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Opinion: The subject no expert wants to write an op-ed on

STAT

Every day, my inbox bursts with opinions about everything from poop transplants to climate change. When news in medicine happens, someone will inevitably email me offering an op-ed. Except on one topic: the health of the major presidential candidates. Almost no one wants to touch it.

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The Persistent Problem: Why Hospitals Keep Running Out of Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

A troubling trend has emerged in recent years, leaving both healthcare providers and patients grappling with an unexpected challenge: the persistent shortage of generic drugs in hospitals. This issue has far-reaching consequences, affecting patient care, hospital operations, and the broader healthcare system.

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Opinion: Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s present complex challenges to health care system

STAT

During an annual checkup, the patient says: “Doc, I saw a commercial about a blood test that can tell if I’ll develop Alzheimer’s. I watched my mother go through it. I want to get tested.” He’s referring to the new Alzheimer’s blood-based biomarkers. Despite not showing any symptoms of Alzheimer’s — he manages his own finances, drives, shops, and cooks elaborate meals for his wife — he’s clearly worried.

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9th Advanced GMP Workshop 2024 was organised by IPA

Express Pharma

Reinforcing its commitment to global manufacturing excellence, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance convened the 9 th Advanced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Workshop. The two-day workshop held virtually featured over 25 distinguished industry leaders, subject matter experts, and global regulators, including USFDA and CDSCO. The workshop was attended by over 2,500 professionals including CXOs of the pharma industry, academia, and leaders from WHO, USFDA, CDSCO, IGBA, PDA, USP, and other industry a

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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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5 questions about the next U.S. dietary guidelines, and the ‘impossible restriction’ on them

STAT

Here’s the paradox: The most influential set of rules for the foods we eat are the ones most of us ignore. But they still matter for millions of  Americans. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, reviewed and issued by the federal government every five years, have broad impact on what goes into federal nutritional assistance programs, from WIC for women and young children to school lunches to meals for veterans or seniors.

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Homeopathic Industry Group Wants Court to Exclude It From FDA’s Enforcement Plans

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Deborah L. Livornese & John W.M. Claud & Charles D. Snow — On October 21, 2024, the Alliance for Natural Health USA (“ANH”), and Meditrend Inc., a homeopathic drug company, filed a complaint on behalf of the homeopathic drug industry against FDA in the District Court for the District of Columbia (“D.D.C.”). This lawsuit presents an interesting reading of the statute at issue, one that is diametrically opposed to that of FDA.

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With $92M, Kivu sets out to make ‘kinder, gentler’ ADCs

BioPharma Dive

The startup claims its proprietary linker molecules can yield ADCs that are more precise and potent than existing options.

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Outsourcing Compendial Testing for Competitive Advantage

PharmaTech

Compendial testing covers a wide array of materials, subjects, and locations designed to create standards and programs that ensure the quality and safety of approved articles for a geographical location or areas such as USP (For the United States market) or Ph Eur (For European markets). The compendia provide monographs and test methods for active ingredients, raw materials, drug products, utilities (water and gases), and packaging components.

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Episode 969: How a pharmacist can ensure the best possible outcomes for status epilepticus

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss how a pharmacist can ensure the best possible outcomes for status epilepticus. Episode 969: How a pharmacist can ensure the best possible outcomes for status epilepticus Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Whenever I encounter a hospital inpatient with an acute seizure, I make sure that I have IV lorazepam available.

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ICP-MS and ICP-OES: Tools for Elemental Impurity Analysis

PharmaTech

Elemental impurity testing is essential to deliver safe drug products to patients and is a regulatory requirement. It is important to assess the risk of elemental impurities from all sources in the manufacturing process, including process equipment, water, container/packaging, raw materials, drug substances, and the final drug product.

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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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Navigating the energy transition: Incumbents vs Disruptors

Fuld & Company Blog

In this episode we tackle a crucial topic at the heart of the energy transition: Incumbents vs Disruptors. As the push toward net zero gains momentum, and more companies transition to EVs, traditional energy giants and innovative newcomers are competing to shape the future energy landscape. The question is, how will these dynamics influence the path to sustainability and who will take the lead?

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Selecting an Off-Site cGMP Storage Provider

PharmaTech

This whitepaper explores the importance of safe cGMP pharma product storage, highlighting challenges CDMOs face with inventory bottlenecks and delays. It examines off-site cGMP storage benefits, including cost savings, flexibility, and compliance, while addressing key factors for maintaining product safety and accessibility.

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Atrial Fibrillation

RX Note

Introduction Atrial fibrillation is a common supraventricular tachyarrhythmia caused by uncoordinated atrial activation and associated with an irregular ventricular response. Atrial fibrillation is classified according to clinical pattern , with patients sometimes progressing from one pattern to another. These categories reflect observed episodes of AF and do not suggest the underlying pathophysiological process.

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Discovery to Commercialization: The Right Partnerships are Key to Streamlined Drug Development

PharmaTech

In this rapidly changing environment, your choice of CDMO partner is critical. The right partnership can serve as your key to commercial success, while the wrong one can lead to costly delays, quality issues and compliance risks. To help you overcome your OSD challenges and drug product manufacturing challenges and streamline your journey to commercialization, our experts have developed an eBook to help you find the right CDMO for your project.

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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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NCPA 2024: In Spite of Challenges, Independent Pharmacies Are Continuing to Serve Patients

Pharmacy Times

Nearly 19,000 independent pharmacies continue to work across the country, with more than 200,000 employees and millions of patients.

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Excipients for Respiratory Delivery of Biologics

PharmaTech

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11am EST | 5pm CET

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POLYOX™ Polyethylene Oxide Essentials: An Expert Guide to Polymer Properties and Drug Formulation

PharmaTech

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Nov 19, 2024 11:00 AM EST

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Solving the Insoluble: Webinar on the Science and Application of the Dispersome® Technology

PharmaTech

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 9:00 AM EST

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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.