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Are practice-based pharmacists entitled to a pay rise?

The Pharmacist

With many staff across primary care entitled to a pay uplift, The Pharmacist takes a look at how recent pay deals will impact pharmacists working in general practice and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). 6% uplift for salaried practice staff – at employer discretion This month, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced a […] The post Are practice-based pharmacists entitled to a pay rise?

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To detect breast cancer sooner, an MIT professor designs an ultrasound bra

STAT

Canan Dagdeviren has dedicated her career to creating tools that can capture data from every nook and cranny of the human body. An electrode that reads brain signals in Parkinson’s patients. A tattoo-like patch to detect skin cancer. And now, a bra containing a flexible ultrasound that could one day be used to more comfortably screen for breast cancer.

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With the neuro tide rising, could a breakthrough for Parkinson’s be next?

PharmaVoice

Amid a wave of neuro R&D, scientists are taking an Alzheimer’s-like approach to developing the first disease-modifying treatments for Parkinson’s.

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Trick of Trade: Alternative to a Pressure Bag for IV Fluids

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

You have a severely dehydrated patient with a peripheral IV line, requiring urgent fluid resuscitation. However, the crystalloid fluids are not flowing freely. Multiple attempts were made to place this line with the latest having a flash of blood return and a smoothly flowing saline flush. You can not seem to find your pressure infusion cuff to squeeze the IV bag and accelerate fluid administration.

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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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ABPI reacts to new vital vaccination report

Pharma Times

New HSCC document deems the UK’s vaccination position to be at risk - News - PharmaTimes

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Big Pharma CEOs get candid about pricing and M&A

PharmaVoice

Head honchos at the biggest pharma companies reporting second-quarter earnings dig into the topics du jour.

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EM Match Advice 41: The 2024 ERAS Application – New and Improved

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (EM program director at Stanford) hosts this episode with Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM/UCSF) featuring all-star guests Dr. Alexis Pelletier-Bui (EM associate program director at Cooper University Hospital) and Dr. Elizabeth Werley (EM program director at Penn State Hershey). Both our guests serve as key representatives on behalf of the EM specialty on the AAMC ERAS Supplemental Application Working Group and provide you with a sneak peek behind what is coming for the totally revamp

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AstraZeneca links up with Qureight on lung disease research

Pharma Times

The company will utilise Qureight’s AI technology to undergo studies across a variety of complex lung diseases - News - PharmaTimes

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Cases of alpha-gal syndrome caused by tick bites on the rise, CDC reports

STAT

For many Americans, the warmer spring and summer months bring backyard barbecues and scenic hikes — along with a chorus of cicadas, mosquitoes galore, and hypervigilant self-checks for ticks. Often, insect bites only cause mild discomfort but new reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that a food allergy caused by ticks is on the rise in the U.S.

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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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Biosimilar makers split strategies in bid to take on top-selling Humira

PharmaVoice

In challenging AbbVie for share of a $19 billion drug market, competitors are testing whether high upfront discounts or behind-the-scenes rebates can win them an advantage.

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Paper reports on QbD in bilayer tablet development

European Pharmaceutical Review

A research paper has reported a practical framework suitable for a systematic step-by-step quality by design (QbD) approach for the pharmaceutical development of bilayer tablets. According to the authors, bilayer tablets have been considered one of the best options for the development of fixed-dose combination (FDC) formulations. By delivering active substances, they can avoid incompatibilities in solubility, stability, and therapeutic efficacy in a single dosage form.

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MSD’s HCV report calls for key elimination boosts

Pharma Times

The advice includes a national rollout of the HCV GP champion programme and further testing - News - PharmaTimes

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Mitch McConnell’s abrupt episode has an important public health takeaway

STAT

The handling of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s abrupt medical issue this week is raising concerns among medical experts that the event sent a potentially dangerous public-health message — that when someone experiences an episode with symptoms like McConnell’s, they can simply return to work as though nothing had happened.

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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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With OTC birth control approved, access battles have just begun

PharmaVoice

Perrigo received the first FDA approval for an OTC birth control pill. Now, its global VP of women’s health says the company is working on the next challenge — affordability.

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1000Farmacie Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding

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1000Farmacie Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding Nicole.

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Vantage Biosciences launched to take on diabetic eye disease

Pharma Times

The new company’s core mission is to boost patient access to disease-modifying treatments - News - PharmaTimes

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Ending health disparities requires full federal government, National Academies panel says

STAT

To narrow the nation’s deeply entrenched health disparities, a permanent entity with regulatory powers should be created by the president to oversee health equity efforts across the entire federal government, says a report issued Thursday by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. In its many recommendations, the committee that wrote the report called for Congress to create a scorecard to assess how new federal legislation might affect health equity; urged all federa

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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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Biogen’s layoffs are the latest in an industrywide slip

PharmaVoice

Over 100 biotech companies so far this year have cut staff due to persistent funding challenges.

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AstraZeneca buys Pfizer’s early gene therapy work for up to $1B

BioPharma Dive

The British pharma is deepening its investment in genetic medicine through a deal for a group of Pfizer’s gene therapy delivery tools, while the New York giant cuts back.

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First dose completed in phase 1 cannabinoid study

Pharma Times

OCTP aims to demonstrate the lead candidate’s safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile - News - PharmaTimes

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STAT+: Scientists inch closer to single-shot gene editing cure for blood disorders

STAT

What is the best way to fix faulty blood cells, and do so for the most people? That’s the question a horde of gene editing researchers are chasing. A new paper in Science offers an idea.  Researchers loaded up lipid nanoparticles, the tiny clusters of fat, with cellular instruction manuals in the form of mRNA — the same basic construction as the Covid mRNA vaccines.

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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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In fast-growing KRAS field, this oncology veteran is chasing the toughest cancer targets

PharmaVoice

Loïc Vincent, chief scientific officer at Affini-T, explains the company’s T cell approach and latest moves toward the clinic.

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NS Pharma scores breakthrough therapy status for DMD therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

NS Pharma’s candidate would be the first to target Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) patients amenable to exon 44 skipping therapy.

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TVM and Tillotts form company to take on ulcerative colitis

Pharma Times

Mage Biologics aims to progress a novel, orally administered monoclonal antibody - News - PharmaTimes

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Opinion: Why new guidelines recommending screening at 40 can’t end the mammography wars

STAT

New breast cancer screening guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force give the impression that the decades-long debate over when women should start getting mammograms is settled. The agency now recommends beginning at age 40 , reversing the age-50 guideline that had been in place since 2009. This change aligns it with other expert organizations such as the American College of Radiology (though the two still differ on whether women should get mammograms annually or every tw

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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.