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STAT+: Meet the billionaire media mogul who’s taking on the food industry

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WASHINGTON — The idea for Todd Wagner’s new advocacy organization FoodFight USA, he says, came to him after visiting George Clooney in Lake Como. He’s recruited Morgan Freeman, who is “obviously” a friend. He personally lobbied Arnold Schwarzenegger and current California Gov. Gavin Newsom to support food makers’ nightmare scenario — a first-in-the-nation law banning certain food additives in the state, which was signed into law last year.

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A biotech’s difficult journey to bring a new kind of Parkinson’s drug to patients

PharmaVoice

A series of executive turnovers at Gain Therapeutics this year precedes important early-stage Parkinson’s results that could change how the disease is treated.

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STAT+: Grail announces layoffs as it looks to push forward blood-based cancer detection test

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Cancer detection firm Grail announced sizable workforce cuts on Tuesday in a bid to save cash and concentrate resources on developing a blood-based test to spot early signs of dozens of cancers. The cuts will affect 30% of the biotech’s current and planned hires. Grail spokesperson Kristen Davis told STAT in an email that around 350 existing positions and 150 open roles have been eliminated.

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A potential MS ‘game changer’ could bring more safety to the table — even against viruses

PharmaVoice

Immunic’s treatment has anti-inflammation, neuroprotection and antiviral effects plus a ‘benign’ safety profile that even seems to lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.

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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+: Illumina lays out plan to boost growth by helping scientists interpret sequencing data

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SAN DIEGO — The unwinding of Illumina’s ill-fated acquisition of Grail earlier this year left investors and the genomics community with a pressing question: What kind of company is Illumina going to be going forward? CEO Jacob Thaysen on Tuesday made clear that the sequencing firm, which controls about 80% of the current DNA-sequencer market, is essentially returning to its traditional role of creating instruments for researchers in academia, the biopharma industry, and health care

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Remembering Paul Bannister, dear friend and finance manager

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Our longtime Finance Director Paul Bannister was a part of the fabric of pharmaphorum almost from the beginning and an integral part of keeping the publication running. And, most importantly, he was the soul of the place and a friend to all.

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People need to know how to use AI now

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With the implementation of advancing technologies in industry comes the parallel need for suitable upskilling of the workforce – but this doesn’t as yet always pan out, and in today’s pharmaphorum podcast COO of Enthought Mike Connell discusses the growing skills gap in R&D in life sciences and the 80/20 rule with web editor Nicole Raleigh, as well as the need for correct education of people and machines, both.

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STAT+: Why U.S. health care cybersecurity laws are better at protecting a corpse’s privacy than patients’ lives

STAT

Two days into a cyberattack on his hospital system, Nate Couture reached the end of his cyber incident plan. “We make these incident response plans and we feel great about them,” Couture, the University of Vermont Health Network chief information security officer, told other heath care cyber professionals at a recent conference. “At the end of them, they have a box that usually says something like, ‘And then IT recovers the systems.

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Advancing precision medicine: How real-world evidence platforms translate data into action

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Learn how real-world evidence platforms use real-world data (RWD) to advance precision medicine, bridging the gap between clinical trials and real-world patient outcomes.

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Opinion: Aspirin after a broken bone: health equity in a $5 bottle

STAT

There are few things more exciting for researchers than to mount and complete a clinical trial that could change the practice of medicine and save lives. That’s what we experienced when The New England Journal of Medicine published our findings in January 2023 that aspirin was as effective at preventing life-threatening blood clots after surgery as was a far more expensive and more painful injectable blood thinner.

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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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China CDE clears Phase 3 Study of Lisafltoclax in Newlly Diagnosed Patients with Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Pharmafile

The China Centre for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has cleared the registrational phase 3 study of lisaftoclax in combination with azacitadine for the first time in newly diagnosed patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The post China CDE clears Phase 3 Study of Lisafltoclax in Newlly Diagnosed Patients with Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome appeared first on Pharmafile.

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STAT+: Acelyrin announces layoffs, strategy shift after late-stage trial results for anti-inflammatory drug

STAT

Acelyrin, a California biotech focused on immunology and inflammatory disease, announced Tuesday that its experimental drug for a common skin disorder succeeded in a late-stage clinical trial. That’s the kind of news that’s usually accompanied by plans to apply for regulatory approval to market a new therapy. But the results didn’t show a clear edge over competing products on the market or in development.

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What Do You Do When You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau?

Compounding Pharmacy of America

Stuck in a weight loss plateau? Learn effective tips, strategies and supplements to help break through and continue your fitness journey. The post What Do You Do When You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau? appeared first on The Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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STAT+: Otsuka prices depression digital therapeutic to make it widely accessible, says it’ll lose money

STAT

Otsuka Pharmaceutical has started selling Rejoyn, its Food and Drug Administration cleared prescription app that treats the symptoms of major depressive disorder. And it’s hitting the market at a low price that Otsuka hopes will entice many people to give it a try. Otsuka will make the 6-week treatment available to patients through a prescription from their existing provider or through the treatment’s website where they can connect with a clinician from Wheel Health who can prescri

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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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Syngene secures silver rating in EcoVadis sustainability index, ranking in top 15% of assessed companies

Express Pharma

Syngene International, a contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), has achieved a silver rating in the EcoVadis sustainability index. This rating reflects the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and places Syngene among the top 15 per cent of companies assessed worldwide in the past year.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novartis losing bid to block a generic, pharma deals, and more

STAT

Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Our mascots, for instance, got off to a particularly busy start, having spotted a feline creature nearby that sent them into a tizzy. Such is life on the campus. As for us, we are reaching for the ever-trusty coffee kettle and brewing another cup of needed stimulation. Our choice today is the oh-so smooth butter pecan.

