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Pediatricians’ obesity guidelines rest on shaky evidence about eating disorder risks

STAT

To address soaring rates of childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics last year endorsed tactics it once considered risky.  “Watchful waiting” had been standard practice, in part from concern that a doctor’s focus on weight could inadvertently plant the seed for stigma or eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.

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Agility in action: 5 ways to fast-track your clinical trial

PharmaVoice

Five ways to beat study timeline pressures and get medicines to patients faster.

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Opinion: What the doctors’ protests in India are missing

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In early August, a doctor was raped and murdered in a Kolkata public hospital by a “ civic volunteer ” who was neither a patient nor a staff member. The crime has enraged and rattled the medical profession in India. For weeks now, doctors have been protesting throughout the country, demanding among other things “justice for the victim” and a safer work environment.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Dusky Feet

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 94-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, chronic venous stasis, and permanent pacemaker placement initially presented to triage complaining of left hip pain in the setting of a fall shortly prior to arrival. Upon further evaluation, she endorsed developing sudden bilateral lower extremity weakness causing her to fall to the floor.

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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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Opinion: End the ‘forced swim test’ on mice for antidepressant research

STAT

In 2022, more than 22 million Americans had serious thoughts of suicide or had made a plan to end their life. To treat depression, the leading cause of suicide death, there is an urgent need for novel antidepressants, as existing ones are only effective roughly 50% of the time. But there is a serious problem with the way we conduct research to improve depression treatment.

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Biopharma prepares to pivot from China as Biosecure Act advances

PharmaVoice

After the House of Representatives passed the Biosecure Act last week, U.S. biotechs could be forced to cut ties with five Chinese contract partners.

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The hunt for game-changers against the deadliest form of brain cancer

PharmaVoice

Treatments for glioblastoma have fallen short in the face of difficult challenges, but the pipeline is full of renewed attempts.

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STAT+: Genentech, a biotech with a storied past, confronts new turbulence in the present

STAT

For decades, the biotech company Genentech has carved out a reputation in the industry as a scientist’s paradise, a place where researchers have developed new therapies in-house and published high-impact papers. But the recent closure of a high-profile research group and multiple rounds of layoffs have many in the scientific community — including some of the company’s current and former employees — concerned about the biotech’s future and scientific strate

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2275 pharmacies have closed so far in 2024

Ramblings of a pharmacist

“It’s not the way I wanted it to go,” he says sadly. “You do what you’re supposed to do. You go to college, get a doctorate, start a small business in a small town, support the community and it’s not even close to being a viable option.” “This isn’t because the community didn’t support us. It’s because we lose money on every prescription we fill.” Those are the words of Tom Wullstein, owner of Brandon Pharmacy.

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STAT+: After 10 years of game-changing immunotherapies, a cancer conference celebrates — and sees more work to do

STAT

BARCELONA, Spain — Ten years ago, a new type of cancer treatment reached the market. It worked by rousing the body’s own immune cells to attack tumors. Within months, regulators had approved two of the treatments, at first for melanoma.   The story — and the transformative impact — of Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo and Merck’s Keytruda are well known at this point.

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Grow Big, Pay Smart: How To Unlock Efficiency In Payroll Management

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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Novavax announces availability of Covid-19 vaccine in US pharmacies

Pharmaceutical Business Review

This vaccine is intended for individuals aged 12 and above and is now stocked at pharmacies including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aid among others. The vaccine has been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration on 30 August 2024. This authorisation allows for the distribution of Novavax’s updated vaccine, which is the only protein-based option available in the country for the upcoming fall season.

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STAT+: Most cardiovascular devices with serious safety recalls aren’t tested in patients

STAT

When someone’s heart doesn’t beat quite right, an implantable defibrillator can save their life. The devices can jump-start a misbehaving heart, resetting its normal rhythm — unless they malfunction first. In 2022, Medtronic recalled more than 85,000 of the devices after dozens of complaints that a technical glitch could stop them from delivering the right, high-voltage shock.

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After the Lykos debacle, what’s next for psychedelic therapies?

Pharmaceutical Technology

While Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA therapy was rejected by the FDA, psychedelic therapy advocates remain optimistic about the sector.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca bladder cancer drug, Genentech anxiety, and more

STAT

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was invigorating and refreshing, because that oh-so familiar routine of online meetings, phone calls, and deadlines has returned. But you knew this would happen, yes? After all, the world, such as it is, continues to spin. So time to give it a nudge in a better direction with a cup or three of stimulation.

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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.

