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Four Tops singer’s lawsuit says he visited ER for chest pain, ended up in straightjacket

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When Alexander Morris, a member of the Motown group The Four Tops , visited a Detroit-area Ascension hospital with chest pain and trouble breathing, he said the staff assumed he was mentally ill after he told them he was a famous singer. Instead of treating Morris, a white security guard told him to “sit his Black ass down” and he was placed in a straightjacket, Morris claims in a new lawsuit.

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As Big Pharma places bigger bets on ADCs, here’s where the field is headed next

PharmaVoice

With more drugmakers getting into the antibody-drug conjugate game, emerging innovations signal a bright future for the technology.

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Opinion: Empathy should guide responses to reported vaccine injuries

STAT

As a co-leader of the team at the National Institutes of Health that developed technologies powering a number of Covid-19 vaccines, I often speak publicly about vaccine science, even though I no longer work for the government. After my talks, people often approach me, almost always thanking me for my work. There is no denying the millions of lives that Covid-19 vaccines saved. sometimes, though, they relate stories of vaccine injuries.

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US researchers develop AI liquid biopsy test to help identify lung cancer earlier

Pharma Times

The leading cause of cancer globally accounts for an estimated 1.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Melinda French Gates, going solo, aims to influence reproductive rights in the U.S.

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Last week, Melinda French Gates officially left the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with a $12.5 billion check from Bill Gates, per the terms of their separation. Her departure from the foundation she co-founded in 2000 had been announced in May , and on Friday she published a parting memo thanking all who worked with her during her tenure at the foundation.

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STAT+: Biotech co-founded by entrepreneur Bob Langer is testing a new approach to developing obesity treatments

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A new company founded by a group of biotech veterans, including Bob Langer , came out of stealth mode Tuesday with plans to create pills for everything from obesity to rare diseases. The company, Syntis Bio, is based on a technology developed by Langer and MIT professor Giovanni Traverso that can coat the stomach and potentially other organ surfaces, changing the way that drugs are absorbed or, in the case of obesity, which hormones are triggered.

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2024 Commonwealth Pharmacists Day -Pharmacists developing resilient and sustainable health systems

Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

2024 Commonwealh Pharmacists Day -Pharmacists developing resilient and sustainable health systems About the Day Welcome to the official page for Commonwealth Pharmacists Day, celebrated every year on the 16th of June! This year, we have chosen the theme: “Pharmacists developing resilient and sustainable health systems”.

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Opinion: Blood tests for cancer detection aren’t yet ready for prime time

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Multi-cancer early detection tests (MCEDs), sometimes called liquid biopsy tests , are a new method of detecting cancer early. While the concept is promising, these untested tests currently pose significant problems. MCEDs look for circulating DNA or cells from cancers. The goal is to detect cancer in its earliest stages in people without any signs or symptoms of the disease.

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3rd to 7th June – This week in clinical trials

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Get the latest updates on clinical trials from 3rd to 7th June involving companies like uniQure, Takeda, Otsuka, CatalYm, Agios, and Transgene. Stay informed on the latest developments in the field.

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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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Bernie Sanders calls vote to subpoena Novo Nordisk U.S. head over Ozempic, Wegovy prices

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WASHINGTON — Senate health committee chair Bernie Sanders has called a vote to subpoena the chief of Novo Nordisk’s U.S. division over the company’s pricing of the popular diabetes drug Ozempic and the obesity drug Wegovy, his office announced Tuesday. The vote is scheduled for June 18. Sanders (I-Vt.) is seeking the appearance of Novo’s Doug Langa at a hearing next month.

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New polymer-based drug delivery system developed for tuberculosis

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have reported the successful formulation of clofazimine spray-dried poly (lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microparticles as an “efficient” treatment for tuberculosis (TB). In treating this bacterial infection, the paper highlighted that oral therapy often fails to achieve therapeutic concentrations at the primary infection site, the lungs.

