STAT
MARCH 23, 2023
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced another increase in the prevalence of autism among children. In a pair of new reports — one focused on 8-year-olds and one on 4-year-olds — the CDC found that 1 out of every 36 children has autism. This is a significant increase from the 2021 estimate of 1 in 44 , which was a big jump from 1 in 110 in 2006.
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
MARCH 29, 2023
Can you trust a febrile infant? “No” has been, and continues to be, the resounding answer over the last 40 years as researchers and clinicians work to determine the optimal evaluation and management of the well-appearing young febrile infant [1]. The goal remains to identify infants with bacterial infections in this at-risk cohort of patients while also considering the balance of cost-effectiveness on a population scale and the potential for iatrogenic harm with evaluation such as unnecessary lu
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PharmaVoice
MARCH 20, 2023
Fungal infections are a growing challenge for hospitalized patients, and new treatments are badly needed.
LifeProNow
MARCH 12, 2023
March 10, 2023 : “LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, and ICON plc announced a strategic partnership that will enable LEO Pharma to scale clinical trial execution that is patient-centric and cost effective, and which will support the company’s overall ambition of building one of the most effective and efficient clinical portfolio execution organisations in the industry.
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.
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 21, 2023
Primary overall survival (OS) analysis results from Kite’s Phase III ZUMA-7 study showed a statistically significant improvement for CAR T-cell therapy Yescarta ® in OS versus historical treatment. Yescarta demonstrated a 2.5-fold increase in patients who were alive at two years and did not experience cancer progression or require the need for additional cancer treatment compared to standard of care (SOC).
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STAT
MARCH 24, 2023
I am by no means telepsychiatry’s biggest fan. But since March 2020, when my practice of outpatient psychiatry changed overnight, I have adapted to it. I have learned to get up between appointments so I don’t sit in front of a computer all day and how to fit in patient visits while on a work trip. I still prefer being in the actual room with a patient, but I accept this is the way my job looks now.
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
MARCH 3, 2023
Managing epistaxis is often challenging, time-consuming, and takes practice. Even under the best circumstances, epistaxis often results in return visits for rebleeding and poor outcomes. Rarely should you do “nothing” for adults who present to the ED with or following epistaxis. If it produced enough blood to seek care (even without hemodynamic compromise), epistaxis frequently recurs even if currently resolved.
PharmaVoice
MARCH 29, 2023
Psilera founder’s “third eye” approach to psychedelics ushers them into the therapeutic realm.
BioPharma Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
The medicine, a personalized stem cell treatment, will be reviewed by an FDA advisory committee sometime in the future, the company said.
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
The Pharmacist
MARCH 23, 2023
Almost three-quarters of pharmacies are experiencing a shortage of pharmacists, members of parliament were told at a roundtable event this week. MPs from across the political spectrum attended the event at parliament on Tuesday hosted by cross-sector campaign group Save Our Pharmacies. Community pharmacy leaders set out the challenges facing the sector, including early results […] The post Three in four pharmacies experiencing a pharmacist shortage, MPs told appeared first on The Pharmacis
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 15, 2023
The latest version of software tool MZmine, which aids analysis of mass spectrometry data, has been released. Using this third generation software, scientists can analyse large volumes of data from mass spectrometry, processing thousands of samples within minutes to hours. [the newest version can process] thousands of samples within minutes to hours.” It is the first tool with an entire data processing pipeline that integrates liquid chromatography (LC)-ion mobility spectrometry (IMS)-MS a
STAT
MARCH 13, 2023
An algorithm, not a doctor, predicted a rapid recovery for Frances Walter, an 85-year-old Wisconsin woman with a shattered left shoulder and an allergy to pain medicine. In 16.6 days, it estimated, she would be ready to leave her nursing home. On the 17th day, her Medicare Advantage insurer, Security Health Plan, followed the algorithm and cut off payment for her care, concluding she was ready to return to the apartment where she lived alone.
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
MARCH 6, 2023
A 48-year-old female with a past medical history of opioid use disorder on suboxone presents with abdominal pain for one day. The patient developed sharp diffuse upper abdominal pain the evening prior to arrival that resolved. The pain recurred again today and was associated with bilious emesis. The patient notes persistent upper abdominal pain with paroxysmal exacerbation.
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PharmaVoice
MARCH 29, 2023
Experts weigh in on how companies can design better trials that merge two phases into one.
BioPharma Dive
MARCH 22, 2023
Armed with a $50 million Series A round, the startup is building off of research from a lab run by protein engineering pioneer Jim Wells.
