STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
A historic new study out of Scotland shows the real-world impact of vaccines against the human papillomavirus: The country has detected no cases of cervical cancer in women born between 1988-1996 who were fully vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 12 and 13. Many previous studies have shown that HPV vaccines are extremely effective in preventing cervical cancer.
PharmaVoice
JANUARY 25, 2024
The publicly announced procedure has highlighted one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers among men, and the treatments being developed to combat it.
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STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday jabbed the CEO of Merck for telling congressional staff that he didn’t have the expertise to testify at a Senate hearing on prescription drug prices because he’s a tax attorney. Sanders, who has threatened to subpoena the CEOs of Merck and Johnson & Johnson over their refusal to testify at a hearing on why drug prices are higher in the United States than other countries, told reporters the reasons the companies gave ranged fro
PharmaVoice
JANUARY 25, 2024
Key trends on the horizon in the life sciences this year.
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
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
Transgender women, in particular those belonging to marginalized racial and ethnic groups, have disproportionately high rates of HIV. Yet so far, no standardized surveillance system has collected data that could provide insight into the factors that put people at higher risk for contracting the virus. A survey of transgender women, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aimed to gather and assess behavioral data in relation to HIV prevention and risk for the first time.
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 25, 2024
Discover the role of GenAI in life sciences in 2024. Explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques like GenAI are revolutionising drug development, diagnostics, and research. Learn how industry leaders, including Google, are leveraging GenAI to advance healthcare and enhance patient outcomes.
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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
JANUARY 25, 2024
Bloc plans to bulk-buy key drugs for all 27 countries, potentially leaving Britain ‘behind in the queue’ The EU is to stockpile key medicines that will worsen the record drug shortages in the UK, with experts warning that the country could be left “behind in the queue”. The EU is seeking to safeguard its supplies by switching to a system in which its 27 members work together to secure reliable supplies of 200 commonly used medications, such as antibiotics, painkillers and vaccines.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
Limor Appelbaum has seen too many patients whose first sign of a fatal illness came too late. Often it’s yellowed eyes from jaundice, caused by a cancerous tumor on the pancreas that has grown so large it presses against the bile duct system. By this point, little can be done. “All we can really offer them is something that can prolong life by a few months,” and comfort care, said Appelbaum, a staff scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 25, 2024
On today’s podcast, host Jonah Comstock is joined by Arturo Araya, EVP of commercialisation at Cellares, a company that is attempting to create a new kind of contract manufacturing organisation for the rapidly crystalizing world of cell and gene therapy.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
LONDON — Two research centers that have been at the forefront of following the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus — one in the U.K. and one in South Africa — have teamed up on a partnership that they say will expand their efforts to track emerging disease threats around the world. The collaboration between the U.K.’s Wellcome Sanger Institute and South Africa’s Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation, announced Thursday, comes as much of the infrastruc
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Pharma Times
JANUARY 25, 2024
Around 50% of babies born with the condition are affected by heart defects
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wants the federal government to investigate Zyn nicotine pouches. Schumer is no stranger to calling for crackdowns on popular products — he’s done similar with Four Loko and Logan Paul’s line of energy drinks. The problem for Schumer this time around is that many users of Zyn are very passionate, and very, very online.
The Pharmacist
JANUARY 25, 2024
Community pharmacies that have ordered but not yet received an otoscope may begin offering the Pharmacy First service from 31 January without the otitis media clinical pathway. This comes in response to reports of pharmacy owners struggling to get hold of otoscopes, The Pharmacist understands. NHS England (NHSE) made the concession in a letter to pharmacy contractors […] The post Pharmacies can start Pharmacy First without an otoscope, says NHSE appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
CVS Health is perhaps best known for two things. First, there are the comically long receipts that have inspired hundreds of internet memes. And then there’s the ubiquitous presence of its stores. If it seems like there’s a CVS pharmacy on every other block, that’s because the company operates 9,000 stores nationwide, including nearly 500 across Massachusetts.
