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Second health care worker tied to Missouri bird flu case had respiratory symptoms

STAT

A second health worker who cared for a person hospitalized in Missouri with H5N1 bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms but was not tested for influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday. The CDC said Missouri health officials didn’t learn that the health worker had symptoms until after the individual had recovered, too late to run a diagnostic test.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Below the Chin, Badness Lies Within

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 50-year-old male with insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetes presented to the emergency department with three days of pain and swelling on the right side of his neck. He endorsed progression of his symptoms, reporting that he was now having fevers, myalgias, and intermittent difficulty swallowing solid foods. Additional Images Physical Exam Vitals : BP 153/96; HR 110; T 100.0°F; RR 16; O2 sat 97% General : Appears uncomfortable HEENT : Mild right-sided facial swelling.

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Getting IND ready — how companies can avoid common traps

PharmaVoice

Overpromising, overcommitting and neglecting CMC are a few of the pitfalls that cause sponsors to stumble when submitting a new drug application.

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Vizient announces 2024 top performers in clinical quality, supplier diversity and environmental sustainability excellence

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The awards recognize the achievements of participating hospitals and health systems in patient care quality and supply chain excellence and were announced Sept. 17 in Las Vegas.

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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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FDA approves first at-home flu vaccine in U.S., a nasal spray

STAT

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved AstraZeneca’s bid to allow its nasal spray influenza vaccine, FluMist, to be sold for home administration.  Starting next flu season, people who want to order the vaccine to give it to themselves or their children at home will be able to do so.

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2275 pharmacies have closed so far in 2024

Ramblings of a pharmacist

“It’s not the way I wanted it to go,” he says sadly. “You do what you’re supposed to do. You go to college, get a doctorate, start a small business in a small town, support the community and it’s not even close to being a viable option.” “This isn’t because the community didn’t support us. It’s because we lose money on every prescription we fill.” Those are the words of Tom Wullstein, owner of Brandon Pharmacy.

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Can the Fed’s rate cut change biotech’s ‘new normal’?

BioPharma Dive

Industry insiders hope the Fed’s decision to cut rates for the first time in years will boost biotech investment. But the long-awaited move won’t cure all that ails the sector, others cautioned.

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Long-overlooked scientist shares Lasker Award with other GLP-1 researchers

STAT

GLP-1 based drugs are transforming the treatment of obesity and opening up new avenues for addressing heart disease , addiction , and even Alzheimer’s. Now, three scientists who played key roles in their invention have won a prestigious Lasker Award for biomedical research.  Announced on Thursday in New York, the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award will be shared by Svetlana Mojsov and Joel Habener , who identified and characterized the GLP-1 hormone in the 1980s whil

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GPhC proposes stricter guidance for online pharmacies and weight loss meds

The Pharmacist

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has proposed new guidance to safeguard against the risks of online prescribing, including of weight loss medication. This follows 'significant risks to patient safety when online questionnaires have inappropriately been the only mode of consultation used', which the GPhC said it had observed through its inspections and investigations.

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Biopharma prepares to pivot from China as Biosecure Act advances

PharmaVoice

After the House of Representatives passed the Biosecure Act last week, U.S. biotechs could be forced to cut ties with five Chinese contract partners.

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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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Apellis eye drug again turned back in Europe

BioPharma Dive

The decision against Syfovre’s approval follows efforts by Apellis to have reviewers reevaluate clinical evidence multiple times and, according to an analyst, will lead to a restructuring of the company’s operations in Europe.

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Opinion: Tested in Africa, used in America

STAT

At the recent annual International AIDS Conference, a startling presentation about the newest wonder drug in HIV prevention brought a raucous standing ovation. Lenacapavir, a novel drug given as an injection under the skin every six months, was 100% successful in preventing HIV in adolescent girls and young women in two countries in Africa. It felt to many like a generational moment.

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Novavax announces availability of Covid-19 vaccine in US pharmacies

Pharmaceutical Business Review

This vaccine is intended for individuals aged 12 and above and is now stocked at pharmacies including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aid among others. The vaccine has been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration on 30 August 2024. This authorisation allows for the distribution of Novavax’s updated vaccine, which is the only protein-based option available in the country for the upcoming fall season.

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How a radiopharma up-and-comer builds momentum in a surging space

PharmaVoice

Big Pharma is embracing the radiopharmaceuticals boom that was a long time in the making.

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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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Ten-year survival data show long-term benefit of immunotherapy in melanoma

BioPharma Dive

Final follow-up results suggest Opdivo and Yervoy could be close to a cure for some people with advanced melanoma, shifting how doctors administer follow-up care.

