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Rwanda to receive experimental vaccines, therapeutics to combat Marburg outbreak

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Experimental vaccines and therapeutics to combat the deadly Marburg virus will begin arriving this weekend in Rwanda, where they will be used in clinical trials expected to begin soon, a U.S. government official confirmed on Friday. There are currently no licensed vaccines or drugs to prevent or treat Marburg, a cousin of the Ebola family of viruses that transmits and causes illness in the same way as Ebola.

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An Alzheimer’s drugmaker is accused of data ‘manipulation.’ Should its trials be stopped?

PharmaVoice

Cassava Sciences’ beleaguered investigational Alzheimer’s therapy is in two phase 3 studies.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Didn’t See That Coming

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 23-year-old healthy male presented to the emergency department with left eye pain, soreness, and blurry vision after being hit in the left eye with a Nerf gun bullet two days prior. He had no prior ophthalmologic history and does not wear corrective lenses. Physical Exam Left eye : Visual acuity 20/30. Intraocular Pressure 17. Pupil 3mm, irregular, minimally reactive.

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Insilico Medicine reports positive results for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis therapy

Pharma Times

ISM001-055 shows promise in improving lung function among patients

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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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Was Missouri’s bird flu case a one-off or something more? Quest for answers faces testing delay

STAT

U.S. health officials have run into obstacles in their efforts to determine whether a Missouri person infected with H5N1 bird flu passed the virus on to others, causing a delay that will likely fuel concerns about the possibility that there has been human-to-human transmission. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has blood samples from several health workers and a household contact of the Missouri case that it plans to test for antibodies that would indicate whether they too had been

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BP reshapes its renewable energy strategy

Fuld & Company Blog

BP has embarked on a strategic realignment, reevaluating its renewable energy investments under new leadership, following in Shell’s footsteps. Former CEO Bernard Looney pursued ambitious growth in wind energy, hydrogen, EV charging, and biofuels as part of BP’s transformation into an integrated energy company. However, interim CEO Murray Auchincloss has adopted a more measured approach, focusing on streamlining operations.

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IRLAB’s new drug shows promise in treating apathy in Parkinson’s patients

Pharma Times

Phase 1 trial of IRL757 demonstrates good absorption and safety profile

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New analysis reveals postpartum sterilization rates are higher among U.S. women with sickle cell

STAT

Often, women with sickle cell disease are told not to have kids. They might come to an appointment, happily pregnant, only for the doctor to tell them they shouldn’t be. They might be preparing for a scheduled C-section when their OB-GYN says that this pregnancy has gone smoothly but the next one could kill them. The illness is associated with an increased risk of serious pregnancy complications, which warrants a discussion — but sometimes that discussion can blur the line between

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Flu vaccination rates are falling despite record child deaths. Can innovation save the day?

PharmaVoice

As respiratory disease season approaches, experts are concerned about vaccination rates — but the industry is churning out new solutions to help.

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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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An Alzheimer’s drugmaker is accused of data manipulation. Should its trials be stopped?

BioPharma Dive

An experimental Alzheimer’s therapy from Cassava Sciences is still being tested in two Phase 3 studies, even as the company has come under regulatory scrutiny.

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AlzeCure’s ACD856’s effects to be presented at Alzheimer’s conference

Pharma Times

Preclinical data on NeuroRestore therapy to be showcased at CTAD in Madrid

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Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda draws concern over possibility of international spread

STAT

A large outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda is drawing international concern about the possibility of spread beyond the country’s borders. The number of cases detected so far, 27 , already makes the outbreak one of the biggest involving Marburg on record. Nine of those individuals have died. There are currently no licensed vaccines to combat the disease.

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EMCrit Wee – Did this Really Just HAPPEN? – The HAPPEN Trial Hot Take – NIPPV for COPD

EMCrit Project

The HAPPEN Trial on NIPPV for AECOPD EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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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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Latest NHSE workforce survey suggests drop in community pharmacists

The Pharmacist

The latest workforce survey suggests a decrease in the number of qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in community pharmacy in England between 2022 and 2023. The community pharmacy workforce saw a reduction of 226 qualified pharmacists and 1,108 pharmacy technicians between 2022 and 2023, according to headcount totals recorded by the NHS England (NHSE) […] The post Latest NHSE workforce survey suggests drop in community pharmacists appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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ERLEADA shows 23% survival benefit over enzalutamide in prostate cancer study

Pharma Times

Largest real-world study demonstrates significant survival advantage

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Q&A: NIAID’s Jeanne Marrazzo speaks on bird flu, mpox, and succeeding Anthony Fauci

STAT

A year ago last week, Jeanne Marrazzo stepped into a very big pair of shoes.  Marrazzo became the first new director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in decades, taking over a job held for 38 years by Anthony Fauci, whose long-term status as a science god in Washington gave way to Covid-19 fall guy in some quarters during and after the pandemic.

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Kailera Therapeutics emerges from stealth with $400M for obesity drugs

PharmaVoice

The official launch comes five months after a filing indicated major investors such as Atlas Venture and Bain Capital were backing the biotech, then named “Hercules CM NewCo.

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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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October Pharmacy First thresholds lowered to 20

The Pharmacist

The Pharmacy First October threshold will remain at 20 clinical pathway consultations, rather than rising to 30 as originally planned. This means that pharmacies will need to conduct a minimum of 20 Pharmacy First clinical pathway consultations in October to be eligible for the monthly payment. Community Pharmacy England (CPE) said it had 'been discussing […] The post October Pharmacy First thresholds lowered to 20 appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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European Commission approves yuvanci for pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment

Pharma Times

Janssen-Cilag therapy becomes the first single tablet combination therapy for PAH in europe

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STAT+: After Cassava Alzheimer’s drug fiasco, the FDA must intervene to protect patients

STAT

For nearly a year, my stance on Cassava Sciences and its Alzheimer’s disease drug candidate simufilam has been clear: Emerging evidence shows the drug is inert, and patients with Alzheimer’s were misled into participating in ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials, so therefore, the Food and Drug Administration must take immediate steps to protect these vulnerable people from further harm.

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How Roche plans to fill a projected $8B sales gap

PharmaVoice

Biosimilar competition will erode billions from the pharma giant’s bottom line in the next few years.

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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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Pharmacists concerned about flu vaccination workload, says PDA

The Pharmacist

Some pharmacists are being expected to fulfil flu vaccination bookings as frequently as every five minutes, the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has said. It raised concerns that expectations around flu vaccination delivery are affecting workload, stress and the delivery of other pharmacy services. The association told The Pharmacist that it has received an increase in calls from […] The post Pharmacists concerned about flu vaccination workload, says PDA appeared first on The Pharmac

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Kailera Therapeutics emerges from stealth with $400M for obesity drugs

BioPharma Dive

The company’s official launch comes five months after major investors such as Atlas Venture and Bain Capital filed a Shanghai stock exchange filing for a biotech named “Hercules CM NewCo.

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STAT+: Health care CEOs dialed back their pay in 2023. They still made $3.5 billion

STAT

Health care stocks stumbled compared with the rest of the market in 2023. Companies missed their profit targets. Some CEOs even lost their bonuses. But the biggest names in health care still made $3.5 billion combined last year, compared with $4 billion in 2022. The average chief executive brought home $11 million, while the median was $4.1 million.

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California is a life sciences leader. Joe Panetta has been one of its most vocal advocates.

PharmaVoice

The president and CEO of Biocom California discusses the state’s strengths and weaknesses, current and emerging hubs, and the industry’s future.

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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.