STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged medical practitioners on Friday to be on the lookout for people who might have contracted H5N1 bird flu from cows. The agency also urged state health departments to rapidly assess any suspected human cases, and recommended that dairy farms with confirmed or suspected outbreaks require workers to use personal protective equipment.
PharmaVoice
APRIL 3, 2024
AMR is a growing threat, but with little financial incentive to pick up the torch, government and nonprofit collaborations are keeping the R&D flames burning.
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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
APRIL 1, 2024
A 23-year-old female with no known past medical history presented with a rash concentrated on her legs, with a few areas on her arms and chest. The rash began the day before presentation when she became overheated while wearing sweatpants in 104°F weather. The rash was mildly pruritic but not painful. She denied any prior reaction to her sweatpants that she has had for several months.
Pharma Times
APRIL 5, 2024
Hoxa9 and b-catenin molecules are a rare population of self-renewing HSCs found in bone marrow
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.
STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
News that H5N1 avian influenza has breached another mammalian species — this time dairy cows — has taken the flu science community aback. Though cows previously had been seen to be susceptible to human flu viruses , and could be experimentally infected with H5 in a lab, the absence of cow involvement until now in H5’s nearly 30-year history lulled scientists into thinking the species was outside the virus’s remit.
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pharmaphorum
APRIL 5, 2024
Advances in immunosuppression research may bring transplant patients closer to “one organ for life” Mike.
Pharma Times
APRIL 3, 2024
The third most common and serious form of cancer affects over 43,000 people every year in the UK
STAT
APRIL 5, 2024
Dogs, our sunny, selfless shadows, crave little more than a daily walk, a treat or two, and their human’s happiness. But increasingly, their own happiness is the topic of concern in veterinarian offices, dog parks, and internet forums. Prozac prescriptions for dogs are on the rise, veterinarians across the country acknowledge, along with a myriad of cheaper generic mood stabilizers sold for humans but applied to pets’ separation anxiety, socialization fears, biting habits, or other
PharmaVoice
APRIL 1, 2024
Gender diversity in leadership “doesn’t just happen,” — it requires institutional change, from investing in women’s startups to providing more generous family leave.
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
The Pharmacist
APRIL 3, 2024
A pharmacy ear health pilot which had been seen to make 'a huge difference' to patients in South West London will not be recommissioned due to funding constraints, The Pharmacist has learned. The ear care pilot, which was featured by NHS England in a recent national blog, found that delivering the service through community pharmacies […] The post Successful pharmacy ear health pilot will not be recommissioned appeared first on The Pharmacist.
Pharma Times
APRIL 2, 2024
The genetic condition affects one in 279 people in England and significantly increases cancer risk
STAT
APRIL 3, 2024
The booming class of GLP-1 drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy is not only effective for diabetes and obesity, but is also showing early potential to help with conditions involving the brain, like mental health disorders , Alzheimer’s, and even, as new study results suggest — Parkinson’s disease. In a Phase 2 trial, patients with early Parkinson’s disease taking an older GLP-1 diabetes drug called lixisenatide experienced no worsening of motor symptoms over a year,
PharmaVoice
APRIL 5, 2024
Infectious diseases that were “off the playing field” are now making a comeback.
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BioPharma Dive
APRIL 5, 2024
The FDA’s clearance comes three weeks after a panel of advisers endorsed expanded use of Abecma despite safety concerns raised by the agency.
Pharma Times
APRIL 2, 2024
Two out of three people with the neurodegenerative condition experienced delirium in hospital
STAT
APRIL 2, 2024
This year’s National Residency Match, the day when medical graduates learn which health system they will do their residency programs for the next step of their clinical training, may have been a bellwether for U.S. health care — and the results are worrisome. Although this year’s Match featured more applicants than ever, a lower proportion of medical school grads chose one key specialty than ever before: pediatrics.
PharmaVoice
APRIL 2, 2024
Even as new drugs like Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi make a splash in Alzheimer’s, VCs like the Dementia Discovery Fund have invested in the next wave of therapies.
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.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 2, 2024
Explore the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in securing the pharmaceutical supply chain for resilience and safety. Learn how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of pharmaceutical logistics.
Pharma Times
APRIL 4, 2024
The fatal, progressive neurological condition currently affects around 5,000 people in the UK
STAT
APRIL 1, 2024
Texas health officials reported Monday that an individual who had been in contact with cattle has contracted H5N1 avian flu, only the second case ever recorded in the U.S. The person had contact with dairy cattle that are believed to have been infected with the virus, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in a statement. It went on to say that the individual’s only symptom is eye inflammation — infection of the conjunctiva, the tissue surrounding the eye.
PharmaVoice
APRIL 4, 2024
As its FDA filing approaches, Verastem Oncology CEO Daniel Paterson wants to go from “The Little Engine That Could” to a major oncology player.
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.
BioPharma Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
The FDA could soon expand use of two multiple myeloma cell therapies as well as a top-selling medicine from Sanofi and Regeneron, while Pfizer’s years of gene therapy work might finally pay dividends.
Pharma Times
APRIL 5, 2024
Affecting 80,000 people in England, 12% of brain tumour patients survive beyond five years of diagnosis
STAT
APRIL 1, 2024
Hospitals performing pelvic and other sensitive exams for training purposes without patients’ explicit consent, including on anesthetized patients, won’t be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, according to new guidance released on Monday by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
pharmaphorum
APRIL 4, 2024
Discover how AI-powered real-world evidence generation is revolutionising the biotech industry, providing valuable insights for biopharma companies to make informed decisions. Learn more about the impact of RWD on biotechs.
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