October, 2024

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STAT+: Dreams of cancer vaccines are becoming more real. Here are 9 scientists making it happenĀ 

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Vaccines are the original immunotherapy, in the view of Ryan Sullivan, a cancer immunotherapy researcher and oncologist at Mass General Cancer Center. But many other modes of immunotherapy for cancer were approved first — checkpoint blockade drugs like Keytruda and engineered immune cell therapies like Yescarta. Shadowed by the successes of other therapies, the field of cancer vaccines was “seemingly dying,” Sullivan said.

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The 2024 PharmaVoice 100

PharmaVoice

This year’s PharmaVoice 100 encompasses the industry’s ongoing revolutions and leaders who are not only navigating these changes, but at times, forging new paths for others to follow.

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RNA editing: emerging from CRISPRā€™s shadow

BioPharma Dive

Early study data from Wave Life Sciences suggests how editing RNA may yield viable medicines. Large and small drugmakers say such results are just the start.

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Weight-loss drug firm accused of prioritising profits after halting insulin pen production

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Novo Nordiskā€™s decision will force people in developing countries to use outdated glass vials and syringes, warn campaigners The pharmaceutical company behind injectable weight-loss drugs has been accused of prioritising profits over the health of people in developing countries by halting production of its insulin pens. People living with type 1 diabetes who are reliant on the human insulin produced by Novo Nordisk, will instead be given glass vials and syringes ā€“ which they say are inconvenient

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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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Women in more deprived areas half as likely to access HRT, data shows

The Pharmacist

Women in deprived areas are accessing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on the NHS at nearly half the rate of women in more affluent areas, the latest data shows. According to analysis by The Pharmacist, just 10% of women aged 45-59 living in the 20% most deprived areas in England were given HRT on the NHS in […] The post Women in more deprived areas half as likely to access HRT, data shows appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Otsuka eyes early filing of IgAN drug after phase 3 readout

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Otsuka is hoping to file for approval of its anti-APRIL antibody sibeprenlimab as a treatment for kidney disorder IgA nephropathy (IgAN) after the drug hit the target in a phase 3 trial.The Japanese drugmaker said that interim results from the 530-patient VISIONARY study showed that sibeprenlimab achieved a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in 24-hour urine protein-to-creatine ratio (uPCR) ā€“ a measure of how well the kidneys are working ā€“ after nine months of treatmen

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ā€˜Itā€™s been hard to watch.ā€™ A noted epidemiologist talks H5N1 and the U.S.ā€™s fragmented response

PharmaVoice

Katelyn Jetelina, well known for her newsletter “Your Local Epidemiologist,” digs into the H5N1 outbreak, the public health response and what’s next for vaccinations.

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Wave sees RNA editing validation in early trial results

BioPharma Dive

The results provide the first clinical evidence of RNA editing, a burgeoning field that's drawn interest from biotechs and pharmaceutical companies alike.

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AstraZeneca ā€˜said it could cut UK jobsā€™ if biodiversity drug levy is introduced

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Biotech giantā€™s alleged comments come as world leaders at Cop16 discuss how to share benefits from genetic code discoveries fairly AstraZeneca has said it may cut jobs at its UK operation if the government enforces a global push to make companies share profits derived from natureā€™s genetic codes, multiple sources have told the Guardian. The alleged comments from the company came amid a concerted lobbying push by the pharmaceutical industry against the profit-sharing measures.

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India will transform into a global biomanufacturing hub: Dr Jitendra Singh

Express Pharma

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India will be transformed into a science and technology-driven global biomanufacturing hub. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating the CSIR-NIIST Golden Jubilee celebrations and Milestone Observation Program at CSIR-NIIST campus, Thiruvananthapuram.

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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. Thatā€™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. Youā€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Novo joins Lilly in asking FDA for ban on GLP-1 compounding

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Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to stop compounding pharmacies making cheaper versions of its semaglutide-based therapies for obesity and diabetes, saying the drug is too complex to be made safely by these manufacturers.

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Opinion: ā€˜Do no harmā€™ is hurting 400 million long Covid patients worldwide

STAT

Imagine, for a moment, that you wake up one morning with a debilitating illness that won’t let go. Weeks and months pass, but the crushing fatigue, constant headaches, and aching muscles remain. You can’t think straight. Simply showering or doing the dishes leaves you floored for days at a time, and the unpredictable symptoms — shortness of breath, dizziness, a racing heart — ebb and flow without warning.

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An Alzheimerā€™s drugmaker is accused of data ā€˜manipulation.ā€™ Should its trials be stopped?

PharmaVoice

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

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An Alzheimerā€™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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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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Rise of almost untreatable superbug linked to a common antibiotic

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

ā€˜Surprisingā€™ finding by Australian-led study is first recorded instance of one antibiotic causing resistance to another in a different class Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The rise of an almost untreatable superbug has been linked to a common antibiotic, an Australian-led study has found.

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JB Pharma announces ESG commitments with launch of third sustainability report

Express Pharma

J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (JB Pharma) has announced its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments with the release of its third Sustainability Report. The report highlights the companyā€™s achievements in reducing its environmental impact and improving resource efficiency, marking a significant milestone in its dedication to sustainable growth.

