STAT

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

YouTube plays a unique role in people’s everyday lives, says Garth Graham, the company’s global head of healthcare and public health. “People come to us to learn how to fix their fridge and to learn about medicines,” he said in an interview. “There’s a lot of responsibility, and we take that seriously. Responsibility is at the core of how YouTube works and how we treat sensitive information, particularly around health.

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Pharma companies looking to get a break from the FTC under a new administration may be out of luck.

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The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Matt Hancock’s evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry this week sent an all too familiar shiver through the spine of everyone in community pharmacy. For so many of us, Mr Hancock's admission that community pharmacies were an ‘afterthought’ during the pandemic sums up how we feel about the state of our sector today. He said NHS […] The post Nervous for the future.and a little dispirited appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Toripalimab, immuno-oncology drug in India. Toripalimab is a New Biological Entity (NBE). It is approved by various regulatory authorities around the world such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and others for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC).

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Two years ago, the RSV epidemic shook pediatric hospitals across the country along with the pediatric residents in them. One of us, Faith, was a resident at the time, and she and her colleagues refer to it as the dark ages : Whether they were arriving for their morning shifts or leaving their night shifts, the number of patients they took care of would not change for weeks at a time.

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A prolific medical research and author, Martin Makary criticized the FDA and CDC for their decision-making during the pandemic, although he describes himself as pro-vaccine.

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BioPharma Dive

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The brain drug developer is letting go of around 41 of its 238 employees, in a move the company says will help “align resources” with its strategic priorities.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

UnitedHealth Group is paying many of its own physician practices significantly more than it pays other doctor groups in the same markets for similar services, undermining competition and driving up costs for consumers and businesses, a STAT investigation reveals.   The findings, drawn from a sample of practices across the country, expose the effects of a deepening conflict of interest: Rather than use its size and market power to drive down the cost of care, UnitedHealth, as the corpor

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Lindus Health’s women-focused CRO is the latest in a handful of research efforts to target specialized — and underrepresented — populations.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) in partnership with BCG has released a new report, titled “Winning in Indian Healthcare”. The report was launched at the OPPI Annual Summit 2024 with the theme: Viksit Bharat @2047 – Transforming India from Pharmacy of the World to Pharma Powerhouse to the World -a summit with the attendance of industry leaders, innovators, scientists and government officials.

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BioPharma Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Positive results from a study of Winrevair could help the drugmaker achieve sales growth past top-seller Keytruda’s upcoming patent expirations this decade.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Health officials in California have discovered bird flu virus in raw milk for sale in a store in the state, a development scientists following the ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows have been anticipating and worrying about for some time. While the human health implications of drinking H5N1-laced milk are unknown, scientists who study the virus have been fearful of what consuming milk containing the virus could do.

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Stoke Therapeutics is entering phase 3 with its RNA medicine designed to treat a rare epileptic condition.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The 17th edition of CPHI & PMEC India, organised by Informa Markets in India opened its doors at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, showcasing the robust potential of India’s pharmaceutical industry. With the Indian pharma market projected to grow to $ 130 billion by 2030 and $ 450 billion by 2047, the event highlighted the industry’s vital role in shaping global healthcare.

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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.

The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) have urged the government and NHS to value community pharmacy as part of primary care, during a Covid-19 inquiry meeting today. This follows evidence given last week by former health and social care secretary Matt Hancock, who said that community pharmacists were treated as […] The post Government must see community pharmacy as part of primary care, inquiry told appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Vanessa Kerry, a pulmonary and critical care physician, founded Seed Global Health more than a decade ago to tackle inequities in health care systems around the world, especially in countries with fewer resources. Climate change is exacerbating these disparities, she told STAT in an interview, as is our inability to address the crisis with the urgency it demands.

