STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders is pushing for a long Covid “moonshot.” He released a draft legislative proposal this week, a follow up to a milestone hearing in January that sounded the alarm on long Covid as a pressing public health crisis. The pitch calls for $10 billion in mandatory funding over the next decade to establish a new long Covid research program at the National Institutes of Health.
Pharma Times
APRIL 11, 2024
RTIs account for around 60% of global antibiotic prescribing and are a key driver of AMR
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STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
Medicare for the first time has estimated that a new Alzheimer’s treatment could cost the program billions of dollars by next year — well beyond what Wall Street or even the drug’s manufacturer have projected — according to a document obtained by STAT. Medicare’s actuaries expect the drug Leqembi , made by the Japanese drugmaker Eisai and sold in partnership with Biogen, to cost the traditional Medicare program around $550 million in 2024, and the entire Medica
Pharma Times
APRIL 11, 2024
Prostate cancer is responsible for around 12,000 deaths a year in the UK and is the second biggest cause of death for men
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
APRIL 11, 2024
It seemed as if Logan Jenner had the best possible chance for a cure. Diagnosed at age 3 with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer, Logan happened to have a targetable mutation that occurs in a small minority of childhood AML cases, making it possible for him to receive a precision therapy drug that — with chemotherapy — got him to a point where he could receive a bone marrow transplant.
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STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
It’s no surprise in today’s corrosive political environment that trust in government is near an all-time low. That’s a big problem. Communities with more trust during the Covid-19 pandemic had fewer deaths and less economic devastation. In many countries — notably the United States — the pandemic dissolved trust between parts of the community and the public health system.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 11, 2024
Discover effective strategies to overcome barriers to healthcare providers (HCP) and patients adopting digital health initiatives like apps. Learn how to increase engagement and improve outcomes.
STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
Ho Anh had just started working at Lemonaid Health when he was caught up in a sting. In 2017, after receiving reports about the telehealth site, an investigator for the California medical board logged on to Lemonaid using an alias. “Mark Peters” filled out a brief questionnaire about his imaginary symptoms, and Anh answered in a message: “Mark” likely had a bacterial sinus infection, the doctor said, writing a prescription for 10 days of amoxicillin.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 11, 2024
Roche and Eli Lilly have been granted breakthrough status by the FDA for their pTau217 blood test for Alzheimer's disease.
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
APRIL 11, 2024
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to adopt legislation that is supposed to transform the way medicines are brought to market and accessed across much of Europe. But the effort — which must still be approved by the European Council — drew mixed reactions from the pharmaceutical industry and consumer groups. A key sticking point concerns data protection.
PharmaTech
APRIL 11, 2024
The draft guidance provides recommendations for data integrity for clinical and bioanalytical portions of bioavailability and bioequivalence studies submitted with drug applications.
STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission took action against alcohol addiction telehealth company Monument, affirming its promise to crack down on digital health companies’ misuse of personal health data. Monument revealed health information to third parties including Meta and Google without users’ consent, the FTC alleged , while misleading users into thinking their health data was kept confidential.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 11, 2024
Novartis accelerates its protein degrader programmes by licensing a phase 3-ready prostate cancer candidate from Arvinas in a deal worth over $1 billion
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STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
How would you spend $13 billion in cash? Is biotech stale? And remember Dendreon? We cover all that and more this week on “The Readout LOUD,” STAT’s biotech podcast. We discuss a multibillion-dollar deal from Vertex Pharmaceuticals with sweeping implications and a lengthy backstory. We also explain why gas prices are weighing on biotech, and make a surprise announcement.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 11, 2024
Discover the latest insights and trends from BIO-Europe Spring conference, focusing on green shoots and cautious optimism in the industry. Learn about the latest funding opportunities and more.
STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
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 a look at a biotech deal with a lengthy backstory, the tyranny of gas prices, and the latest shakeup at BIO.
PharmaVoice
APRIL 11, 2024
As dealmaking in biopharma picks up, the CEO of eClinical Solutions sees an opportunity for clinical software companies to make acquisitions easier to close.
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.
STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
This is the online edition of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a new subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up here to get it delivered every Thursday to their inbox. Good morning! The first quarter was the fourth-best quarter for biotech financing on record, according to Jefferies. But stubbornly high inflation doesn’t bode well for the interest rate cuts that the biotech market was seeking.
The Pharmacist
APRIL 11, 2024
Amardeep Singh began his career in community pharmacy, but now works as a senior GP Pharmacist in Wolverhampton. He is also a co-founder of One PCN Training, which provides clinical training to pharmacists and other primary care staff. Here, he tells The Pharmacist how he carved out a role as a pharmacist in general practice […] The post Pharmacist in practice: 'Training and practice are intertwined' appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
APRIL 11, 2024
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, despite the cloudy skies hovering over the unusually quiet Pharmalot campus. While the sun may not be shining, we will rely on sage advice from the Morning Mayor, who reminded us that every new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift. So while you tug on the ribbon, we will brew another cup of stimulation.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 11, 2024
The European Parliament has voted through reforms to legislation regulating the pharma sector, which the industry claims could compromise competitiveness and patient care.
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European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 11, 2024
Expirations of biologic patents has enabled manufacturers to enter the market and offer lower-cost alternatives of these drugs, [which has] resulted in increased competition and price pressure, driving the growth of the biosimilar market” A report published by Towards Healthcare has estimated that the global biosimilar market will value $1,26,019.67 million by 2032, at 17.6 percent CAGR between 2023 and 2032.
Drug Patent Watch
APRIL 11, 2024
A paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Systems Medicine, AI, and Drug Repurposing proposes a novel approach to overcoming the financial barriers associated with repurposing generic drugs through… Source
European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 11, 2024
The pharmaceutical industry is becoming increasingly conscious of emissions and the importance of sustainable manufacturing. Globally, the pharmaceutical sector emitted around 52 megatonnes of CO 2 in 2015, the most recent period for which detailed numbers are available. 1 That’s more than the automotive sector, which released 46.4 megatonnes in the same year, and the increased demand and complexity of medicines since then will only have swollen this figure. 1 Every major pharmaceutical manufact
pharmaphorum
APRIL 11, 2024
US files a lawsuit against Regeneron, accusing the pharma company of fraudulent price reporting for ophthalmology drug Eylea
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.
The Pharmacist
APRIL 11, 2024
New guidance from NICE will give 170,000 people in England more treatment options for preventing migraine attacks. The final draft guidance recommends that patients with both chronic and episodic migraines should be offered treatment with atogepant, the first oral preventative treatment option available for patients who suffer from migraines. The medication, made by AbbVie, is […] The post NICE recommends first oral treatment for migraine prevention appeared first on The Pharmacist.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 11, 2024
AbbVie’s Aquipta has become the first oral therapy for chronic and episodic migraine prevention to be recommended by NICE for NHS use.
Pharmaceutical Commerce
APRIL 11, 2024
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