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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. And, unfortunately, the food we eat is only solidifying America’s tragic title: We have the lowest life expectancy among large high-income countries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a number of steps to help people in the U.S. build healthy diets — including with respect to ultra-processed foods — and the food industry and research community should, too.

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Sernova’s technology helped type 1 diabetes patients achieve insulin independence in early- and mid-stage trials.

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BioPharma Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Pioneers like Alnylam Pharmaceuticals have led the RNA interference field for years. Now, a crop of young biotechs is building on that foundation by taking the drugmaking technology in new directions.

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The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Any dispensations to provide financial relief for health bodies impacted by rising National Insurance contributions should include community pharmacy, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has stressed. In a statement shared on Friday (1 November), Janet Morrison, CPE chief executive, said the negotiator was 'deeply concerned about the impact of the Autumn Budget on a pharmacy sector already […] The post Any National Insurance exemptions should include community pharmacy, says CPE appeared firs

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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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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Eisai has scaled down its sales expectations for Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi after sluggish sales growth in the first half of the current fiscal year.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

By Deborah L. Livornese & JP Ellison — On November 8, 2024, FDA issued a proposed order to remove the oral decongestant ingredient phenylephrine (including both phenylephrine hydrochloride and phenylephrine bitartrate) (collectively, PE) from the OTC monograph on the basis of a lack of effectiveness. FDA also noted that it has concluded that no safety signal was identified for oral PE at doses permitted under the monograph.

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Psychiatry is getting more targeted as drugmakers develop a new range of treatments for depression.

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BioPharma Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At an event hosted by BioPharma Dive, drugmaker executives and investors discussed the importance of focus, smart spending and maintaining lines of sight to the clinic.

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The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of taking collective action, according to a ballot carried out by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA). Some 99% of participating pharmacy owners said they were willing to limit their services unless funding is improved. The NPA said that subject to agreement from its […] The post Pharmacy owners vote overwhelmingly in favour of collective action appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Two players in medical extended reality (XR) – XRHealth and NeuroReality – have come together in a quest to build the biggest company in the sector.Boston, US-based XRHealth is leading the deal, acquiring NeuroReality of the Netherlands for an undisclosed sum, combining their products and expertise in the use of XR and virtual reality software for healthcare applications.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The 17th edition of CPHI & PMEC India, organised by Informa Markets in India, returns in an advanced format, scheduled from November 26-28, 2024, at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. Renowned as a comprehensive, one-stop destination for innovative, cost-effective solutions, the expo will be showcasing the pharmaceutical industry’s modernisation, innovation, and sustainability.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

California has detected the country’s first case of a new mpox strain that is spreading from person to person. The infected individual had recently traveled from Eastern Africa, where multiple countries are battling transmission of this virus. The individual was treated in a health facility in San Mateo County and is in isolation at home, the California Department of Public Health announced in a statement released Saturday.

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Past comments hint at the changes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make across the various sectors of healthcare.

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BioPharma Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Negative drug results cost AbbVie billions of dollars in market value and convinced analysts that Bristol Myers had placed a better bet in buying Karuna Therapeutics.

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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.

The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We caught up with the Pharmacist/Pharmacy Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 6 December at the Novotel London West. The St Austell Healthcare Group Clinical Pharmacist Team has established itself as a beacon in patient care within its local area. Over the past […] The post The GP Awards shortlist: St Austell Healthcare Group Clinical Pharmacist Team appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

AstraZeneca's shares have fallen more than 8% on speculation about an anti-corruption probe in China, its second-largest market, wiping around $14 billion off its value.The sell-off appears to have been prompted by an article in Chinese financial media outlet Yicai which suggested that "dozens of senior executives" at AZ's Chinese subsidiary have been implicated in an ongoing insurance fraud case.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Sara W. Koblitz — The fight between Jazz, Avadel, and FDA over narcolepsy drug sodium oxybate has been a long and arduous one. Starting in 2022 with a patent certification requirement, both Jazz and Avadel have sued FDA over this drug, with Jazz most recently bringing suit challenging FDA’s decision that Avadel’s Lumryz (sodium oxybate) is clinically superior to Jazz’s Xywav (sodium oxybate) in 2023.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Measles vaccination coverage globally has still not recovered to pre-Covid levels, a fact that contributed to a 20% increase in measles cases in 2023 over the previous year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was released Thursday. The pandemic backsliding is hindering efforts to eliminate measles globally, and subjecting children — generally children under the age of 5 — to a health threat that can b

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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.

