STAT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A Nobel Prize in chemistry for Google’s DeepMind protein-structure mapping is the tip of the iceberg for advances in drug discovery and development.
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STAT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
It was a dramatic call to action by the American Heart Association: The organization declared its decade-long goal culminating in 2020 was to slash deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20%. It also promised in its scientific journal to move all Americans toward “ideal cardiovascular health.” That never happened. Deaths did decrease by 15% from 2010, but it was a “disappointment” that fatalities linked to conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure,
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Data readouts over the next six months could set expectations for how the highly lucrative market for weight loss therapies will look in the future.
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
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitals were desperate for ways to manage the flood of seriously ill patients. Many turned to an artificial intelligence algorithm developed by Epic Systems , the electronic health record company, to predict which patients were most likely to rapidly deteriorate so they could get the critical care they needed.
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Hello everyone, my name is Diana Martinez-Nava and I am a fourth-year student pharmacist at The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. I would like to take some time on this special month celebrating our Hispanic Heritage to share my story on my pharmacy journey. My interest in becoming a pharmacist began around the time I was 8 years old. I was that small child who could barely see over the counter at our neighborhood pharmacy next to my father’s arm who would be reaching out to collect,
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The Pharmacist
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Pharmacists must raise concerns with their local MPs about the issues they are facing, the Labour MP for Coventry North West and government whip Taiwo Owatemi has urged. Ms Owatemi, who is herself a pharmacist, said the profession needed to speak with a unified voice, be more vocal about concerns and collaborate with other professions. […] The post Taiwo Owatemi: 'MPs aren't hearing enough about pharmacy' appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Why aren’t we doing better in the battle against cardiovascular disease? Over the last few months, STAT put that question to nearly a dozen experts in cardiology, primary care, endocrinology, and vascular disease. Nearly all of them, as a related article details, pointed to a crisis in primary care.
Outsourcing Pharma
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The big pharma company Sanofi has discontinued a phase 2 trial of U.S. partner Denali Therapeuticsâ oditrasertib for the treatment of multiple sclerosis after the drug failed to perform.
STAT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially after a lengthy weekend respite. Of course, we have returned to the usual routines, so we are firing up the trusty coffee kettle as we brace for another round of deadlines, online meetings, and the like. No doubt, you may relate. So please join us as we hoist our cup of stimulation — our choice today is cinnamon vanilla — and get cracking.
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The Honest Apothecary
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Social media has managed to blur the lines between work life and home life. These days many of us are growing more comfortable openly sharing things about ourselves that might not normally be public knowledge to our co-workers or our boss. With just a few clicks our pals at work can be flipping through our […] The post Creepy, Stalking Bosses appeared first on The Honest Apothecary.
STAT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Why nurses liked an AI bot more than doctors did An interesting research letter out in JAMA Network Open suggests attitudes toward large language models in health care could vary based on license and professional role.
Express Pharma
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Scientists have developed an efficient photocatalyst that can degrade sulfamethoxazole, a broad-spectrum antibiotic to less hazardous chemicals and reduce health and environmental concerns associated with antibiotic contamination. A team of scientists from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology have synthesised copper zinc tin sulfide Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanoparticles (NPs) and copper zinc tin
STAT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
As Election Day 2024 gets closer, STAT’s First Opinion asked executives from leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies to reflect on how their industry is being portrayed in the presidential campaign — and what their hopes are for a new presidential administration. With all eyes currently on the upcoming U.S. elections, it’s easy to forget that this year more than 75 countries have headed to the polls or will soon.
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.
The Pharmacist
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Community pharmacy leaders shared their vision for the future of community pharmacy at the Pharmacy Show in Birmingham yesterday. Several leaders spoke about the need for adequate funding for the sector, the importance of upskilling, and the potential for pharmacies to do much more in terms of long-terms conditions management and prevention. Meeting local community […] The post Leaders cast their vision for the future of community pharmacy appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Hello! Hope you had a restful and reflective Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today, we talk about how the autoimmune disease space is hotter than ever, see more gene therapy contraction, and the CEO of a generics giant talks about how elections affect industry. The need-to-know this morning Johnson & Johnson reported third-quarter earnings. Investment in autoimmune disease is soaring Investment has surged this year in autoimmune disease: More than $1.7 billion has been committed to this spac
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Transgene's therapeutic vaccine for cervical and anogenital cancers failed a phase 2 trial, but an efficacy signal warrants further study
Express Pharma
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services, a Contract Manufacturing Organisation ( CMO) and biopharmaceutical development services provider announces the purchase of new premises in Stirling, Scotland, UK. The additional space will double the total footprint of the company across the four facilities that it will operate from, increasing manufacturing capacity by 50 per cent in the short term.
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pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Neuroscience specialist Lundbeck has agreed to buy Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6 billion, expanding its pipeline with an epilepsy drug tipped as a future blockbuster.The Danish drugmaker has offered $60 per share for California biotech Longboard, with the main asset in the deal bexicaserin, an oral, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT 2C receptor super-agonist in late-stage testing for seizures associated with rare forms of epilepsy.
Drug Patent Watch
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Have you ever found yourself scratching your head at the pharmacy counter, wondering why your “3-month supply” of medication doesn’t quite match up with the calendar? You’re not alone. Many people are puzzled by the discrepancy between a 92-day supply of pills and the actual number of days in a three-month period.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Health plans, employers, and healthcare providers plan to increase their spending on digital health technologies in the next 12 months, says PHTI survey
Express Pharma
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Lupin announced the launch of the first generic version of Pred Forte (Prednisolone Acetate) Ophthalmic Suspension USP, 1 per cent in the United States. Being the first generic to be approved and launched, the company is entitled to 180-day competitive generic therapy (CGT) exclusivity. Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP, 1 per cent is a generic equivalent of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension, 1 per cent of AbbVie, and is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation
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.
Pharma Times
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Study reveals potential new strategy for managing inflammatory bowel disease
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Huawei hosted GITEX's Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit and launched joint solutions with partners for ten industries.
Express Pharma
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Efficient and safe delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals depends on effective healthcare supply chains. They provide timely, safe access to necessary healthcare-related resources. Warehouse automation may mark a sea change for the medical distribution industry, smoothing out traditional pain points and yielding a massive change in gains related to increased efficiency, precision, and fiscal responsibility.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 15, 2024
GSK has filed lawsuits against Moderna, claiming infringement of patents covering mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 and RSV
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World Pharma News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Bayer has submitted a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for elinzanetant for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS, also known as hot flashes) associated with menopause or caused by adjuvant endocrine therapy. Recent survey showed that 67% of European women reported vasomotor symptoms during menopause transition.
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Lundbeck is to acquire Longboard for $2.6bn equity value in a move set to enhance its capabilities within neuro-rare conditions.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Germany is the first market for LEO Pharma's Anzupgo, the first topical treatment specifically approved for chronic hand eczema
Drug Channels
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A new survey of plan sponsors sheds light on their satisfaction with transparency at large and small pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). As you will see, clients remain slightly more satisfied with the perceived transparency of smaller PBMs compared with the Big Three PBMs—CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx. However, plan sponsors are dissatisfied with transparency about how both large and small PBMs make money.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 15, 2024
mRNA vaccines, pivotal in the fight against COVID-19, are now emerging as a promising innovation in cancer treatment.
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