The thorniest questions facing pharma, according to a leading bioethicist
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Bioethics guru Arthur Caplan of NYU gives his outspoken and frank opinion on the industry’s minefield of ethical challenges.
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How pharmacy deserts are putting the health of Black and Latino Americans at risk
STAT
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Pharmacies were once abundant in the South Side of Chicago. Now, residents living in the majority Black neighborhood often find themselves with few options when it’s time to get a prescription refilled or stock up on cold medicine. Ladell Johnson, a longtime resident of the South Side, drives half an hour from her house to the downtown area every time she needs to pick up her prescription.
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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
A 55-year-old female with a history of hyperlipidemia presents after a syncopal episode. She had mild nausea and diarrhea on the morning of presentation but otherwise had no prodromal symptoms before suddenly losing consciousness in a grocery store. Of note, she recalls a similar syncopal episode in the remote past, also preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms at that time.
Samay’s AI-assisted wearable technology accurately diagnoses COPD
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The device successfully diagnosed COPD in patients with 90% accuracy - News - PharmaTimes
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.
What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A gene editing therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics can mute sickle cell disease’s most damaging symptoms. Yet treatment may not be as simple as its dramatic benefit makes it seem.
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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Man with a Recurrent Rash
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
A 33-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a diffuse pruritic rash that appeared several days after starting Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for a dental infection. Initially beginning on the torso and low back, the rash spread to the palms, soles, and genitalia. Progression stopped after discontinuing TMP-SMX. He conveyed a remote history of a similar rash following use of an unknown medication, and noted that several of the current lesions arose at the same location
New womb cancer test could prevent need for invasive diagnostic procedures
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The WID-qEC test successfully identified 91% of womb cancer cases - News - PharmaTimes
How pharma leaders talk about ethics in a highly criticized industry
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The maze of ethical issues in biopharma can confound even the wiliest executive. How do some leaders get by?
Pulse oximeters’ inaccuracies in darker-skinned people require urgent action, AGs tell FDA
STAT
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
More than two dozen attorneys general are urging Food and Drug Administration officials to take urgent action to address disparities in how well pulse oximeters, the fingertip devices used to monitor a person’s oxygen levels, work on people with darker skin. In a Nov. 1 letter, the AGs noted that it had been a year since the FDA convened a public meeting of experts , who called for clearer labeling and more rigorous testing of the devices, and that no action had been taken.
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
Shock of the old: 10 scandalous vintage medicines – from asthma cigarettes to cocaine wine
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Cure any ailment! Never known to fail! Early medicine adverts made grand claims but they look alarming today The confusion with patent medicines starts with the name, since they were rarely ever patented; manufacturers just thought it sounded cool. Bamboozling was always part of the package: from the 17th century, concoctions of water, alcohol and herbs were sold with wild claims and exotic origin stories.
Innoviva and GARDP reveal positive results for antibiotic to treat gonorrhoea
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Zoliflodacin inhibits the vital bacterial enzyme for bacterial function and reproduction - News - PharmaTimes
An at-home flu vaccine? If approved, it could open the door to more DIY options
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A new way to administer vaccines at home could help AstraZeneca reach a wider market for FluMist, the nasal influenza vaccine.
Congenital syphilis cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed, CDC says
STAT
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The number of babies born with congenital syphilis in the United States has soared over the last decade, leading to an increase in stillbirths, infant deaths, and life-altering birth defects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. The number of cases of congenital syphilis in 2022 was more than 10 times the number recorded in 2012, the agency said, noting that most of the 3,761 cases reported in 2022 could have been averted, if the babies’ mothers had been adequa
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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EMCrit 361 – Life Threatening Tox and Toxicologic Cardiac Arrests from the AHA
EMCrit Project
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
AHA Guidelines on Critical Care Toxicology EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.
New hubs receive over £32m to improve access to vaccines in LMICs
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Communicable diseases account for 50% of all deaths in LMICs - News - PharmaTimes
A new delivery method muscling its way into the RNA space
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
With an AOC platform targeting muscle diseases, Avidity Biosciences hopes to break open the possibilities of RNA.
Opinion: Digital health startups need more doctor CEOs
STAT
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In my decade living in Silicon Valley as a digital health journalist and now an investor, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people in the tech industry claim that doctors don’t have what it takes for a career in entrepreneurship. As the traditional thinking goes, because they’re so risk-averse and lack business training, physicians are not well suited to a high-growth, venture-backed startup environment.
Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion
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.
What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?
BioPharma Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A gene editing therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics can mute sickle cell disease’s most damaging symptoms. Yet treatment may not be as simple as its dramatic benefit makes it seem.
100th patient joins ChariotMS trial for multiple sclerosis
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The trial is testing whether Mavenclad could benefit upper limb movement in MS patients - News - PharmaTimes
5 of the best paid biopharma CEOs
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
As revenue growth remained high last year, so did biopharma CEO pay in the U.S.
U.K. recommendation could lead to world’s first use of meningitis vaccine to curb gonorrhea
STAT
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
An expert panel that advises the United Kingdom on vaccine policy has recommended using a meningitis B vaccine to try to bring down spiking rates of gonorrhea. If adopted, the U.K. would be the first country to use the meningitis B vaccine for this purpose. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization released a report Friday saying that targeted use of a meningitis B vaccine — GSK’s Bexsero — in people at high risk of contracting gonorrhea should reduce the inci
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
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.
How over-investment is killing digital health companies
pharmaphorum
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
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First high-resolution 3D image offers insight into heart and muscle health
Pharma Times
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The image helps researchers understand how heart muscles operate in disease - News - PharmaTimes
Does BioMarin’s CEO shuffle signal bigger changes ahead?
PharmaVoice
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
With its long-time CEO on the way out, the rare disease biotech has seen an activist investor grow its stake.
Eli Lilly gets FDA approval to sell Mounjaro as obesity drug called Zepbound
STAT
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Eli Lilly’s blockbuster drug tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes, has been cleared to treat obesity, making it the second in a highly effective class of weight loss medications to enter the market. The Food and Drug Administration’s long-awaited approval of the drug, which will be marketed under the name Zepbound for obesity, is a major milestone for Lilly.
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