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Opinion: H5N1 bird flu in U.S. cattle: A wake-up call to action

STAT

The recent detection of H5N1 bird flu in U.S. cattle, coupled with reports of a dairy worker contracting the virus , demands a departure from the usual reassurances offered by federal health officials. While they emphasize there’s no cause for alarm and assert diligent monitoring, it’s imperative we break from this familiar script. H5N1, a strain of the flu virus known to infect bird species globally and several mammalian species in the U.S. since 2022, has now appeared to have bre

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Pigtail catheter for pleural drainage: Tips to minimize complications

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Traditionally large-bore tube thoracostomy has been the standard of care for treating many acute intrathoracic pathologies [1]. However, the advent of less invasive small-bore chest tubes, also known as pigtail catheters, has gradually led to a paradigm shift. Pigtails provide a less invasive and often better tolerated alternative to traditional chest tubes and allow for adequate treatment of pneumothoraces and uncomplicated pleural effusions [1-5].

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What the noses of mice can tell us about the inheritance of trauma

STAT

In the final year of World War II, Nazi troops starved the Netherlands in a brutal event known as the Dutch Hunger Winter. Some 20,000 people died and millions more suffered from this man-made famine. The survivors went on to have children and even grandchildren with increased rates of metabolic issues like diabetes, hypertension, and schizophrenia.

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3 big recent trial flops

PharmaVoice

Why these clinical setbacks impacted the companies, industry and patients.

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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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High physician empathy could offer patients with lower back pain lasting benefits, study shows

STAT

Amid the many demands of practicing medicine, doctors can have less time and energy for their patients, and those relationships can suffer. Yet research has shown that when physicians show empathy, that can generally lead to better clinical outcomes, at least over the near-term. Now, a new study, published Thursday in JAMA Network Open , demonstrates that those benefits can extend longer and be even more effective than some clinical therapies in dealing with lower back pain, which affects half o

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Pharmacy First: Top tips for managing non-bullous impetigo

The Pharmacist

Most community pharmacies in England now running the Pharmacy First service which enables them to diagnose and treat seven specific conditions. Under the service, pharmacists can prescribe set medications where appropriate, without recourse to a GP. This will hopefully reduce some of the current pressures on general practice. This series of guides assumes that pharmacists […] The post Pharmacy First: Top tips for managing non-bullous impetigo appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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EMA Says No Evidence for Link between Type 2 Diabetes Drugs and Suicidal Tendencies

PharmaTech

The agency’s risk assessment committee has concluded that available evidence has not been found that supports a causal association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and self-harming thoughts and actions.

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Opinion: Congress: Protect patients and enact the Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act

STAT

If a preventable error that might cause harm occurs during medical care, should there be transparency, or should the incident be swept under the rug? A rule proposed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) leans toward the latter. We believe that transparency is best: patients need it so they know what happens to them during their care; clinicians need it so they can mitigate harm and prevent future errors.

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Study suggests tumour microenvironments could predict cancer progression

Pharma Times

NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer and is responsible for up to 85% of all cases

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STAT+: Colorado lawmakers revise effort to exempt rare disease drugs from state cost caps

STAT

In response to controversy, a group of Colorado lawmakers is abandoning a bill that would have required a new state board — which is chartered with setting caps for the cost of medicines — to create exemptions for rare disease drugs. Instead, the lawmakers introduced a watered-down version to require the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to consider different uses of any medicine with a so-called orphan designation, which refers to treatments for rare diseases.

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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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Changing Faces: Agency, consultancy, and investor hires from March 2024

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Stay up to date on the latest agency, consultancy, and investor hires from March 2024 with Changing Faces. Learn about Langland, 4BIO Capital, Jeito Capital and more.

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What about the company Vertex didn’t buy?

STAT

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Hello, everyone. Damian here with what is my final edition of The Readout on my last day at STAT. I’ve had a wonderful time covering biotech here these last eight years, and that’s in no small part a testament to the clever and engaged readers of this very newsletter.

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Calls to pharmacies tripled during pandemic, inquiry told

The Pharmacist

The number of phone calls to pharmacies more than tripled between February and March 2020, while home deliveries of medication to vulnerable patients more than doubled, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry heard this week. Speaking on behalf of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) at the inquiry hearing this week, legal representative Deirdre Domingo, said members had […] The post Calls to pharmacies tripled during pandemic, inquiry told appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about AstraZeneca CEO pay, alternatives to WuXi and more

STAT

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 on the drawing board, but we do plan to catch up on our reading and napping, promenade with the official mascots and hold another listening party with Mrs. Pharmalot, and the rotation will likely include this , this , this , this , and this.

