Tendon Rupture – Who’s At Risk?

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Sanofi’s Olympics bet, Singulair problems, and more

STAT

Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you. Given that this is already the middle of the week and we have survived this far, no reason not to continue, yes? Just consider the alternatives. In fact, this modest accomplishment calls for celebration. So please join us in quaffing a ritual cup of needed stimulation.

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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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Top 5 pharma marketing trends in 2024

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Discover the top 5 pharma marketing trends to watch out for in 2024. From personalised marketing strategies to the power of video and omnichannel communication, explore how patient-centric approaches and generative AI are shaping the future of pharmaceutical marketing.

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JPM Day 3 had a cautiously optimistic outlook

STAT

In honor of JPM Week, you’re reading a special edition of our biotech newsletter, The Readout. To stay on top of the latest scoops and live reporting from the San Francisco conference,  join our newsletter list. We’ve reached the Wednesday of JPM Week, when gaits get sluggish, voices go hoarse, and early-morning meetings run an increasing risk of cancelation.

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AbbVie launches pump-based Parkinson’s drug in EU

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AbbVie has launched its Produodopa therapy for Parkinson’s disease onto the market in the EU, becoming the first and only 24-hour subcutaneous infusion therapy for the neurodegenerative disorder.

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Vaccine demonstrates benefit in delaying cancer relapse

European Pharmaceutical Review

A lymph node-targeted cancer vaccine has shown potential to prevent relapse of KRAS-mutated pancreatic and colorectal cancers in patients who have had surgery, according to a Phase I trial led by US researchers. The results were published in Nature Medicine. Results from the cancer vaccine clinical trial In the trial, T cell responses were seen in 84 percent of all patients and in 100 percent of those in the two highest dose cohorts, including those who received the recommended Phase II dose o

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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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JPM: Precision Bio continues offload of CAR-T rights

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Precision BioSciences licenses non-cancer uses of its allogeneic CAR-T therapy azer-cel to TG Therapeutics as it pivots to in vivo applications of its gene-editing technology

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Episode 886: The ACEP Clinical Policy For Severe Agitation

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss the ACEP clinical policy on adult patients presenting to the ED with severe agitation. Episode 886: The ACEP Clinical Policy For Severe Agitation Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher The issue of an extremely agitated patient in an emergency department has significant consequences for all present in the ED. The agitated patient is usually at risk of harming themselves and they cannot receive care for their underlying condition until the agitation is controlle

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Fermion receives IND approval in China for pain relief drug FZ008-145

Pharmaceutical Business Review

A selective second-generation Nav1.8 inhibitor, FZ008-145 is designed to provide non-addictive pain relief. This Nav1.8 target has been clinically validated in five acute pain and one chronic pain proof-of-concept studies. Fermion founder and CEO Dr. Deco Deng said: “In comparison to other therapeutic areas, the central nervous system (CNS) domain presents limited therapeutic options.

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More Gen AI, Direct to Patient Models & Digital Health Top What’s On the Horizon in 2024: Q&A With Scott Snyder, Chief Digital Officer at EVERSANA

PharmExec

Snyder discusses potential trends for various technologies, including AI, digital therapeutics, and virtual reality.

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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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Ensuring R&D investments deliver maximum potential: Notable ways to enhance clinical development strategy and design

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Ensuring R&D investments deliver maximum potential: Notable ways to enhance clinical development strategy and design Mike.

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Evotec to advance drug discovery in collaboration with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

Outsourcing Pharma

Evotecâs end-to-end integrated research and development platform will be able to advance drug discovery for two drug targets which is why it has joined forces with the Crohnâs & Colitis Foundation.

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Alphabet spinout SandboxAQ buys Good Chemistry

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Quantum computing and artificial intelligence specialist SandboxAQ has bought Good Chemistry in a deal focused on drug discovery and material science

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Lupin launches Varenicline Tablets in the US

Express Pharma

Lupin announced the launch of Varenicline Tablets, 0.5 mg and 1 mg, after having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). Varenicline Tablets, 0.5 mg and 1 mg is the generic equivalent of Chantix Tablets, 0.5 mg and 1 mg, of PF Prism C.V. It is indicated for use as an aid to smoking cessation treatment. Varenicline Tablets (RLD Chantix) had estimated annual sales of $412 million in the US.

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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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Vertex’s CASGEVY therapy gains approval in Saudi Arabia

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has announced the approval of CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel]), the first CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited therapy.

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Akumentis Healthcare launches Clasepi, synthetic CBD for epilepsy

Express Pharma

Akumentis Healthcare has launched Clasepi, a DCGI-approved prescription cannabidiol (CBD] to address seizures linked with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Dravet Syndrome, or Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) in patients aged 1 year and older. Clasepi is reportedly the first synthetic CBD product of its kind to be made available in India. A statement from the company states, “The product with THC content below 0.1 per cent, stands out for its non-psychotropic nature.

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Barinthus Bio announces $47m project to advance MERS coronavirus vaccine

Pharma Times

The partnership will advance VTP-500 from early development to phase 2 clinical trials

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J&J acquisition of Ambrx bolsters cancer ADC portfolio amidst big pharma’s growing investment trend: GlobalData

Express Pharma

Following the news that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire clinical-stage biopharma company Ambrx Biopharma for $2.0 billion;Israel Stern, Oncology & Hematology Analyst at GlobalData , offers his view: “ J&J will have the rights to antibody-drug conjugate (ADC)-focused biotech, which includes anvatabart opadotin (ARX788), an anti-HER2 ADC, which received FDA fast track designation for HER2+ metastatic breast cancer and orphan drug designati

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UK study backs whole-genome screening for cancer care

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UK study led by Genomics England drawing on 100,000 Genomes Project and real-world clinical data backs use of whole-genome sequencing in cancer care

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