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Millions of people became uninsured as Medicaid programs cut coverage, new data show

STAT

The national uninsured rate rose from 7.7% to 8.2% earlier this year, a result of states booting millions of Americans from their state Medicaid programs, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 7.7% uninsured rate in 2023 was a record low at the time, but didn’t factor in any of the people who were losing their Medicaid coverage.

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Jim Wilson, prominent gene therapy researcher, to depart UPenn

PharmaVoice

Wilson, who founded UPenn’s gene therapy program three decades ago, will step down to start two new spinouts, Gemma Bio and Franklin Biolabs.

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Opinion: Diversity statements should not be required for federal STEMM grant funding

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Federally funded research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) is a crown jewel of American higher education that confers enormous benefits upon the U.S. and the world. The integrity of the processes by which funding decisions are made is critically important to the success of the enterprise and its support by the public who pay for this research.

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In a Duchenne market beset by problems, Capricor data marks a bright spot

PharmaVoice

The company’s cell therapy recently showed positive results from a mid-stage trial.

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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 infectious disease doctor shortage will hit marginalized people the hardest

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The Covid-19 pandemic underscored the importance of infectious disease doctors — but the field is still facing a shortage , with consequences for the health of communities across the U.S. Specialists spoke out about the impact of the shortage and potential solutions at a recent press briefing organized by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

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Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech announce orthopaedics receives 501K clearance from FDA for spinal robotics and navigation platform

Pharmafile

Today, the Orthopaedics branch of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, DePuy Synthes, has announced that their surgical robotics system VELYS active has received 501k clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The post Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech announce orthopaedics receives 501K clearance from FDA for spinal robotics and navigation platform appeared first on Pharmafile.

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How to harmonise global content strategies with local needs in the pharmaceutical market

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Learn how to effectively harmonise global content strategies with local needs in the pharmaceutical market. Understand the unique challenges in the life science industry and how to measure success with relevant KPIs.

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More heart patients getting prompt post-hospital care, but disparities increase

STAT

Recovery from a cardiac-related hospitalization requires coordinated, timely care to prevent a return to the hospital for an avoidable readmission. A new study concludes that while the picture is getting brighter for all Medicare patients, persistent racial disparities are widening. Poorer and rural patients were also less likely to have prompt post-discharge visits to check on issues such as medication, a common contributor to readmission.

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Why pharma should invest in evidence-based physician education

BioPharma Dive

For years, many manufacturers have assumed that pre-market physician education was not strictly necessary unless their brand was the first to market or had a novel mechanism of action. With the advent of precision medicine, however, ongoing disease state education has become increasingly critical.

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STAT+: BioMarin to restrict sales of hemophilia gene therapy, seeking to overcome slow sales

STAT

Struggling to find new patients, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it would restrict sales of its gene therapy for hemophilia A to three countries where it is currently approved, including the United States — a restructuring intended to reduce costs and help the treatment become profitable by next year. The one-time treatment called Roctavian was approved in Europe in 2022 and in the U.S. in 2023.

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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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ETH Zurich researchers reveal how colorectal cancer cells colonise the liver

Pharma Times

Bowel cancer, the third most common cancer type worldwide, is the second most common cause of cancer death

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Opinion: Cost-effectiveness of health interventions may be perpetuating health disparities. Here’s how to fix that

STAT

As an epidemiologist and physician, I’ve long been concerned about how health interventions for marginalized communities are evaluated. A new study explores that concern and offers some solutions for making cost-effectiveness analyses work for everyone. Many of my patients live in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood, which is disproportionately Black, cut off from the rest of the city by freeways, and has a toxic waste problem from a nearby shipyard.

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Sharp decline in pharma funding in July 2024, touches $24.8 mn

Express Pharma

Funding in the pharma and healthcare space plunged 49 per cent to $27.8 million in July 2024 from $55.4 million in July 2023. This is also an 84 per cent decline from the $183 million raised in June 2024. Most of the funding (78.9 per cent) in July 2024 came from early-stage investments. This was followed by seed stage rounds, which accounted for 21.1 per cent of the total funding.

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FDA ad comm favors Zevra’s Niemann-Pick drug

STAT

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?  Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Morning! Today, we discuss the maneuverings of two interesting women in biotech: Verily alum Amy Abernethy and 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki. Also, we explore the dangers of off-brand GLP-1s, and see FDA advisers vote in favor of a Niemann-Pick drug.

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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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Supriya Lifesciences announces new appointees to key leadership positions

Express Pharma

Supriya Lifescience announces the appointment of Dr Saloni Wagh as Managing Director, and Shivani Satish Wagh as the Joint Managing Director. While Dr Satish Waman Wagh takes on the role of Whole-time Director and Executive Chairman. Dr Saloni Wagh holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Faculty of Science, Pacific University, Udaipur, India. With over 10 years of experience in business operations and marketing, Dr Saloni has played an integral role in Supriya Lifescience’s success and growth, partic

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about MDMA trials, weight loss drug availability, and more

STAT

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was invigorating and refreshing, because that oh-so familiar routine of online meetings, phone calls, and deadlines has returned. But you knew this would happen, yes? After all, the world, such as it is, continues to spin, albeit a bit wobbly at times. So perhaps we should give it a nudge in a better direction with a cup or three of stimulation.

