STAT
MAY 24, 2024
A new study published Friday provides more evidence of the potential danger of drinking unpasteurized, or raw, milk containing H5N1 avian flu viruses. The work , published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that mice that were fed milk from H5N1-infected cows became very ill.
PharmaVoice
MAY 20, 2024
The “Nobel Prize-worthy invention” could be worth hundreds of billions commercially — and have a deep impact on drug R&D.
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Pharma Times
MAY 23, 2024
High-grade gliomas are rare, malignant tumours which account for up to 12% of all childhood brain tumours
The Pharmacist
MAY 21, 2024
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians transitioning to new roles in primary care are to be supported with a structured induction programme developed by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), it has said. The commitment came as part of the Welsh Government’s Strategic Workforce Plan for Primary Care for 2024/25-2029/30, published last week. The plan also committed […] The post GP pharmacists in Wales to get structured induction programme appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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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.
STAT
MAY 23, 2024
You’d think if there were a vaccine that would prevent tens of thousands of cases of cancer a year, people would want it for themselves and for their kids. But new data being released Thursday ahead of the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology show that just isn’t the case.
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Pharma Times
MAY 24, 2024
The lifelong autoimmune disease affects more than 150,000 people living in the UK
The Pharmacist
MAY 22, 2024
There are many reasons why pharmacists should be leading providers of menopause advice and care in primary care – not least for their personal wellbeing – suggests pharmacist and menopause lead at NHS England, Bukky Ayoade As pharmacists, we are gatekeepers of healthcare, entrusted with the wellbeing of our patients. However, amid our commitment to […] The post Menopause care needs all of our attention appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
MAY 22, 2024
Less than a month ago, researchers reported for the first time the ability to scan wastewater for signs of the H5 influenza virus currently sickening dairy cows in at least nine states across the U.S. That technology is now at the threshold of real-world use. WastewaterSCAN, an infectious disease-tracking sewage surveillance network led by Stanford University and Emory University in partnership with Verily Life Sciences, has begun scaling up H5-specific testing of samples from all of its 190 sit
PharmaVoice
MAY 22, 2024
Direct-to-consumer platforms offer consumers an online path to sourcing popular medications, but some therapeutic areas may be better suited for the business model.
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
Pharma Times
MAY 23, 2024
The partnership will provide six MRC clinical fellows with industry placement opportunities
The Pharmacist
MAY 21, 2024
Three-quarters of people with a learning disability are not currently on the general practice learning disability register, a new report published today by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has suggested. MPs on the cross-party committee warned that people with a learning disability and autistic people faced significant health inequalities, including an ‘unacceptable level of […] The post Three-quarters of people with learning disability not registered for GP practice support appear
STAT
MAY 22, 2024
A second human case of bird flu infection linked to the current H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows has been detected, in a farm worker who had exposure to infected cows, Michigan state health authorities announced on Wednesday. In a statement , health officials said the individual had mild symptoms and has recovered. Evidence to date suggests this is a sporadic infection, with no signs of ongoing spread, the statement said.
PharmaVoice
MAY 20, 2024
How persistence led to BioLineRx’s first approved therapy and promising pipeline.
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Pharma Times
MAY 24, 2024
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Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 20, 2024
Nearly 30,000 people, including children in clinical trials, were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.
STAT
MAY 22, 2024
UnitedHealth Group should be released from a lawsuit that alleges its algorithm-based technology prematurely cut off care to its Medicare Advantage members, the company said in court filings this week, because patients and their families did not finish Medicare’s appeals process. “Plaintiffs have failed to exhaust the exclusive administrative appeal process set by the Medicare Act,” UnitedHealth’s lawyers argued.
PharmaVoice
MAY 24, 2024
The stage is set for potential blockbuster-level showdowns targeting these high-growth indications.
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.
Pharma Times
MAY 20, 2024
Both drugs have the potential to offer a disease-modifying approach to the lung disease
BioPharma Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Clinical trial abstracts posted by ASCO Thursday give a peek at anticipated datasets from Immunocore, Merck & Co., J&J and Arcus Biosciences.
STAT
MAY 22, 2024
If the H5N1 bird flu virus ever acquires the ability to transmit easily to and among people — keep your fingers crossed that it doesn’t — the world is going to need serious amounts of vaccine. Like, lakes of the stuff. Some manufacturers have been working with H5N1 viruses for years, producing small batches of doses that have undergone preliminary human testing.
PharmaVoice
MAY 23, 2024
Promises made by pharma and biotech companies show confidence in the future of their business and dedication to financial success, R&D and environmental protection.
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.
Pharma Times
MAY 22, 2024
Currently the third most common cancer in the UK, lung cancer affects 40,000 people annually
The Pharmacist
MAY 23, 2024
NHS England must provide a full list of organisations with available designated prescribing practitioners (DPPs) before placement information is released to students, the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has urged. The association warned that without such a list outlining where to source DPPs, community pharmacy businesses could be ‘forced to offer fewer foundation placements than they […] The post NHSE urged to provide full list of available DPPs appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
MAY 21, 2024
Scientists from the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have managed to generate a full genetic sequence of H5N1 virus from milk, a development they suggest means commercially purchased milk products could be used to monitor the progress of the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle and to check for important changes in the virus over time.
PharmaVoice
MAY 22, 2024
Companies like UpScriptHealth led the charge with online prescriptions decades ago, and now the industry is catching on to solve some of healthcare’s most pressing issues.
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