Med Ed 101

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

There are two agents that are frequently used in alcohol use disorder. Acamprosate and naltrexone have distinct advantages and disadvantages in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. In this article, we will compare the clinical benefits and risks of acamprosate vs naltrexone. What do the guidelines say? Both naltrexone and acamprosate are considered first-line treatments […] The post Acamprosate vs Naltrexone – Clinical Comparison appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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BioPharma Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The company is paying China-based biotech LaNova Medicines $588 million for the type of dual-pronged antibody drug that recently bested Keytruda in a clinical trial.

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The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is circulating above baseline levels with particularly pronounced increases in those under five years old, surveillance figures show. Emergency department attendances for acute bronchiolitis have also increased nationally, NHS figures show. And the UK Health Security Agency has warned that norovirus activity in the last two weeks of October was 16% […] The post RSV and norovirus circulating at high levels for time of year appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Recent funding rounds in the digital health arena feature digital pathology startup Aignostics, remote care specialists TCC, Yazen Health, and Nema Health, wearables developer Alimetry, and clinical trial automation startup Research Grid.Digital pathology specialist Aignostics, which develops artificial intelligence algorithms to glean information from medical images and combine it with epidemiological, clinical, and genomic data, has completed a $34 million Series B financing.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Cadila Pharmaceuticals has launched Militol, an iron supplement designed to provide a precise combination of nutrients that maximise absorption and enhance tolerance, effectively addressing iron deficiency. Militol’s supplements contain ferric maltol, a low-dose form of ferric iron complexed with maltol. It also includes folic acid to promote red blood cell production, vitamin B12 for neurological health and red blood cell formation, vitamin C to enhance iron absorption and support immune health

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STAT

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A Canadian teenager who is in critical condition after contracting H5N1 bird flu was infected with a version of the virus that is different from the one circulating in dairy cattle in the United States, Canadian authorities announced Wednesday. The National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg confirmed the infection was indeed caused by the H5N1 virus.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Dupixent (dupilumab) has been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as the first treatment for young children with eosinophilic esophagitis in the EU. This authorisation is based on Phase III data which found that 68 percent of children aged one to 11 years given Dupixent (dupilumab) achieved histological disease remission at 16 weeks. This result was maintained for up to one year.

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BioPharma Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A key regulatory committee sided against the drug this summer. But an appeal from Eisai appears to have worked, teeing Leqembi up for authorization in a major market.

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The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the Autumn Budget this week, chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to providing an additional £22.6bn to the ‘day-to-day health budget’ – including £100m to use on upgrades to 200 general practice estates in England. The budget also outlined minimum wage increases which may have a knock-on impact across the board, but are currently unfunded in […] The post What does this week's Budget mean for pharmacists in general practice?

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Discover the key takeaways from a webinar focused on boosting recruitment and retention through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) data. Learn how incorporating SDOH data can enhance your recruitment and retention strategies.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On the heels of World Prematurity Day, AstraZeneca Pharma India announces a strategic collaboration with the Indian Academy of Paediatrics. The two organisations have come together to raise awareness on RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) that can put newborn pre-term babies at risk of respiratory illnesses and the need for timely intervention thereof.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The last time Mark Palinski went to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, he was asked to leave and never come back. He stills remembers the argument: All he had done was advocate for the use of the “gold standard” treatment opioid addiction, a common medication called buprenorphine.  To Palinski, buprenorphine is a godsend.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Aucatzyl is the first CAR-T cell therapy approved by the FDA with no requirement for a risk evaluation mitigation strategy (REMS) programme.

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