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Opinion: First Opinion essay on colorectal cancer screening: letter and response

STAT

To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about difficult issues, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays. Today’s edition is a bit different: a letter about an essay on blood tests for detecting hidden colorectal cancer and a response from the essay’s author. Submit a Letter to the Editor here , or find the submission form at the end of any First Opinion essay.

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AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine is no more – but its remarkable success must not be forgotten | Robin McKie

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Although dogged by controversy, the firm’s coronavirus jab saved the lives of millions and helped avert humanitarian crises in nations unable to access costly alternatives Last week’s announcement that AstraZeneca would no longer market its Covid vaccine brings an end to one of the century’s most remarkable medical stories. Created within a year of the arrival of the pandemic, the AZ vaccine was cheap, easily stored and transported, and helped stave off humanitarian crises in Asia and Latin Amer

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EMCrit Wee – Intraosseous Device Burr Holes (Craniotomy) with Marc Grossman

EMCrit Project

How to do a scary procedure that must get done. EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Elderly: Prevention, Management, and Long-Term Impact

Pharmacy Times

Addressing the long-term effects of RSV in older adults is crucial for public health and patient care.

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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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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most SPCs in Lithuania?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) in Lithuania.

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New patent expiration for Takeda Pharms drug OMONTYS

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OMONTYS Omontys is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa and is included in one NDA. There are six patents protecting this drug.

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Using Receptor Architecture to Improve CAR-T Cell Sensitivity in Oncology (ASGCT 2024)

PharmaTech

Phillip Gregory, PhD, senior vice-president and head of Regeneron Cell Medicines, Regeneron, discussed how engineering receptor architecture can be a tool to improve CAR-T cell sensitivity to tumor antigens.

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New patent expiration for Takeda Pharms drug OMONTYS PRESERVATIVE FREE

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for OMONTYS+PRESERVATIVE+FREE Omontys Preservative Free is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa and is included in one NDA. There are six patents protecting this drug.

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Million Dollar Weekend

RX Note

Introduction Million Dollar Weekend is a concept created by serial entreprenuer Noah Kagan. It offers practical frameworks and actionable steps to kickstart an entreprenuerial journey. The three steps are Find a problem people are having that you can solve ( pain points ). Craft an irresistible solution whose million-dollar-plus potential is backed by simple market research.

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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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The Role of Bispecific Antibodies in Redirecting AAV Vectors (ASGCT 2024)

PharmaTech

Regeneron's Sven Moller-Tank, PhD, director of Viral Delivery Technologies, Regeneron Genetic Medicines, discusses the company's work in using bispecific antibodies for redirecting AAV target specificity.

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