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Lilly pledges Ā£279m to UK for biotech hub and obesity plan

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Eli Lilly may invest $364m in the UK and work with the government to tackle serious public health challenges including obesity.

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Drinking is cheaper than itā€™s been in decades. Lobbyists are fighting to keep it that way

STAT

For years, it has been a reliable way to cut back on the consumption of cigarettes and sugary drinks: raise taxes on them. So it might seem an obvious tactic to apply to alcohol, which contributes to untold injuries, diseases and deaths in the United States each year. That’s the thinking of advocates and state legislators across the country, who also see it as a way to pull in more revenue.

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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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Pharma companies must adapt to keep pace with AI developments, say experts

Pharmaceutical Technology

At the Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Conference, key opinion leaders shared predictions for workflow changes due to AI.

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After rejections, AbbVie secures approval for Parkinsonā€™s drug

BioPharma Dive

Vyalev’s clearance is the second victory for AbbVie in Parkinson’s this year, following an April readout for a drug acquired through its Cerevel buyout.

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Clinicians, Pharmacists Should Work to Ensure Safety Compounded GLP-1 Medications

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can educate patients about how to recognize unsafe online sources of medications and ensure patients are properly educate on how to administer their medications.

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Innovating allergy drug delivery with a needle-free alternative

European Pharmaceutical Review

In August 2024, the European Commission approved EURneffy (adrenaline nasal spray) in the EU as the first needle-free emergency option to treat anaphylaxis. This decision was granted a couple of weeks following approval by the US and Drug Administration (FDA). What are the main advantages of EURneffy over similar treatments? EURneffy was determined by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to be interchangeable with injection products given it provides the comparable exposures to epinephrine (adren

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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 Buyerā€™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.

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GSK plans $800m US manufacturing investment

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GSK has made another investment in its manufacturing network, setting aside $800 million to build two plants at its Marietta site in the US.The programme represents the largest capital spend by the UK drugmaker on production capacity to date and will double the size and capacity of GSK's existing medicines and vaccines facility in Marietta, Pennsylvania, creating around 200 new jobs.

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STAT+: Eli Lilly weight loss drug shortage underscores deeper issues with FDA oversight

STAT

A turbulent series of events surrounding the supply of Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss treatment has raised concerns around how the Food and Drug Administration maintains its list of drug shortages and which sources it relies on, an issue that affects a growing number of Americans. Earlier this month, the FDA declared an end to the shortage of Lilly’s tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, after almost two years.

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NUHSā€™s CD7 CAR-T cell therapy shows promise for leukaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The CD7 CAR)-T cell therapy has demonstrated potential in treating patients with relapsed or refractory T-cell leukaemia.

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Editas, changing course again, looks to partner lead CRISPR therapy

BioPharma Dive

The gene editing company will focus on “in vivo” medicines, while seeking to license out or find a development partner for its clinical-stage treatment reni-cel.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care ā€“ all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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QSM Scans Indicate Brainstem Damage is Key to Long-Lasting Physical, Psychiatric Effects of Severe COVID-19

Pharmacy Times

High-resolution scans can provide a picture of a patientā€™s brain that typical MRIs cannot, allowing for more detailed insights into the neurological effects of COVID-19.

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STAT+: Ozempic linked to lower risk of Alzheimerā€™s diagnosis in observational study

STAT

Novo Nordisk’s drug Ozempic was linked to a lower risk of getting diagnosed with Alzheimer’s among people with type 2 diabetes, an analysis of medical records found, supporting the case for further research of the blockbuster GLP-1 drug in neurodegenerative diseases. Among the over 1 million people with diabetes whose records were included in the study, the overall risk of developing Alzheimer’s was already very low.

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STAT+: VCs move to launch U.S.-based companies to develop drugs developed in China

STAT

As Chinese biopharma companies rise on the international stage, they are increasingly finding VC partners — in the United States. U.S. companies have long signed licensing deals with Chinese drugmakers. But increasingly American venture capitalists are building U.S.-based companies from scratch to test and ultimately seek to commercialize innovative drugs developed in China.

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Dietary experts advise skipping guidelines on ultra-processed foods ā€” for now

STAT

If you were hoping to see where ultra-processed foods might fit in the next Dietary Guidelines for Americans, hold that thought. Scientific experts tasked with advising federal officials drafting the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans said the data were far too limited to draw conclusions. Meeting Monday, the first of two days of presentations, they discussed research findings to inform a report to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture.

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STAT+: Chickenpox, shingles, Alzheimerā€™s? Evidence mounts for a viral cause of dementia

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Pascal Geldsetzer believes in open access, in disseminating science as quickly as it happens. Even so, last summer, as he uploaded the surprising results of his latest study to the MedRxiv preprint server, the Stanford University epidemiologist was feeling something other than the usual excitement. “I was scared to put this up because it’s such a different approach from what’s generally done in epidemiology and medicine,” he said.

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