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Opinion: Performance-enhancing drugs or placebos? The myth at the heart of anti-doping

STAT

With Chinese swimmers getting 200 drug tests over 10 days ahead of the Paris Olympics, all eyes are on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Anti-doping is being politicized and some important questions are being asked with this Chinese fiasco. We believe an important question is this: Do performance-enhancing drugs actually work, or are they just placebos?

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Carbamazepine Auto-Induction And What To Do About It

Med Ed 101

Carbamazepine auto-induction is a popular Board Exam question and is a term I learned in pharmacy school but I never remember being taught what that means clinically and how to monitor the auto-induction period effectively. Indications Matter I want to discuss indications first and foremost. There are recommended drug concentrations when carbamazepine is being used […] The post Carbamazepine Auto-Induction And What To Do About It appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Fifth of medicines in Africa may be sub-par or fake, research finds

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Analysis suggests extent of problem UN estimates is causing 500,000 deaths a year in sub-Saharan region A fifth of medicines in Africa could be substandard or fake, according to a major research project, raising the alarm over a problem that could be contributing to the deaths of countless patients. Researchers from Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia analysed 27 studies in the review and found, of the 7,508 medicine samples included, 1,639 failed at least one quality test and were confirmed to be

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FDA approves gene therapy to treat adults with Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma

Express Pharma

The US Food and Drug Administration approved Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), a gene therapy indicated for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma who have received prior chemotherapy, are HLA antigen(s) A*02:01P, -A*02:02P, -A*02:03P, or -A*02:06P positive, and whose tumour expresses the MAGE-A4 antigen as determined by FDA authorised companion diagnostic devices.

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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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Pharmacies in England cutting services amid financial pressures, research finds

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Poll reveals emergency contraception, free prescription deliveries and extended opening hours among services hit Pharmacies across England are unable to provide critical NHS and public health services owing to the overwhelming financial and operational pressures they are facing, according to research. A poll of pharmacy owners representing more than 2,100 pharmacies found that more than 96% of respondents said they had stopped providing locally commissioned services over the past 12 months.

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DIA’s India Annual Meeting to host discussions on evolving regulatory landscape

Express Pharma

DIA , a global organisation of life sciences professionals, will facilitate a series of discussions on the evolving regulatory landscape in India, the transformative power of digitisation in healthcare, and how to prioritise patient safety during the DIA India Annual Meeting , which will be held September 24 and 25 at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. This year’s theme, “Confluence of Care,” focuses on the need for widespread cooperation and deliberation to drive the safe and effectiv

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Biopharmaceutical Frontiers

PharmaTech

Daniel Galbraith, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Solvias provided a comprehensive picture to Pharmaceutical Technology of the current landscape of cell and gene therapy advancements. The discussion covers important regulatory guidance, technological landmarks, and how Solvias is impacting the current market.

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Episode 945: How does the use of dopamine for shock affect mortality rates?

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss how the use of dopamine for shock affects mortality rates. Episode 945: How does the use of dopamine for shock affect mortality rates? Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Surviving Sepsis Guidelines do not list dopamine as one of the vasopressors to use for the treatment of septic shock, and other types of shock are usually treated with non-dopamine vasopressors as well due to the higher rate of ventricular arrhythmias associated with dopamine use.

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New tentative approval for Alembic drug dabigatran etexilate mesylate

Drug Patent Watch

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

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Zuranolone Offers An Innovative Treatment for Postpartum Depression

Pharmacy Times

Zuranolone enhances health care providers’ ability to address the complex needs of patients with PPD, offering new hope for rapid and sustained relief from depressive symptoms.

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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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Handling Drug Patent Opposition Proceedings

Drug Patent Watch

Handling drug patent opposition proceedings is a crucial step in ensuring the quality and validity of granted patents in the pharmaceutical industry.

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New patent expiration for Abbvie drug ACUVAIL

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ACUVAIL Acuvail is a drug marketed by Abbvie and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier.

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Colombia?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Colombia.

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