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Opinion: To deal with the next pandemic, the FDA needs an Office of Preparedness and Response

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New evidence of the spillover of the avian flu virus, known as H5N1, to some mammals is again raising alarm bells, though for experts familiar with the virus, “ none of them ever stopped worrying about H5N1.” The recent death of a Cambodian girl from bird flu is a reminder that much is at stake. If H5N1 were to cross over to humans and ignite another pandemic, could the United States do it all over again?

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The Febrile Infant: Incorporating the 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Can you trust a febrile infant? “No” has been, and continues to be, the resounding answer over the last 40 years as researchers and clinicians work to determine the optimal evaluation and management of the well-appearing young febrile infant [1]. The goal remains to identify infants with bacterial infections in this at-risk cohort of patients while also considering the balance of cost-effectiveness on a population scale and the potential for iatrogenic harm with evaluation such as unnecessary lu

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Woman of the Week: Psilera’s Jackie von Salm

PharmaVoice

Psilera founder’s “third eye” approach to psychedelics ushers them into the therapeutic realm.

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Drug discovery link-up for Galapagos and NovAliX

Pharma Times

Collaboration comes after renewed focus on key therapeutic areas of immunology and oncology

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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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Cases of Marburg going unreported in Equatorial Guinea, WHO says

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The Marburg outbreak in Equatorial Guinea continues to grow, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as the global health agency stated that it knows of confirmed cases that the country has not yet reported. To date Equatorial Guinea has acknowledged nine laboratory-confirmed cases, seven of whom have died. In addition, 20 other people with links to the confirmed cases died without being tested; they are considered probable cases.

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Seamless clinical trials were created to make studies easier — instead, they’ve become more complex

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Experts weigh in on how companies can design better trials that merge two phases into one.

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PMGroup announces launch of new recruitment platform PharmaRole

Pharma Times

The platform makes it easy to find and apply for jobs in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry

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Focus Covid booster campaigns on high-risk people, WHO’s vaccine experts recommend

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A panel of experts that advises the World Health Organization on vaccine use suggested Tuesday that countries no longer need to consider offering additional Covid-19 boosters to people at medium or low risk of becoming seriously ill if they contract the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization — which is known as the SAGE — said some countries may continue to offer boosters to people at medium and low risk, but those decisions should be made ba

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Trick of the Trade: Chest tube rewarming with Foley tubing connector

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

You have a pulseless hypothermic patient requiring aggressive internal rewarming. ECMO is not available, and you’ve made the decision to initiate thoracic lavage. After placing your chest tubes, you step back triumphantly, but in short order, the nurse hands you large diameter IV tubing with warmed fluids so that you can connect it to the chest tube.

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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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SCOTUS to decide ‘fundamental change’ in biologics patents with fate of Amgen v. Sanofi

PharmaVoice

The Supreme Court will now decide whether Amgen can protect Repatha as a whole class of drugs or whether Sanofi’s rival product Praluent can retain a place in the market.

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iOnctura’s roginolisib awarded Innovation Passport

Pharma Times

MHRA designation involves entry into innovative licensing and access pathway

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STAT+: As AI promises to revolutionize medical note-taking, concerns mount about accuracy and harm

STAT

In the doctor’s offices of the future, artificial intelligence will be a fly on the wall, listening in and logging the sensitive conversations that happen every day between patients and their doctors. Gone will be the distracted doctor hunched over a keyboard, tapping, clicking, constantly playing catch-up with hours of extra work. That’s the vision pitched by a spate of new startups and major tech companies like Microsoft, which one year ago spent over $19 billion to acquire Nuanc

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Mathai Mammen, former J&J executive, to become FogPharma CEO

BioPharma Dive

The veteran pharmaceutical executive was J&J’s head of R&D until his departure last August. He’s agreed to run FogPharma, a richly funded startup, and take over for founder Greg Verdine.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Predator and prey: Harnessing phages to fight antibiotic resistance

PharmaVoice

Phages, bacteria’s natural predator, could help combat the growing threat of superbugs. But can these therapies rise above antibiotic market woes?

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Netris pancreatic cancer study doses first patient

Pharma Times

Company’s candidate NP137 combined with mFOLFIRINOX will be researched during vital trials

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STAT+: Shortage of monkeys for early-stage research jeopardizes timelines for developing some drugs

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A growing shortage of monkeys used for early-stage pharmaceutical research is causing concern that many companies will soon face costly delays starting clinical trials — leading to a slowdown in drug development. In recent weeks, the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service began denying company requests to import long-tailed macaques from Cambodia in the wake of a federal investigation into a smuggling ring.

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License agreement with KYM Biosciences for CMG901, a Claudin-18.2 antibody drug conjugate, completed

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March 30, 2023: “AstraZeneca has completed an exclusive global license agreement with KYM Biosciences Inc. i for CMG901, a potential first-in-class antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting Claudin 18.2, a promising therapeutic target in gastric cancers. CMG901 is currently being evaluated in a Phase I trial for the treatment of Claudin 18.2-positive solid tumours, including gastric cancer.

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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.

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Pharma’s salesforce is suffering — what does version 2.0 look like?

PharmaVoice

Ahead of turbulent market conditions, EY analyst Arda Ural encourages companies to rethink their sales strategy.

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Granular boosts mast cell disease programme

Pharma Times

Therapy candidates chosen for lead projects targeting mast cell driven diseases

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STAT+: Medical device companies now need to prove to FDA they’re protected against cyberattacks

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Hidden in this year’s federal spending bill, among major changes to Medicare payments to doctors and post-pandemic Medicaid , lies a little-noticed change with big implications: a mandate to protect medical devices connected to the internet from hacks or ransomware attacks. The law, which goes into effect Wednesday, explicitly states that companies cannot sell their connected medical devices without first showing the Food and Drug Administration a solid cybersecurity plan.

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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

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March 29, 2023: “The U.S. FDA approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose.

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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.

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Leaders wave a magic wand at pharma’s thorniest issues

PharmaVoice

The major challenges pharma leaders would solve with a quick flick of an imaginary wand.

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SolasCure announces pivotal financing round for hydrogel

Pharma Times

Company is developing a therapy containing an enzyme cloned from medical maggots

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Genetic differences in breast tumors may contribute to racial disparities

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Clinicians know the odds tend to be stacked against Black breast cancer patients. They get more dangerous and aggressive subtypes of breast cancer more frequently than white patients. Within breast cancer subtypes, Black patients tend to have worse outcomes compared to white negative patients, too. But what biological factors contribute to these disparities – and how much – is an open question.

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EnteroBiotix Initiates Phase 2 study of microbiome drug EBX-102 in liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy

LifeProNow

March 28, 2022 : “EnteroBiotix Limited (“EBX”), a clinical stage biotechnology company focussed on developing best-in-class full-spectrum microbiome therapeutics announced the initiation of a multi-centre randomised double-blind placebo controlled Phase 2 clinical trial. The trial has been designed to evaluate EBX-102, the company’s lead product candidate, for the treatment of liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy (“HE”).

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.