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On May 24, the World Health Assembly, the governing body of the WHO, ratified landmark legislation that, if implemented fully, will change the future for people living with rare diseases. It calls for concrete action plans that will have far-reaching impacts across health care systems in diverse nations around the globe. It’s a historic moment in decades-long efforts to appropriately address the needs of the approximately 400 million people who suffer from rare diseases.
PCN pharmacy lead Gareth Malson offers his top ten tips for supporting people with diabetes to improve control of their condition at regular review The prevalence of diabetes is continuing to rise at an alarming rate. In 2023-24, the national diabetes register increased by around 21 people every hour, with 4.6m living with diabetes in […] The post Ten tips for providing effective diabetes reviews appeared first on The Pharmacist.
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Ochre Bio has appointed Elaine Sullivan as senior independent non-executive director. She joins the Oxford-based RNA therapeutics company with a wealth of experience in global pharma R&D and strategic leadership. Sullivan previously served as vice president of global external R&D at Eli Lilly, where she managed a $100m portfolio, and as vice president at AstraZeneca, […] The post Ochre Bio appoints Elaine Sullivan as senior independent non-executive director appeared first on Pharm
Both companies viewed the early end to the PIVOT-PO trial as a positive development, with GSK saying it would work with US regulatory authorities to move the treatment forward in 2025.
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Both companies viewed the early end to the PIVOT-PO trial as a positive development, with GSK saying it would work with US regulatory authorities to move the treatment forward in 2025.
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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.
Spring is in full swing, but with the longer days and blue skies comes allergy season. Springtime allergies are a reaction to pollen released by trees, grass, and other plants this time of year, which can irritate and cause sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses. As many as fifty million Americans deal with allergies, with symptoms ranging from mild nuisances to severe blockage.
A joint research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) has published a perspective article in MedComm - Future Medicine. The article comprehensively evaluates DeepSeek-R1, a Chinese-developed open-source large language model (LLM), and its potential to transform the healthcare landscape.
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.
Nikkhil K Masurkar, CEO of Mumbai-based ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, has been appointed Vice Chairperson of the R&D and Innovation Committee of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) for the 20252026 term. IDMA represents over 1,100 member companies, the majority of which are Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The R&D and Innovation Committee of IDMA plays a vital role in shaping R&D policy recommendations, fostering academia-industry linkages, and advocating for regul
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