Sat.Mar 29, 2025

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Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine official, resigns

BioPharma Dive

In his resignation letter, Marks cited disagreement with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who he said pushed “misinformation and lies.

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ACC 2025: Rivaroxaban Comparable to Warfarin in Left Ventricular Blood Clots

Pharmacy Times

Rivaroxaban offers more predictable dosing, eliminates frequent blood tests, and is less likely to interact with foods.

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Financial Planning for Young Families: Building a Secure Future

Pharmacist Money Blog

Image via PexelsImage via Pexels Financial Planning for Young Families: Building a Secure Future Starting a family is one of lifes most rewarding milestonesbut it also comes with new responsibilities, especially when it comes to money. From saving for your childrens education to preparing for unexpected expenses, smart financial planning is essential for ensuring a secure and stress-free future.

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New Data Highlights Abelacimab’s Safety Advantage in Atrial Fibrillation

Pharmacy Times

Christian Ruff, MD, highlights abelacimabs potential to significantly reduce bleeding in patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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Opinion: STAT+: Peter Marks’ ouster is an ominous sign for biotech — and for public health

STAT

Welcome to Lab Dish , a new First Opinion column on regenerative medicine from Paul Knoepfler. There are certain leaders who quietly make complex organizations operate well including in the toughest of times—leaders like Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), who resigned Friday. Marks’ effectiveness at the Food and Drug Administration saved countless lives and greatly advanced the cell and gene therapy field.

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STAT+: Ouster of FDA’s Peter Marks alarms a biopharma industry that saw him as an ally

STAT

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime and visceral critic of pharmaceutical and biotech companies, was nominated by President Trump to be the nation’s health secretary, the head of biotech’s largest trade group issued a statement saying that he had “every confidence” that the industry would “continue to thrive and deliver” on its goals, and looked forward to working closely with the new administration.

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ACC 2025: Lower-Dose Apixaban Is Effective, Safer Than Full Dose for Preventing VTE Recurrence in Patients With Cancer

Pharmacy Times

The results should lead to a guideline update recommending extended treatment with a reduced-dose anticoagulant in this patient population.

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NCCN 2025: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Expand Treatment Options for Early-Stage NSCLC

Pharmacy Times

PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors are now standard for early-stage non-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and perioperative strategies improving survival and outcomes.

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ACC 2025: Dapagliflozin Found Safe, Effective in Older Adults With Heart Failure Undergoing Valve Replacement

Pharmacy Times

The DapaTAVI study is the first trial of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for valvular disease.

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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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ACC 2025: Semaglutide Significantly Improves Walking Distance, Symptoms, QOL for Individuals with PAD and Diabetes

Pharmacy Times

The STRIDE trial was first of its kind to evaluate the use of a GLP-1 agonist in PAD management.