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Q&A: Chronicling the failures of the U.S. response to Covid

STAT

A new book on the U.S. response to the Covid-19 pandemic paints a picture of a country ill-prepared to cope with a dangerous biological foe, riven by partisan politics, and led by people who saw little political gain in taking ownership of managing the crisis. It also describes a country that remains ill-equipped to battle the next pandemic or major disease threat, though it lays out changes that could strengthen the country’s position.

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Roy Vagelos is retiring and leaving a legacy of leadership lessons

PharmaVoice

The longtime pharma leader is stepping down from his role as chair of Regeneron’s board in June after decades in drug development.

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FDA approves new ALS medicine in precedent-setting decision

BioPharma Dive

Biogen’s drug failed the key study meant to show it can slow the nerve-destroying disease, but the drug’s effect on a protein of interest led the FDA to conditionally clear it for market.

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IBCC – ABG, VBG, and pulse oximetry

EMCrit Project

The precise utilization of ABG, VBG, and pulse oximetry remains controversial. Unfortunately, there is little high-level evidence investigating whether these interventions affect patient outcomes (for example, there is precious little evidence to support most of the target values that we're chasing after). This chapter attempts to explore the strengths, weaknesses, and indications for various techniques. […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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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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Opinion: Why involuntary treatment for addiction is a dangerous idea

STAT

As the overdose crisis rages on and the pandemic-fatigued public runs low on empathy, there have been increasing calls for expanded involuntary commitment for people with substance use disorder. Some of the advocacy for more coercive treatment seems rooted in a disdain for people who use drugs, most especially when their drug use occurs visibly and in close geographic proximity to affluence, for example in San Francisco or in the Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass area of Boston which borders

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NICE approves expanded use of Yescarta and Tecartus

Pharma Times

Kite’s two CAR T-Cell therapies involve treating several different types of blood cancer

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FDA clears Pfizer’s pneumococcal vaccine for infants and children

BioPharma Dive

Pfizer’s latest Prevnar shot covers 20 strains of the virus, more than the 13 covered by its previous version and the 15 by Merck’s Vaxneuvance.

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STAT+: Once bullish on digital health, Orexo hits a wall on reimbursement

STAT

After several quarters of promising to deliver concrete progress on key digital therapeutics projects, Swedish pharmaceutical company Orexo on Thursday reported the somber news that its efforts remained stalled. Orexo, which made almost all of its $60 million in 2022 revenues from U.S. sales of Zubsolv, a drug used to treat opioid use disorder, earned negligible income from its three software-based treatments in the first quarter of the year.

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A physician’s perspective on health equity, diversity and inclusion

PharmaVoice

Dr. Preeti Parikh sees parallels between promoting health equity and current DE&I challenges in the workplace.

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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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Positive CHMP opinion for UCB’s bimekizumab

Pharma Times

Therapy concerns the treatment of adults with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis

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Bristol Myers boosts cell therapy production with Novartis plant

BioPharma Dive

Accessing the Illinois facility will expand Bristol Myers’ supply of viral vectors following manufacturing struggles with CAR-T drugs Abecma and Breyanzi.

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Led by students, a nascent climate movement is taking hold in medical education

STAT

When Cecilia Sorensen was an emergency medicine resident practicing at Denver Health in Colorado a few years ago, summer was known as “trauma season.” Gunshot and motor vehicle accident victims, people with heart attacks and COPD would stream into the ER. Later, on a fellowship, she witnessed the health impacts of drought in Syria. The common driver, she realized, was climate change and its impact, both locally and globally.

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20 years on, the next stage of the human genome revolution is brewing

PharmaVoice

Two decades after the Human Genome Project, scientists are on the brink of uncovering its full potential for drug development.

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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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Janssen reaches Akeega approval milestone

Pharma Times

Treatment involves the treatment of adults with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

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Orbital raises $270 million in biotech’s largest Series A round this year

BioPharma Dive

Founded by Howard Chang, John Maraganore and others, the RNA-focused startup drew investment from a large group of blue-chip venture investment firms.

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STAT Wunderkinds discuss high-impact research, resilience, and social justice

STAT

Elenoe “Crew” Smith used to faint at the sight of blood. Still, she knew from a very young age that she wanted to help people living with sickle cell disease. Now, as a research director at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, she is working on potential sickle cell medicines. Smith was in STAT’s 2017 class of Wunderkinds , an annual selection of standout researchers who are launching their careers.

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Scientists could finally be closing in on a ‘pill’ for men

PharmaVoice

Drug developers have tried — and failed — to create a male contraceptive for decades. Now, one group of scientists might be on the verge of success.

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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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NICE approval for Janssen’s Darzalex combination

Pharma Times

Recommendation concerns routine use across the NHS as therapy for multiple myeloma

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Lilly drug Mounjaro succeeds in second weight loss study

BioPharma Dive

Trial participants lost up to 15% of their body weight in a finding that should help the closely watched GLP-1 drug gain an FDA approval for obesity.

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A research team airs the messy truth about AI in medicine — and gives hospitals a guide to fix it

STAT

In public, hospitals rave about artificial intelligence. They trumpet the technology in press releases, plaster its use on billboards, and sprinkle AI into speeches touting its ability to detect diseases earlier and make health care faster, better, and cheaper. But on the front lines, the hype is smashing into a starkly different reality.

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BMS’s CEO transition will be a major test for the pharma giant

PharmaVoice

Come November, Chris Boerner will take the top spot as the company approaches patent cliffs for three drugs in the next decade.

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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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Sanofi releases AVAXIM Junior in the UK

Pharma Times

Therapy provides immunisation against infection caused by hepatitis A in children aged 12 months to 15 years

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FDA approves Seres’ microbiota drug for recurrent gut infection

BioPharma Dive

The drug is the first microbiota-based pill to win U.S. approval. Like a rival therapy approved in December, it’s for difficult-to-treat C. diff infections.

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To prevent preeclampsia, experts push for broader blood pressure testing at home

STAT

Eleni Tsigas likens her first experience with preeclampsia to a plane crash. She was in the midst of what she thought was a healthy first pregnancy, with low risk for complications. But at 29 weeks, she was rushed to the emergency room with what she now knows are classic signs of preeclampsia: very high blood pressure, a pounding headache, nausea, blurred vision.

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How biopharma dealmaking kicked back into action

PharmaVoice

Events over the last year, including Pfizer’s Seagen buy and AstraZeneca’s CinCor deal, have foreshadowed the comeback of biopharma M&A.

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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.