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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Novo halts Ozempic kidney failure trial after early signs of success; GSK settles California Zantac lawsuit

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… Novo Nordisk plans to stop a trial studying Ozempic to treat kidney failure in diabetes patients ahead of schedule because it was clear from an interim analysis the drug would succeed , Reuters reports. We are wired to accept telegrams and postcards, too. ” The U.S.

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Deep Dive: Patients and Partnerships 2022

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The concept of patient centricity has been a key talking point across the healthcare ecosystem for years. Having recognised the tangible benefits that their unique insights and experiences can bring to the table, decision-makers are increasingly seeking new opportunities to partner with patients across a product’s lifecycle.

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Episode 920: What blood gas parameters indicate possible methemoglobinemia?

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The presence of methemoglobinemia interferes with pulse oximetry, but it does not interfere with blood gas analysis of the partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) in an arterial blood gas sample. Even with PaO2 levels as low as 70 mmHg, patients should still be able to maintain normal oxygen saturations.

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True patient-focused research through decentralised and hybrid trials

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How can pharma improve the patient-centricity of its trials during COVID-19 and beyond? Experts from across the sector give their thoughts on the key approaches and technologies that are driving patient engagement forward. The post True patient-focused research through decentralised and hybrid trials appeared first on.

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Pigtail catheter for pleural drainage: Tips to minimize complications

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The patient underwent thoracentesis and placement of a pigtail catheter using the Seldinger technique to drain the fluid collection. Although the patient’s chest x-ray did improve after the procedure, the patient continued to deteriorate clinically and became increasingly hypoxic. This was confirmed on bronchoscopy (Figure 4).

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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Lung Ultrasound

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The patient should be in a position of comfort: supine, sitting, or in parent’s lap (Figure 1). For example, in pneumothorax, we focus on the anterior chest where air rises in a supine patient, and for the extended Focused Assessment with Sonography (eFAST) exam, we focus on more dependent areas where pleural fluid or blood collects.

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The story behind the numbers: how burden of illness studies add value to HTA submissions

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In a time of increasing cost pressures, limited resource capacity, and heightened demand for new treatments, Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) play a vital role in evaluating whether new interventions will provide sufficient patient benefits to justify the cost to the health service.

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