STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the spread of mpox in multiple African countries a public health emergency of international concern, the second such declaration in the past two years called in response to transmission of the virus. The latest decision came on the recommendation of a panel of experts convened to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the issue.
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 14, 2024
The German biotech is leveraging its mRNA platforms to develop a new class of cancer treatments that are necessary to lift the company’s flagging sales.
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STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
In February 2021, I received my second Covid-19 shot — the newly developed vaccine that would eventually save millions of lives worldwide — with great anticipation. It proved to be a life-changing event: Two hours later as I was driving home, the shock of a sudden loud and high-pitched whistling nearly caused me to veer off the road. It was as if an audible dog whistle began blaring right next to me.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
Recent advancements in multi-omics, artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning (DL), ageing biomarkers, precision imaging, ageing clocks, robotics, and smart technologies have empowered researchers to pinpoint common pathways amenable to drug manipulation, with encouraging data now surfacing in early human clinical trials.
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STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
At the start of the clinic where I see patients with colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, and other gastrointestinal cancers, I remarked to a colleague, “Every new patient on my schedule is under 45.” She replied, “Three of mine are … this is too many young people with cancer.” We felt as though we were in the trenches and didn’t know where the bullets were coming from.
Pharmaceutical Commerce
AUGUST 14, 2024
In this part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Michael Rowe, Two Labs’ Senior Director of DSCSA/Serialization Compliance Services, describes the outcome of the joint public meeting held by the Partnership for DSCSA Governance and the FDA.
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Express Pharma
AUGUST 14, 2024
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Cosucra’s range of dietary fibers and plant-based proteins in Australia and New Zealand. As a global leading producer of pea protein and inulin fibers, Cosucra utilises the properties of two natural raw materials, chicory roots and peas, to develop ingredients for healthy, sustainable, and tast
STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
By definition, sudden cardiac arrest seems to come out of nowhere. The most shocking cases are when young athletes collapse on the field, but this type of calamity also strikes dedicated middle-age runners, retirees whose health problems seemed well under control, adults of all ages and class. If the person is lucky, medical help is close enough to get the heart beating again after it stops and before brain damage sets in, and the search for the hidden cause can begin.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
Baxter International has agreed to sell its kidney treatment division to private equity firm Carlyle Group in a $3.8 billion cash deal, continuing its efforts to streamline its operations and reduce debt.
STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new treatment for primary biliary cholangitis, an autoimmune liver disease mainly affecting women that causes decreased liver function, debilitating itching, and fatigue. The drug, called Livdelzi, will be sold by Gilead Sciences, following the $4.3 billion acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics, its developer, earlier this year.
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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.
Med Ed 101
AUGUST 14, 2024
Pharmacy abbreviations are an essential part of a healthcare professional’s education. It can sometimes feel like a foreign language to patients but that’s what we are here for! Abbreviations can lead to significant risk for medication errors and when used should be used with the utmost caution. We’ve created a crossword puzzle to help you […] The post Pharmacy Abbreviations Quiz – Crossword Puzzle appeared first on Med Ed 101.
STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
Brain-computer interfaces are still years, and several FDA approvals, away from being available on the market. Even though industry leaders tout their eventual use for the general public , the first users of these technologies have been and will continue to be people with disabilities. One of the primary uses for BCIs is to provide better communication for people who have been paralyzed.
Pharma Times
AUGUST 14, 2024
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction makes up 50% of all UK heart failure cases
STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
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pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
CDMOs like Lannett play a critical role in tackling tech transfer challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. Learn how they navigate diverse challenges to ensure successful transfers.
STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. I have learned that a local brewery has been fined by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission for selling cicada-infused malört. A sobering sign that summer is coming to an end.
The Pharmacist
AUGUST 14, 2024
The government will increase funding for general practice in England – known as the global sum – by 7.4% to fund pay rises for employed practice pharmacists and other practice staff. But concerns have been raised around whether this will be enough to fund the 6% rise recommended, and over a shortfall of funding for […] The post Questions raised over funding for practice pharmacists’ pay rises appeared first on The Pharmacist.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
The rapid spread of a new variant of mpox – previously known as monkeypox – has prompted the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to declare a public health emergency.
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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.
The Pharmacist
AUGUST 14, 2024
High cholesterol and untreated vision loss have been identified as new risk factors for dementia by a major report. The Lancet’s third ‘commission’ on dementia, published at the end of last month, suggested that 45% of cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors, starting in childhood. A previous dementia commission in 2020 identified […] The post Dementia commission adds high cholesterol and untreated vision loss to risk list appeared first on The Pharmacist.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
Firefly Neuroscience lists on Nasdaq via a $45m merger with IT firm WaveDancer, as it rolls out an AI-powered platform for managing brain function.
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 14, 2024
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan), has received conditional approval in China for gastric cancer.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
Otsuka and Click Therapeutics' first-in-class prescription digital therapeutic for depression launches in US through mobile app stores
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Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 14, 2024
In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, pharmaceutical companies face significant challenges in maintaining transparency and accountability across their global supply chains.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
AstraZeneca has claimed the first regulatory approval for an immunotherapy/PARP inhibitor combination for endometrial cancer.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
AUGUST 14, 2024
Chancellor reportedly seeking to cut £20m from the £65m promised by Hunt to Merseyside manufacturing plant Business live – latest updates A £450m plan to expand an AstraZeneca vaccine-manufacturing site in Merseyside has suffered a blow after it emerged the government plans to cut some of the funding for the scheme. It is understood the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is considering reducing the state aid earmarked for the scheme by more than £20m after her predecessor, Jeremy Hunt, had promised the
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 14, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of pharmaceutical logistics, nuVizz has emerged as a key player, delivering innovative solutions that streamline the delivery management process.
Pharma Times
AUGUST 14, 2024
The findings could improve cancer treatment and drug delivery to treat tumours
World Pharma News
AUGUST 14, 2024
The body has a veritable army constantly on guard to keep us safe from microscopic threats from infections to cancer. Chief among this force is the macrophage, a white blood cell that surveils tissues and consumes pathogens, debris, dead cells, and cancer. Macrophages have a delicate task. It's crucial that they ignore healthy cells while on patrol, otherwise they could trigger an autoimmune response while performing their duties.
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 14, 2024
Intelliguard, a leader in medication management and data-intelligence solutions, has announced a partnership with Cencora, a global pharmaceutical solutions provider.
The Pharmacist
AUGUST 14, 2024
Practice pharmacists in Northern Ireland have signalled strong appetite for industrial action over pay, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has revealed. A consultation of its members saw 90% of practice-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland indicate that they were prepared to take industrial action if a resolution is not found over the 2023/24 pay award.
Outsourcing Pharma
AUGUST 14, 2024
In a strategic move aimed at transforming healthcare supply chains, TraceLink, a leading provider of digital supply chain solutions, has partnered with Tecsys, an industry leader in inventory and warehouse management systems.
BioPharma Dive
AUGUST 14, 2024
Less than two months after splitting from Illumina, the liquid biopsy maker is refocusing resources as it pursues an FDA submission for the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test.
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