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Transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing: The AI revolution

European Pharmaceutical Review

Revolutionising quality control In the backdrop of stringent quality standards and regulatory demands inherent to pharmaceutical manufacturing, the addition of AI technologies introduce a paradigm shift. This article highlights the manifold applications of AI, particularly cutting-edge image recognition and computer vision systems, which profoundly impact quality control.

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As she drives research on structural racism in health care, Rachel Hardeman faces a painful reckoning

STAT

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s been almost four years since George Floyd was murdered here at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, a South Minneapolis corner anchored by a convenience store, its red awning still achingly familiar from once-saturating news coverage. Now, the legions of teddy bears placed in Floyd’s honor are dusty, the paint on street murals has chipped away, and community-built planters are overgrown.

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PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: What’s next in drug innovation and clinical trials

PharmaVoice

As advanced therapies and patient perspectives strengthen their foothold in R&D, pharma is poised to deliver impactful treatments in record time.

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Inhalable sensor to make lung cancer screening more accessible worldwide

Pharma Times

The diagnostic system can deliver particles to the lungs via aerosol or a nebuliser

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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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SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Lethal Combination of Skin and Lung Findings

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 49-year-old female with a past medical history of recurrent diverticulitis initially presented with one month of shortness of breath and a minor nonproductive cough for which she was started on doxycycline by her primary care provider. She then developed a rash on her chest, upper back, and face. Antibiotics were switched to amoxicillin and azithromycin.

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One biotech’s 3 gene therapy hurdles: delivery, delivery and delivery

PharmaVoice

4DMT’s David Kirn is looking to the future of gene therapy with delivery methods that change the paradigm.

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New data reveals out-of-hospital cardiac survival results remain low in England

Pharma Times

In 2022, around 8% of patients survived 30 days after a cardiac arrest

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JPM: Four ways FDA is seeking to buoy gene therapy

pharmaphorum

Dr Peter Marks, director of the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research told a packed house in San Francisco for JPM that FDA wants to support gene therapies in 2024.

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STAT+: Contributors to psychiatry’s bible, the DSM-5, got $14 million from industry

STAT

Amid ongoing concerns over conflicts of interest, a new study found that 60% of the physicians who served as panel and task force members for the American Psychiatric Association’s official manual of psychiatric disorders received payments from industry totaling more than $14 million. And the authors argue the findings raise questions about the editorial independence of the reference book.

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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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Pharma execs sound off on trends and policies they’re tracking in 2024

PharmaVoice

From regulatory concerns to leadership skills, pharma leaders at JPM shared how they’re approaching the coming year.

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Cambridge researchers begin new trial for oesophageal cancer screening

Pharma Times

If successful, the new test could see routine screening introduced in the NHS

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EMCrit 366 – Should Delayed Sequence Intubation (DSI) become the Standard for Critical Care Intubations?

EMCrit Project

Should DSI become the new standard? EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Opinion: Addressing the Black youth suicide crisis requires a new approach to licensing clinical social workers

STAT

In the spring of 2020, Jamal Clay , a gifted young man who grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, died by suicide. He was 19 years old. Jamal’s loved ones describe him as creative and talented, a leader in different youth-focused organizations in his community who supported and cared for those he loved. He was just as brilliant as he was kind.

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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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Regulatory twists and turns are coming for biopharma in 2024

PharmaVoice

New FDA requirements and the IRA will create complexity in the coming year. Here’s how the industry can navigate the changes.

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Study reveals antibiotic use is not the only driver of antibiotic resistance

Pharma Times

Researchers compared 20 years of antibiotic use on E.

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Breaking: GP practices and PCNs now eligible for pharmacist training funding

The Pharmacist

General practices and primary care networks (PCNs) will be able to employ pharmacist trainees from 2025, making them eligible for the recently updated NHS England (NHSE) pharmacist training grant. While some general practice and PCN sites have already hosted pharmacist trainees for part of their placement, this has been administered under a memorandum of understanding […] The post Breaking: GP practices and PCNs now eligible for pharmacist training funding appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Patients’ social needs often get lost in health records. Generative AI could help

STAT

Generative AI’s earliest applications in medicine have largely focused on curing not patients, but the plague of productivity physicians lose to digital documentation. Now, research suggests a way that large language models like ChatGPT could benefit both patients and providers: by automatically extracting a patient’s social needs from reams of text in their clinical records.

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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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Believe the hype? Mixed signals from AI’s impact on drug development

PharmaVoice

Although AI’s failure rates in drug development still leave room for improvement, today’s missteps feed tomorrow’s successes.

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Barinthus Bio announces $47m project to advance MERS coronavirus vaccine

Pharma Times

The partnership will advance VTP-500 from early development to phase 2 clinical trials

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December 2023 Newsletter

Safe Biologics

ASBM Records Podcast on Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Setting In December, ASBM and its member organization AI Arthritis recorded an episode of the AiArthritis 360 Voices podcast examining how the IRA’s changes to the popular and highly successful Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit will negatively impact patients in coming years.

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Opinion: Americans are obsessed with health and fitness tracking. It’s time for a data diet

STAT

Turn on your TV or open a web browser this January, and you’ll be bombarded with ads for fitness trackers, smart scales, health apps, and other digital innovations promising to streamline your journey to a happier and healthier you. It’s the time of year when we’re most susceptible to such messaging: Surveys show that at least one-third of our New Year’s resolutions focus on exercising, losing weight, or eating better.

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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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PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: Perspectives on the financial future

PharmaVoice

Industry leaders predict what it will take for pharma to defeat its financial foes in 2024.

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Deepcell and NVIDIA collaborate to advance AI in single cell research

Pharma Times

Both aim to advance the use of AI-powered cell analysis for cancer, stem cell and cell therapies

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Post-Vaccination Rash

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 42-year old Bengali man with a history of hyperlipidemia presented to the Emergency Department with facial swelling, diffuse rash, renal insufficiency and proteinuria after receiving his COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) booster dose. There were no adverse events with the first two doses of the vaccine except for mild transient sore throat and cough after the 2nd dose.

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STAT+: Insitro, biotech AI’s quiet unicorn, unveils efforts in ALS, liver disease, and cancer at JPM

STAT

New artificial intelligence technologies made headlines last year for their ability to do everything from generating fake musical duets to understanding how proteins fold. But in biotech, one of the most well-funded AI players has been quiet. Insitro, a South San Francisco firm, was founded in 2018 by Daphne Koller, who had previously been a Stanford professor, a 2004 MacArthur “genius” grant recipient, and the co-founder and co-CEO of the online course company Coursera.

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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.