STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

Carbon dioxide monitors have been around for decades. But in 2020, they became, almost overnight, a hot commodity. All of a sudden, people wanted them to help assess the safety of indoor spaces — to gauge the likelihood of breathing in coronavirus-laced particles that until very recently had been in someone else’s lungs. No sensor can monitor how many infectious aerosols are swirling around us in real time.

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JUNE 4, 2024

From regulatory restrictions to evocative letter strings, branded drug naming is both an art and a science. We break down the process.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Good morning, and welcome to STAT’s live blog of the Food and Drug Administration’s scientific advisory committee meeting to review safety and efficacy data for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The discussion will start at 8:30 a.m. ET and run until about 5:30 p.m. ( here’s an agenda ). We published an in-depth story on Friday about what to expect today , but here are the basics: MDMA is the first Schedule I psychedelic to be considered by

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BioPharma Dive

JUNE 4, 2024

A group of independent experts wasn't convinced by clinical trial data from company Lykos Therapeutics, which is seeking FDA approval of MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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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

JUNE 4, 2024

The federal government inappropriately lowered the 2024 Medicare Advantage star ratings of SCAN Health Plan, which led to the health insurance company in California losing hundreds of millions of dollars in bonuses from the government, a judge ruled Monday. The decision will lead to more than $250 million funneling back into SCAN, which covers 270,000 Medicare Advantage enrollees.

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JUNE 4, 2024

ViVE conference highlights the key takeaways on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity concerns, and industry transactions. Stay updated on the latest trends and partnerships shaping these fields.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Sleep disturbances are one of the most common and disruptive symptoms in menopausal women, but not enough is known about the causes, and current sleep aids are often ineffective. To plug that gap, Germany’s Bayer has joined forces with electronics group Samsung to carry out an observational study on sleep disturbances during menopause (SDM), tapping into the South Korean company’s position as one of the world's largest producers of consumer electronics.

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STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

Memory loss is the most obvious symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. But for the more than 6.5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease — and the people who support them — memory lapses are often the least of their problems. Many people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia also experience mood and behavior symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to violent outbursts and psychosis.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Just a few weeks after Dexcom’s Stelo became the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to be approved by the FDA, Abbott has got the green light for its Lingo device - and analysts think uptake by patients is now poised to take off.

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STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

Amid rising concern over prescription drug shortages, a new report finds that the number of shortages has increased over the past decade, most are lasting longer than ever before, and the problem is affecting medicines used to treat a wide range of maladies. Specifically, the average shortage lasted for more than three years in 2023 compared to about two years in 2020, and 27 of the 125 drugs in short supply were not available for more than five years.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Get insights into the exclusive interview with Mohit Manrao, AstraZeneca SVP and Head of Oncology. Explore the highlights of the conversation and ASCO 2024 here.

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STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

Sending patients heaps of medical supplies to score more money from insurers is common in the device industry. If insurers decline to cover the supplies, patients are stuck paying for materials they didn’t need. STAT examined one of the companies perpetuating this practice, a pain management device company called Zynex Medical, and the frustration among both its patients and former employees.

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JUNE 4, 2024

New data from a phase 2b trial of Moderna and MSD’s neoantigen melanoma vaccine may be strong enough to consider filing for accelerated approval before a phase 3 programme.

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STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

CHICAGO — Something is off about the way Novartis is talking about pelabresib, its newly acquired and costly treatment for myelofibrosis. I suspect the Swiss pharma giant’s previously stated plan to submit a marketing application to the Food and Drug Administration this year has been blocked. I’m not just speculating wildly. It’s looking increasingly likely that the $3 billion purchase of MorphoSys to acquire pelabresib — a deal pushed hard by top Novartis exec

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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.

PharmaTech

JUNE 4, 2024

Pharm Tech Group sits down with Bernard Sagaert, CEO of etherna, to examine the role of mRNA in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

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STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

You’re reading the web edition of ASCO in 30 Seconds, STAT’s guide to the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. We’ll resume for ASCO 2025.  Well, dear readers. Our ASCO reporting, including this newsletter, has come to the end. Read below for takeaway thoughts from Matt, Adam, and Angus.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 4, 2024

A June 2024 literature review has revealed that climate change has the potential to intensify MS symptoms, as well as the incidence, prevalence, and severity of other major neurological disorders.

