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Biopharma dealmaking: predictions for 2024

European Pharmaceutical Review

The past 12 months has seen significant growth in global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the biopharma sector. This activity is expected to continue in 2024, with increasing need for biopharma to access innovation through collaboration and dealmaking to offset looming patent challenges. “In 2023, total life sciences deal value increased by 34 percent to $191 billion.

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Opinion: Insurance companies are forcing psychiatrists like me to stop accepting their coverage

STAT

“I’m sorry, but I’m unable to take on new patients at this time.” I’ve said that line hundreds of times in the 15 years since I started my solo private practice in psychiatry. I feel terrible each time I say it. Someone on the other end of the phone is suffering and has taken the difficult step to call for help — probably multiple calls, given the longstanding shortage of psychiatrists — and yet I added to their hopelessness.

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Prescribing Success: Dr. Linda Gutierrez-Miller’s Journey to Impactful Clinical Pharmacy and Inspiring Resilience!

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

“How can I make the biggest difference in the lives of others? How can I help the most people?” These questions often cross the minds of students as they navigate the labyrinth of career choices. Dr. Linda Gutierrez-Miller, one such student, embarked on a journey to answer these questions, ultimately choosing a career path that aligns with her goals of making a substantial impact and aiding a diverse range of individuals—clinical pharmacy.

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In the post-pandemic era, three players still dominate the infectious disease market

PharmaVoice

Although three companies dominate the space, emerging infectious disease focus areas and a handful of other key players are augmenting the market.

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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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EM Match Advice 42: Mid Interview Season Check-In

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (podcast host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Aaron Kraut (University of Wisconsin PD) in this insightful, rapid-fire, practical episode through the lens of experienced residency program directors. What does the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) preliminary data show just far for the 2024 residency application season?

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Risk model predicts response and survival of cancer patients treated with ICIs

Pharma Times

Metastatic cancer is estimated to be responsible for 90% of cancer deaths

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Alzheimer’s research is hot, but successful patient recruitment will determine its future

PharmaVoice

Key strategies for bringing more patients into the clinical trial fold.

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10 clinical trials to watch in the first half of 2024

BioPharma Dive

A non-addictive pain pill faces its definitive test, while study results in ALS, a rare heart disease and lung cancer could have far-reaching implications.

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How opioid overdoses in public restrooms led an electrician to invent ‘safe bathrooms’

STAT

First, a light starts to flash. Then a high-pitched siren starts to blare. Then come the sounds of nearby doors being flung open, and the frantic footsteps of doctors and nurses rushing toward a restroom at the end of a hallway. They’re in a hurry for good reason. These distress signals have a specific meaning: Somebody in the bathroom is overdosing.

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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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Disrupted sleep could be associated with cognitive function changes

Pharma Times

High amounts of disrupted sleep were found to affect memory and thinking performance

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Pharma’s financial market will be a tale of two cities in 2024

PharmaVoice

What can the industry expect in 2024? Some bright spots, a few bumps and “immaculate disinflation.

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A new startup from Feng Zhang and an ex-Illumina executive zeroes in on the epigenome

BioPharma Dive

Moonwalk Biosciences, the latest biotech cofounded by the gene editing scientist, joins other startups aiming to alter gene expression without changing DNA.

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STAT+: Goldman Sachs launches $650 million fund for life science investments

STAT

Investment bank Goldman Sachs is jumping into the biotech world after raising $650 million to invest in privately held startups. The bank announced Wednesday that it has closed its first-ever life sciences fund, called West Street Life Sciences I. The plan is to invest the money in genetic medicine, cell therapies, immunotherapies, synthetic biology and artificial intelligence startups, as well as diagnostics and life science tools companies.

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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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Novo Nordisk to open new AI hub in UK for drug discovery

Pharma Times

The new hub will be located in the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter, London

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Infant formula recalled over contamination fears

The Pharmacist

Two Reckitt infant formulas have been recalled over concerns that they are contaminated with the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii. Batch ZL3F7D of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 Hypoallergenic Formula 400g and batches ZL3FAA and ZL3FDM of Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula 400g may have been contaminated with the bacteria, the Food Services Authority (FSA) has said. […] The post Infant formula recalled over contamination fears appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Why amplifying the patient voice is crucial to clinical trial success

pharmaphorum

Amplifying the patient voice is essential for the success of clinical trials. Learn why it is crucial for patient engagement, recruitment, and overall trial success, and how it can address challenges such as transportation and financial barriers.

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STAT+: Here’s who’s profiting the most in health care

STAT

For all the flack they get, the country’s four biggest pharmacy benefit managers reported a surprisingly tame average profit margin in the first three quarters of 2023: 4.5%, less than a third of their drugmaker peers. But don’t take their numbers as gospel, experts warned. “It’s really easy to move money around inside the books of a vertically integrated organization,” said Karen Van Nuys, a senior fellow at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Econo

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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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AnX Robotica receives FDA clearance for small bowel capsule endoscopy technology

Pharma Times

NaviCam ProScan is the first AI-assisted reading tool for gastrointestinal bleeding

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Why J&J rebranded its iconic logo

PharmaVoice

J&J’s refreshed identity provides insight into how and why pharma companies give themselves a makeover.

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PulmCrit – Validation of my model for converting VBGs to ABGs

EMCrit Project

background and general concept My research project in fellowship was the construction of a mathematical model to convert VBG values into ABG values. The fundamental concept for the model was pretty simple: we can approximate the respiratory quotient (RQ) of tissue in the hand as being constant. This indicates that changes in oxygen content and […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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Allen Institute CEO Rui Costa on mapping the brain and paying early-career scientists decent salaries

STAT

Mapping the billions of cells that make up the brain is a task mammoth enough to keep hundreds of researchers across continents busy for years. But it’s just one of several ambitious projects the Allen Institute is helping tackle. The nonprofit research institute, based in Seattle, was founded in 2003 by Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen to go after big and basic scientific questions.

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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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Immune cell helps predict skin cancer patients’ responses to immunotherapies

Pharma Times

Vd1-gd T cells were effective in predicting positive responses to ICI therapy

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Allogene to shift strategy in bid to reposition CAR-T

BioPharma Dive

The company plans to restructure and will start a new late-stage study testing whether its “off-the-shelf” therapy can boost cure rates when used early on.

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MHRA’s post-Brexit mutual recognition framework goes live

pharmaphorum

The UK medicines regulator has launched its mutual recognition framework for authorising medicines in a move that it says will help to bring new drugs to patients in the UK more quickly.

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STAT+: Consumer health advocate Sid Wolfe was a thorn in the side. We’re all the better as a result

STAT

The first phone call came some time in late 1996. “Ed, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Sid Wolfe of Public Citizen,” he said. “And I’ve got something for you.” He started out matter of fact, but spoke very quickly. To be honest, I can’t recall the subject anymore, but I do remember he peppered every sentence with lots of medical terminology.

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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.