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By the numbers: America’s alcohol-related health problems are rising fast

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In the pit of the pandemic, with no one to see and nowhere to go, and horrors unfolding daily outside the front door, there was for many a reliable bright spot: the 5 p.m. drink that would mark the end of the workday. Drinking, which was already on the rise before 2020, became a coping mechanism for overburdened parents, burnt-out workers, the traumatized, and the bored.

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Don’t call it a comeback: Biotech’s CNS resurgence forges Big Pharma connections

PharmaVoice

Neuroscience pipelines are reawakening as biotechs prove to the pharma giants that the field is still worth the investment.

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STAT+: Supreme Court rejects Purdue bankruptcy plan

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a controversial bankruptcy deal in which the owners of Purdue Pharma sought to contribute up to $6 billion in exchange for immunity from further lawsuits. The ruling means the company and its creditors — numerous states, cities and counties, as well as Native American governments — will have to negotiate a new settlement.

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Women with a common hormonal disorder have few good treatment options. Could GLP-1 drugs help?

PharmaVoice

Obesity drugs like Wegovy are proving useful in many other diseases. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a chronic condition that can cause infertility, may be one.

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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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House panel passes bills to expand Medicare obesity drug coverage, cancer screening

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WASHINGTON — A House committee overwhelmingly passed four bills on Thursday that would expand Medicare coverage of obesity drugs and cancer screening blood tests and place guardrails around Medicare’s discretion in covering drugs and devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The House Ways & Means Committee passed obesity drug coverage legislation that would offer a limited pathway for adults 65 and older to get their weight loss drugs paid for by Medicare.

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These microscopic tunnels are a goldmine for new medicines

BioPharma Dive

A growing cohort of biotechs, from Biohaven to Neurocrine to Jazz, hope research on ion channels will bring them new drugs and big business — much like it has done for Vertex.

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A methodological approach in patient insights to discover the emotional patient journey

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Explore a methodological approach for discovering the emotional patient journey through patient insights. Understand the importance of emotional connections in healthcare.

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STAT+: Trying to outrun her prion disease, researcher creates powerful epigenetic editor in mice

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Sonia Vallabh always thought genome editing wouldn’t be an option. It was such an obvious solution that people invariably asked, “What about CRISPR?” at the end of talks. But the details never made sense. Vallabh and her husband, Eric Minikel, scientists at the Broad Institute, have been racing to develop a treatment for prion disease, a rare form of neurodegeneration that killed her mother at age 51 and would, if left untreated, likely kill Vallabh as well.

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PCPA president defends multidisciplinary team as doctors ask for ARRS funding

The Pharmacist

The president of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA) has said he 'would not wish' Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) or Pharmacy First funding 'to be subsumed' into core general practice funding, as called for recently by the Doctors' Association UK (DAUK). In a 10-point manifesto presented to prospective MPs last week, the DAUK’s GP […] The post PCPA president defends multidisciplinary team as doctors ask for ARRS funding appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Opinion: To get basic standard addiction treatment, Americans should move to Canada

STAT

As a Canadian-born physician who has treated people with opioid use disorder on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border, I know that if I ever needed addiction treatment I’d head to the Great White North. Deaths from drug overdoses are twice as high in the U.S. as in Canada. Some of that difference stems from how people with opioid use disorder are treated in the two countries.

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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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Power launch excellence with generative AI

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Unleash the power of generative AI (GenAI) in the pharmaceutical industry to achieve excellence in product launch strategies. Learn how this cutting-edge technology can drive your business forward.

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Opinion: Eating rocks: The case for early integration of medical ethics into AI product development

STAT

Google’s recent integration of Gemini, its state-of-the-art large language model, into its search engine marks a significant step in AI-driven responses for digital health queries. Worldwide, users search Google with health queries 70,000 times per minute , so it has years of experience in communicating health information and a solid framework for producing high quality, authoritatively sourced responses for users.

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UK children shorter, more obese and less healthy than 20 years ago

The Pharmacist

A steady decline in children’s health over the past two decades in the UK means they are now shorter and more likely to have obesity and type 2 diabetes. A report from the Food Foundation found the height of five-year olds has been falling since 2013, with UK children now shorter than those in nearly […] The post UK children shorter, more obese and less healthy than 20 years ago appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: Are expensive whole-body MRI scans medically useful? A new clinical trial aims to find out

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A startup selling elective whole-body scans for upward of $1,000 is launching a 10-year, 100,000 person study to attempt to settle doubts within the medical community about its value and potential consequences. Prenuvo, the Redwood City, Calif.-based startup touted last year by Kim Kardashian , is one of a handful of companies selling preventive MRI scans: images that aim to catch conditions like cancer, brain aneurysms, autoimmune disorders, and metabolic issues before they advance.

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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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Verona’s first-in-class COPD drug ‘could transform market’

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Verona Pharma has claimed FDA approval for its chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) drug ensifentrine, which has been tipped as a future blockbuster.The first-in-class dual phosphodiesterase (PDE) 3/4 inhibitor – now given the somewhat tongue-twisting brand name of Ohtuvayre – is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action available for the maintenance treatment of COPD in more than 20 years, according to Verona.