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One in five patients struggle to get medication

The Pharmacist

One in five (20.1%) patients in England had problems obtaining their prescription medication this summer, according latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures. However, 85% of adults using pharmacy services said they were ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ with the service they received. This exceeded the 67.4% of adults who tried to contact their GP practice […] The post One in five patients struggle to get medication appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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The essential biotech updates of the day

STAT

Morning! Today, we talk about bioethics, catch up on some reports from ESMO, and wonder aloud and in print over a surprising liquid biopsy bet. The need-to-know this morning Ascendis Pharma reported positive results from a Phase 3 study of  Transcon CNP in children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. Children treated with the Ascendis drug grew an average of 1.49 centimeters in a year relative to a placebo, achieving the primary goal of the study.

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ESMO: Pfizer drug helps cancer patients gain weight

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Pfizer's anti-GDF-15 antibody ponsegromab was able to achieve weight gain in cancer patients with cachexia in a phase 2 trial presented at ESMO

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Could new childhood obesity guidelines fuel eating disorders?

STAT

Good morning! For a limited time, you can get your first three months of a STAT+ subscription for just $5. It’s been about a decade since you could get a footlong from Subway at that price. So it’s a pretty good deal for all the latest news in health and the life sciences, if you ask me. AAP misconstrued research on childhood obesity and eating disorders For the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics last year put forward new clinical guidelines for addressing o

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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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As Biosecure bill advances, drugmakers prepare for prospect of China pivot

BioPharma Dive

Legislation that passed the House of Representatives passed the Biosecure Act last week would forced U.S. biotechs to cut ties with five Chinese contract partners.

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The news from ESMO: An immunotherapy milestone, studying young-onset cancers, and more

STAT

This is the online edition of ESMO in 30 Seconds, a pop-up newsletter from the European Society for Medical Oncology’s annual meeting in Barcelona, Spain. There are no more editions this year, but you can keep up with biopharma news by signing up for STAT’s The Readout newsletter. A status check on immunotherapies It was 10 years ago that Keytruda and Opdivo were approved in their first indications.

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ESMO: NIAGARA backs Imfinzi in bladder cancer, but will FDA?

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AstraZeneca reveals 'practice changing' data for Imfinzi as peri-operative therapy for bladder cancer, but will the FDA accept the study?

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STAT+: What Medicare Advantage enrollment could look like for next year

STAT

You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money in medicine.  Sign up  to get it in your inbox every Monday. What to make of the 2025 Medicare enrollment season In four weeks, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to sign up for 2025 coverage. And for the roughly 34 million people who are in a Medicare Advantage plan, things likely will look a lot different (and be as confusing as ever), my colleague Tara Bannow repor

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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 – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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AbbVie faulted for misleading ad featuring Serena Williams

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FDA raps AbbVie for 'misleading' ad for migraine drug Ubrelvy featuring tennis star Serena Williams

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WHO adds first mpox vaccine to prequalification list

Pharma Times

The decision is expected to facilitate timely access to Bavarian Nordic’s Imvanex

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Vaxess' Rachel Sha - 'own the seat at the table that you have and have confidence'

Outsourcing Pharma

Rachel Sha has had a colorful career not without its challenges, but she urges women in the science industry to have confidence and answer hard questions.

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CV-EMCrit – MCS Minute Series: Differential Gas Exchange on Peripheral Femoral VA ECMO with Trina

EMCrit Project

There is more than one form of differential gas exchange on VA ECMO--remember differential ventilation! EMCrit Project by Katrina Augustin.

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FDA approves Roche’s Ocrevus Zunovo with Halozyme Enhanze delivery tech

Pharmaceutical Technology

Roche has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Ocrevus Zunovo with Halozyme's Enhanze drug delivery technology.

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NHSE currently reviewing Pharmacy First ambitions

The Pharmacist

NHS England (NSHE) is currently reviewing its projected trajectory of how many Pharmacy First, blood pressure and contraception service consultations will be delivered by community pharmacies in 2024/25. And an NSHE spokesperson has revealed that more than half a million Pharmacy First consultations were delivered in the first three months of the service.

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Strides Pharma subsidiary receives USFDA approval for 60 mg Fluoxetine tablets

Express Pharma

Strides Pharma announced that its step-down wholly owned subsidiary, Strides Pharma Global Pte., Singapore, has received approval from the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Fluoxetine Tablets 60 mg. The product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Fluoxetine Tablets 60 mg, manufactured by TWi Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Lilly’s EBGLYSS gains FDA approval for patients aged 12 and older

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Company has announced the FDA approval of EBGLYSS for treating atopic dermatitis in adults and children over 12.

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ESMO24: A cancer cachexia drug, VEGF enthusiasm and immunotherapy’s survival impact

BioPharma Dive

Results for Pfizer’s ponsegromab looked promising, while BioNTech and Instil Bio capitalized on momentum surrounding a kind of bispecific antibody.

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Boehringer seeks approval for lung fibrosis drug following Phase III win

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Phase III trial evaluating nerandomilast as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis met its primary endpoint.

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