Digital CBT reduced distress in patients with long-term physical health conditions
Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Participants who received COMPASS showed a clinically significant improvement after 12 weeks
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Pharma Times
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Participants who received COMPASS showed a clinically significant improvement after 12 weeks
STAT
APRIL 23, 2024
Gene editing and therapy to replace missing or defective genes is one of the most exciting recent medical developments, offering tremendous hope for people with rare diseases and genetic conditions. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Now in their early days, gene therapies represent an evidence problem. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…
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STAT
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
“If we can help symptoms with this at a low cost in terms of risk, I think it makes a lot of sense,” said James Blankenship, a panelist and cardiologist at the University of New Mexico. The condition impacts 1.6 The condition impacts 1.6 In severe cases, the condition can lead to heart failure.
STAT
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Steroids were once the only treatment option for some chronic conditions. But while generally safe for short-term use, long-term steroids pose significant dangers. Today, many other treatments exist, but doctors often stick with the tried-and-true steroids.
STAT
MARCH 21, 2024
This information guides the implementation of preventive measures like lifestyle counseling to reduce the risk of ACE-related chronic conditions like depression, obesity, asthma, diabetes, and cancer.
The Pharmacist
APRIL 22, 2024
Concerns have been raised over the level of exclusion and discrimination reportedly faced by pharmacists with a disability or long-term condition. While it officially […] The post Alarm over level of discrimination faced by pharmacists with a disability appeared first on The Pharmacist.
STAT
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Some of the plaintiffs denied abortions were forced to carry a pregnancy to term only to have a stillbirth, watch their newborn die gasping for air, or wait to go into sepsis so that their condition was severe enough that the abortion was warranted. Read the rest…
STAT
AUGUST 17, 2023
The dispute hinges on a move by the ViiV, which is largely controlled by GSK, to add certain last-minute conditions to a procurement agreement, according to Doctors Without Borders.
STAT
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The very term “chronic disease” might imply that little changes — or improves — over time. For the millions of people in the United States who have one or more chronic conditions, a small scientific stir can lead to a huge impact.
STAT
JANUARY 25, 2024
They’re pushing not only for advantageous terms in a VC firm’s latest fund, but in some cases, have angled for equity in the firm itself.
STAT
JANUARY 2, 2024
In 2020 and 2021, the jolt of pandemic and favorable economic conditions created an explosion of adoption and investment for companies that hoped to transform some corner of the stodgy health care system with technology. Is it too early to say that the health tech boom feels like a million years ago?
Pharmaceutical Commerce
MARCH 26, 2024
A study of patients with the long-term conditions who are required to switch to high-deductible health plans could potentially be more likely to experience diabetes complications than those who stay in standard insurance plans.
The Pharmacist
MARCH 22, 2023
Fresh calls have been made for the list of conditions exempt from the prescription charge to be updated, following a new survey which found patients with long-term health conditions were skipping medication due to cost.
STAT
APRIL 12, 2023
The condition leads to lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and in serious cases, heart failure. Roughly 1 in 15,000 children are born with congenital heart block , which causes an abnormally slow heart rate.
STAT
JANUARY 24, 2023
The condition can cause debilitating abdominal pain, and, sometimes, push people to turn to substances for relief. But the long-term results of pancreatic surgery, including removal of the shrimp-shaped organ behind the stomach, are not well-understood. For some people with chronic pancreatitis, surgery is the only hope.
STAT
JUNE 28, 2023
For two days starting on Sunday, Moonlake Immunotherapeutics happily crunched numbers and shared results from a mid-stage clinical trial that depicted its experimental antibody in the most flattering terms possible.
STAT
JULY 14, 2023
Big Health, one of the leading companies producing apps to help treat mental health conditions, on Thursday announced it acquired Limbix, developer of a prescription app for adolescent depression. Developers of prescription digital therapeutics , in particular, have been reeling.
The Pharmacist
JANUARY 16, 2024
The survey will feed into the coalition’s ongoing campaign to have prescription charges scrapped for people with long-term conditions in England. Pharmacists have been asked to share their experience of patients refusing prescriptions due to cost, as part of a survey launched by the Prescription Charges Coalition.
STAT
JANUARY 24, 2023
And should the term poor historian ever be part of an individual’s permanent record? To set the diagnostic cart on the right track, a resident physician interviewed the patient’s wife to gain more information about his condition. They have important stories to offer their clinicians, but can’t tell them.
The Pharmacist
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has promised that Labour will make use of community pharmacy’s ‘untapped potential’ if it wins the next general election, pledging to increase the sector’s involvement in the management of long-term conditions and tackling overprescribing.
The Pharmacist
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Eden PCN, which supports 54,000 patients, will deploy the Aide app to help improve management of long-term conditions, including asthma, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. A PCN in Cumbria will implement an app that talks to patients to assist them in optimising their own medicine use at home without requiring additional clinical time.
Pharmafile
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Under the terms of this agreement, Tentarix will receive upfront […] The post AbbVie and Tentarix collaborate on oncology and immunology treatments appeared first on Pharmafile. The collaboration is intended to utilise AbbVie’s expertise in oncology and immunology with Tentarix’s proprietary Tentacles platform.