PhRMA
MARCH 2, 2023
Nearly all Americans nationwide agree: Lowering out-of-pocket costs for health care should be a top priority for policymakers. Luckily, there are commonsense policies Congress could implement to meaningfully address the cost burdens Americans face. These include things like making sure patients aren’t paying more for their medicines than their health insurance company or requiring first-dollar coverage, so insurance companies cover the cost of certain lifesaving medicines from day one of the pla
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 22, 2023
In a recent video , pharmaceutical microbiology expert Tim Sandle highlighted areas of concern and attention relating to mycological contamination control in manufacturing. Pharmaceutical product recalls due to fungal contamination have been increasing. These, together with environmental monitoring trend data, highlight several fungal contamination issues associated with pharmaceutical cleanrooms , cold rooms and other controlled areas.
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.
STAT
MARCH 10, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank, which does business with roughly half of the nation’s tech and biotech companies, failed on Friday. Now, as federal regulators step in to clean up SVB’s mess, biotech startups are left wondering: What happens to their money, and who’s going to finance the industry? On Friday morning, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation took control of SVB and is presiding over a sale of the firm’s assets to cover clients’ deposits.
ALiEM - Pharm Pearls
MARCH 8, 2023
This week’s How I Educate post features Dr. Whitney Johnson, the Director of Education at UHS SoCal Medical Education Consortium. Dr. Johnson spends approximately 50-60% of her shifts with learners which include emergency medicine residents, off-service residents, and medical students. She describes her practice environment as two high-volume community hospitals.
PharmaVoice
MARCH 28, 2023
The Supreme Court will now decide whether Amgen can protect Repatha as a whole class of drugs or whether Sanofi’s rival product Praluent can retain a place in the market.
BioPharma Dive
MARCH 30, 2023
The veteran pharmaceutical executive was J&J’s head of R&D until his departure last August. He’s agreed to run FogPharma, a richly funded startup, and take over for founder Greg Verdine.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
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.
LifeProNow
MARCH 29, 2023
March 28, 2022 : “EnteroBiotix Limited (“EBX”), a clinical stage biotechnology company focussed on developing best-in-class full-spectrum microbiome therapeutics announced the initiation of a multi-centre randomised double-blind placebo controlled Phase 2 clinical trial. The trial has been designed to evaluate EBX-102, the company’s lead product candidate, for the treatment of liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy (“HE”).
STAT
MARCH 3, 2023
The American College of Surgeons recently announced its new well-being initiative for surgeons. This wellness program has lofty goals: [The ACS] recognizes the need to foster well-being, resilience, and work-life integration for all surgeons, regardless of their career stage. Fostering the growth of both the surgical expertise and the person as a whole is paramount.
STAT
MARCH 16, 2023
Experts have long understood that a new polio vaccine developed to try to minimize the risks associated with the oral polio vaccine made by Albert Sabin might also cause the problem it was created to sidestep. It’s now clear that theoretical risk is a real one. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative announced Thursday that six children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and one in Burundi have been paralyzed by viruses from the new vaccine, which is referred to as novel oral polio v
STAT
MARCH 2, 2023
The costs of obesity are projected to soar globally, in step with rising prevalence, according to a new report from the World Obesity Federation, the only group focused solely on tracking global obesity trends and a partner of the World Health Organization. Over half the world’s population will be either overweight or have obesity by 2035, the report projected, while the economic impact of a high BMI could reach $4.32 trillion annually, if current trends continue and policy inertia around
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STAT
MARCH 9, 2023
WASHINGTON — Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla made the maximum possible campaign contribution to Mehmet Oz ahead of his failed bid last year to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, according to federal campaign finance records. Oz is well-known for spreading medical misinformation , including touting astrology as a legitimate medical tool and the myth that apple juice contains unsafe levels of arsenic — a surprising political ally for Bourla, who runs one of the largest pharmaceutica
STAT
MARCH 23, 2023
Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, new diagnoses of tuberculosis dropped like a stone in the United States. Data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest the pandemic effect has pretty much worn off; TB is nearly back to pre-2020 levels. “We’re getting … close to where we were pre-pandemic; not quite back yet with increases in cases in the last two years,” Philip LoBue, director of the CDC’s division of tuberculosis elimination,
STAT
MARCH 17, 2023
ST. LOUIS — It’s been eight months since Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, a general internist, cardiovascular researcher, and epidemiologist became the 17th editor in chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association and its network of journals. Bibbins-Domingo, who previously worked at the University of California, San Francisco, was named this week as a member of the 2023 STATUS List of people making a difference in health care and life sciences.
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