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Opinion: I study diet and chronic illness. Here’s the uncomfortable truth about seed oils

STAT

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: The scientific community has not definitively determined the health effects of high seed oil consumption. Critics of seed oils are often accused of spreading fear or misinformation — and sometimes those concerns are justified. Read the rest…

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STAT+: In first meeting of FDA’s digital health advisory committee, generative AI is up for debate

STAT

To start, FDA officials wrote in an executive summary shared before the meeting, it’s hard to know when it qualifies as a device under the agency’s definitions.     Why is it so hard to regulate generative AI products in medicine?   Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA guidance on AI, meds releasing ‘forever chemicals,’ and more

STAT

The wastewater continued to contain high concentrations of organofluorines and other compounds that meet the definition of PFAS even after treatment. Oganofluorines — a group that includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — were found in wastewater in eight large municipal treatment plants.

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A biopharma doubles down on diversity goals through a newly created position

PharmaVoice

I wanted to create a shared definition of patient centricity here at Ardelyx, and then weave that into the fabric of the organization." I wanted to create a shared definition of patient centricity here at Ardelyx, and then weave that into the fabric of the organization,” she said.

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Despite global volatility India’s pharma exports continue to demonstrate steady resilience

Express Pharma

The PLI scheme has definitely been a turning point for India’s pharma manufacturing, especially in APIs and KSMs. Global trade has definitely become more unpredictable, but we’re navigating it with a clear strategy.

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Addressing US FDA challenges in Indian sterile drug manufacturing – Part 2

Express Pharma

FDA found that the defect classification system lacked clear definitions for “critical,” “major,” and “minor” defects. Visual inspection deficiencies and trending gaps (Warning Letter – January 2024) A large-volume parenteral (LVP) facility received multiple market complaints related to visible glass particles and black fibres.

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Pharmacy Student Study Strategies To Maximizing Learning In 2025 And Beyond

ID Stewardship

As a third-year student pharmacist, I have figured out what works for meand what definitely does not work. A big part of the experience is building those memories of late-night (or early mornings- but I am definitely a night owl) study sessions with friends. Learning, for me, has become a process.

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