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Opinion: Functional neurological disorder is not an appropriate diagnosis for people with long Covid

STAT

Long Covid — the name adopted for cases of prolonged symptoms after an acute bout of Covid-19 — is an umbrella diagnosis covering a broad range of clinical presentations and abnormal biological processes. Researchers haven’t yet identified a single or defining cause for some of the most debilitating symptoms associated with long Covid, which parallel those routinely seen in other post-acute infection syndromes.

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Is a better CAR-T cell therapy option on the horizon?

PharmaVoice

In vivo CAR-T cell technology has the potential to solve some major issues in the field and could enter the clinic this year.

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STAT+: Top FDA officials weighing regulation of ultra-processed foods, internal documents show

STAT

WASHINGTON – Top Food and Drug Administration officials met multiple times earlier this year to discuss the regulation of ultra-processed foods, according to internal agency calendars obtained by STAT. Two FDA officials, Haider Warraich and Robin McKinnon, met multiple times in February to discuss regulating these edible industrial creations, such as sodas, prepackaged cookies, and most breakfast cereals.

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Mining clues from a library of brain tissue samples, Cerevance takes a precision approach to CNS disorders

PharmaVoice

Mid-stage data from the company’s lead candidate in Parkinson’s is expected later this year and could tee up an IPO.

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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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Bird flu snapshot: As the number of infected dairy herds mount, so too does pessimism about driving H5N1 out of cows

STAT

Bird flu snapshot: This is the latest installment in a series of regular updates on the H5N1 flu outbreak in dairy cows that STAT is publishing on Monday mornings. To read future updates, you can also subscribe to STAT’s Morning Rounds newsletter. There are more human cases of H5N1 bird flu infection, and another state has joined the list of those with infected dairy cow herds.

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Revolution Medicines firms up Phase 3 trial plans with latest cancer drug data

BioPharma Dive

Updated results show the biotech's RAS inhibitor shrank pancreatic tumors in 20% to 25% of study participants, but with high rates of side effects like rash and nausea.

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Pharma sector awaits Budget 2024 for innovation boost and regulatory reforms

Express Pharma

Aditya Sharma, Head of Process Solutions, India Region, Merck Life Science: “We anticipate significant reforms and initiatives for the Life Science and healthcare sector in the upcoming Union Budget. The government’s initiative to implement a draft strategy aimed at promoting innovation, R&D, and industry-led innovation growth in India’s MedTech and Pharmaceutical industries is a welcome move.

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Q&A: Why more info can lead some women to prefer delaying first mammogram

STAT

The messaging around mammography often doesn’t go beyond this simple three-word refrain: screening saves lives. Medical groups have also moved toward earlier breast cancer screening: The United States Preventive Services Task Force, for example, earlier this year recommended that all women begin screening mammography at age 40. And yet, more women prefer to wait until age 50 to begin screening after learning about breast cancer screening’s benefits and drawbacks, according to a stu

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Diagnosed prevalent cases of chronic kidney disease to reach 22.97 million across 7MM in 2033, predicts GlobalData

Express Pharma

The diagnosed prevalent cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) across the seven major markets (*7MM) are projected to increase at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.90 per cent from 21.08 million in 2023 to 22.97 million in 2033, forecasts GlobalData. GlobalData’s latest report, “Chronic Kidney Disease: Epidemiology Forecast to 2033,” reveals that in 2033, the US is predicted to have the highest number of diagnosed prevalent cases of CKD in the 7MM at 5.83 million followed by Japan at 5.64 million,

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Vertex sues U.S. government over access to fertility support services for Casgevy patients

STAT

One of the makers of Casgevy — the world’s first CRISPR-based medicine —  filed a lawsuit Monday intended to clear the way for the company to pay for fertility preservation services and treatment for people receiving the therapy, which can interfere with reproduction.  In the lawsuit, Vertex Pharmaceuticals challenged an oral opinion issued by the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General that its fertility support program would violate federal anti

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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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Renewed call for whooping cough vaccine uptake as cases rise again

The Pharmacist

Cases of whooping cough are still on the rise with the highest figures recorded so far this year in May, the UK Health Security Agency has warned. Nine babies have now died in the current outbreak, one in December and eight up until May this year, UKHSA officials said while urging everyone who was eligible […] The post Renewed call for whooping cough vaccine uptake as cases rise again appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: Early data from Lexeo’s gene therapy for rare heart disease shows promise

STAT

Lexeo Therapeutics said Monday that a gene therapy designed to prevent fatal cardiac complications of a genetic disorder called Friedrich’s ataxia reduced signs of heart disease in a handful of patients. The data are very early and less-than-clear-cut. But given a top Food and Drug Administration official’s recent efforts to advance gene therapies under accelerated approval — most notably, with the decision to expand approval for Sarepta’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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New process for contractors looking to provide off-site Covid vaccines

The Pharmacist

Contractors interested in running a Covid-19 vaccination site away from their pharmacy should check NHS England (NHSE) websites ‘regularly’ as more opportunities are commissioned, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has advised. NHSE has already invited community pharmacy and GP sites to sign up to provide vaccinations at their registered premises. But where commissioners have identified a […] The post New process for contractors looking to provide off-site Covid vaccines appeared first on Th

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Opinion: Medicare drug pricing rules will delay access to promising therapies

STAT

Medicare’s new guidelines cover how it will conduct the drug price negotiations authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act. Unfortunately, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is interpreting the law in a way that will discourage companies from finding new uses — sometimes lifesaving new uses — for existing drugs. It will also deter companies from doing research on existing medicines to create improved versions that are more effective and have fewer side effects.