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India’s opportunity to lead the future of healthcare delivery drives through sustainable pharma cold chain and storage

Express Pharma

In the last few years, global disruptions have opened new challenges and frontiers across industries. From manufacturing to the delivery of critical services, industries and governments swiftly developed or turned to new and sustainable strategies for growth. The healthcare and pharma sector, standing on the frontlines, witnessed the most upheaval and evolution, especially in vaccine development, cold chain, storage and last-mile delivery.

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Morning Rounds: The billionaire who wants you angry about the food supply

STAT

Want to stay on top of health news?  Sign up  to get our Morning Rounds newsletter in your inbox. We’ve got some nice awards news this morning. Yesterday, my colleague and friend Jason Mast won the the 2024 Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award , for his reporting at the intersection of medical science, business, and human lives. I asked Jason if there was a STAT story he was most proud of and he shared this heart-wrenching one from last summer when the first gene therapy was approved fo

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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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How personal loss and hope drove Elaine Maynard’s work in clinical trials and patient-centric technologies

Outsourcing Pharma

Driven by personal loss and inspired by the progress in disease management, Elaine has dedicated more than 20 years to the clinical trial technology industry.

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Atopic dermatitis treatment sees promising future with new drug approvals: GlobalData

Express Pharma

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is experiencing a transformative shift in treatment management with recent drug approvals that address critical unmet needs. The introduction of novel therapies, such as Dermavant’s VTAMA (tapinarof) (Japan) and Arcutis’s ZORYVE (roflumilast) (US), with innovative mechanisms of action, offers hope for improved patient outcomes.

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Revolutionizing partner evaluations in pharma outsourcing: expert insights

Outsourcing Pharma

In the rapidly evolving pharmaceutical industry, the process of evaluating outsourcing partners is critical to ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation.

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FDA approves Ascendis Pharma’s YORVIPATH for hypoparathyroidism

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ascendis Pharma has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its YORVIPATH to treat hypoparathyroidism in adults.

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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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FDA approval of needle-free spray, a major breakthrough in anaphylaxis treatment

Outsourcing Pharma

Patients suffering from severe allergic reactions now have access to a new, needle-free treatment option, as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved neffy, a 2 mg epinephrine nasal spray developed by ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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CMT Research Foundation invests in research project to develop treatments for CMTs

Pharma Times

The rare, peripheral neuropathy disease affects nearly three million people globally

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How to Boost Your Pharmacy Profits During Flu Season

PioneerRx

The back-to-school rush is in full swing. Vacations now have to wait for cozy autumns and icy winters to happen. Once class is in session, however, the rush.

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Francis Crick scientists reveal how cells ‘raise the alarm’ when damaged or infected

Pharma Times

The V-ATPase protein, V1H, was found to be involved in the process of raising the alarm

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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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Judge rebuffs Novartis bid to block generic Entresto

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Novartis' attempt to stop MSN Pharma from launching a generic version of heart failure blockbuster Entresto is blocked in a US court

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Acelyrin shifts from main drug, lays off staff

BioPharma Dive

The company will no longer develop its medicine izokibep in two immune conditions, prioritizing instead another treatment it’s developing for thyroid eye disease.

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Sustainability is more than a commitment, it’s a path to operational efficiency and long-term value creation

Express Pharma

How can the pharma sector make sustainability more sustainable? Sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector is becoming increasingly critical. With growing awareness of the environmental impact of pharmaceutical manufacturing—such as pollution from toxic discharges—companies must adopt more sustainable practices. The industry is heavily regulated, which often makes the implementation of sustainable initiatives challenging and expensive.

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FDA okays Ascendis hypoparathyroidism drug at second attempt

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After turning it down a year ago, the FDA has cleared once-daily injectable Yorvipath for hypoparathyroidism from Ascendis Pharma.Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) – previously known as TransCon PTH – has been approved to treat adults with hypoparathyroidism, a rare condition defined by a deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH) that affects 70,000 to 90,000 people in the US.

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Can Rite Aid Recover?

Drug Channels

Last fall, poor ol’ Rite Aid finally succumbed to bankruptcy. It was pretty much the definition of an expected surprise. To get a comprehensive look at the company’s ever-declining fortunes, DCI rummaged around the compnay's numerous bankruptcy filings. Below, you’ll find our review of Rite Aid’s current financial situation, shrinking store footprint, changing relationship with key wholesaler McKesson, surprisingly optimistic projections, and more.

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