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In pigs, researchers show ultrasound could be used for 3D printing inside the body

STAT

Imagine getting surgery without ever being cut open. Researchers at Duke University and Harvard Medical School have successfully demonstrated a proof of concept in new research published Thursday in Science using a 3D printer that uses ultrasound to print biomaterials inside an organ. Growing up, Junjie Yao, a bioengineer at Duke University and one of the primary investigators of the study, had heard stories about scientists coming up with great ideas over coffee or while chatting in the break r

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Real Chemistry’s CEO on biopharma’s outlook in 2024

PharmaVoice

Shankar Narayanan, CEO of marketing consulting firm Real Chemistry, weighs in on where the industry is headed in the New Year.

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Senate committee launches bipartisan investigation into private equity ownership of hospitals

STAT

The two leaders of the Senate Budget Committee on Thursday launched a bipartisan investigation into private equity ownership of hospitals in the United States, citing concerns that such arrangements are bad for both health care providers and patients. “As private equity has moved into health care, we have become increasingly concerned about the associated negative outcomes for patients,” said Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) in a statement.

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Radiopharma startup Artbio raises $90M in sign of field’s momentum

BioPharma Dive

The funding is indicative of investor interest in an area of drug research that involves at least a dozen startups and multiple publicly traded companies.

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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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STAT+: Medtronic cancels $738 million acquisition of diabetes tech company EOFlow

STAT

Medtronic is no longer buying EOFlow, a Korean maker of wearable insulin pumps. The news comes three months after Insulet, EOFlow’s rival, filed a lawsuit accusing the company of stealing trade secrets. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Wednesday, Medtronic announced its cancellation of the deal. The filing is vague, citing “multiple breaches under the agreements” that allow Medtronic to renege.

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AbbVie swoops on Pfizer spin-out Cerevel with $8.7bn offer

pharmaphorum

AbbVie has announced its second major takeover deal in the space of a few days, offering $8.7 billion to buy central nervous system drug specialist Cerevel Therapeutics which spun out of Pfizer in 2018.

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Breaking: Pharmacy supervision consultation launches

The Pharmacist

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today launched its consultation into pharmacy supervision. It proposes to: enable pharmacists to authorise pharmacy technicians to carry out, or supervise others carrying out, the preparation, assembly, dispensing, sale and supply of medicines enable pharmacists to authorise any member of the pharmacy team to hand out […] The post Breaking: Pharmacy supervision consultation launches appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Opinion: Having a child with complex medical needs is hard enough. Navigating the health care system makes it worse

STAT

Many families take for granted the ritual of taking a newborn baby home, car seat and curated swaddle blankets in tow, just a few days after delivery. But as critical care pediatricians, we care for babies and children who often don’t fit neatly into these universal experiences. When our patients go home for the first time, they are rarely newborns.

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Common drug could facilitate “huge step-change” in managing type 1 diabetes

European Pharmaceutical Review

Results from a world-first human trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine , has shown that a drug called baricitinib has promise as the first disease-modifying treatment of its kind for type 1 diabetes, that can be administered as a tablet.  baricitinib… [demonstrated an ability to] preserve the body’s own insulin production and suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes in people who initiated treatment within 100 days of diagnosis” The researchers noted that baricit

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Diabetes ‘epidemic’ gets a Senate hearing

STAT

You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. March-in mania The White House today will take a long-awaited step to potentially broaden the government’s authority to undermine patents for medicines developed with taxpayer funding — including considering a drug’s price as one part of the framework, my co-aut

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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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Bringing women’s health up to speed for 21st century human healthcare

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In this latest instalment of the pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh speaks with David Solomon, CEO of Mithra Pharmaceuticals, about the current women’s health landscape and what Mithra is doing on an international scale to ameliorate that.

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STAT+: Biden proposal targeting pharma patents spurs industry fears and consumer doubts

STAT

Will this be a half a loaf? After months of deliberation, the Biden administration on Thursday asserted its authority to sidestep patents in order to lower costs for some pricey medicines that were discovered with taxpayer money. But the move, which must still be finalized by an inter-agency working group, is already causing uncertainty over the extent to which drugmakers may lose valuable monopolies and consumers will save money.

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Lung cancer screening recommended in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Pharma Times

The disease is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the UK - News - PharmaTimes

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White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates

STAT

White House officials will take more time to review a sweeping plan from U.S. health regulators to  ban menthol cigarettes , an unexpected delay that anti-tobacco groups fear could scuttle the  long-awaited rule. Administration officials indicated Wednesday the process will continue into next year, targeting March to implement the rule, according to an updated regulatory agenda posted online.

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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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Trial finds Lilly’s Olumiant could treat type 1 diabetes

pharmaphorum

Treatment with Eli Lilly’s JAK inhibitor Olumiant has been shown to preserve the function of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells in patients with type 1 diabetes, potentially opening up a whole new avenue of therapy.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: White House takes aim at pharma patents to lower drug prices; Sanofi CEO defends reducing earnings forecast

STAT

Top of the morning to you. Gray skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus right now, but our spirits remain sunny, nonetheless. Why? We will trot out a bit of insight from the Morning Mayor, who would say, “Every new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.” To celebrate the notion, we are brewing still more cups of stimulation and invite you to join us.

