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JUNE 2, 2024

CHICAGO — Comfort can be delivered to patients with advanced cancer virtually just as well as in person, according to a new study  presented on Sunday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago. That’s welcome news to palliative care experts who have, in many cases, preferred the convenience and efficacy of telehealth sessions for both themselves and their patients since the Covid-19 pandemic forced virtual visits.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 2, 2024

Study results showed the antibody-drug conjugate helped stave off disease progression better than a standard treatment. But eye-related side effects remained common.

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STAT

JUNE 2, 2024

Intellia Therapeutics said Sunday that the first 10 patients to receive a CRISPR-based treatment for hereditary angioedema, a genetic disease, saw their swelling attacks — the condition’s hallmark symptom — virtually eliminated for an average of 20 months and counting. The attacks were reduced by an average of 98%. One patient has remained attack-free for 26 months.

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JUNE 2, 2024

An AI tool has shown impressive results in raising colorectal cancer screening rates in underserved populations, according to data presented at ASCO

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JUNE 2, 2024

The body mass index has long been slammed as a blunt instrument for evaluating health, even more so with new obesity drugs changing the conversation about weight and well-being. Now a study reasserts BMI’s value as a screening tool in children to detect high levels of body fat, a measure tied to greater risk of cardiovascular disease, early atherosclerosis, and a high BMI in adulthood.

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 2, 2024

The findings, from a trial testing Imfinzi in limited-stage small cell lung cancer, could help AstraZeneca expand the drug's use.

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JUNE 2, 2024

ASCO: Gilead sifts lung cancer data for efficacy crumbs Phil.

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Drug Patent Watch

JUNE 2, 2024

Brivaracetam is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Ucb Inc, Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, Lupin Ltd, Sunshine, and Zydus Pharms and, and is included in seven NDAs.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 2, 2024

Supply Chains Of Tomorrow: Secure, Smart, Sustainable Click to download: June 2024 Digital Magazine The post Express Pharma June 2024 appeared first on Express Pharma.

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Drug Patent Watch

JUNE 2, 2024

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd, Apotex, Hetero Labs Ltd Iii, and Boehringer Ingelheim and, and is included in five… Source

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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.

BioPharma Dive

JUNE 2, 2024

The results are a step forward for antibody-drug conjugates, which Enhertu makers AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo see replacing chemo in many tumors.

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PharmaTech

JUNE 2, 2024

Asking why things are done a certain way will help make an accurate assessment of an organization’s EM program, says Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Zachary S. Anderson, global market segment lead—Sterility Assurance, Nelson Laboratories.

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Med Ed 101

JUNE 2, 2024

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common pain syndromes in the aging adult. Medications are often used to reduce pain and increase quality of life. In this article, I will review osteoarthritis pharmacotherapy and discuss some of my most important practice pearls. Location, Location, Location One of the things that I look at first is […] The post Osteoarthritis Pharmacotherapy – Practice Pearls appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Pharmacy Joe

JUNE 2, 2024

In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of tetanus immune globulin. Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Tetanus Immune Globulin can be part of successful tetanus post-exposure prophylaxis for certain patients as well as tetanus treatment. In post-exposure prophylaxis scenarios, tetanus immune globulin provides immediate but temporary passive immunity to tetanus.

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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.

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

If Enhertu gets approved in the first-line setting metastatic breast cancer setting, 4,200 patients a year could be eligible to receive it.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 2, 2024

Matthew A. Gubens, MD, MS, FASCO, highlights the importance of identifying genetic targets in metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), emphasizing the latest updates and strategies.

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PharmaTech

JUNE 2, 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Thu, Jun 20, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 2, 2024

Understanding patients’ specific experiences and challenges is crucial to helping them improve medication adherence.

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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.

RX Note

JUNE 2, 2024

Introduction The title "Leaders Eat Last" comes from a common practice in the military, where the highest-ranking officers would be the last to eat at mealtime. This symbolizes the leader's commitment to putting the needs of their people first and taking care of them before themselves, even their own survival. However, the business world presents a different reality.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 2, 2024

Results from the trial provide evidence bolstering ASCO’s clinical practice guideline supporting the integration of early palliative care into standard oncology practice.

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Drug Patent Watch

JUNE 2, 2024

This chart shows the drugs with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs).

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 2, 2024

Data presented at ASCO 2024 show fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd) delayed cancer growth in patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-low or -ultralow disease that progressed following endocrine therapy (ET).

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RX Note

JUNE 2, 2024

Introduction Simon Sinek's book, The Infinite Game , inspired by Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility (1986) by Professor James P. Carse, challenges the way we typically view business and competition. The book advocates for a shift in mindset, urging us to move away from the short-term, "win-at-all-costs" mentality and instead embrace an infinite game approach to navigate the recurring periods of economic growth and decline.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 2, 2024

The phase 3 LAURA trial data presented at ASCO 2024 showed osimertinib (Tagrisso; AstraZeneca) reduced risk of disease progression or death in patients with stage 3 EGFR-mutated (EGFRm) non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by 84%.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JUNE 2, 2024

By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA’s Office of Women’s Health (OWH) recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. This office was formed in 1994 to promote the inclusion of women in clinical trials and to provide leadership on topics related to the health of women. Given that FDA was founded in 1906 and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act went into effect in 1938, the OWH’s thirty years of existence, while an important milestone, constitutes a very small amou

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