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Wastewater surveillance group funded by Google founder, Bloomberg sheds dozens of testing sites

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WastewaterSCAN, one of the United States’ largest private entities that provide real-time data on pathogens in wastewater, has stopped collecting data from 43 facilities due to “resource constraints,” according to emails the company sent to staff overseeing these sites. The group — based at Stanford University, in partnership with Emory University — had been collecting samples from 194 sites in 41 states and the District of Columbia, a swath including 39 millio

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Has pharma emerged from the ‘age of uncertainty’?

PharmaVoice

An industry reeling from a precarious market is showing signs of stabilizing as the future becomes a little less cloudy, an Evaluate report suggests.

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Glasgow scientists develop first bone marrow model to support human stem cells

Pharma Times

LT-HSCs replenish blood cells after treatment for blood cancers, such as leukaemia

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South-east London pharmacies launch inhaler recycling pilot

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacies in south-east London have launched what is believed to be England’s only nationally-funded inhaler recycling pilot. NHS England (NHSE) has funded the scheme, which aims to reduce greenhouse gases from metered dose inhalers. Patients will be encouraged to return their used or expired inhalers to one of 20 participating community pharmacies.

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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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Vaccination slashes risk of long Covid, says large study tracing cases through Delta and Omicron variants

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Vaccination lowers the chance of developing long Covid, according to a large new study that also found that the risk of serious complications has diminished but not disappeared as new coronavirus variants emerged. The study, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine , compared the health records of more than 440,000 Veterans Affairs patients who were infected with Covid-19 with records of more than 4 million uninfected people.

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Cystic fibrosis drug improves outcomes in severe COVID-19 pneumonia

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Genentech’s Pulmozyme could also treat other respiratory infections and conditions

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Artiva prices $167M IPO, riding optimism for autoimmune cell therapy

BioPharma Dive

The offering comes days after the publication of a paper showing what analysts said was early proof that “off-the-shelf” cell therapies can treat inflammatory diseases.

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As GLP-1 sales surge, insulin users fear Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly will move on without them

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Around the world, patients suddenly can’t find enough of the insulins made by companies they have long relied on to do so. In the U.S., Novo Nordisk’s recent decision to discontinue a product has left patients with fewer options. At the same time, patients are encountering shortages of other products from Novo and Eli Lilly. For months, pharmacies have been running out of vials of certain insulins that patients use to fill the pumps they wear on their body.

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Kyverna follows oncology’s CAR-T cell playbook for an ultra-rare autoimmune disorder

PharmaVoice

The pharma company is tackling the “stiff person syndrome” that afflicts Celine Dion in a phase 2 trial for its lead CAR-T candidate.

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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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Study finds Parkinson’s disease SLT more effective than one used in NHS

Pharma Times

The progressive neurodegenerative condition affects around 153,000 people in the UK

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Revolution Medicines firms up Phase 3 trial plans with latest cancer drug data

BioPharma Dive

Updated results show the biotech's RAS inhibitor shrank pancreatic tumors in 20% to 25% of study participants, but with high rates of side effects like rash and nausea.

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Microsoft global outage forces health systems to cancel appointments, delay procedures

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On Thursday, a widespread outage to Microsoft systems took down computers in health systems around the globe, leading many to cancel non-urgent medical appointments and surgeries as they encouraged patients to make plans for disrupted travel and delays in care. “A major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems at Mass General Brigham,” the hospital system shared in a statement on Friday.

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Is a better CAR-T cell therapy option on the horizon?

PharmaVoice

In vivo CAR-T cell technology has the potential to solve some major issues in the field and could enter the clinic this year.

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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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Study reveals new AI tool predicts recurrence of prostate cancer by a decade

Pharma Times

The most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK leads to over 12,000 annual deaths

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King’s Speech confirms tobacco and vapes bill

The Pharmacist

The new Labour government will introduce a bill to progressively increase the age at which people can buy cigarettes and impose limits on the sales and marketing of vapes, His Majesty the King has confirmed in a speech today. Under the proposed Tobacco and Vapes bill, children born on or after 1 January 2009 will […] The post King’s Speech confirms tobacco and vapes bill appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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At an Iowa county fair, a tradition carries on despite bird flu anxiety in the dairy barn

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DECORAH, Iowa — It was livestock check-in day at the Winneshiek County Fair, and the dairy barn was consumed with a kind of pre-prom anxiety. A cow named Daiquiri was lumbering back from the milking parlor, adjusting to a new schedule that would have her “mammary system” bulging for showtime. Kennedy was getting a fresh shave, tufts of udder-fuzz drifting to the floor, revealing her resplendent venation.

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Gilead’s CMO to depart next year

PharmaVoice

Merdad Parsey joined Gilead as its chief medical officer in 2019 and has helped lead the company’s expansion into oncology, with mixed 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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Trial finds over-the-counter nasal sprays could reduce RTIs and antibiotic use

Pharma Times

Affecting parts of the body involving breathing, RTIs impact one in five people in England

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Pharmacy 'vital' to pandemic response planning

The Pharmacist

The community pharmacy network must be properly funded and included in planning to improve any future response to a pandemic, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has said. This comes as the first report of the Covid-19 inquiry found that the UK ‘lacked resilience’ going into the pandemic, with health services under pressure and high levels […] The post Pharmacy 'vital' to pandemic response planning appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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USDA maintains bird flu can be eliminated from dairy cows, even as doubts mount among experts

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Facing increasing doubts that the U.S. can control the outbreak of avian influenza among dairy cattle, federal officials reiterated on Tuesday that they believe the country can still eliminate the H5N1 virus from dairy cows, even as it continues to spread to new herds. “All the signs that we have are, with good biosecurity, with good farmer participation, we will be able to eliminate this,” Eric Deeble, the acting senior adviser for the H5N1 response at the U.S.

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FDA’s lab developed test rule could be first check on agency’s power post-Chevron

PharmaVoice

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine would make it easier to challenge agency regulations, such as the LDT final rule.

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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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NIHR and Diabetes UK invest nearly £3m to prevent and treat diabetes distress

Pharma Times

Almost 50% of adults living with type 1 diabetes experience high levels of diabetes distress

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Obesity pill from Roche shows promising weight loss in small study

BioPharma Dive

Treatment led to "clinically meaningful" weight loss over four weeks, but longer studies will be needed to compare it to Wegovy and Zepbound.

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Opinion: Functional neurological disorder is not an appropriate diagnosis for people with long Covid

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Long Covid — the name adopted for cases of prolonged symptoms after an acute bout of Covid-19 — is an umbrella diagnosis covering a broad range of clinical presentations and abnormal biological processes. Researchers haven’t yet identified a single or defining cause for some of the most debilitating symptoms associated with long Covid, which parallel those routinely seen in other post-acute infection syndromes.

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Mining clues from a library of brain tissue samples, Cerevance takes a precision approach to CNS disorders

PharmaVoice

Mid-stage data from the company’s lead candidate in Parkinson’s is expected later this year and could tee up an IPO.

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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.