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EMCrit Project

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

I discussed the reasons for migrating to BlueSky here. I've received positive feedback from several FOAMed expats who migrated to Bluesky and enjoy it there. I've also received some questions about getting started on BlueSky, so here is a brief guide to moving into MedSky. [1] Set up your account & profile This is essentially […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Clariant Heath Care presented the company’s latest portfolio of products for the healthcare industry at CPHI India. At this year’s event, Clariant showcased Made in India products, local Bonthapally operations, and expertise in biologics, generics, and excipient production. This includes a range of reliable, high-quality, cost-effective, and tailored solutions for the growing Indian healthcare market.

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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.

The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

More than half of primary care networks (PCNs) have reported paying above the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) allowance to their pharmacists, a survey has suggested. Carried out by our sister title Pulse PCN, of 147 PCN respondents, some 55% said they had paid over 5% more than the ARRS allowances for their pharmacist, with […] The post More than half of PCNs pay above ARRS allowance for pharmacists appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Four years on, the Cassava Sciences story ended Monday exactly as many knew it would — with the company’s experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease, simufilam, proving to be nothing more than a placebo in a large clinical trial.  The negative outcome is devastating for the nearly 2,000 participants in this study and a second study also shut down Monday.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 1 came into effect in 2018, this appeared to accelerate the migration out of Europe for pharmaceutical clinical trials. This was not so much due to non-compliance but stemmed from regulatory ambiguity. As the EU now sets its sights on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) through the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), 2 similar questions arise regarding the implementation and enforcement of the regulation.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Biocon Biologics shared the progress of the ongoing ‘Embedding Specialist Nurses in Diabetes Care’ project undertaken in collaboration with Diabetes Africa and St Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College in Ethiopia. The first phase of this multi-year project has harnessed the expertise of key stakeholders in Ethiopia’s diabetes ecosystem to develop a replicable model of upskilling nurses to become diabetes specialists and enhance diabetes care nationwide.

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The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Pharmacy representatives are calling on Scottish Parliament to tackle medicines shortages, as a report outlining potential solutions is presented at Holyrood today. The report, authored by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), explored supply and demand issues contributing to shortages in medicines supply, with 'global and complex' supply chains becoming 'disrupted' and 'less resilient'.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, one of the most advanced companies using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to expedite drug development , laid off employees after closing a merger last week.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Pharmaceutical professionals expect digital solutions to solve drug development headaches, with AI already proving disruptive.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Key Findings: 75 per cent pharma leaders emphasise the need for sustainable manufacturing practices Highlight digital integration as crucial for improving healthcare access 63 per cent CXOs cite the need for a single global product standard 50 per cent believe regulatory simplification and streamlining will drive growth EY Parthenon (EY-P) in partnership with the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), released a report titled ‘Viksit Bharat@2047: Transforming India from pharma

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The FDA is scrutinising reports of haematological cancers in patients treated with bluebird bio's Skysona gene therapy for neurological disease CALD.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

New data from a mid-stage study of an Amgen obesity drug showed that it helped participants lose a substantial amount of weight, but questions about how competitive it could be appear to be shaping the response to the news, with the company’s share price falling on the announcement.  Amgen said Tuesday that that its drug, MariTide , led to an average of roughly 20% weight loss over a year in the Phase 2 study in participants who had obesity or who were overweight without type 2 diabe

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In recent years, the evolution of biologic therapies for severe asthma has paralleled advancements in other chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, where biologics have also transformed treatment paradigms.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Contract manufacturing revenues in the pharmaceutical finished dose sector witnessed a significant slowdown over the past financial year. Challenging market conditions, driven by drug pricing pressures, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical tensions, have reshaped the landscape, offering both hurdles and opportunities for contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) to adapt and innovate amidst global generic shortages, reveals GlobalData.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have shown to provide meaningful benefits in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and individuals with and without diabetes. This based on the largest, most comprehensive analysis of GLP-1 antagonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes. While GLP-1 receptor agonists have shown benefit for type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease, its impact as a treatment in chronic kidney disease is not as clear, the researchers explained.

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