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STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. There is nothing like being greeted with clear blue skies and cool breezes upon waking up today on the Pharmalot campus. Birds are chirping, squirrels are scavenging, official mascots are barking. And we are similarly engaged in early-in-the-day rituals of our own — firing up the trusty coffee kettle for another cup of stimulation.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JUNE 4, 2024

Eli Lilly and Company has announced its new Executive Vice President of Global Quality. This news follows a statement by the firm at the start of this year declaring the retirement of its long-serving current EVP. A new start at Eli Lilly Melissa Seymour will begin her new role as EVP at Eli Lilly on 22 July 2024. As part of this position, she will also serve as a member of the company’s Executive Committee.

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STAT

JUNE 4, 2024

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. Today, FDA advisers are convening to discuss Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for people with PTSD. It’s a critical meeting — MDMA could be the first Schedule I psychedelic to be deemed to have a medical use.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Discover the latest advancements in life sciences R&D and quality at the Veeva R&D Quality Summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel in Madrid. Join industry leaders as they discuss the importance of a single source of truth.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 4, 2024

Monday saw a 9% drop in GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) share price on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) following a Delaware judge’s ruling on 31 May that over 72,000 lawsuits over discontinued heartburn drug Zantac, known generically as ranitidine, could go ahead.

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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.

Express Pharma

JUNE 4, 2024

The premier expo opened its door to over 200 exhibitors showcasing more than 1000 brands offering insights into Machinery & Packaging, Lab Analytical & Cleanroom, and Pharma Ingredients segments The 10th edition of PharmaLytica, organised by Informa Markets in India, commenced at HITEX, Hyderabad. It focused on redefining the pharmaceutical industry in the post-COVID era.

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The Pharmacist

JUNE 4, 2024

More than three times as many serious shortage protocols (SSPs) were issued in 2022-24 than in 2020-22, according to analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA). And in a three-day period last month, the same number of SSPs were issued as those issued during the whole of 2020. The NPA warned that shortages were leading […] The post Medicine shortage warnings triple in last two years appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JUNE 4, 2024

In an area covering almost 1,400m 2 , the Pharmaceutical Divisions of IMA Group and its specialists are glad to introduce IMA Pharma, the All-In-One supplier specialised in the design and manufacture of innovative machines and complete lines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, medical devices assembling, as well as projects concerning digitalisation , sustainability, and customer service solutions.

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Express Pharma

JUNE 4, 2024

Despite a 69.2 per cent month-over-month drop, funding soars nearly 380% YoY, with late-stage investments dominating the scene As per the data presented by Tracxn.com, funding in the pharmaceutical sectors dropped 69.2 per cent to $261 million in May 2024 from $846 million in April 2024. However, this figure represented a 379.8 per cent increase compared to the $54.4 million raised in May 2023.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Scientists at the NIH have introduced an AI tool to predict the response to immune checkpoint inhibitors for cancer patients.

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Outsourcing Pharma

JUNE 4, 2024

In celebration of Clinical Trials Day last month, OSP sat down with Diane Lacroix, vice president of clinical data management at eClinical Solutions, to delve into the latest advancements and future directions in clinical trials.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 4, 2024

Alligator Bioscience’s CEO says that its pancreatic cancer drug may mark a meaningful improvement on current treatment standards.

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The Pharmacist

JUNE 4, 2024

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has announced a 'day of action' on 20 June which could see some pharmacies 'turning off the lights' for two hours. NPA chief executive Paul Rees announced the association's 'One Day to Save Our Pharmacies' initiative this morning and said it hoped to 'show the politicians there's a state of […] The post BREAKING: NPA plans 'day of action' to save community pharmacy appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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JUNE 4, 2024

First marketing authorisation submission for Nidlegy for the treatment of locally advanced, fully resectable melanoma in the neoadjuvant setting Philogen and Sun Pharma, announced the submission of a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the approval of Nidlegy, an investigational treatment for neoadjuvant (i.e., prior to surgery) locally advanced fully resectable melanoma.

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