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Pharma has a misinformation problem — and execs could be on the hook

PharmaVoice

Investment heavyweights BlackRock and Glass Lewis want compensation clawbacks on execs who don’t protect a company’s reputation.

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STAT+: More than half the slots on a key vaccine advisory panel are vacant. Where’s HHS?

STAT

A critical government advisory committee charged with charting U.S. vaccination policy appears to be atrophying, jeopardizing timely decision-making on how vaccines should be used in this country. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which has in recent years been a 15-person panel, has eight vacancies — one of which dates back more than a year.

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ALiEM AIR Series | Toxicology Module

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Welcome to the AIR Toxicology Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Digital Impact Factor [1], the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to related to toxicology in the Emergency Department. 8 blog posts met our standard of online excellence and were approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board.

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Researchers identify new treatment target for genetic epilepsy

Pharma Times

The rare neurodevelopmental condition CDKL5 is characterised by early-onset epilepsy

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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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Astellas’ science chief on the leap into new technologies

PharmaVoice

After a big 2023, Yoshi Shitaka said the company is banking on gene therapies, KRAS degraders and more to keep the momentum.

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STAT+: A junior scientist. A prominent oncologist. Now, a clash at MD Anderson over who gets research credit

STAT

Three years ago, Jamie Lin, an early-career nephrologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, made findings that could potentially help both save the kidneys of cancer patients and propel her career as a physician-scientist hoping to one day run her own lab. It was a promising start, but that’s when Lin says one of the Texas institute’s most powerful researchers interfered.

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Study reveals AI can predict patients’ survival in glioblastoma

Pharma Times

The aggressive brain cancer is responsible for over 3,000 cases in the UK every year

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Why a former BMS exec calls her new CEO role ‘unfinished business’ in cancer care

PharmaVoice

With a focus on her “three pillars” of being a CEO, Caroline Loew explains how she’s building a new company culture at an Alkermes spinoff — and a pipeline that offers a next-gen approach to oncology.

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Opinion: Aduhelm was a mess — and it could happen again

STAT

Last week, Biogen announced it will cease both the study and sale of Aduhelm, its FDA-approved monoclonal antibody for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Its decision, the company explained, is not a response to new data about the drug’s safety or efficacy, but instead “a reprioritization of resources.” Simply put, it wasn’t about science or medicine.

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Alternative therapies are needed to combat the impending threat of AMR

Pharmaceutical Technology

The potentially disastrous consequences of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) were highlighted at the recent World Economic Forum Meeting 2024.

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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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Brainomix’s AI-enabled stroke software endorsed by NICE

Pharma Times

The HTA reported that Brainomix 360 improved access to treatment for stroke patients

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‘Beginning of the end’ for small molecules? VCs brace for Medicare investment gap

PharmaVoice

The "small molecule penalty" becomes even riskier for investors as the IRA negotiates prices, and VCs and lawmakers are looking to get a jump on those headwinds.

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STAT+: Eli Lilly reports tirzepatide MASH success during Q4 earnings

STAT

The blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drug sold by Eli Lilly also appears to improve fatty liver disease, according to early clinical trial data the pharmaceutical company released Tuesday. Eli Lilly reported during its fourth quarter earnings call that tirzepatide, which is sold commercially as Mounjaro or Zepbound, succeeded in a Phase 2 test as a treatment for the liver disease MASH.

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EMCrit 368 – The Acute Critical Care Medication Reconciliation with Josh Farkas

EMCrit Project

The acute crit care med rec EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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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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JCVI announces advice for 2024 spring COVID-19 vaccine programme

Pharma Times

The committee has advised that the vaccine should be given to those at the highest risk

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Vaxxinity is brewing up meds for a spacefaring future

PharmaVoice

The biotech’s bone- and muscle-building treatments could someday help humans reach other planets.

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STAT+: A sweeping new lawsuit against J&J asks: Are employers liable if they overpay for drugs?

