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Opinion: Why you may not need a checkup every year

STAT

I’m a doctor and epidemiologist, so you might expect me to be religious about preventative care: yearly visits to my primary care physician, that sort of thing. But I know we can’t prevent most disease and a lot of what we do in medicine doesn’t add value and sometimes even causes harm. So instead, I practice a seemingly radical but necessary idea for getting the best from medicine while avoiding excesses.

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BMS’ KarXT nears schizophrenia approval, but AbbVie and others wait in the wings

PharmaVoice

With fewer side effects, the new wave of upcoming drugs could improve patient adherence, and the competition for a large projected market is getting fierce.

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New drug trial to investigate treatment for patients with bronchiectasis

Pharma Times

200,000 people in the UK have what is considered a ‘hidden’ lung condition

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How Gen AI is transforming M&A

Fuld & Company Blog

Generative AI (Gen AI) is revolutionizing the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process with adoption by M&A practitioners set to increase by 90% by 2025. This growth in adoption is driven by the significant benefits Gen AI offers, including streamlining target sourcing, helping refine strategies, and improving post-merger integrations. Gen AI is driving greater efficiency and addressing complex data challenges throughout the deal-making process.

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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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Merck Ebola vaccine Ervebo shown to offer substantial protection

STAT

Merck’s Ebola vaccine offered substantial protection to people vaccinated during the 2018-2020 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an effectiveness of 84% in those who had been vaccinated at least 10 days before being exposed to the virus, a new study reports. An earlier study had shown that people who were vaccinated but went on to develop the disease were more likely to survive the infection.

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23andMe inches closes to cancer immunotherapy, guided by its genetic database

PharmaVoice

Dr. Jennifer Low, head of 23andMe’s therapeutics division, is taking the company into new territory with a potential cancer treatment that targets a unique pathway.

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AMR testing technology from QuantaMatrix backed by research paper in Nature

Pharma Times

The new test takes an average of 13 hours to identify the correct treatment compared to several days with current methods

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Long Covid symptoms in kids aren’t one-size-fits-all, study shows

STAT

Rachel Gross wants to clear up misconceptions about children and Covid-19. A pediatrician and population health researcher, she recalls a time four years ago when people didn’t think children could even contract the disease. Then, after accepting kids’ vulnerability to the virus, it was thought only adults could suffer from the myriad symptoms that persist or crop up post-infection, collectively known as long Covid.

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Investment Banking Trends: AI, US Fed rates, and private credit with Gaurav Bhasin

Fuld & Company Blog

Fuld & Company Director, Vinit Gala, interview s Gaurav Bhasin, Managing Director at Allied Advisers, on the latest trends and developments in investment banking. They discuss recent deal activity, the impact of potential US Fed rate changes, and the evolving roles of private credit and AI in investment banking. How would you assess the deal activity for H1 2024?

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US govt taps Walgreens for decentralised trials

pharmaphorum

Walgreens has signed a $100m contract with the US government's BARDA agency for access to its decentralised clinical trials network

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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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GOSH and Oliver Patch in cancer research partnership with Innovative Trials

Pharma Times

Globally 400,000 children are impacted every year by cancers that include leukaemia and lymphoma

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There’s a knowledge gap about miscarriages in the U.S., and researchers hope to close it

STAT

Megan Hanson was eight weeks pregnant in 2019 when she experienced a miscarriage — her sixth consecutive loss in as many years. It felt particularly cruel after a second IVF transfer. She and her husband, Ben Burnham, were devastated, physically and financially drained — and deeply frustrated by the lack of answers or support for people like them who had experienced recurrent miscarriages.

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Pharmacy crises highlighted in 'honest' NHS review

The Pharmacist

Pharmacy bodies have highlighted funding, workforce and medicine supply concerns to an independent review intended to 'diagnose' the challenges facing the NHS. Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned the Darzi review to deliver 'a raw and frank assessment of the state of the NHS' next month. 'This is the necessary first step […] The post Pharmacy crises highlighted in 'honest' NHS review appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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BioMarin taps Amgen, Roche vets in executive reshuffle

PharmaVoice

Greg Friberg and James Sabry will take over, respectively, as heads of R&D and business development, less than a year after BioMarin named a new CEO.