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STAT+: FTC sues big 3 PBMs for ‘artificially inflated’ insulin prices caused by ‘perverse’ rebating

STAT

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the largest pharmacy benefit managers and their group purchasing organizations for allegedly anticompetitive practices that “artificially inflated” the price of insulin and, consequently, impeded patient access to the life-saving treatment. The administrative complaint accused CVS Caremark, Cigna’s Express Scripts, and UnitedHealth’s OptumRx of creating a “perverse” system of rebates that favored

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Take our 2024 survey and potentially win £100 worth of vouchers

The Pharmacist

The Pharmacist has launched a new and exclusive survey to gather opinions from community pharmacists, general practice pharmacists, and pharmacy contractors and owners in the UK. Our 2024 survey will cover a range of topics including, pharmacy closures, workload, recruitment, training, medicines shortages, independent prescribing and more. Take the survey here Depending on your job role, it […] The post Take our 2024 survey and potentially win £100 worth of vouchers appeared first on The P

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At J&J, oncology R&D meets commercial strategy in a quest for new standards of care

PharmaVoice

The disparate teams of research and commercial at J&J work closely together from the get-go.

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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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Ascendis trial data piles pressure on BioMarin

BioPharma Dive

Summary study results show Ascendis’ drug for achondroplasia could be competitive to BioMarin's Voxzogo, which is the foundation of the latter company's growth plans.

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Pediatricians’ obesity guidelines rest on shaky evidence about eating disorder risks

STAT

To address soaring rates of childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics last year endorsed tactics it once considered risky.  “Watchful waiting” had been standard practice, in part from concern that a doctor’s focus on weight could inadvertently plant the seed for stigma or eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.

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Roundtable: Six months of Pharmacy First

The Pharmacist

Joanna Robertson reports on an exclusive roundtable, held in August this year, which brought together community pharmacy and general practice representatives to discuss the successes, challenges and future of Pharmacy First, six months after the service began in England. Pharmacy First launched in England on 31 January 2024, and sees pharmacists funded to provide advice […] The post Roundtable: Six months of Pharmacy First appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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F2G raises $100 million to combat innovation 'paucity in antifungals

Outsourcing Pharma

One year after a rejection by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the UK firm F2G has raised $100 million to push its candidate olorofim to the market for the treatment of rare fungal infections in 2026.

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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.

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ADC developed by Daiichi, Merck outperforms chemo in lung cancer trial

BioPharma Dive

The FDA previously rejected patritumab deruxtecan over manufacturing issues. Tuesday's study data should boost the companies' case, however.

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Year-long fallout over retracted trans youth paper highlights new research era

STAT

Last year, a Springer Nature journal published a study surveying 1,700 parents of adolescents and young adults with gender dysphoria. Just a few months later, the study was retracted because there had been no formal process for those parents to consent to the study. But the story didn’t end there. Ongoing fallout from the paper and its retraction has opened up an internal rift among academic editors and journal staff that led to one editor’s resignation, as first reported by Retrac

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Protest action hoped to spotlight pharmacy plight

The Pharmacist

National Pharmacy Association (NPA) members across the UK have participated in a second day of action today by wearing black, displaying posters and raising awareness of the impact of funding cuts on the sector. It comes as the NPA has announced plans to escalate its action and ballot its members on 'working to rule'. Gordons […] The post Protest action hoped to spotlight pharmacy plight appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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ESMO 2024 – Today’s oncological roots are branching

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ESMO 2024 began on Friday 13th September. Prof Andres Cervantes discussed how building trust has been a several generation development, following five decades of effort in the oncological space.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Top three trends in precision medicine

Pharmaceutical Technology

An innovative approach to healthcare, precision medicine is a new medical model that takes into account individual differences in genes, environments, and lifestyles to drive better outcomes through medicine.

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Opinion: A failing health care system caused my husband’s death

STAT

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality took an important step: They launched the Core Elements of Hospital Diagnostic Excellence , a new project to help reduce the number of Americans who die or are permanently disabled each year by diagnostic error.

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Negotiator 'interested' to hear outcome of NPA ballot

The Pharmacist

Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has suggested that the outcome of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA)'s ballot could inform considerations around its own negotiating tactics and positioning. Pharmacy sector leaders have today joined the NPA to deliver a petition to Downing Street and to voice concerns about pharmacy funding, following the membership organisation's announcement that it […] The post Negotiator 'interested' to hear outcome of NPA ballot appeared first on The Ph

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Nura Bio gets another $68M, new CEO to advance ‘neuroprotective’ brain drugs

BioPharma Dive

The funding will support mid-stage testing of a drug the company believes to have the potential to treat a range of neurodegenerative conditions.

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Top 5 Drugs That Cause Insomnia

Med Ed 101

Many drugs cause insomnia. What is most frustrating to me in my practice is when we start medications for a “new condition” prior to ruling out medication adverse effects. Here is the list of my top 5 drugs that cause insomnia (an important adverse effect that could show up on your board exam). Corticosteroids. They […] The post Top 5 Drugs That Cause Insomnia appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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