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At ASCO, Enhertu cements growing role in stomach cancer care

BioPharma Dive

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s drug extended survival by 30% compared to a widely used regimen, further establishing its importance as a second-line treatment option.

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Bringing patients to research centres: Using AI to bring efficiencies forward

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Here, Liz Beatty co-founder and chief strategy officer of Inato speaks to the beginnings of a new era in drug development brought on by key technological advances in AI.

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Full Arvinas, Pfizer data confirm potential and limits of ‘Protac’ drug in breast cancer

BioPharma Dive

While vepdegestrant outperformed a standard treatment option in a subtype of patients, the benefit on progression-free survival was modest.

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IVIG Increases Platelet Counts in Pregnant Patients With Severe Thrombocytopenia, With Identifiable Aspects of Response

Pharmacy Times

IVIG treatment significantly boosts platelet counts in pregnant people with thrombocytopenia, revealing key predictors for effective response and optimizing clinical decisions.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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FDA clears Moderna’s new COVID vaccine, but with limits

BioPharma Dive

The shot, dubbed mNexspike, is approved for older adults and people whose health conditions put them at higher risk of severe disease.

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FDA approves a next-generation Covid vaccine from Moderna, with restrictions

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s new Covid-19 vaccine late Friday , though it placed restrictions on its use that the company’s existing Covid shot, Spikevax, does not currently face. The new vaccine, which will be marketed under the name mNexspike, will not immediately replace Spikevax. A statement from the company said both vaccines will be available on the market for the time being.

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Updated ASCO-NCODA MIP Standards Emphasize Health Equity, Patient-Centered Care, and Integrated Workflows in Oral Oncolytic Management

Pharmacy Times

Gurjyot K. Doshi, MD, discusses key updates to medically integrated pharmacy standards, which reflect the evolving landscape of oral oncolytic therapy.

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STAT+: Combination treatment reduces risk of tumor progression in aggressive form of breast cancer, study shows

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CHICAGO — A treatment that combines two different types of cancer-fighting medicines — Gilead Sciences’ Trodelvy with Merck’s Keytruda — reduced the risk of tumor progression by more than one-third in women with an aggressive form of breast cancer.  The results reported Saturday from the randomized Phase 3 study called ASCENT-04 could lead to a new treatment option for patients with newly diagnosed, metastatic, triple-negative breast cancer, experts said.

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NLA 2025: Exploring the Evidence Behind Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Cardiovascular Risk

Pharmacy Times

Frank Qian, MD, MPH, discusses the clinical indications, dosing strategies, and cardiovascular outcomes data for prescription omega-3 fatty acids, including the ongoing debate about EPA vs EPA-DHA formulations and the implications of recent trial findings.

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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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STAT+: ASCO day 2: A tragic paradox, Gilead updates, and lots of Pfizer news

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This is the web version of STAT’s special newsletter from the annual meeting of the American Society of Oncology. For more updates on the latest in cancer news, sign up for our Cancer Briefing newsletter  here. ASCO is usually sweltering, but it’s surprisingly chilly today. We’re back with a roundup of tragic paradoxes, a race for new breast cancer drugs, and all that jazz.

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NLA 2025: Novel Therapeutic Approaches Show Promise for Targeted Reduction of Lp(a) in Patients With ASCVD

Pharmacy Times

At the 2025 National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions, Marlys L. Koschinsky, PhD, FNLA, discusses the role of Lp(a) in cardiovascular risk and the emerging therapies designed to target and lower Lp(a) levels.

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Five Inconvenient Truths To Know About Infectious Diseases

ID Stewardship

In this article an infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist with 25+ years of experience in the pharmacy profession discusses five inconvenient truths to know about infectious diseases. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP with an introduction by ChatGPT AI-Generated Summary: This article outlines five fundamental truths about infectious diseases, emphasizing their complexity and the importance of vigilance.

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Pharma and medtech marketing: Navigating the imminent disclosure deadline

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In 2024, the Indian government instituted new mandatory benchmarks for marketing practices applicable to pharmaceutical and medical device companies (involved in manufacturing, importing, selling and/or distribution) with the introduction of the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices, 2024 (UCPMP) and the Uniform Code for Marketing Practices in Medical Devices, 2024 (UCMPMD), respectively.

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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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STAT+: A top Merck executive sees a ‘fragile’ situation at NIH, but less cause for alarm over Chinese competition

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CHICAGO — Amid ongoing uncertainty around funding for the National Institutes of Health, and what it could mean for U.S. innovation, a top Merck executive stressed that the agency is “an incredible super-highway for biomedicine,” and that it’s “a fragile thing.” The comments by Dean Li, Merck’s head of research and development, were made during a STAT event late Friday at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and ca

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