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.
Pharma Times
AUGUST 14, 2024
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction makes up 50% of all UK heart failure cases
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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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
STAT
AUGUST 14, 2024
On Tuesday, Eli Lilly unveiled a towering 346,000-square-foot laboratory in Boston’s Seaport District, a building that will house 500 of the company’s scientists — 300 of whom are still to be hired — who will focus on medicines that work by exploiting the basic mechanisms of human genetics. Another 200 people will be part of companies Lilly will incubate.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
Otsuka and Click Therapeutics' first-in-class prescription digital therapeutic for depression launches in US through mobile app stores
Pharmaceutical Business Review
AUGUST 14, 2024
The vaccine candidate is a virus-like particle (VLP)-based, adjuvanted vaccine designed for active immunisation against chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection. This expedited review process is a significant step towards the vaccine’s potential approval for individuals aged 12 years and older, aiming to prevent disease caused by chikungunya virus infection.
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.
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
AUGUST 14, 2024
The latest news for pharma industry insiders.
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 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.
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 14, 2024
AstraZeneca has claimed the first regulatory approval for an immunotherapy/PARP inhibitor combination for endometrial cancer.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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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