PioneerRx

JANUARY 30, 2024

There are many ladders to climb in the pharmacy industry. Clerks can become techs, techs can be lead techs, and lead techs can be pharmacists.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that the most recent Covid-19 booster offers about 54% percent protection against infection with the virus. A study published in the CDC’s online journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report showed that the updated vaccine was essentially equally effective at protecting against the strain targeted by the vaccine — called XBB.1.5 — and the JN.1 subvariant, which emerged after the vaccin

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 29, 2024

In addition to the chronic disease, the non-opioid drug may have applications in other painful conditions.

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An 18-year-old-female with no known past medical history presented with a lesion on her back that had been present and enlarging for five months. It was not painful unless she touched it, and then only mildly tender. She denied any known cause, wound, prior rash, or other lesions. Her review of systems and past medical history were negative. Additional Images Physical Exam Vitals : Normal Skin : An erythematous lenticular, or biconvex, lesion with distinct borders is noted at the left posterior

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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.

Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tumours with high mtDNA mutations more likely to respond to Opdivo

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 31, 2024

The president of L.A.’s City of Hope Cancer Center believes the current state of cancer treatments can be greatly improved with a peek into the gut’s many mysteries.

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

JANUARY 29, 2024

A 59-year-old male with no known past medical history other than an incidental abdominal aortic aneurysm presented with sudden onset, painless vision loss in his left eye. The patient was watching TV two days prior when he saw a “brightness” in his left eye and then progressive blurriness until his vision faded away, all occurring within the span of a minute.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Dopamine neuron senescence is a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease

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STAT

JANUARY 31, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — Wednesday was the first time that a federal judge asked questions in-person of drug industry lawyers who are trying to stop Medicare from negotiating drug prices. It didn’t go well for them. AstraZeneca’s lawyers argued that Medicare’s new powers amount to a taking of their property rights without due process.

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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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PharmaVoice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Explosive demand for weight loss drugs has propelled both companies to new heights. Here’s a look at the staggering growth, by the numbers.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 29, 2024

At the JP Morgan Healthcare conference, Merck (MSD) indicated its eagerness to continue to establish its place in the immunological space.

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Pharma Times

JANUARY 30, 2024

Type 2 diabetes is estimated to affect 462 million people worldwide

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STAT

JANUARY 30, 2024

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — already game changers for diabetes and obesity — are being studied to treat an entirely different growing health problem: mental health illnesses, including depression and bipolar disorder. Early data and anecdotes suggest that this class of GLP-1 drugs could help patients feel less depressed and anxious.

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 30, 2024

Barinthus Biotherapeutics wants to be known for more than its pandemic ties, CEO Bill Enright said.

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BioPharma Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

Since a landmark paper in 2022, drugmakers have begun nearly a dozen trials of cell therapies for lupus, with more set to start. Here’s why their efforts are worth watching.

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Pharma Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Prescriptions ordered via the app are expected to save around 1.

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STAT

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration should move more quickly to ensure pulse oximeters — the ubiquitous devices used to measure blood oxygen — work well in all patients, should better inform clinicians about the devices’ shortcomings in patients with darker skin, and should recall versions that are particularly problematic, patients, researchers, and consumer advocates testified during a public meeting on Friday.

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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.

PharmaVoice

JANUARY 30, 2024

Despite a recent safety warning from the FDA, companies such as BMS and J&J stress that the benefits of their cancer therapies still outweigh the risks.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 31, 2024

Novartis ends development of Tim3 antibody sabatolimab in myelodysplastic syndromes after failed phase 3 trial.

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Pharma Times

JANUARY 31, 2024

The institute is one of two UK laboratories wholly funded by the MRC

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STAT

JANUARY 29, 2024

LONDON — There was something odd about these Alzheimer’s cases. Part of it was the patients’ presentations: Some didn’t have the classic symptoms of the condition. But it was also that the patients were in their 40s and 50s, even their 30s, far younger than people who normally develop the disease. They didn’t even have the known genetic mutations that can set people on the course for such early-onset Alzheimer’s.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

The company plans to soon ask the FDA for approval of the drug, which it has pitched as a safer alternative to addictive opioid painkillers.

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Safe Biologics

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

EMA Seeks Public Comment on Re-evaluating the Need for Clinical Safety and Efficacy Data in Biosimilar Development On January 25, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s ) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) released a document entitled “Concept paper for the development of a Reflection Paper on a tailored clinical approach in Biosimilar development” The document expresses the EMA’s intent to streamline biosimilar development by re-evaluating

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Pharma Times

JANUARY 30, 2024

Around one million adults in the UK visit their GP every year due to chest pain

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STAT

JANUARY 29, 2024

On Thursday evening, the state of Alabama executed Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen gas. Now, there are dueling narratives about what happened. Alabama claims it went perfectly, proving that nitrogen is a humane, effective alternative to lethal injection (which it previously tried, unsuccessfully, to use on Smith). It says that based on this experience, other states should follow its example.

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