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Pumping the unemployed with weight-loss drugs echoes Victorian attitudes to the poor | Kenan Malik

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Shifting blame to the victims of economic policy is an old trick by politicians. Now they’re using obesity to tackle joblessness In early 2023, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, chief executive of the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, and its UK corporate vice-president Pinder Sahota, met in Whitehall with the then health secretary Steve Barclay, England’s chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty, and various health and Treasury officials.

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Skill building: Rx for R&D

Express Pharma

Over the past years, India has re-emerged as a hub for clinical research due to its cost-effective nature and evolving regulatory landscape. Simultaneously, the Indian pharma industry is exploring its options to move beyond manufacturing generics. The pharma industry has the potential for immense growth in India, however, ever-evolving regulations, rapidly transforming technology, and increasing healthcare demands necessitate the pharmaceutical sector to keep up with these emerging trends.

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Latin labelling on cosmetics is a risk to food allergy sufferers, says MP

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Becky Gittins calls for cosmetic firms to list ingredients in English, saying current labelling is ‘absolutely bonkers’ Cosmetic companies need to stop forcing people with food allergies to learn Latin to safeguard their health and display warnings written in plain English, according to an MP with a history of severe allergic reactions who is demanding a step change in how sufferers are treated.

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Can You Start Running After 50? Yes!

The Honest Apothecary

Can you start running after 50? Yes, you can. I was never much into running. Basketball was my game in high school. I only ran if there was a hoop at the other end of the court, or maybe a taco. Then I moved into a profession that initially had me standing and moving a […] The post Can You Start Running After 50? Yes! appeared first on The Honest Apothecary.

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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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EMCrit 386 – Liver I – Fulminant Acute Liver Failure (ALF) with Tasneem Pirani

EMCrit Project

All things acute liver failure with a GI Intensivist EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Study: Researchers Reveal New Images of RSV, Offering Further Treatment Options

Pharmacy Times

The connection of F proteins could help destabilize the virus prior to infection of the next host.

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