PhRMA
MARCH 28, 2023
In the United States, nearly 95% of older adults have at least one chronic condition and almost 80% have two or more. Chronic diseases can often limit an older adult’s ability to work, perform daily activities, cause them to lose their independence and lead to the need for long-term care.
European Pharmaceutical Review
MAY 1, 2024
Additionally, flexible working conditions will “enable greater scientific exchange between different areas of research and implement automation and digital research capabilities”, AbbVie shared. The post AbbVie breaks ground on new R&D centre appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review.
Express Pharma
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets are indicated for short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis and pathological hypersecretory conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) Syndrome.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 10, 2023
Gelatine also poses potential long-term performance challenges” Several major trends have emerged in recent years in the capsule space. For example, there have been capsules created that allow for monitoring of external conditions, such as pH, and that enable external control over drug release.
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 20, 2024
Lonza stated that with committed volumes over the medium term, this will be phased out as the facility shifts to accommodate alternative customers. Additionally, under the terms of the deal, approximately 750 Genentech employees at the Vacaville (US) facility will be offered employment by Lonza.
pharmacy mentor
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This not only enhances patient convenience but also ensures that individuals receive prompt care for conditions that can be effectively managed within the scope of community pharmacy services. Under each of these conditions, the pharmacy will be able to prescribe certain prescription-only medicines under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).
Pharma Mirror
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
By Alexei Voloshin, Global Head of Bioprocess Science, 3M Biopharmaceutical Purification Article Synopsis: Modern biotechnology has brought a revolution in improving the human condition around the world both in terms of quantity and quality.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 14, 2021
And certain aspects of living with a chronic health condition – be that a symptom, side effect, emotional experience or other quality of life impact – can be hard to put into words. A few of these terms are specific to one condition, while some have been co-opted by people across various conditions.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JULY 3, 2023
“[The small molecule treatment] could provide an important new therapeutic option for long-term treatment of patients with this debilitating condition” “These are encouraging results that suggest elafibranor could be an effective treatment to prevent progression of PBC in patients who have received UDCA. There are 22.27
Pharma in Brief
MAY 1, 2023
On April 20, 2023, the federal government tabled legislation ( Bill C-47 ) that would amend the Patent Act to bring, for the first time, a system of general patent term adjustment ( PTA ) into Canada. The proposed amendments also suggest that additional maintenance fees will be charged during the PTA term. to 46.4.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Biktarvy was found both effective and safe for long-term use in HIV, as well as for patients with mental health conditions.
Pharma Mirror
MARCH 6, 2024
For anyone diagnosed with a condition or disorder, self-esteem challenges can arise. Understanding Neurodiversity The term neurodiversity The post Navigating Mental Wellness: Understanding Neurodiversity and Self-Kindness appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.
Pharma and Life Sciences Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
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European Pharmaceutical Review
APRIL 15, 2024
Based on the long-term survival data, at 18 months MaaT013 enabled 42 percent overall survival in all patients and 58 percent in responder patients. MaaT013 shows remarkable efficacy at 18 months, yielding more complete responses in aGvHD patients who have shown resistance to current treatments, as compared to other available therapies.
Pharmafile
APRIL 26, 2023
MG is a rare, long-term condition which causes muscle weakness, notably in the muscles which control the eyes and eyelids, facial expressions, chewing, swallowing and speaking. read more
Pharmaceutical Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Earlier this month, New Jersey-based Silo Pharma announced the start of an IND-enabling study of a topical ketamine formulation for fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes pain and fatigue. Depression research spurs efforts for other conditions. Other companies continue exploring ketamine’s potential in different conditions.
Pharmafile
MARCH 24, 2023
Published date: 24/03/2023 Summary: • atai’s development candidates, such as RL-007 and GRX-917, all represent significant opportunities to address unmet medical needs of patients living with mental health conditions • Continued operational progress on robust clinical pipeline, with multiple phase 1 and phase 2 proof-of-concept datasets expected in (..)
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 19, 2022
It would provide an alternative to standard breathing exercises for patients with conditions that affect breathing, including long-term respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and cystic fibrosis, which can be resource-intensive as they require patients to be overseen by a healthcare worker.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
APRIL 21, 2024
Karst — If you’ve been following this blog since the early days, then you know we fervently followed the more-than-decade-long soap opera that was The Medicines Company’s efforts to obtain a Patent Term Extension (“PTE”) from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) for U.S. Patent Nos. sections 331(a) and 352.
Pharmafile
JANUARY 10, 2023
It is hoped the device will help them manage their condition more effectively, improving quality of life and reducing risk of long-term health issues. The NHS will soon be offering an artificial pancreas to more than 100,000 people with type 1 diabetes across England and Wales. read more.
Express Pharma
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Under the terms of the definitive agreement, AstraZeneca will acquire all of Gracell’s fully diluted share capital (including shares represented by ADSs) through a merger for a price of $2.00 Future applications of this technology may also include rare diseases.” per ordinary share in cash at closing (equivalent to $10.00
European Pharmaceutical Review
MARCH 13, 2023
IIH is a condition that raises pressure in the brain, likely due to a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) imbalance. Symptoms include chronic headaches and the condition can also lead to pressure on the optic nerve, which can result in blindness. Weight gain is a major risk factor of developing IIH. This was compared to only 1.5
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