STAT

Johnson & Johnson faces a consequential new class action lawsuit — not in its role as a manufacturer of drugs, but as an employer and purchaser of prescription drugs for its workers. Ann Lewandowski, a health care policy and advocacy director at J&J, sued her company on Monday for allegedly overpaying its pharmacy benefit manager for its employees’ medicines, citing previous STAT reporting to support some of the allegations.

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RxP expands life sciences real estate portfolio in Mumbai with $150+mn investment

Express Pharma

Rx Propellant (RxP), a platform focused on providing real estate solutions, including research and development (R&D) laboratories and associated facilities for the life sciences and associated sectors in India, has announced an initial investment of $75 million in phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai Research (NMR) District, as part of its continued regional expansion strategy across India.

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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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Royal Marsden to implement RaySearch’s online adaptive radiation therapy system

Pharma Times

OART is increasingly emerging to assess and adapt treatment for cancer patients

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Inside the NCVR evolution in the UK

pharmaphorum

Explore the commercial research landscape in the UK and the evolution of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) through an informative webinar.

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STAT+: AI can speed up drug discovery but don’t expect it to cure cancer, yet

STAT

David Reese calls it a “hinge moment” — the turning point when biotech and big tech merge to attack human disease with artificial intelligence. At Amgen, where he’s led drug research and development since 2018, Reese said this moment has finally arrived. The proof lies not only in organizational changes, such as his recent appointment as the company’s first chief technology officer, but also in Amgen’s broader push to embed AI into every aspect of the dr

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Big Pharma players Amgen, Roche and Pfizer seek to follow in Novo and Lilly’s weight loss footsteps

PharmaVoice

While Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have a sizable lead in the quickly expanding GLP-1 market, Big Pharma peers are looking for a way in.

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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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Study reveals blood test can pinpoint cause of brain injury in newborns

Pharma Times

Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy affects around three million babies worldwide every year

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ASBM Releases Fact Sheet on Emerging Challenges to Interchangeable Biosimilars Policy

Safe Biologics

On January 31st, ASBM released a fact sheet describing a variety of proposed policy changes at the state and federal level which would weaken the interchangeable biosimilar standard, or circumvent the patient protections it provides. These include new bills and regulations at the federal level, as well as state legislation and proposals which threaten to undermine the hard-won gains of the patient and physician communities to ensure that only interchangeable biosimilars are substituted without p

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STAT+: Government warns Medicare Advantage insurers not to deny care based on AI

STAT

In recent months, the federal government has repeatedly told Medicare Advantage insurers that they cannot use artificial intelligence or algorithms to deny medical services the government routinely covers. But in finalizing a rule to that effect, it also stepped into a thicket of questions from insurers about a technology that is especially difficult to pin down: What is AI?

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Government hits patent thickets on multiple fronts

PharmaVoice

Patent thickets are the latest target in lawmakers' bid to lower drug prices.

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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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New programme shown to help dementia patients live independently

Pharma Times

The neurodegenerative condition currently affects over 944,000 people in the UK

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Data science in healthcare

pharmaphorum

Data science in healthcare is transforming the industry, from drug discovery to patient care. Learn about the role of data, artificial intelligence (AI), and the impact of initiatives like the NHS Datastore in revolutionising healthcare outcomes.

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STAT+: Juul spent big to court Black leaders to promote its e-cigarettes, new documents show

STAT

Documents released this week shed new light on an aggressive strategy from vape maker Juul to court Black leaders, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, to publicly support its e-cigarettes. Beginning in 2018, Juul executives, including the company’s CEO, discussed six- and seven-figure partnerships with civil rights organizations, one of which would have seen it send as much as $7 million to Sharpton’s group, according to internal emails and documents that were released this week as par

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Venture firm Scion Life Sciences launches with $310M to back new biotechs

BioPharma Dive

The new firm intends to carefully select its startups and fund them for the long haul. “We're not a company formation factory,” said Aaron Kantoff, the firm’s co-founder.

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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.