Sat.May 25, 2024 - Fri.May 31, 2024

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NIH documents show how $1.6 billion long Covid initiative has failed so far to meet its goals

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More than three years ago, the National Institutes of Health launched a $1 billion-plus initiative to find the root causes and potential treatments for long Covid , the chronic disease that has quickly changed the lives of millions of Americans. But a lack of visible progress from the initiative, called RECOVER, has drawn months of criticism from patient advocates, researchers, and lawmakers, including at a Senate hearing last week on the NIH’s budget.

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As Senate’s gaze lands on patents, a former US PTO chief calls the effort a ‘broad misunderstanding’

PharmaVoice

To lower drug prices, lawmakers are turning to the drug patent system to outlaw some common practices — but a former patent agency director says it’s the wrong way to go.

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LifeArc and ALS TDI announce partnership to develop new clinical tools for ALS and MND

Pharma Times

The project will validate two minimally invasive biomarkers for ALS: MMP-9 and TIMP-1

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COVID-19 vaccinations now ‘alarmingly low’ in Europe

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COVID-19 vaccination rates have fallen precipitously in Europe and should be ramped up this autumn so they are at least in line with influenza vaccine uptake.

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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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STAT+: For one rare type of lung cancer, Pfizer pill reduces progression by 81%

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There are a lot of reasons why updated data on Pfizer’s Lorbrena, a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer, might not seem to be a big deal. The results are an update on the clinical trial that resulted in the Food and Drug Administration granting Lorbrena full approval in 2001, so in a sense they are not even that new. For Pfizer investors, Lorbrena isn’t that big a deal, either.

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NHS announces hospitals will roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ as part of patient safety initiative

Pharma Times

The first phase of the programme will be in place in hospitals across the UK by March 2025

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Pharmacy funding falls amid increases for GP practices and hospitals, says think tank

The Pharmacist

NHS spending on community pharmacy and ophthalmic services has been reduced by 19.9% since 2016/17, when real-terms funding is adjusted for need, according to new analysis from the Nuffield Trust. But in the same time period, GP primary care services saw a 10.3% increase in real-terms needs-adjusted NHS funding, while funding for acute care in […] The post Pharmacy funding falls amid increases for GP practices and hospitals, says think tank appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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A third U.S. farm worker infected with bird flu is the first to experience respiratory symptoms

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A third human case of H5 bird flu tied to the ongoing U.S. outbreak in cattle has been detected in a farm worker in Michigan, state health authorities confirmed on Thursday. The unnamed individual worked on a dairy farm and was in close contact with infected cows, the state health department said in a statement. The farm involved is different from the one where an earlier human case was detected last week.

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As weight loss booms, drugmakers look for an edge with oral options

PharmaVoice

Supply of GLP-1 medications falls well short of demand, and oral versions of the drugs loom over Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s dominance.

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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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MRC awards two medical research units at University of Cambridge £30m in funding

Pharma Times

The MRC BRC and the MDU will use the funding and cutting-edge research to improve public health until March 2029

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Interview: Has Cybin hit the biggest breakthrough in 40 years to treat psychiatric disorders?

Outsourcing Pharma

In an intriguing interview with Cybinâs CEO, Doug Drysdale, OSP senior editor, Liza Laws found out how second-generation psychedelics could be the biggest breakthrough in psychiatry in 40 years.

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The new menstruation: Girls are getting their periods earlier and less regularly

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Menstruation is a critical indicator of health. Whether and when someone with a uterus gets their period — for the first time, and throughout their life — can reflect not only their reproductive health, but their risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, miscarriage, and premature death. That also makes menstruation a useful measure of population health.

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FTC request may signal trouble for Novo/Catalent deal

PharmaVoice

As Novo Nordisk aims to secure its manufacturing foothold for GLP-1s, regulators are digging for clues of anti-competitive behavior.

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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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NHS platform announced to accelerate personalised cancer vaccine clinical trials

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The CVLP platform will speed up access to BioNTech and Genentech’s mRNA personalised cancer vaccines

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AZ’s Dato-DXd misses survival endpoint in lung cancer trial

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The overall survival (OS) data has come in from the TROPION-Lung01 study of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in lung cancer – and the result likely isn’t what they were hoping for.

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Opinion: The world needs the new pandemic treaty

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At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, 25 heads of government issued an extraordinary call for a new international treaty for preventing, preparing for, and responding to pandemics. For two years, World Health Organization member states have been negotiating an international agreement scheduled for adoption at the World Health Assembly this month. Yet, late Friday in Geneva, negotiations ground to a halt.

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Deadline looms for Chinese biotech contracts

PharmaVoice

The latest version of The Biosecure Act working its way through Congress could make waves in the U.S. biotech industry.

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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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Researchers identify genetic changes responsible for rare childhood immune disorders

Pharma Times

Affecting the immune system, various forms of SCID are estimated to affect one in 75,000 to 100,000 newborns

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Short reads, big impact: How genomics is revolutionising cancer research

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Discover how genomics is transforming cancer research through the study of DNA, RNA, and ctDNA. Learn about the latest breakthroughs in the field in this insightful short read.

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STAT+: Gene therapies for deafness dredge up an old question: Do deaf people want a ‘cure’?

STAT

When Yilai Shu was training to be an otolaryngologist in Shanghai, in the mid 2000s, he often met parents with congenitally deaf kids. “They always asked me, ‘Do you have any drugs to treat our kids?’ said Shu, who is hearing and a professor at Fudan University in China. “That’s what really inspired me to think about developing a drug.

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Mythic Therapeutics aims overcome one of ADC’s long-standing challenges

PharmaVoice

By developing ADCs that bind more directly to the target, Mythic Therapeutics believes its technology could deliver a step change for efficacy and safety.

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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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NHS and NICE announce plan to adopt innovative medical technologies for patients

Pharma Times

The proposals will help MedTech developers access NHS funding to fast-track products

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Early spike in demand for insect bites advice, suggests NHSE

The Pharmacist

Visits to the NHS England (NHSE) insect bites and stings web page were three times higher in the first three weeks of this month than in the same time period last year, suggesting an early spike in interest, a deputy chief nursing officer (CNO) has said. According to NHSE, the page received a total of […] The post Early spike in demand for insect bites advice, suggests NHSE appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Opinion: Stigma and the return of syphilis

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Syphilis, one of the oldest infections known to humans, has returned to the U.S. at epidemic rates that have been climbing since 2001. In 2022, the last year with complete data, the highest number of infections were recorded in more than 70 years. It’s not yet clear why syphilis is spreading faster than other sexually transmitted infections. Recent shortages of single injection penicillin needed to treat this infection threatens to make matters worse.

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Sanofi, Formation Bio and OpenAI announce first-in-class AI collaboration

World Pharma News

Sanofi, Formation Bio and OpenAI are collaborating to build AI-powered software to accelerate drug development and bring new medicines to patients more efficiently. The three teams will bring together data, software and tuned models to develop custom, purpose-built solutions across the drug development lifecycle. This represents a first collaboration of its kind within the pharma and life sciences industries.

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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.