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Florida health officials provide scant details on measles cases, worrying health experts

STAT

On Sunday, public health officials in two Michigan counties warned their residents that they may have been exposed to measles. In Wayne County , an adult who had contracted the virus abroad had been in health-related settings in Dearborn on two days last week — two urgent care clinics, a CVS pharmacy, and a hospital emergency department. Health officials in neighboring Washtenaw County issued a similar alert about a different case — also an adult, also infected abroad —

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Big hopes for schizophrenia treatment rely on a deep pipeline of new approaches

PharmaVoice

Innovation in schizophrenia has been slow, and patients are often left with few options — but pharmas contribute to a robust lineup of candidates that could improve care.

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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Renal and Bladder Ultrasound

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric renal and bladder ultrasonography. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS badge worth 2 hours of ALiEMU course credit. Take the ALiEMU Quiz: Pediatric Renal and Bladder Ultrasound Module Goals List the indications for performing a pediatric renal/bladder point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) Describe the technique for performing renal/bladder POCUS Identify hydronephrosis and its

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Researchers reveal two different subtypes of prostate cancer using AI

Pharma Times

In the UK alone, the aggressive form of cancer affects around 52,000 men every year

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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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Girls are starting puberty earlier than ever. For some, that comes with major mental health risks

STAT

Zaria was just 9 years old when a nurse practitioner delivered news that rocked her world: The young girl was already showing signs of puberty development, and she was on track to get her period within the next year. Surprised by this timeline, Zaria’s mother, Chanell, worked with a pediatrician to plan healthier meals, hoping that managing her daughter’s weight gain could give her a couple more precious years with her childhood unchanged.

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J&J’s growing rare disease focus brings a potential multi-use treatment to the table

PharmaVoice

The head of J&J’s autoantibody programs believes nipocalimab is unique among potential rare disease drugs because it can harness a common thread among them.

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US researchers develop algorithm test to identify aggressive ovarian cancers

Pharma Times

Ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma is the most common form of aggressive ovarian cancer

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Opinion: Free tuition won’t fix medicine’s diversity problem without admissions reform

STAT

Medical students at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York City gathered last week to hear a life-changing announcement: Ruth Gottesman revealed she would be donating $1 billion, ensuring no student at Einstein will pay tuition ever again. Leadership at Albert Einstein School of Medicine celebrated the donation as a means to attract a more diverse student body.

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Could pharma’s legal attack on the IRA succeed in killing price negotiations?

PharmaVoice

An all-out blitz across U.S. courts is bolstering pharma’s goal to overturn Medicare drug price negotiations.

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Women in pharmacy: overcoming imposter syndrome and inspiring inclusion

The Pharmacist

This International Women’s Day focuses on the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’: championing diversity in leadership and highlighting the experiences of women from all walks of life. The Pharmacist spoke to four female pharmacy leaders to hear how their different experiences of being women and pharmacists have influenced their work and leadership within the profession.

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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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Researchers aim to ensure future AI healthcare monitoring systems are free of gender bias

Pharma Times

The project will train a newly developed AI system on data collected from participating men and women

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STAT+: In stunning outcome, Amylyx’s ALS drug fails large clinical trial

STAT

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said Friday that its treatment for ALS, called Relyvrio, failed to provide any benefit for patients in a large clinical trial — a stunning outcome that now has the company considering a voluntary withdrawal of the approved medicine from the market. “This is really hard for us, and it’s really hard for our team who care so much, but it’s so much harder for people with ALS and their families, and we have to keep that perspective,” said a so

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Black Diamond looks to outwit cancer mutations

PharmaVoice

Why the company’s novel therapeutics could have a competitive edge in a crowded cancer indication.

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Amylyx ALS drug fails crucial study, putting company’s future in doubt

BioPharma Dive

The results have led Amylyx to pause promotion of Relyvrio and potentially pull it from the market in the coming weeks, a major blow to the company and ALS patients.