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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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Association for Medical Education in Europe AMEE 2024 conference

Pharma Times

The conference will be held in Basel, Switzerland from 26-28 August

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STAT+: Lilly’s Zepbound slashed risk of developing diabetes

STAT

Eli Lilly’s obesity drug Zepbound significantly cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, showing the benefits of long-term use of the blockbuster therapy. In a Phase 3 trial that lasted over three years, people with pre-diabetes taking Zepbound had a 93% lower risk of progressing to diabetes compared with people on placebo, Lilly said Tuesday.

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GSK bags breakthrough status for B7-H3 ADC for lung cancer

pharmaphorum

GSK gets FDA breakthrough status for its B7-H3 directed ADC, licensed from Hansah Pharma in a $1.

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Will the IRA squash new drugs? Those worries are likely exaggerated, studies say.

PharmaVoice

There’s no link between revenue and R&D from smaller biotechs, and that’s where most innovation comes from, according to new studies.

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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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MHRA approves Astellas’ Vyloy combination for gastric cancer

Pharma Times

Most cases go undetected until an advanced stage, as the disease rarely causes early symptoms

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Opinion: Private equity: health care’s vampire

STAT

Private equity firms are sucking the resources out of America’s hospitals and nursing homes, and feeding on doctors to generate profits. These firms — which pool funds from wealthy investors and are exempt from many of the regulations and disclosure requirements that apply to other types of investments — have spent a half-trillion dollars since 2018 buying up medical resources.

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GLP-1R market: A two-horse race, says GlobalData

Express Pharma

The popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) drugs has exploded in recent years due to their ability to effectively treat metabolic-related disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. As obesity rates rise and trust in GLP-1R products grows, sales for drugs targeting this receptor are forecast to increase fourfold to an estimated $142 billion by 2030.

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Pharma’s concerns pile up months after Supreme Court’s landmark Chevron decision

PharmaVoice

The Supreme Court case added another layer of uncertainty on the regulatory front and opened up the Inflation Reduction Act to more legal attacks.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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SynaptixBio awarded £2m BioMedical Catalyst grant from Innovate UK

Pharma Times

The grant will support clinical trials of rare disease therapy for leukodystrophy

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STAT+: Peter Orszag wants the FTC and DOJ to stop challenging health care mergers

STAT

Peter Orszag was instrumental in crafting the Affordable Care Act. Now, he wants federal antitrust authorities to ease up on their sharp scrutiny of health care transactions that he acknowledges the law has encouraged — and that make a lot of money for his investment bank. Orszag’s comments, made last week on TV, reveal how policymakers can end up profiting from the laws they help create.

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Ask NAVLIN: The AI chatbot innovation driving a better global customer experience

pharmaphorum

Demonstrating EVERSANA's dedication to innovation, a novel artificial intelligence technology is set to enhance the NAVLIN experience for both current and prospective customers.

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Novo plans new plant as it races to meet drug demand

PharmaVoice

The new factory, which Novo is committing some $220 million to build, will supply raw materials for the company’s chronic disease medicines.

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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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Oncimmune announces new contract with global pharma company

Pharma Times

The contract concerns profiling Immunoglobulin E autoantibodies in blood serum

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FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

STAT

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators approved  updated Covid-19 vaccines  on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus strains — and hopefully whatever variants cause trouble this winter, too. With the Food and Drug Administration’s clearance, Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses. A third U.S. manufacturer, Novavax, expects its updated vaccine version to be available a little later.

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Shortages hit contraceptive pills plus ADHD and addiction meds

The Pharmacist

High and medium-level supply notifications have been issued for norethisterone, methylphenidate prolonged-release and some naltrexone medications. 'High impact' ADHD med shortage may require paper prescriptions Yesterday (22 August) the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) issued a 'high impact' medicine supply notification for methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets.

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As Bristol Myers’ schizophrenia drug nears approval, AbbVie and others hope to provide competition

BioPharma Dive

A new wave of antipsychotics could improve patient adherence. The race to corner this large projected market is already getting tight.

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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.