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.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JANUARY 25, 2024
Eli Lilly and Company’s Executive Vice President of Global Quality, Johna Norton, is ending her lengthy tenure with the company this summer and retiring after 34 years of service. However, she will continue in her current role and remain as part of Eli Lilly’s Executive Committee of until 31 July 2024. “Johna’s career has been built on her commitment to ensuring that our medicines are produced with the highest quality standards.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
Humana’s Medicare Advantage business is faring even worse than the company let on last week , with “unprecedented” numbers of older adults getting medical care and busting through its tactics for holding up payment. The country’s second largest private Medicare insurer disclosed Thursday it’s projecting roughly half the profit in 2024 that investors had expected.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JANUARY 25, 2024
Draft guidance published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2023, discussed quality considerations for topical ophthalmic drug products, including key considerations for extractables and leachables (E&L) testing. This document is revised from a version published in October 2023. In addition to approaches evaluating E&L, the draft guidance also discussed evaluation of impurities and degradation products.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
The federal government is suing to block a proposed hospital deal in North Carolina, alleging it would hand control of over 65% of the inpatient market in the region to a single provider. Novant Health’s proposed acquisition of two nearby hospitals is precisely the kind of case antitrust experts would expect the Federal Trade Commission to take on because it would make an already large regional player , Novant, even more powerful.
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European Pharmaceutical Review
JANUARY 25, 2024
Within the EU, patient information leaflets (PILs) are not merely a regulatory requirement but a cornerstone of patient safety. These standardised documents provide meticulously curated and scientifically approved information. They detail the medication’s intended use, proper administration, potential side effects and precautions. They are vital to ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines, making them an integral part of healthcare in Europe.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
WASHINGTON — For an app that helps pharmacies in Africa manage their medicines, the term “pharmacy benefit manager” has become a dirty word. The organization, called Maisha Meds, plays the role of a middleman between international groups like USAID and the Gates Foundation and pharmacies. By definition, it’s a PBM. But since it’s a nonprofit company and it subsidizes medicines and tests aimed at promoting public health, it’s hesitant to describe itself t
The Pharmacist
JANUARY 25, 2024
Understanding the responsibilities of a pharmacist employed under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme and ensuring those in post are supported at work have been cited as recent challenges within primary care networks (PCNs) and practices. Here, Krupa Dave and Devinder Kalsi, lead medicines optimisation pharmacists at Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH), share the structured workplan […] The post How PCNs can support pharmacists: guidance from a London trust appeared firs
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
WASHINGTON — A key Senate committee is proposing that Medicare pay bonuses to hospitals that take measures to prevent drug shortages. It also wants to change the way doctors are paid to administer drugs in outpatient settings. After a startling number of drugs, including chemotherapies, were in shortage last year, Washington stepped up its efforts to find policy solutions for the problems.
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.
Digital Pharmacist
JANUARY 25, 2024
Now that we understand the importance of a Google Business Profile, let’s walk through the steps to set one up: Now that we understand the importance of a Google Business Profile, let’s walk through the steps to set one up: In the digital age, online visibility is crucial for businesses to thrive. For pharmacy owners, establishing a strong online presence can significantly impact their success.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
Over the last year or two, something curious has started occurring in the conference rooms and private Zoom meetings of biotech venture capitalists. Representatives from pension funds, college endowments, family offices, and other organizations with money to invest have become bolder in their requests, according to interviews with a host of VCs. They’re pushing not only for advantageous terms in a VC firm’s latest fund, but in some cases, have angled for equity in the firm itself.
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 25, 2024
UK government is reported to be considering financial aid for AstraZeneca to seal a deal to expand a vaccines manufacturing facility in Speke
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
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. Bernie’s subpoena showdown We’re less than a week away from a scheduled vote on subpoenaing the CEOs of two drugmakers, J&J and Merck.
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Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 25, 2024
Meghan Harrington recently joined Medidata as vice president of product, clinical trial financial management and is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the grants manager and payments products.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 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, everyone. Damian here with the plight of the venture capitalist, an idea for Gilead Sciences, and the latest in the quest to find potent treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
Express Pharma
JANUARY 25, 2024
STEER World announced the appointment of TN Hari as its Executive Chairman. Hari will set the strategic direction for STEER’s Engineering, Life Sciences and Materials businesses and oversee its implementation. He will also provide guidance and support to the CEOs of STEER’s various businesses and the Corporate Services Group. A press statement from the company informed, “Hari is a distinguished professional with a multifaceted career, serving as an Angel Investor, Advisor to Venture Capitalists,
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
The trade group for generic drug companies in the U.S. has filed a lawsuit alleging a new Illinois law that is designed to prevent price gouging is unconstitutional, the latest effort to push back against states attempting to lower the cost of medicines. In its lawsuit, the Association for Accessible Medicines argued the law gives the state the power to regulate interstate commerce.
pharmaphorum
JANUARY 25, 2024
NICE firms up guidance backing NHS use of five digital health wearables for remote monitoring of Parkinson's disease patients
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