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Reducing Readmission Rates for Hospitals: 5 Essential Strategies

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In 2018 (the most recent year for data), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reported a total of 3.8 million adult hospital readmissions within 30 days, with an average readmission rate of 14% and an average readmission cost to hospitals of $15,200.

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AI has secured a footing in drug discovery. Where does it go from here?

PharmaVoice

The AI revolution is bringing a new era of drug discovery, and the potential for more uses is greater and faster than ever before.

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The spotlight is on accelerated approvals — now FDA could run a tighter ship

PharmaVoice

As the fallout of the Aduhelm approval continues, scrutiny of the speedier pathway has increased and the pressure is on to close a key gap in the regulation.

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Can forecasting help identify market opportunities for pharmaceutical companies?

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Can forecasting help identify market opportunities for pharmaceutical companies? Mike.

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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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First adult anti-inflammatory cardiovascular drug approved

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LODOCO ® , the “first drug to target cardiovascular inflammation,” reported Dr Paul Ridker, MPH, Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. It is the first anti-inflammatory cardiovascular treatment demonstrated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular death in adults with establ

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Avacta announces AVA6000 dose escalation results

Pharma Times

Candidate is a cancer therapy that has been chemically modified with Avacta’s pre|CISION platform - News - PharmaTimes

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WHO grants emergency use listing to SK bioscience’s SKYCovione

Pharmaceutical Technology

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted an emergency use listing (EUL) to SK bioscience’s Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovione. SKYCovione is a self-assembled nanoparticle vaccine and the 12th Covid-19 vaccine to receive a EUL from the regulator. Developed using pharmaceutical company GSK’s pandemic adjuvant, the vaccine targets the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

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Alchemab Therapeutics reveals Alzheimer’s candidate

Pharma Times

ATLX-1088 is regarded as a possible first-in-class human antibody targeting CD33 – a cell surface protein - News - PharmaTimes

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Pharmacy pressures impacting medicine supply to NHS community teams

The Pharmacist

Pressures within community pharmacy and subsequent closures are having a negative knock-on effect on some NHS community services, The Pharmacist has been told. One trust in the West of England has reported that such pressures have indirectly impacted its supply of medicines to community hospitals, clinics, nursing teams and a prison. Susan Watkins, chief pharmacist […] The post Pharmacy pressures impacting medicine supply to NHS community teams appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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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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Could novel robotic oral pill replace traditional injections?

European Pharmaceutical Review

A novel oral ‘robotic pill’ demonstrated a high success rate of drug delivery , according to clinical trial data presented at the Endocrine Society ’s annual meeting (ENDO 2023). “We believe this study provides the first clinical evidence of safe and successful delivery of the osteoporosis drug teriparatide through an oral robotic pill,” stated Arvinder Dhalla, Vice President of Clinical Development at Rani Therapeutics, which was the company that developed the technology.

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Current Dementia Risk Assessment Models Limited in Ability to Predict Disease

Pharmacy Times

Standard prediction models that assess an individual’s risk of developing dementia and how to prevent it are limited in their ability to do so, showing high error rates and a higher chance of receiving a false-positive result, according to a recent study.

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STAT+: Two type 1 diabetes patients now freed from insulin shots with cell therapy, Vertex reports

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals said Friday that, over a year after receiving the company’s stem-cell therapy, two type 1 diabetes patients no longer need to take insulin injections and saw stark reductions in a biological marker of disease.  The results, presented at the American Diabetes Association conference in San Diego, bolstered experts’ hopes that the treatment could provide a functional cure for some patients.

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10 years proud: Pharma’s top companies for LGBTQ+ inclusivity

PharmaVoice

These six Big Pharma companies have ranked among the best places to work for LGTBQ+ equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for over 10 years. Here’s why.

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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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Nanopharmaceutics and PrecisionLife in research collaboration

Pharma Times

Companies’ precision medicine approach has potential to increase clinical trial success rates - News - PharmaTimes

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Generative Health: A new standard of care

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Generative Health: A new standard of care Mike.

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Opinion: Peter Hotez is not alone: Online harassment of doctors is a public health issue

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Father’s Day weekend was anything but calm on Twitter, which erupted as vaccine expert Peter Hotez was challenged online to a debate by podcaster and former reality TV host Joe Rogan. Rogan’s challenge began when Hotez, a professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine and vaccine expert, tweeted his  concern about Rogan’s three-hour interview with longtime anti-vaccine activist  and presidential candidate Robert F.

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First Duchenne gene therapy approved by FDA for young children

BioPharma Dive

The conditional clearance for Sarepta’s Elevidys in 4- and 5-year-olds is a milestone for research into the deadly disease, and raises the stakes of an ongoing trial that could prove how well it works.

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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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Blood Cancer UK extends collaboration with RareCan

Pharma Times

The organisations will focus on the delivery of clinical trials which concentrate on rare cancers - News - PharmaTimes

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How Sanofi is taking a ‘creative’ approach to dealmaking

PharmaVoice

Dr. Monika Vnuk, SVP of global partnering and business development, is setting her sights on out-of-the-box partnerships.

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Xylazine, or ‘tranq,’ is making opioid overdoses harder to reverse

STAT

For years, public health guidance about opioid overdoses has been relatively simple: Administer naloxone , then call 911. But the days of simply spraying naloxone into an overdose victim’s nose, then watching that person resume breathing and wake up within minutes, are over.

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Swiss hospital adopts Bayer’s AI platform for radiology

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Swiss hospital adopts Bayer’s AI platform for radiology Phil.

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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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FluoGuide announces head and neck cancer therapy results

Pharma Times

The treatment is administered intravenously prior to surgery, lighting up cancer during surgery - News - PharmaTimes

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DIA’s chief exec is on a mission to grow its footprint across healthcare

PharmaVoice

Marwan Fathallah came onboard earlier this year to lead the organization into an era of change.

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STAT+: After promising early data, gene therapy trial for Huntington’s takes puzzling turn

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Last year, after a string of high-profile trial failures , the Huntington’s disease community got positive news in the form of very early data from an experimental gene therapy for the rare neurodegenerative condition. On Wednesday, however, the company behind the drug released updated figures that were more mixed — even befuddling. The study from Uniqure, a Dutch biotech, randomized early stage Huntington’s patients to receive low-dose treatment, a high-dose treatment, or a

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The World Without Disease: Live Coverage

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The World Without Disease: Live Coverage Mike.

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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.