STAT
JULY 22, 2024
Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the country, overcharged U.S. Postal Service employees by a whopping $45 million for their prescription drugs during a recent five-year period, according to a federal audit. The findings are likely to intensify scrutiny of the controversial role played by PBMs in the opaque pharmaceutical pricing system.
Pharma Times
JULY 22, 2024
Cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, currently affects around seven million people in the UK
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STAT
JULY 22, 2024
Bird flu snapshot: This is the latest installment in a series of regular updates on H5N1 avian flu that STAT is publishing on Monday mornings. To read future updates, you can also subscribe to STAT’s Morning Rounds newsletter. Public health experts who’ve been following the surprising spillover of H5N1 bird flu into America’s dairy cattle herds now have all eyes on Colorado, waiting to see if a cluster of human cases there might balloon into something bigger.
PharmaVoice
JULY 22, 2024
With great potential in cell and gene therapies, there are still plenty of barriers to getting the breakthroughs to patients.
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
JULY 22, 2024
It seems like organized chaos. Five lab members move around a room the size of a galley kitchen. On this day, three high school students also squeeze into the medical lab, closely peering at a pig heart barely beating in a box. Tubes connected to the heart from a rhythmic, speaker-like pump push warm red blood cells through its chambers. It looks like a scene out of Frankenstein.
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STAT
JULY 22, 2024
People under 45 have been driving an increase in liver-related deaths, especially those caused by alcohol. But a sliver of that young adult population is being hit disproportionately hard by alcohol-associated liver disease: transgender people. Although trans adults make up less than 1% of the United States population, a study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology last month shows they face double the risk of severe liver disease, and a higher share of cirrhosis from heavy drinki
Pharma Times
JULY 22, 2024
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is estimated to affect one in 100,000 people worldwide annually
STAT
JULY 22, 2024
In a ground-breaking settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, two online addiction and mental health treatment companies, Monument and Cerebral , admitted to deceptively and widely sharing sensitive personal and health information with third-party advertising platforms including Meta (Facebook) and Google. They aren’t alone. Our research at the Opioid Policy Institute has found more than a dozen other online addiction treatment companies engaging in similar deceptive behavior that co
The Pharmacist
JULY 22, 2024
Smoking may be the key lifestyle factor that determines how quickly cognitive decline occurs in older adults, research suggests. Memory and fluency in older adults declined by up to 85% more over a 10-year period in smokers compared to non-smokers. The study, which was undertaken by researchers at University College London (UCL), looked at 16 […] The post Smoking linked to cognitive decline in older adults appeared first on The Pharmacist.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
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STAT
JULY 22, 2024
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating because that oh-so familiar routine of online meetings, phone calls, and deadlines has predictably returned. But what can you do? The world, such as it is, continues to spin. So time to give it a nudge in a better direction with a cup or two of stimulation.
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JULY 22, 2024
Learn how applying intercultural intelligence can promote growth and success in the dynamic and diverse business environment of the Middle East. Gain insights and strategies for effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
STAT
JULY 22, 2024
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money in medicine. Sign up to get it in your inbox every Monday. Express Scripts overcharged your mail carrier Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the country, overcharged U.S. Postal Service employees by a whopping $45 million for their prescription drugs during a recent five-year period, according to an under-the-radar federal audit that my colleague Ed
BioPharma Dive
JULY 22, 2024
The company plans to start a late-stage study next year, after a smaller trial found its drug offered “robust and consistent” benefits on communication, cognition and motor function.
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STAT
JULY 22, 2024
Following a two-year probe, the European Commission has formalized a proposal from Vifor Pharma to resolve allegations that the company spread misleading information about a rival treatment to its blockbuster drug for iron deficiency. The move came after a complaint that Vifor may have disparaged its “closest and, potentially, only” competitor to its Ferinject medicine in the European market.
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2024
Scientists at OHSU in the US have developed a universal form of influenza vaccine that they say could protect against all strains of the virus
BioPharma Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Serum-based glycoproteins demonstrate success in predicting immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy outcomes.
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2024
Rare Disease Diagnostics: Advancing Orphan Drug Development through Precision Testing Mike.
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.
Pharmaceutical Commerce
JULY 22, 2024
The latest news for pharma industry insiders.
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2024
Consumer wearables have shown a benefit when used to monitor treatment responses in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Express Pharma
JULY 22, 2024
SynaptixBio, a company licensed to commercialise a treatment for a rare, incurable and deadly disease, has announced its collaboration with Evotec, to find further candidate drugs to treat H-ABC, the most severe form of TUBB4A leukodystrophy. Drug research was originally carried out by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the world’s leading centre for leukodystrophy research, under a sponsored research agreement.
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2024
Pain medicine specialist Grünenthal has agreed to buy Valinor Pharma for $250m, getting control of Movantik for opioid-induced constipation
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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.
Drug Patent Watch
JULY 22, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of biosimilars, intellectual property (IP) strategy is paramount.
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2024
Valneva has been awarded funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and EU to expand access to its recently approved vaccine for chikungunya, a potentially life-threatening mosquito-borne disease.
BioPharma Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Private biotech company acquisitions are on their fastest pace in years, a trend some in the industry say is driven by the abundance of mature, but not yet public, drug startups.
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2024
The recent action by the FDA mandates that trial sponsors must consider diversity in clinical trials. Learn more about the importance of diversity and inclusion in medical research.
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.
Flip the Pharmacy
JULY 22, 2024
Currently, I am a first year (P1) pharmacy student at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Before starting my first Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation, I had no idea what to expect. I had some experience in a chain pharmacy, so I had a general understanding of community pharmacy operations.
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2024
Web editor Nicole Raleigh sat down with Chris Moore, president of Europe for Veeva Systems, to discuss the global trend in declining HCP access and how a more coordinated approach across functions can help.
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 22, 2024
As the use of AI soared across healthcare, NVIDIA fit the bill in providing the necessary technology – and its stock tells the same story.
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