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STAT+: Q&A: Defining responsible AI in health care, with CHAI CEO Brian Anderson

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Artificial intelligence is increasingly infused into many aspects of health care, from transcribing patient visits to detecting cancers and deciphering histology slides. While AI has the potential to improve the drug discovery process and help doctors be more empathetic towards patients, it can also perpetuate bias , and be used to deny critical care to those who need it the most.

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2seventy slims down with sale of hemophilia assets to Novo

BioPharma Dive

Novo will pay $38 million in cash under the deal, which will also see 2seventy employees working on the program transfer to the Danish drugmaker.

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Listen: Medicare coverage for GLP-1 drugs, AI, and health care at the presidential debate

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Will Medicare finally begin covering weight loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy? And what health care issues may be lightening rods in this election? STAT chief Washington correspondent Rachel Cohrs Zhang joins the podcast to talk about a new proposal for obesity drug coverage in Washington and what to expect from the first presidential debate. STAT health tech reporter Brittany Trang also guest co-hosts “The Readout LOUD” this week, where we discuss AI for drug development, the la

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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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Best Practices for Drug Patent Portfolio Management

Drug Patent Watch

Introduction Patent portfolios are critical assets for pharmaceutical companies, providing market exclusivity and protecting revenue streams for drug products. Effective management of drug patent portfolios requires strategic planning, ongoing evaluation, and adaptation to the evolving pharmaceutical landscape. This article explores key best practices for optimizing drug patent portfolios to maximize value and maintain competitive advantage.

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Hospital at home program is waiting on Congress, but this New Jersey hospital isn’t

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You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences.  Sign up to get it  delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Hospital at home creeps towards commercial New Jersey-based  Hackensack Meridian Health  this week  announced it will gradually expand its hospital at home program from three of its larger facilitates, to its entire system of 18 hospitals, illustrating growing

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How are pharma companies addressing sustainability and climate change?

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharmaceutical industry is making significant strides toward sustainability, with companies across the sector implementing various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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Exclusive: European VC Forbion hires Dyne CEO, expands into US

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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. Read on today for some exclusive hiring news and a retraction of a high-profile paper on cancer detection.

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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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Purdue’s bankruptcy plan in tatters as SCOTUS says no

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SCOTUS rejects bankruptcy deal that would settle opioid litigation against Purdue Pharma, but also protect the Sackler family from liability.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about EMA plans for GLP-1 shortages, Walgreens store closings, and more

STAT

Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? The heat continues to rise here on the Pharmalot campus, where we are hoping for storm clouds to wash away the humidity that has characterized the past few days. One can dream, yes? To cope, we are quaffing some cups of stimulation — our choice today is butter pecan — and distracting ourselves by foraging for items of interest.

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FDA go-ahead for Verona Ohtuvayre transforms US COPD exacerbator market

Pharmaceutical Technology

Data showed that Ohtuvayre significantly improved dyspnea compared to placebo in as little as six weeks and maintained this over 24 weeks.

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Walgreens could shutter hundreds of underperforming stores

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Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over the next three years. CEO Tim Wentworth told analysts Thursday morning that “changes are imminent” for about 25% of the company’s stores, which he said were underperforming. The drugstore chain currently runs more than 8,600 in the United States.

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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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Formation Bio secures $372m funds for AI-driven drug platform

Pharmaceutical Technology

Formation Bio has secured $372m in Series D funding to bolster its drug pipeline and expand its AI-driven drug development platform.

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Mohan Babu University hosts national conference on ‘Bridging the gap between academia and industry in health sciences’

Express Pharma

Mohan Babu University’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences hosted the national conference – IRPBMS 2024 on “Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry in Health Sciences.” This three-day event brought together leading researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, and industry experts to discuss enhancing collaboration, aligning research goals, and promoting innovation.

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Long-awaited joint asthma guidance overhauls diagnostics and treatment

The Pharmacist

Long-awaited new draft UK joint guidelines on asthma care overhauls recommended diagnostics and treatment, but the review committee warned they will require ‘significant investment’. Draft NICE/BTS/SIGN guidelines on diagnosis, monitoring and management of asthma recommends significant changes to current treatment approaches, including replacing the use of short-acting beta agonist (SABA) alone with combined inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/formoterol […] The post Long-awaited joint asthma gui

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US FDA completes inspection at Alkem’s Baddi facility

Express Pharma

Alkem Laboratories announced the completion of the inspection at its manufacturing facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) issued an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) for the manufacturing facility. The Inspection was classified as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI), following which the inspection was properly closed The establishment was examined by the US FDA on March 27, 2024.

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2seventy bio completes $40m haemophilia A program deal with Novo Nordisk

Pharmaceutical Technology

US-based 2seventy bio has completed an asset purchase agreement (APA) to divest its haemophilia A candidate to Novo Nordisk.

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