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

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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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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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EM Match Advice 45: 2024 MyERAS Updates– What EM Applicants Need to Know

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak, EM Match Advice Podcast Host and Stanford University PD, discusses key changes in the 2024 MyERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) application that all EM applicants should know about. Take a listen to this short 14-minute, high-yield episode before submitting your application. Podcast 45: Key 2024 MyERAS updates Highlights Hometown preferences are now limited to 3 (no longer 5).

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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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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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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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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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New drug trial to investigate treatment for patients with bronchiectasis

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

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Opinion: Mask bans disenfranchise millions of Americans with disabilities

STAT

Last week, a mask ban in Nassau County, New York was signed into law. If I lived just 60 miles east of my New Jersey town, I would be under threat of a fine or jail time every time I left the house. I’ve been masking consistently in public since 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic began, because I have a kidney transplant and will take immunosuppressant medication for the rest of my life.

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

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

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

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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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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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Opinion: Private equity: health care’s vampire

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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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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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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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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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Study exposes the dangerous ‘hidden’ mental burden of cancer on patients’ spouses

STAT

The distress from receiving a cancer diagnosis is something that clinicians widely anticipate in patients, but suffering often doesn’t just afflict the patient. It can blanket an entire household, burdening spouses and other family members with stress and anxiety and the exhausting routine of treating a life-threatening disease. But while standards exist for assessing and managing distress in patients, it’s often “hidden” in family members, sometimes with devastating

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

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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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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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Oncimmune announces new contract with global pharma company

Pharma Times

The contract concerns profiling Immunoglobulin E autoantibodies in blood serum

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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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'Digital health record' could help expand pharmacy services, suggests Tony Blair Institute

The Pharmacist

Unifying health and care records into one digital health record could help community pharmacies deliver more screening, vaccination, chronic-condition management and acute care, a major UK think tank has suggested. In a report released this week, The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) proposed the creation of a single digital health record (DHR) that it said would […] The post 'Digital health record' could help expand pharmacy services, suggests Tony Blair Institute appeared first on The

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The fall and rise of digital therapeutics

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Discover how digital therapeutics (DTx) have evolved in the wake of COVID-19, and how they are changing the landscape of healthcare. Explore the fall and rise of DTx and their potential impact on patient care.

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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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Nature publishes new research on genetic causes of colorectal cancer

Pharma Times

In the UK study, researchers analysed 2,023 bowel cancers from the 100,000 Genomes Project

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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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Isolation room and PPE required for suspected mpox

The Pharmacist

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has released guidance for primary care settings including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and isolating patients with suspected mpox in a closed room. But the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has called for additional, specific support and guidance on how community pharmacies should deal with suspected mpox cases.

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CDK9 inhibitors: Disrupting cancer cell growth and the treatment paradigm

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Learn about the exciting potential of CDK9 inhibitors in disrupting cancer cell growth and changing the treatment landscape for cancer patients. Stay updated on the latest research and developments in this promising field.

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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.