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Madrigal’s efforts for resmetirom will set tone for future launches of NASH therapies: GlobalData

Express Pharma

Following the FDA’s acceptance of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals ’ new drug application (NDA) and priority review for its THR-β agonist (resmetirom) in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in September 2023, the company has taken steps to fortify its leadership and financial position to gear up for the imminent launch of resmetirom. The measures initiated by Madrigal for the launch are expected to set the tone for future launches of NASH therapies by other small companies, according to GlobalData.

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Listen: CRISPR history, biotech struggles, & a big week for deals

STAT

How does the first CRISPR treatment work? Can biotech rebound? And when is $300 million not $300 million? We cover all that and more this week on “The Readout LOUD,” STAT’s biotech podcast. With the first CRISPR-based medicine expected to win FDA approval any minute now, STAT’s Megan Molteni joins us to discuss how we got here and what it means for the future.

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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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Prevalence of Eight Chronic Health Conditions Reach Unprecedented Levels in US

PharmExec

Arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, COPD, depression, and diabetes reach the highest recorded levels since the America’s Health Rankings Annual Report began tracking them in 1990.

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Eli Lilly’s latest $1.4 billion deal might come unglued

STAT

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning, everyone. Damian here with another multibillion-dollar deal, a word on the future of Sanofi, and a setback in one of medicine’s longest-running quests.

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IPC issues alert against adverse reactions of painkiller Meftal

Express Pharma

The commission, in its alert, stated that a preliminary analysis of adverse drug reactions from the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) database revealed drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert advising healthcare professionals and patients to monitor adverse reactions of painkiller Meftal, commonly used for menstrual cramps and rheumatoid arthritis.

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‘Innovation-first’ mindset vital for advanced therapies sector future

European Pharmaceutical Review

A report from the Advanced Therapies Treatment Centre (ATTC) Network has highlighted urgent need for rapid change and improvement in the field to maximise patient access to advanced therapies. It was compiled based on expertise gathered at the ATTC Network’s UK Advanced Therapies Adoption Challenge event in October. At the event, attendees discussed barriers and develop solutions to the advanced therapies adoption challenge.

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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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Charting India Pharma Inc’s growth path

Express Pharma

India Pharma Inc, hailed for its prowess in the production of high-quality generic medicines, now needs to shift from a conventional, volume-based business strategy to a value-based approach to keep it up its growth momentum. In this context, finding the right opportunities and understanding the challenges has become crucial. Hence, Express Pharma is organising a series of “ Pharma Summits” across the country’s pharma hubs to strategically leverage opportunities as well as find and apply new ope

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ObvioHealth reveals new digital therapeutics API to capture more accurate clinical data

Outsourcing Pharma

Virtual research organization, ObvioHealth, has just announced the launch of its application programming interface (API) which it says is tailored specifically for digital therapeutics (DTx) clinical trials.

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Medtronic drops $738m takeover of wearable insulin pump firm

pharmaphorum

Medtech giant Medtronic has decided not to go ahead with a planned acquisition of EOFlow, a developer of patch-based insulin pumps, saying that there have been “multiple breaches” of their takeover agreement.

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Students accepted onto pharmacy programmes climbs 3%

The Pharmacist

The number of students accepted onto undergraduate pharmacy programmes across the UK has increased 3% in a year, according to latest data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Community Pharmacy England (CPE) welcomed the rise and hoped the news ‘bodes well’ for recent commitments made by NHS England to expanding pharmacy training.

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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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Ceremorphic demonstrates BioCompDiscoverX supercomputing platform for accelerated drug discovery

Express Pharma

The BioCompDiscoverX will be available in Q3 2024 and will include technologies incorporated in its proprietary silicon device Ceremorphic Life Sciences CEO Venkat Mattela delivered the keynote at AI Driven Drug Discovery Summit in Boston MA, where he demonstrated the company’s new BioCompDiscoverX supercomputing platform. Leveraging proprietary analog, quantum and AI technology, this new platform will allow Ceremorphic Life Sciences, a division of Ceremorphic, Inc., to begin developing drugs at

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Japan approves BMS’ Abecma for multiple myeloma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Japan has granted approval for the sBLA of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) for Abecma to treat relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).

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Hits don’t Count. Only Runs: Did Specifications Grading Change the Score

Pulses

By: Jeff Cain, EdD, MS In 2001, despite amassing 23 total bases, the San Francisco Giants lost 1-0 to the Chicago Cubs. Baseball scores are not determined by the number of singles, doubles, walks, etc. that a team collects throughout the game. The only standard that matters is whether a runner successfully crosses home plate. This baseball metaphor applies to the specifications grading schema I adopted for my Pharmacy Operations & Financial Management course in Spring 2023.

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Yseop's impactful Generative AI capabilities helping accelerate drugs to market

Outsourcing Pharma

Today, world-leading generative artificial intelligence (AI) company for life sciences, Yseop, is celebrating its involvement in more than 150 clinical trials with pharma giants around the world.

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5 Poor Work Habits We’re Leaving Behind in 2023

The Script

Poor work habits can significantly hinder productivity and professional growth. Rx relief shares five common habits and how to overcome them.

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