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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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Poor spatial navigation could predict Alzheimer’s before symptom onset

Pharma Times

Around 900,000 people in the UK are affected by the progressive neurodegenerative disease

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Covid-19 increases risk of developing autoimmune disease, but vaccination helps, large study shows

STAT

Having Covid-19 increases a person’s risk of developing an autoimmune disease in the year after infection, a large study out of South Korea and Japan reports, but vaccination helps decrease that risk. Researchers used the medical records of 10 million Korean and 12 million Japanese adults to see whether those who had Covid were more likely to be diagnosed with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases, or AIRDs, in the year following infection.

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The growing uses of medicinal cannabis

Pharmaceutical Technology

Demand for medicinal cannabis is increasing globally to treat a range of illnesses and conditions.

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EMCrit 370 – Extracorporeal Therapies for Toxicology & Poisoning #ExTRIP #NephMadness

EMCrit Project

NephMadness hits EMCrit with RRT for the Poisoned Patient EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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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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NHS to ensure people eligible for very high-risk breast screening are referred

Pharma Times

Secondary breast cancer is an important risk factor after receiving radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma

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STAT+: Nursing home owners can hide nearly two-thirds of their profits, new study shows

STAT

A new study shows that some nursing homes are shunting the majority of their profits off of their own books and into less-visible corners of their owners’ pockets. The practice makes the nursing homes look poorer than they really are, the study’s authors wrote, which seems to bolster the industry’s arguments to Congress that it can’t meet certain proposed quality standards or handle potential Medicare payment cuts.

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How Women of the CPA are Accelerating Healthcare Progress Across the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

International Women’s Day 2024: Invest in women—accelerate progress Leading with Impact: How Women of the CPA are Accelerating Healthcare Progress Across the Commonwealth At the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, we believe that investing in women leaders is a catalyst for transformative change in healthcare worldwide. Our leadership team, predominantly composed of women, exemplifies this commitment.

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Amylyx ALS drug fails crucial study, putting company’s future in doubt

PharmaVoice

The results have led Amylyx to pause promotion of Relyvrio and potentially pull it from the market in the coming weeks, a major blow to the company and ALS patients.

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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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MHRA approves Marinus Pharmaceuticals’ Ztalmy for CDKL5 deficiency disorder

Pharma Times

The rare epileptic seizure disorder currently affects around one in 42,000 people in the UK

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STAT+: Harvard longevity scientist sparks furor with claim about reversing aging in dogs

STAT

Renowned Harvard University geneticist and longevity researcher David Sinclair recently made an astonishing assertion: Scientists had developed the first pill — well, a soft, beef-flavored chew — “proven to reverse aging” in dogs. Which miracle molecules delivered this supposed scientific breakthrough, he didn’t say.

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FDA Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products Sold in the US

LifeProNow

March 06, 2024: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking several additional steps to address concerns about elevated lead levels in cinnamon following the recent incident associated with certain cinnamon apple sauce pouches that resulted in lead poisoning in young children. The agency sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls to prevent contamination from potentia

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Into the unknown: Tarsus’ CEO on its launch strategies in a new disease category

PharmaVoice

The company scored a first-in-class nod for its eye med last year, which treats a common but frequently undiagnosed condition.

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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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MIT study reveals non-invasive treatment holds promise for treating ‘chemo brain’

Pharma Times

The gamma treatment also shows potential for treating patients living with neurological diseases

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STAT+: Amylyx ALS drug failure leaves patients, advocates, and researchers reeling — and wondering what’s next

STAT

The latest disappointment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research brought crushing news for patients and physicians, forcing the community to consider just what to do with an approved medicine that doesn’t appear to work. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ announcement Friday that its drug, marketed as Relyvrio, failed to beat placebo in a pivotal study marks “a sad day for us, but we have to believe the data,” said Mary Catherine Collet, an ALS advocate.

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FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor

LifeProNow

March 05, 2024: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an integrated CGM (iCGM) intended for anyone 18 years and older who does not use insulin, such as individuals with diabetes treating their condition with oral medications, or those without diabetes who want to better understand how diet and exercise may impact blood sugar levels.

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Biotech IPOs heated up to start 2024. Will the surge last?

PharmaVoice

Following the sector’s best IPO start in three years, industry insiders shared what they expect to see in the months ahead.

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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.