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STAT+: SVB, biotech’s bank of choice, just failed. It could have ripple effects

STAT

Silicon Valley Bank, which does business with roughly half of the nation’s tech and biotech companies, failed on Friday. Now, as federal regulators step in to clean up SVB’s mess, biotech startups are left wondering: What happens to their money, and who’s going to finance the industry? On Friday morning, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation took control of SVB and is presiding over a sale of the firm’s assets to cover clients’ deposits.

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Janssen neuroscience leader takes on rare diseases one small ‘eureka’ at a time

PharmaVoice

Fueled by a fascination with the scientific process, Sindhu Ramchandren is exploring how a new drug could treat patients with a range of rare diseases.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Incidental Finding on Bedside Echo

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 48-year-old female with a past medical history of opioid use disorder on suboxone presents with abdominal pain for one day. The patient developed sharp diffuse upper abdominal pain the evening prior to arrival that resolved. The pain recurred again today and was associated with bilious emesis. The patient notes persistent upper abdominal pain with paroxysmal exacerbation.

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Moderna opts for Oxfordshire in quest for innovation

Pharma Times

Vaccines developed at the facility will cover a wide range of respiratory diseases

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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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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla maxed out campaign contributions to Dr. Oz ahead of midterm elections

STAT

WASHINGTON — Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla made the maximum possible campaign contribution to Mehmet Oz ahead of his failed bid last year to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, according to federal campaign finance records. Oz is well-known for spreading medical misinformation , including touting astrology as a legitimate medical tool and the myth that apple juice contains unsafe levels of arsenic — a surprising political ally for Bourla, who runs one of the largest pharmaceutica

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How I Educate Series: Whitney Johnson, MD

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

This week’s How I Educate post features Dr. Whitney Johnson, the Director of Education at UHS SoCal Medical Education Consortium. Dr. Johnson spends approximately 50-60% of her shifts with learners which include emergency medicine residents, off-service residents, and medical students. She describes her practice environment as two high-volume community hospitals.

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First nasal monoclonal antibody COVID-19 treatment shows potential

European Pharmaceutical Review

A pilot study has demonstrated that a nasal version of the drug Foralumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody suppressed the inflammatory T cell response and decreased lung inflammation in patients with COVID-19. “This is the first nasal monoclonal antibody—other monoclonal antibody treatments were delivered intravenously and are no longer given as treatment because they are not effective against currently circulating viral variants,” explained Dr Howard Weiner, founder and Director of the Brigham

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STAT+: ‘Emotional hunger’ vs. ‘hungry gut’: The attempt to subtype obesity and tailor treatments

STAT

This is part of a series about new obesity drugs that are transforming patients’ lives, dividing medical experts, and spurring one of the biggest business battles in years. Read more about The Obesity Revolution. “Anne” is sitting in a small, wood-paneled consultation room, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., about to embark on yet another weight loss journey.

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Targeting the new ‘Golden Girls’

PharmaVoice

With unprecedented buying power, women over 50 wield a lot of influence — but are still underserved by pharma. Urovant hopes to change that with its potential blockbuster drug.

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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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New laboratory space for MSD at The Francis Crick Institute

Pharma Times

Move represents the latest phase of preparation for the opening of MSD’s new UK Discovery Centre

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New NHS cell and gene therapy centre opens

European Pharmaceutical Review

Today marks the opening the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)’s new Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) in Bristol. The state-of-the-art facility was part-funded by a £9.43 million Government grant and is designed to expand the UK’s ability to manufacture new gene and cell therapies. The CBC will help the UK grow its cell and gene therapy industry in a rapidly growing international market.” “The CBC will help the UK grow its cell and gene therapy industry in a rapidly growing international

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Opinion: Ranked to fail: Does gatekeeping affect diversity in The Match?

STAT

For graduating medical students hoping to secure a residency training position — and that’s virtually all of them — Match Day is the most anticipated day of the year. The Match is the culmination of medical school, application preparation, interviews, and recruitment events. It’s like a traditional job search but without the room for negotiation since it is based on an algorithm that announces job placement once a year, on the third Friday of March, for all participat

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3 keys to good storytelling in pharma

PharmaVoice

The CEO of Complement Therapeutics shares simple storytelling tactics lead to maximum impact.

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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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Protalix and Chiesi gain positive opinion for pegunigalsidase alfa

Pharma Times

The therapy becomes the first pegylated enzyme for the treatment of adult patients with Fabry disease

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FDA Seeks $7.2 Billion to Protect and Advance Public Health

LifeProNow

March 09, 2023: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget. This funding will allow the agency to continue to leverage new and emerging technologies, recruit and support a highly skilled workforce and adapt oversight to new production and business models.

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STAT+: In Theranos’s backyard, a health tech leader takes another crack at better blood tests

STAT

PALO ALTO — Step outside the quiet Stanford Medicine building where geneticist and prominent big data expert Mike Snyder has spent years poring over tiny samples of blood, and you can just see the outline of 1701 Page Mill Road, one of the original offices of Theranos. It’s impossible not to notice similarities between Snyder’s mission and the vision proffered by Elizabeth Holmes, the Stanford dropout convicted of defrauding investors backing the blood testing company Theran

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Why layoffs are not the answer to biopharma’s troubled market

PharmaVoice

As companies look to cut costs, an EY analyst urges them to consider not cutting staff.

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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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AstraZeneca’s IMFINZI improves lung cancer survival

Pharma Times

Positive results emerge from AEGEAN phase 3 trial for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer

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Congress Probes PBM Link to Higher Drug Prices

PharmExec

Latest investigation signals more scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers and their role in treatment cost and coverage.

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Opinion: How cross-state licensure reform can ease America’s mental health crisis

STAT

Teletherapy has made mental health care more accessible than ever before, making care possible for people who otherwise would never have been able to get it. But the antiquated system of licensure in the United States is creating a huge barrier to realizing the potential for telehealth. I’ve seen the benefits of teletherapy firsthand. As the founder and CEO of Alma, a mental health company that helps independent mental health providers run their private practice and accept insurance, we s

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IQVIA’s OG of data analytics on the latest clinical trial trends

PharmaVoice

IQVIA Institute’s Murray Aitken is the man behind the numbers, and here, shares the newest findings on clinical trial burnout, diversity and more.

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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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FlyPharma Europe, Vienna – 2023 conference officially launched

Pharma Times

FlyPharma Europe chose Vienna for its latest conference due to the growing presence of Austrian biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing

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Generative AI’s Breakthrough Potential in Pharma Marketing

PharmExec

How platforms like ChatGPT could transform engagement models.

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Biden administration requests $20 billion cash infusion to bolster public health

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is calling for a big boost for public health funding across the federal health department, but left out specific funding for Covid-19 activities. In its budget request to Congress on Thursday, the White House asked for $20 billion over five years to support pandemic preparedness efforts at the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Adminis

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While many leverage precision medicine, Faeth is banking on precision nutrition to tackle cancer

PharmaVoice

The San Francisco-based biotech is pairing metabolically-engineered diets with existing therapies to starve and kill tumors.

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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.