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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 over-the-counter nasal sprays could reduce RTIs and antibiotic use

Pharma Times

Affecting parts of the body involving breathing, RTIs impact one in five people in England

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STAT+: Medicare pay proposals are good news for health tech, bad news for docs

STAT

You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money in medicine. Sign up to get it in your inbox every Monday.  Just you, a beach chair, and Medicare regs Medicare dropped its own summer reading list last week — a tidy 3,200 pages of regulations that govern how  doctors , surgery centers, and  hospital outpatient departments will get paid next year.

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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With Biosimilars Versus Leflunomide: An Economic Evaluation

Pharmaceutical Commerce

A study explores the cost-effectiveness of combining methotrexate with various drugs as a way to combat failed methotrexate monotherapy.

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What are the odds we get an heir to Paxlovid?

STAT

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Morning! Today, we look at some promising, but early, gene therapy data from Lexeo Therapeutics, examine Medicare’s new price negotiation rules and their impact on innovation, and more.

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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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Call goes out for simpler clinical trial regulation in UK

pharmaphorum

Framework governing early-stage clinical trials in the UK is stifling research and needs to be simplified, says BJCP paper

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NIHR and Diabetes UK invest nearly £3m to prevent and treat diabetes distress

Pharma Times

Almost 50% of adults living with type 1 diabetes experience high levels of diabetes distress

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The Complexity Advantage: Why Advanced Delivery Methods Deter Generic Competition

Drug Patent Watch

The Strategic Advantage of Complex Drug Delivery Systems In the highly competitive pharmaceutical landscape, adopting complex drug delivery systems can […] Source

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Women in Science - Jasmina Jankicevic from founding organizations for prevention of HIV to CMO at Innovaderm Research

Outsourcing Pharma

When she was a teenager, Dr Jasmina Jankicevic wanted to research and promote better ways for children and adults to stay healthy, or regain health and well-being.

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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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Ozempic linked with lower dementia risk, nicotine use, British study finds

Express Pharma

Novo Nordisk’s popular diabetes treatment Ozempic could be tied to a lower risk of cognitive problems, according to an observational study published by researchers at Oxford University. The study, published in the Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal, explored more than 100 million medical records of the United States (U.S.) patients to see if Ozempic increased the risk of several neurological and psychiatric conditions in the first year of use compared with three common antidiabetic d

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Number of NHS Health Checks increases but more people decline

The Pharmacist

Three in five people invited for an NHS Health Check the past year did not take up the offer, an analysis of NHS data shows. In 2023/24, 3.6 million people were invited to attend an NHS Health Check – the highest ever level. But of these 2.1 million did not take up the offer, the […] The post Number of NHS Health Checks increases but more people decline appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Lexeo gene therapy shows signs of heart benefit in small study

BioPharma Dive

The company claims the results support exploring the possibility of an accelerated approval, citing flexibility by FDA officials in reviewing rare disease gene therapies.

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Germany inches closer to confidential pricing for drugs

pharmaphorum

Germany inches closer to confidential pricing for patented medicines, with passage of Medical Research Act

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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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EMA’s PRAC Offers Recommendations for Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Glatiramer Acetate

PharmaTech

PRAC is recommending that patients who use glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) consider the risk of delayed gastric emptying before undergoing surgery with general anesthesia or deep sedation.

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New AI approach optimizes antibody drugs

World Pharma News

Proteins have evolved to excel at everything from contracting muscles to digesting food to recognizing viruses. To engineer better proteins, including antibodies, scientists often iteratively mutate the amino acids - the units that are arranged in a sequence to make up proteins - in different positions until the resulting protein has an improved function, like eliciting a stronger immune response or capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently.

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Lexeo therapy gives hope to Friedreich's ataxia patients

pharmaphorum

An experimental gene therapy developed by Lexeo Therapeutics has shown early promise in treating one of the most serious complications of rare neurodegenerative disorder Friedreich's ataxia (FA).In a phase 1/2 SUNRISE-FA trial, the LX2006 therapy showed a reduction in cardiomyopathy – the most common cause of death in FA – in an initial group of patients with enlarged hearts at the start of the trial.

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Pharma’s attitudes on AI revealed

European Pharmaceutical Review

A survey by Elsevier has shown that researchers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors consider artificial intelligence (AI) to be positive, with respondents stating that the future impact of the technology will be “transformative or significant.” The data showed that over 38 percent of those who engaged in the survey have used it professionally.

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AI-powered prognosis test company Spotlight Medical secures €6.2m in seed funding

Pharmafile

Start-up Spotlight Medical has announced it has raised €6.2m in a seed funding round led by Kurma Partners and Heal Capital. The funds will be put towards bringing the first of Spotlight Medical’s prognostic tests to the clinic. The AI-driven prognosis test will be used to help physicians select the most effective treatment for cancer patients, […] The post AI-powered prognosis test company Spotlight Medical secures €6.2m in seed funding appeared first on Pharmafile.

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