STAT
AUGUST 26, 2024
Recently, Columbia University’s president resigned after months of chaos, following in the footsteps of Harvard and my own institution, Penn. Besides struggling with encampments, building takeovers, and commencement challenges, the three universities have something else in common: They have all chosen M.D.s as president or interim president.
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
AUGUST 26, 2024
What is your first thought when you think of a career in pharmacy? You may think of a clinical pharmacist working in a community pharmacy or a hospital pharmacist working in an in-patient unit. But did you think about pharmacogenomics: the field of pharmacy that studies how someone’s genetics affect their response to a certain drug? Not many people are aware of the field of pharmacogenomics, and how it can optimize patient outcomes.
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STAT
AUGUST 26, 2024
NEW YORK — Glucose tracking is the future, Dexcom executives gushed at a glitzy launch event for their new, over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor on Wednesday evening. Surrounded by champagne, new celebrity ambassador and “Parks and Rec” actress Retta, and a mini-pickleball court, CEO Kevin Sayer declared victory. “Dexcom has literally created an industry, and now it’s time to create a much broader revolution in health care,” Sayer told
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
AUGUST 26, 2024
A 27-year-old male with no past medical history presents to the Emergency Department with right eye pain. He states that approximately one week prior, he was working on a wire fence when he lost hold of a wire under tension, and it subsequently hit him in his right eye. He had immediate pain in his affected eye and was unable to see anything but light for the next three days.
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
AUGUST 26, 2024
Once a year, Jessi Keavney goes to see her neurologist. During the visit, the doctor asks if she has developed any new symptoms and then performs a detailed physical exam. He observes the speed and amplitude of her hand and foot movements, and then assesses her ability to stand from a seated position. While she walks, the doctor evaluates her arm swing, the length of her stride, and her posture.
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STAT
AUGUST 26, 2024
The U.N. health agency on Monday launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission, including ramping up staffing in affected countries and boosting surveillance, prevention and response strategies. The World Health Organization said it expects the plan from September through February next year will require $135 million in funding and aims to improve fair access to vaccines, notably in African countries hardest hit by the outbreak.
EMCrit Project
AUGUST 26, 2024
We often joke that the right ventricle is the “forgotten ventricle,” but there is a sad truth behind this joke. Recently, there has been increased recognition of the importance of right ventricle failure and systemic congestion within some circles (e.g., nephrologists and resuscitationists). However, overall the right ventricular failure continues to be commonly overlooked.
STAT
AUGUST 26, 2024
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PharmaVoice
AUGUST 26, 2024
The final drug prices for Medicare’s negotiation program have been published, but pharma companies continue to push their legal strategies.
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
AUGUST 26, 2024
Want to stay on top of health news? Sign up to get our Morning Rounds newsletter in your inbox. Happy Eldest Daughter Day. I am not the first daughter in my family, but I was always the oldest sibling in the house while growing up. I’m often willing to indulge in a discussion of that burden, but I saw the movie “Dìdi” this weekend.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 26, 2024
A US government agency has hit back at a plan by Johnson & Johnson to change the way it pays discounts on drugs to hospitals in the controversial 340B programme
STAT
AUGUST 26, 2024
Happy Monday, Pharmalittle family. Adam Feuerstein here, once again filling in for Ed. I have been assured that Ed is staying caffeinated, even in his absence. Let’s take a look at some morning news. … Belgian drugmaker UCB is selling its Chinese neurology and allergy business to Singapore-based asset management group CBC and Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala for $680 million , Reuters tells us.
BioPharma Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
The buzzy startup, which had raised over $200 million in venture funding, is letting go of much of its workforce, according to a state regulatory notice.
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Express Pharma
AUGUST 26, 2024
Agile Therapeutics (“Agile”), a women’s healthcare company, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Agile by Insud Pharma, S.L. a global pharmaceutical group based in Spain with a 45-year track record and a presence in over 50 countries. The former holders of Agile common stock voted to approve the acquisition at a special meeting of stockholders on August 22, 2024.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
AUGUST 26, 2024
By Larry K. Houck — Who says nothing happens in Washington, D.C., in August? The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) will announce Thursday in the Federal Register that it will hold a hearing on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana to schedule III at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia on December 2, 2024. DEA received over 43,500 public comments in response to the agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on May 21, 2024.
World Pharma News
AUGUST 26, 2024
A next-generation COVID-19 mucosal vaccine is set to be a gamechanger not only when delivering the vaccine itself, but also for people who are needle-phobic. New Griffith University research, published in Nature Communications, has been testing the efficacy of delivering a COVID-19 vaccine via the nasal passages. Professor Suresh Mahalingam from Griffith's Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics has been working on this research for the past four years.
PharmaTech
AUGUST 26, 2024
Opaganib was given orphan drug designation for the treatment of neuroblastoma in children, which is rare, but the most common infancy malignancy.
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.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 26, 2024
Changing Faces – Agency, consultancy, and investor hires from July 2024: Stay updated on the latest hires at EVERSANA, Ogilvy Health, Skarbek, and more in the industry.
PharmaTech
AUGUST 26, 2024
In a 24-week study of patients with PAH, six-minute walking distance improved by an average of 40.8 meters, and risk of death or clinical worsening was reduced by 82%.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 26, 2024
Mixed reactions among HCPs as lecanemab and donanemab secure FDA approval for Alzheimer's treatment Mike.
BioPharma Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
Build-to-buy arrangements can give pharmaceutical companies an option to acquire a startup’s assets later, as with Novartis’ deal with the Versant-backed Borealis Biosciences.
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European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 26, 2024
The European Commission has granted the first approval for a medicine to treat acanthamoeba keratitis, an ultra-rare corneal infection that can lead to blindness. Akantior ® (polihexanide) is indicated for individuals from 12 years old in Europe. SIFI, the international ophthalmic company that developed Akantior, explained that the parasitic infection is caused by the free-living amoeba, acanthamoeba.
BioPharma Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
Regulators in Europe granted approval based on remission rates, while the FDA sought more progress in confirmatory trials when it rejected Ordspono.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 26, 2024
Siemens Healthineers has agreed a $224m deal to buy the diagnostic arm of Novartis' AAA radiopharmaceuticals unit
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 26, 2024
Aligning with previous data, the drug combination was modestly effective in patients with large B-cell lymphoma pre- and post-CAR-T-cell therapy.
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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