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Opinion: Dementia risk, higher than thought, requires a national strategy

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A recent Nature Medicine research report is sounding an alarm. The risk of developing dementia by the age of 95 is 42%. The finding that the risk of dementia increases with age is well described. What’s new and startling about this result is the number. It’s double prior estimates. The investigator team, led by researchers at New York University and funded by the National Institutes of Health, reported even higher risk estimates for women, people who self-report Black racial identi

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First participants randomized in AskBio Phase II gene therapy trial for Parkinson’s disease

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January 14, 2025: “AskBio Inc, a gene therapy company wholly owned and independently operated as a subsidiary of Bayer AG, announced that the first participants have been randomized in its Phase II clinical trial in patients with Parkinsons disease (PD). The randomization of the first participants in REGENERATE-PD is positive news for people living with Parkinsons disease and the physicians treating them, said Dr Rajesh Pahwa, MD, Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder C

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STAT+: Feds accuse Walgreens of filling ‘millions’ of illegal opioid prescriptions

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After several years of investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit accusing Walgreens of illegally dispensing millions of prescriptions for opioid painkillers and failing to fulfill its role as a critical gatekeeper in the nation’s health care system. The lawsuit is only the latest to blame one of the largest pharmacy chains in the U.S. for contributing to a long-running opioid crisis that has led to the death of hundreds of thousands of Americans.

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Johnson & Johnson initiated submission of NDA application with U.S. FDA for TAR-200 for BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

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January 15, 2025 : “Johnson & Johnsonannounced it has initiated the submission of an original New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for TAR-200 for the treatment of patients with Bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG)-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR-NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS), with or without papillary tumors.

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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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Sage sues Biogen after unsolicited takeover bid

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Sage Therapeutics has left its view of Biogen's recent takeover bid in little doubt it has just filed a lawsuit seeking to block the deal

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Amgen gets colorectal cancer okay for KRAS drug

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Can a new FDA approval in colorectal cancer kickstart sales growth for Amgen's KRAS inhibitor Lumakras

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Opinion: The U.S. should reform the WHO, not leave it

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The likely next secretary of state, Sen. Marco Rubio, once said of the World Health Organization: “The WHO is a corrupt, radical institution that was powerless to stop Covid-19 spreading beyond China.” That was in 2022. In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, then-President Trump pulled U.S. funding and membership from the WHO, also slinging accusations of pandemic mismanagement.

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Amgen picks up key colorectal cancer okay for KRAS drug

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Can a new FDA approval in colorectal cancer kickstart sales growth for Amgen's KRAS inhibitor Lumakras

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The 2025 outlook for India’s clinical trials industry

Express Pharma

India’s clinical trials landscape is poised for significant transformation in 2025, with technological innovation and patient-guided approaches reshaping the industry. As the country strengthens its position in global pharmaceutical research, several key trends are expected to drive growth and evolution in the clinical trials sector. Increase in Phase 1 Clinical Trials India is set to emerge as a powerhouse in early-phase clinical research, particularly in Phase 1 trials.

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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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AZ, Daiichi get FDA nod for Dato-DXd in breast cancer

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AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have claimed FDA approval for a second antibody-drug conjugate for breast cancer - TROP2-directed Datroway.

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