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STAT+: Google’s Verily to offer GLP-1 drugs through Lightpath, its retooled chronic care app

STAT

For the second time in as many years, Google’s health tech spinout Verily is pivoting. The company announced Tuesday that it will phase out its chronic disease management app Onduo over the next year and a half as it transitions to a new, “evolved” product called Lightpath. Lightpath Metabolic, expected to be available in 2026, will not only include programs for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and hypertension — as the current iteration of Onduo does — b

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FDA wants to make the home a healthcare hub

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The FDA is exploring ways to transform the home into a healthcare hub, bringing healthcare services closer to individuals. This article discusses the potential impact of this trend on the future of healthcare.

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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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STAT+: Tweezers? Wrenches? Researchers plot prosthetics’ future with tools, not hands

STAT

Nearly half of people with upper-limb prosthetics abandon them. They’re often uncomfortable, dysfunctional or just don’t feel like a part of someone’s body. But in a recent study in iScience , researchers made an unusual choice. They used virtual reality to try out bionic tools like tweezers or wrenches as hand prosthetics. The participants felt as or even more embodied with these tools compared with a “natural” hand.

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Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug set to join Leqembi after FDA vote

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An FDA advisory committee has delivered a strong endorsement to Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s disease therapy donanemab, voting unanimously that the safety and efficacy of the amyloid-busting drug support its approval. The independent advisors on the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee voted by 11 to zero that donanemab’s benefits outweigh its risks, and by the same margin that the data submitted by Lilly to support its efficacy was convincing.

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FDA says it’s getting serious about illegal vapes. It’s still likely to get a tongue lashing.

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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. BIOSECURE might hitch a ride with a key defense bill Here at STAT we’ve not reported much on the annual National Defense Authorization Act, so it was surprising to learn that more than 1,300 amendments have been submitted to that bill for a House Rules Committee h

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Don’t sweat an FDA sIRB mandate in clinical research – It’s good news for everyone

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The FDA's Single Institutional Review Board (sIRB) mandate is good news for clinical research. Learn more about how this mandate benefits everyone involved in the clinical research process.

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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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Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s candidate, Bob Langer’s new startup, and other biotech news you need to know

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. My colleague Adam Feuerstein and I spent the day yesterday listening to the FDA advisory committee meeting on Lilly’s Alzheimer’s candidate. Read on for the outcome of the meeting, and also, who’s behind yet another new obesity startup.

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FDA clears Ipsen’s primary biliary cholangitis drug

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Ipsen has been given accelerated approval by the FDA for Iqirvo, which becomes the dual PPAR alpha/delta agonist for rare cholestatic liver disease primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

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AstraZeneca Tagrisso sNDA gains FDA priority review for lung cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca's sNDA for Tagrisso has obtained FDA priority review for unresectable, Stage III EGFRm non-small cell lung cancer.

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Purity, potency, and safety – affordably – in stem cell therapy

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In a new episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh discusses stem cell therapy, and accessibility to and affordability of such treatment, with Rafael R Carazo Salas, founder and CEO of CellVoyant, an AI-first biotechnology company spun out from the University of Bristol.

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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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Ipsen drug for rare liver disease approved by FDA

BioPharma Dive

The medicine will join Intercept’s Ocaliva as a treatment option for primary biliary cholangitis. Another drug, from the now Gilead-owned CymaBay, could be cleared for the condition by August.

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UK pharma industry delivers election ‘wish list’

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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is calling on political parties contesting the general election to spell out their plans to nurture and drive growth in the life sciences sector and deliver for patients.

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Akira Endo, ‘remarkable’ scientist who discovered statins, dies aged 90

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Biochemist found cholesterol-lowering compound in 1973 and the heart drugs have prolonged millions of lives The scientist whose work led to the creation of statins, a chemical that prevents heart attacks and strokes, has died aged 90. Akira Endo found the first cholesterol-lowering compound in 1973 in a lab in Tokyo. The Japanese biochemist was said to have been inspired by Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in 1928, which lead him to study mould or fungi in order to develop medicines.

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ADCs are in focus. Here’s where AstraZeneca, AbbVie hope to take the field next.

BioPharma Dive

Newer components and drug combinations could expand use of the targeted cancer medicines, according to company executives.

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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.