STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
When I was diagnosed at age 22 with ALS, a fatal disease without a cure, I knew I was going to have to fight for my life. I just didn’t know I would also have to fight against insurance companies denying me access to life-extending treatments. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, takes your ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe.
PharmaVoice
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Amid the DEI backlash in corporate America, pharma leaders are quietly adjusting tactics.
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STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
One of the world’s largest funders of biomedical research is looking to spread the wealth around a little more evenly. The nonprofit Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) will bar institutions that already have two or more beneficiaries of its Investigator Program from applying for a round of funds to be awarded in 2027. The goal is to “broaden institutional representation by encouraging applications from scientists in geographic regions where HHMI is not currently supporting scie
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
DECEMBER 13, 2024
An 87-year-old female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease stage IIIB, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and schizophrenia presented for evaluation due to sudden visual loss in her right eye, which began 12 hours before she arrived at the emergency department. She has experienced a sudden loss of vision in her right eye for more than six hours.
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.
STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
When I left Syria in 2014, I had a dream of becoming a U.S.-trained physician. I quickly realized that the American dream is real and that hard work truly pays off. I completed my master’s degree in international health policy and management, along with my clinical training in both internal and vascular medicine, at highly reputable institutions.
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STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
After a lengthy investigation, South African regulators decided Vertex Pharmaceuticals has sufficiently provided access to its cystic fibrosis medications, ending a high-profile episode that placed the company on the defensive over the cost of its treatments. But the move angered patient activists who argued the arrangement is inequitable and that some patients “will continue to suffer and die.
Express Pharma
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The global data and analytics market in the pharmaceutical sector was valued at $1.1 billion in 2022 and is forecast to grow to $2.1 billion by 2028, driven by data and content management, according to GlobalData. According to GlobalDatas latest report, Market and Opportunity Forecast to 2028, Data and Analytics 2024, the total global data and analytics market is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5 per cent from $101 billion in 2022 to $190 billion by 2028.
STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Although research and development funding for tuberculosis reached new heights last year, the total fell substantially short of goals set by the United Nations and most of the increase came from just two organizations, according to a new report. Specifically, the amount spent on basic research, new treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics was $1.2 billion, the highest level since tracking of funding began in 2005 and 20% more than what was seen in 2022.
Pharmafile
DECEMBER 13, 2024
13 December 2024 Amsterdam, the Netherlands CPHI Milan the worlds largest pharma event hosted last month in Milan saw a new record attendance of 59,000 pharma executives buoyed by returning confidence and increased dealmaking on site. The events success is widely used as a proxy for overall growth in global pharma […] The post Pharma prepares for CDMO growth in 2025 as CPHI Milan reports record attendance appeared first on Pharmafile.
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
DECEMBER 13, 2024
SAN DIEGO — Brian Koffman found himself in a situation a couple years ago that most chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients eventually do: relapse. The expectation in CLL is that, no matter what therapy or how many therapies patients have been on, the cancer will eventually recur if the patient lives long enough. The hope is that by that time, there will be yet another treatment to try.
Pharmaceutical Technology
DECEMBER 13, 2024
AIM ImmunoTech has secured a patent from the Netherlands Patent Office for Ampligen, targeting the treatment of post-Covid fatigue.
STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Stroll inside Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ Southern California headquarters, past the giant hanging glass sculpture of an RNA molecule, and you can’t miss it on the back wall: In bright red, a digital countdown clock ticks off the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until a moment the biotech is betting will be transformational.
Drug Channels
DECEMBER 13, 2024
This week, Im rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for todays Drug Channels Outlook 2025 live video webinar. (If you sign up before 12 p.m. ET, you can attend the live event.) Click here to see the original post. The econowonks at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the latest projections for U.S. spending on healthcare.
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STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Happy birthday to Taylor Swift! She’s now old enough to run for president of the United States (not saying she SHOULD, just that she COULD…) And happy birthday to my feature from one year ago about a little girl named Shelby , whose one-time gene therapy miracle cure took place over a grueling year. (Don’t miss the Taylor Swift name drop in the piece itself!
The Honest Apothecary
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Monday evening I was frustrated. Four weeks ago we had begun trying the carnivore diet. For me, it was an attempt to try something different to hopefully break out of a 6-month stall in my weight loss journey. Yes, that’s right. I began exercising and eating much better 1 year ago. Over the course of […] The post My 72-Hour Fast appeared first on The Honest Apothecary.
STAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week.
Express Pharma
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Society was held under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, at the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), CGO Complex, New Delhi.
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.
The Pharmacist
DECEMBER 13, 2024
More reproductive health training is needed for pharmacists and colleagues working in primary care settings, a new report has suggested. The Womens reproductive health conditions report, published this week by the Women and Equalities Committee, says primary care funding for training primary care staff currently prioritises long-term conditions like diabetes, above reproductive health.
European Pharmaceutical Review
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Roche’s Vabysmo (faricimab) prefilled syringe (PFS) as the EUs first and only bispecific antibody prefilled syringe for retinal conditions causing vision loss. This authorises a novel CE-labelled needle for intravitreal injection. Vabysmo 6.0mg is indicated for treating neovascular or wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular oedema (DME) and macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
The Pharmacist
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The pharmacy team at Orpington PCN is celebrating a major win after being named Pharmacy Team of the Year at the Cogora General Practice Awards 2024. The award was collected by other members of the PCN on behalf of the pharmacy team last week, pictured above with with host John Robins, stand-up comedian, presenter and […] The post Orpington PCN pharmacists named Pharmacy Team of the Year at GP Awards appeared first on The Pharmacist.
ID Stewardship
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In this article an experienced antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist discusses lessons learned from navigating antimicrobial stewardship metrics. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article posted 13 December 2024 If you cannot measure it, you cannot determine if you have changedit. Antimicrobial stewardship metrics are essential for identifying, acting on, and re-evaluating opportunities to enhance the safe and appropriateuse of antibiotics.
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The Pharmacist
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The rate of chronic hepatitis C infections for people who inject drugs has fallen in the last six years, according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). A survey of people who inject drugs found 7.8% had hepatitis C, compared with 26% in 2017. Hepatitis C can be passed on through […] The post UKHSA reports hepatitis C decline among people who inject drugs appeared first on The Pharmacist.
EMCrit Project
DECEMBER 13, 2024
I think ICU docs may have developed a bit of an RCT problem; not an addiction, but perhaps a dependency. It all started off fine at first. RCTs are the apex trial design, the only trial capable of proving causality. But we've taken it too far. Currently, a cluster-randomized trial is underway to study whether […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.
The Pharmacist
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The pharmacy regulator has been given the green light to introduce enhanced processes to its quality assurance of pharmacists education and training. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has been given approval by its governing council to carry out an annual survey of students and trainees about the quality of education and training they are receiving. […] The post Updated approach for quality checking pharmacy training and education appeared first on The Pharmacist.
World Pharma News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
As its 2024 Breakthrough of The Year, Science has named the development of lenacapavir - a promising new injectable drug that prevents HIV infection. The award also recognizes related work surrounding gaining a new understanding of the structure and function of HIV's capsid protein. Despite decades of advancements, HIV continues to infect more than a million people annually, with a vaccine remaining elusive.
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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