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Changing Faces May-June 2024: Agency, consultancy, and investor

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Discover the latest updates and insights on Agency, Consultancy, and Investor trends in the Changing Faces May-June 2024 issue featuring key players like Hanover, Real Chemistry, EVERSANA, Box Bear, and more.

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DoP implements PLI scheme for pharmaceuticals with a financial outlay of Rs 15,000 cr

Express Pharma

The Department of Pharmaceuticals is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Pharmaceuticals with a total financial outlay of Rs 15,000 crore and scheme tenure up to FY 2027-28. The scheme provides financial incentives to 55 selected applicants for manufacturing identified products under three categories for a period of six years.

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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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uniQure wields axe again as Huntington's therapy progresses

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uniQure sheds two-thirds of its staff as it refocuses around a leaner pipeline headed by Huntington's therapy AMT-130

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Contractors ‘changing terms’ for locums after contract agreed

The Pharmacist

Locums have reported an increase in community pharmacy contractors changing their terms after the contract has been agreed, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has said. And it has advised locums to screenshot their contract so that they have a record of what has been agreed. Paul Day, PDA director, told The Pharmacist that the issue […] The post Contractors ‘changing terms’ for locums after contract agreed appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Lupin completes Phase 3 Trials for Lucentis Biosimilar

Express Pharma

Lupin announced the completion of a global Phase 3 clinical study of LUBT010, its biosimilar candidate to Lucentis. The study has achieved its primary endpoint of therapeutic equivalence in visual acuity improvement for wet AMD patients, showcasing comparable safety and immunogenicity between LUBT010 and Lucentis. Lupin has been marketing its ranibizumab biosimilar in India under the brand name RaniEyes since 2022.

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Pharmacies left with ‘no choice’ but to stop services

The Pharmacist

Thousands of pharmacies are being forced to stop providing NHS and public health services amid increasing financial and operational pressures, new polling from Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has revealed. In a poll of pharmacy owners representing more than 2,100 pharmacies across England, the majority (96%) said they had stopped delivering locally commissioned services over the […] The post Pharmacies left with ‘no choice’ but to stop services appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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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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Exploring sleep apnea solutions: Skye and Beacon's innovative obesity trial collaboration

Outsourcing Pharma

In this Q&A, we delve into the collaboration between Skye Bioscience and Beacon Biosignals to enhance the evaluation of nimacimab, a promising treatment for obesity and its comorbid conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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EC grants orphan drug status for Amylyx’s Wolfram treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has granted orphan drug designation (ODD) for Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ AMX0035 to treat Wolfram syndrome.

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New study reveals certain bacteria are toxic for head and neck cancer

Pharma Times

Head and neck cancer is currently recognised as the sixth most common cancer globally

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Exploring sleep apnea solutions: Skye and Beacon's innovative obesity trial collaboration

Outsourcing Pharma

In this Q&A, we delve into the collaboration between Skye Bioscience and Beacon Biosignals to enhance the evaluation of nimacimab, a promising treatment for obesity and its comorbid conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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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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Exploring the role of pharmacy and self-care in the fight against fatty liver and disease progression

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Exploring the role of pharmacy and self-care in the fight against fatty liver and disease progression Mike.

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Lupin gets USFDA nod for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP

Express Pharma

Lupin announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP, 1 per cent to market a generic equivalent of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension, 1 per cent, of AbbVie. Lupin was granted a Competitive Generic Therapy designation (CGT) for this product, and being the first approved applicant, Lupin is eligible for 180 days of CGT exclusivity.

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Bayer's finerenone clears key heart failure trial

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At the start of this year, Bayer said there were two important trial readouts for the company to deliver near-term growth this year as it rebuilds its pipeline – and both have now delivered positive results in the space of a month.This morning, the German group revealed that mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) Kerendia (finerenone) was able to reduce cardiovascular death and other heart failure events compared to placebo in the FINEARTS-HF trial.

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Bristol Myers sends TIGIT drug back to Agenus

BioPharma Dive

The decision makes Bristol the latest pharma to pull back on research into a type of cancer immunotherapy that’s drawn significant investment in recent years.

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Safe supply of medicines ‘key priority’ during GP action

The Pharmacist

The safe supply of medicines must be the ‘key priority’ for pharmacies as GPs take collective action this month, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has urged. GP partners have started taking action this month that will see many practices ‘working-to-rule’ and only undertaking tasks included in their NHS contract. GPs also have a list of actions […] The post Safe supply of medicines ‘key priority’ during GP action appeared first on The Pharmacist.