Sat.Apr 27, 2024

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Opinion: STAT readers respond to First Opinion essays on site-neutral payments, free medical school tuition, and more

STAT

“Former HHS secretaries: Congress should adopt site-neutral payments for health care,” by Alex Azar and Kathleen G. Sebelius As a practicing oncologist, I wholeheartedly agree with the former HHS secretaries’ call to expand site-neutral payment policy. It is a commonsense reform, independent of one’s political leanings.

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Revealed: UK government was warned of infected blood risks in 1970s

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Documents show officials were told blood plasma harvested from US convicts was contaminated with viruses • Read more: the true story of the UK infected blood scandal ; plus: ‘My mum gave the injections that killed my brothers’ A commercial blood product at the centre of the biggest treatment scandal in the history of the NHS was approved for use after government officials were told convicts were among the paid donors and virus contamination “should be assumed”,corporate filings reveal.

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SK pharmteco to Ensure Supply of Ferring Pharmaceuticals Gene Therapy

PharmaTech

SK pharmteco, a CDMO, will manufacture, test, and release Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg), a gene therapy from Ferring Pharmaceuticals for treating bladder cancer.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most spray dosed drugs?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most spray dosed drugs. For a different perspective, see the most popular dosage types.

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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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5 Critical Insights on Hormone Therapy and Cancer Risk

Welltopia Pharmacy

The Link Between Hormone Therapy and Cancer: A Comprehensive Overview Hormone therapy (HT) has long been recognized as a valuable treatment option for various health conditions, including menopause symptoms, hypogonadism, and gender affirmation. Hormone therapy uses hormones to address imbalances in the body.

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Guidelines for Medication Disposal: Take Back Day

Pharmacy Times

Those looking to dispense medications should consult the individual guidelines for their local Take Back Bin.

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Empowering C diff Advocacy, Supporting Community: Insights From the National C diff Advocacy Summit

Pharmacy Times

The CEO and co-founder of the Peggy Lillis Foundation discusses highlights from the organization's 2024 National C diff Advocacy Summit.

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