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The biggest questions hanging over pharma in 2024

PharmaVoice

Key trends on the horizon in the life sciences this year.

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HPV vaccine study finds zero cases of cervical cancer among women vaccinated before age 14

STAT

A historic new study out of Scotland shows the real-world impact of vaccines against the human papillomavirus: The country has detected no cases of cervical cancer in women born between 1988-1996 who were fully vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 12 and 13. Many previous studies have shown that HPV vaccines are extremely effective in preventing cervical cancer.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Rare Case of Purpura

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

An 88-year-old female presented to the ER with a chief complaint of cough, vague abdominal pain, and a rash. The patient stated that she was started on Cipro eyedrops 1 or 2 days prior to presentation for a possible eye infection. A day prior to presentation she developed a purple purpuric rash on her lower extremities that gradually progressed up her legs, and was present on her buttocks thighs, and lower legs.

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Researchers identify gene that causes heart defects in Down syndrome

Pharma Times

Around 50% of babies born with the condition are affected by heart defects

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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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J&J’s 2024 strategy will focus on newer meds to offset Stelara’s patent cliff

PharmaVoice

Executives on the healthcare giant’s full-year earnings call highlighted a strong cash position and incremental dealmaking as a way to get past incoming competition.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Fever with Rash

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 40-year-old male, tailor by occupation, was brought to the Emergency Department with complaints of high-grade fever for the past 11 days. Fever was documented to be 102°F and was not associated with any chills or rigors. The patient also complained of shortness of breath for one week associated with a dry cough, as well as an altered sensorium for one day.

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BHF data reveals early heart disease deaths rise to highest level

Pharma Times

In 2022, over 39,000 people in England died prematurely of cardiovascular conditions

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FDA looks to execute ‘largest reorganization in history’ this year

PharmaVoice

What started as an examination of the Human Foods Program has expanded into an agency-wide overhaul.

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New chronic Covid study offers insight into which immunocompromised patients are most at risk

STAT

You’ve heard of long Covid, a condition in which the acute infection subsides but troubling symptoms persist. Less well known is chronic Covid: The virus just doesn’t leave, sometimes staying in patients’ bodies long enough to mutate into new variants. This happens to people whose immune systems are compromised, whether through disease or treatment, leaving them vulnerable to infections that last weeks, months, or, in one known case, a year.

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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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Pharmacy First: Are the floodgates about to open?

The Pharmacist

EXCLUSIVE: With the launch of Pharmacy First in England just days away, an under-pressure community pharmacy sector is torn between welcoming the opportunity and wondering whether patient demand will exceed its capacity. From 31 January, the launch of the highly anticipated service will see patients able to access advice and treatment for seven common conditions […] The post Pharmacy First: Are the floodgates about to open?

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NHS urges more young people to take up HPV vaccine

Pharma Times

HPV is a common group of viruses which can sometimes lead to cancer

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Breast cancer tops list of most studied diseases

PharmaVoice

The most studied diseases last year included three types of cancer as research into COVID-19 fell sharply in the post-pandemic era.

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Why many more people are lining up for a flu shot than a Covid vaccine

STAT

America is over the Covid vaccine. Frantic lineups for scarce doses when Covid vaccines first became available have long since given way to widespread indifference. Each new round of boosters has drawn fewer bared arms than the round before it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of Jan. 6, a mere 21.5% of Americans aged 18 and older and 11% of children have been vaccinated with the latest Covid vaccine.

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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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Pharmacists concerned Pharmacy First will raise risk of patient abuse

The Pharmacist

Almost nine in 10 employed and locum pharmacists are concerned over the potential damage Pharmacy First may have on an ‘already fragile’ workforce in England, a survey by the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has revealed. ‘Many’ among the more than 3,500 staff surveyed also said they were worried the ‘hurried’ upcoming service launch could put […] The post Pharmacists concerned Pharmacy First will raise risk of patient abuse appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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NHS catch up campaign launched for missed MMR vaccines

Pharma Times

Approximately one in five children will be hospitalised to treat measles

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Controversial challenge trials offer unparalleled innovation — with ethical bumps

PharmaVoice

Demand for infectious disease treatments is projected to grow and challenge trials, when done right, could speed drug development.