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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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CRISPR technologies fuelling haematological innovations

European Pharmaceutical Review

There has been a “notable” rise in licensing agreements for innovator drugs incorporating clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based technology for gene therapies over the past five years, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData. These agreements have amassed a total deal value of $21 billion. Of note, between 2020 to 2022, there was a “remarkable surge” in deal worth.

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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

STAT

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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Ex-broadcaster Paxman hands Parkinson’s wish list to UK PM

pharmaphorum

To mark World Parkinson’s Day, former broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has delivered a list of recommendations for improving how the disease is managed in the UK to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Which Pharmacy First Service Has The Highest Earning Potential?

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With the Pharmacy First (PF) program rolling out in the UK, pharmacists have a great new opportunity to engage with their community and offer treatments for a range of common ailments. This makes care more convenient for patients and eases the burdens on traditional healthcare facilities. Many pharmacists are also looking at Pharmacy First as an opportunity to increase revenue.

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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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The case for adaptive EDI strategies in the UK

pharmaphorum

Uncover the importance of adaptive EDI strategies in the UK through research and discussions on diversity. Explore the benefits and best practices in promoting a more inclusive workplace.

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Novel medicine could address short stature in children

European Pharmaceutical Review

The first-of-its-kind global Phase II study for vosoritide has demonstrated that children with hypochondroplasia, a genetic cause of short stature in children, achieved an increased average growth rate of 1.8 cm annually. [vosoritide] is the first medicine that has been developed to specifically target the pathway involved in hypochondroplasia” “This is the first medicine that has been developed to specifically target the pathway involved in hypochondroplasia,” commented Dr Andrew Dauber,

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'We're scaling up hub and spoke in our independent pharmacy group'

The Pharmacist

Brothers Chris and Jonathan Lo, of Lo's Pharmacy Group, speak about why they chose a hub and spoke approach and the impact it has had on their business Lo’s Pharmacy Group, based in South Yorkshire, introduced a hub and spoke model of dispensing for their original pack repeat prescriptions over a year ago. Since then, […] The post 'We're scaling up hub and spoke in our independent pharmacy group' appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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BioMarin’s Voxzogo shows promise in hypochondroplasia

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BioMarin’s Voxzogo has been shown to increase growth rates in children with hypochondroplasia, a genetic cause of very short stature, in a phase 2 trial

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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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KCL and McMaster University partner to advance nuclear medicine research

Pharma Times

Both partners’ will leverage their nuclear research facilities and expertise to develop new health interventions

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TORL rakes in $158m for ADCs, and other bio financings

pharmaphorum

Our regular round-up of financings in the biotech sector features rounds for TORL BioTherapeutics, Nvelop Therapeutics, D3 Bio, and Century Therapeutics.

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How Patient Engagement Can Reduce Brand Launch Risks

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Jessica Lens, Chief Patient Experience Officer at CareMetx. Jessica discusses the challenges of patient nonadherence. She then outlines how manufacturers can build adherence into their patient services program to increase patient engagement. To learn more about enhancing patient engagement and adherence, download CareMetx's new report: Driving Brand Success: Minimize Risk and Capture Missed Value from Patient Engagement and Adherence.

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Good news for migraine sufferers but access to treatment could still cause a headache

Outsourcing Pharma

Yesterday's migraine treatment breakthrough, though amidst a complex journey to find a cure, still promises a dramatic impact despite the absence of a 'magic bullet.

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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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Moderna pauses plans to build mRNA facility in Kenya

Pharmaceutical Technology

Moderna has announced the halt of its project to build a messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) manufacturing facility in Kenya.

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SII partners with Univercells for affordable personalised oncology

Express Pharma

Serum Institute of India (SII) has joined forces with Univercells, a Belgian biotech innovator, to increase accessibility to personalised cancer care. This partnership aims to bring cutting edge treatment options within reach of millions globally. At present, personalised care options such as novel cancer vaccines and specialised immunotherapies are accessible to a few patients only.

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Selkirk Pharma says success hinges on ability to deliver on manufacturing promises

Outsourcing Pharma

In the fast-paced domain of pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), Selkirk Pharma believes it stands out as a beacon of innovation and reliability.

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These 40 bets would deliver $30-$50 bn additional growth to healthcare sector by 2029

Express Pharma

What is the objective of the 2024: India Healthcare & Life sciences Manifesto? Over the last 10 years, we have been releasing the India Healthcare and Lifesciences Investment Heatmap. 2024 India Healthcare And Lifesciences Investment Heatmap | Kapil Khandelwal KK. These are an annual prediction based on our algos. We see some initial ideas that are not purely in the healthcare and life sciences domain but are going to be impacting the sector.

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European Commission offers hope for misunderstood intellectual disability and autism condition, FXS

Outsourcing Pharma

The European Commission has granted Orphan Medicinal Product designation for zatolmilast an investigational treatment for Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a leading cause of inherited intellectual disability and autism.

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