Sat.May 03, 2025

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Scientists question NIH project’s use of 20th century technology to make a universal flu vaccine

STAT

When word broke this week that the Department of Health and Human Services was investing half-a-billion dollars on a National Institutes of Health project to develop a vaccine platform for pathogens that could trigger pandemics, a number of scientists who work in the field of vaccinology had decidedly mixed feelings. That HHS and NIH are going to continue to invest in efforts to make vaccines that could reduce the impact of future pandemics was good news, many thought.

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Single Dose of Xofluza Reduces Odds of Untreated Household Members Contracting Influenza

Pharmacy Times

Reductions of about 32% were observed during the study.

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STAT+: AACR Recap: Excitement about cancer prevention, new immunotherapies and advocacy

STAT

CHICAGO — With thousands of abstracts presented at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting, it’s hard to keep up with all the latest advances and data. Like every meeting, this year’s conference was full of presentations and posters detailing new innovations in treating and preventing cancer or detecting it early.

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Research Identifies Need for Increased Evidence-Based Use of Buspirone

Pharmacy Times

New research highlights the need for evidence-based buspirone use in psychiatric settings, revealing high off-label prescriptions and suboptimal dosing practices.

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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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STAT+: At AACR, leading cancer researchers urge colleagues to ‘fight for your science’

STAT

CHICAGO — In the first few weeks of President Trump’s second term, many leaders and top scientists in cancer research found themselves questioning if they could have communicated better to the public. After all, experts told STAT, maybe if people understood how intimately connected cancer research is to the advances in technology, drugs, and care that have led to a 34% reduction in the cancer mortality rate since 1991, perhaps the government wouldn’t have so dramatically cut