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Rollout of a new malaria vaccine kicks off in Africa

STAT

LONDON — Starting Monday, a new, highly effective malaria vaccine will be rolled out for the first time, as an immunization campaign for children kicks off in Cameroon — a day that global health officials say marked a historic step in the decades-long quest to protect people from one of the world’s deadliest infections. The vaccine drive in Cameroon — the first launch of the vaccine outside of clinical trials and pilot programs — comes as some 20 African countr

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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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CG Oncology is first biotech IPO of 2024, raising $380m

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CG Oncology completes the first biotech IPO of 2024, raising $380 million for its oncolytic virus bladder cancer immunotherapy.

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Researchers advance blood tests’ ability to detect cancer earlier

Pharma Times

The advancement could allow earlier detection of cancer in the blood and better treatment

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Wear PPE for suspected measles, pharmacies told

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacies are among the 'most likely' places to encounter a case of measles, NHS England (NHSE) has warned. And staff have been instructed to 'take appropriate action' and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to 'stop onward transmission without delay', when dealing with patients with suspected measles. This comes as the UK Health Security Agency […] The post Wear PPE for suspected measles, pharmacies told appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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STAT+: Early detection of pancreatic cancer could get a boost from AI that identifies people at higher risk

STAT

Limor Appelbaum has seen too many patients whose first sign of a fatal illness came too late. Often it’s yellowed eyes from jaundice, caused by a cancerous tumor on the pancreas that has grown so large it presses against the bile duct system. By this point, little can be done. “All we can really offer them is something that can prolong life by a few months,” and comfort care, said Appelbaum, a staff scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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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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PulmCrit hot take: VAP prophylaxis (PROPHY-VAP trial)

EMCrit Project

background: ANTHARTIC trial Prophylaxis against VAP (ventilator associated pneumonia) has is already supported by a few studies in the literature, perhaps most notably the ANTHARTIC trial. That was a multi-center RCT evaluating 48 hours of therapy with ampicillin-sulbactam for patients intubated following cardiac arrest. Antibiotic therapy reduced early-onset VAP, with a trend towards more ventilator-free […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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MIT researchers repurpose cancer compound to treat PKD

Pharma Times

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease affects more than 12 million people globally

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Pharma Horizons: Artificial Intelligence

European Pharmaceutical Review

The first in our inaugural Pharma Horizons report series is dedicated to exploring the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for drug development, pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control. AI/ML is predicted to be the top technology investment for 60 percent of life sciences companies over the next two years, according to a recent survey 1 from the Pistoia Alliance.

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Opinion: The FDA and FTC need to crack down on TikTok and Instagram influencers pitching prescription drugs

STAT

In June, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter about advertisements for the drug Recorlev for Cushing’s syndrome — its first in more than a year about webpages that make “false or misleading claims” about prescription drugs. More recently, in December the agency published guidance about TV and radio advertisements.

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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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‘1 plus 1 equals 3’ — the co-CEO model in pharma

PharmaVoice

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ co-founders and co-CEOs Josh Cohen and Justin Klee explain their approach to dual leadership and why it can be a good fit in life sciences.

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NHS to test new blood group genotyping test on inherited blood disorder patients

Pharma Times

Patients living with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia will be eligible for the test

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Pharmacies can start Pharmacy First without an otoscope, says NHSE

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacies that have ordered but not yet received an otoscope may begin offering the Pharmacy First service from 31 January without the otitis media clinical pathway. This comes in response to reports of pharmacy owners struggling to get hold of otoscopes, The Pharmacist understands. NHS England (NHSE) made the concession in a letter to pharmacy contractors […] The post Pharmacies can start Pharmacy First without an otoscope, says NHSE appeared first on The Pharmacist.