STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
On a recent Friday evening, it struck me: I needed to speak to a neurosurgeon. I was watching someone root around in actor Adam Scott’s head on an episode from the second season of “Severance” on Apple TV+. (Note: This post and podcast episode contain spoilers for “Severance.” You’ve been warned.) I needed to know: How realistic is the brain surgery that gives the show its name and premise?
PharmaVoice
MARCH 26, 2025
A delay of the prescription-to-OTC rule signals health agencies’ ongoing reluctance to implement new regulations.
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STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
You’re reading The MAHA Diagnosis , a STAT series that examines the major elements of the Make America Healthy Again movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. From cancer warning labels to soda taxes , progressive states like California and New York have long led the way on legislation meant to improve public health. Now the Make America Healthy Again movement is prompting lawmakers in more conservative states, like Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Utah, to join blue ones in introducing bills th
Pharma Times
MARCH 26, 2025
NOUS-209 shows potential to intercept cancer in its early stages
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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.
STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
Wave Life Sciences’ experimental treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy hit the mark in a mid-stage study, setting the stage for a new therapeutic option for patients with the rare disease. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a condition that primarily affects young boys, starving their bodies of dystrophin protein required for muscle function.
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STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
The National Institutes of Health on Wednesday placed deputy director Tara Schwetz on administrative leave, according to a source familiar with the decision, marking the third time a senior leader has departed the agency since the Trump administration took power roughly nine weeks ago. Schwetz had served as deputy director for coordination, planning, and strategic initiatives, a position she has held since late 2023.
Pharmafile
MARCH 26, 2025
Coronado Research, a UK-based consultancy-led organisation, has announced that it has appointed Gary Lyons as executive vice president (EVP) for medical affairs. Lyons is a medical affairs leader, with experience in senior positions in pharmaceutical, consultancy and agency sectors. He has worked on developing medical communication services locally and globally.
STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
When AstraZeneca announced the results of its failed lung cancer immunotherapy trial in 2017, its stock plunged 16%. But that data was good for something — today, the drugmaker presented a re-evaluation of data from that trial using an AI tool, which outperformed the conventional method of predicting overall survival in lung cancer patients. The Toronto-based company, Altis Labs, claims its AI model is similarly superior at analyzing breast cancer and colorectal cancer scans, potentially
Pharmafile
MARCH 26, 2025
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), a global provider for temperature-sensitive packing and digital solutions, has acquired Global Cold Chain Solutions (GCCS), a provider of passive cold chain solutions primarily in Australia and India. Based in Massachusetts, US, the deal furthers CCT’s reach to South Asia and Oceania, where there is vast investment in life sciences verticals. […] The post Cold Chain Technologies acquires Global Cold Chain Solutions appeared first on Pharmafile.
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STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
In recent months, a new kind of partnership between telehealth companies and pharmaceutical manufacturers has come under scrutiny over concerns that such arrangements could lead to inappropriate prescriptions and poor care. Eli Lilly and Pfizer, along with five telehealth companies accessible through the pharma companies’ websites, have recently received letters from four senators echoing those concerns, asking questions about care, prescription volume, and the flow of data and money betw
Pharmafile
MARCH 26, 2025
Pharming Group has announced that the first patient has been dosed in a phase 2 clinical trial evaluating leniolisib in common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) patients with immune dysregulation. The company, based in Leiden, the Netherlands, specialises in developing and commercialising medicines for patients with rare, debilitating and life threatening diseases.
STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
Y ou’re reading the web edition of STAT’s AI Prognosis newsletter, our subscriber-exclusive guide to artificial intelligence in health care and medicine. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Wednesday. My colleague Casey Ross has been reporting on AI in health care since before it was cool (remember IBM’s Watson ?
Pharmafile
MARCH 26, 2025
Allegro has announced that hydrocelin, its injectable microparticle hydrogel, showed no signs of toxicity in two preclinical studies. Allegro is a biomedical company that develops nanotechnology-based treatments for degenerative joint disease. The preclinical studies were conducted in rats for periods of four and 13 weeks, respectively. Hydrocelin was injected into four separate locations, and a […] The post Allegro shares promising preclinical results for osteoarthritis treatment appeared
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STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning! I hate to admit this as a TV lover, but I still haven’t seen “Severance.” I know, I know, it’s the best. I still enjoyed the conversation on the First Opinion Podcast between STAT editor Torie Bosch and Vijay Agarwal, the medical consultant on the series.
pharmaphorum
MARCH 26, 2025
Recent financings in the biotech space include rounds for Character Bio, Tempero, Epicrispr, Hillstar Bio, and Ampersand Biomedicines
STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation. “The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and HHS will no longer waste billions of taxpayer dollars responding to a non-existent pandemic that Americans moved on from years ago,” the U.S.
Express Pharma
MARCH 26, 2025
DKSH has announced that it signed an agreement to acquire Taqkey and Quantum, two life science reagent and consumables distribution companies in Taiwan. The distributed products encompass reagents and consumables for molecular biology, genetic engineering, and cell-based therapies. Thus, DKSH Technology further anchors its regional presence in the life science industry in Athe sia-Pacific.
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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.
STAT
MARCH 26, 2025
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. The MAHA movement is influencing not only the federal government, but also state legislatures across the U.S. We discuss all that and the key biotech news today.
BioPharma Dive
MARCH 26, 2025
The startup is using CRISPR tools to stop errant expression of a gene linked to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a disorder on the radars of several drugmakers.
Express Pharma
MARCH 26, 2025
AdjuTec Pharma AS, a privately held company developing antibiotic resistance breakers, announces that it has entered into a research collaboration agreement with Venus Remedies. Venus Remedies will perform a pre-clinical evaluation of AdjuTec Pharmas APC-148 platform technology. AdjuTec Pharma has developed novel inhibitor technologies that selectively destroy antibiotic resistance mechanisms in multidrug-resistant bacteria, thereby restoring the effectiveness of commercially available antibioti
The Pharmacist
MARCH 26, 2025
Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has called the National Pharmacy Association (NPA)'s proposed collective action 'premature, unnecessary and detrimental to community pharmacy patients'. And he urged the NPA to 'reconsider its position' and wait for the outcome of funding negotiations with Community Pharmacy England (CPE). Mr Kinnock added that the negotiations had been 'constructive' and 'will […] The post Pharmacy minister calls NPA action 'premature and unnecessary' appeared f
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Express Pharma
MARCH 26, 2025
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, hosted an Industry Dialogue on the scheme for the Promotion of Research and Innovation in the Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) in Bangalore on 25th March 2025. The event served as a platform for representatives from industry, startups, and research institutes, including representatives from the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and innovation hubs like C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular a
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
MARCH 26, 2025
Big pharma is eyeing Australias Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, as they lobby Donald Trump to demand higher prices for their medicines. Anthony Albanese has promised to bring down the price of PBS-listed medicines to no more than $25 a script, while the Coalition has already pledged to match it if they return to government. Senior reporter Tory Shepherd speaks to Reged Ahmad about the politics of our affordable medicines You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport Read more:
Pharmaceutical Technology
MARCH 26, 2025
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has introduced new monthly safety bulletins aimed at making medical device and medicine safety information clearer and more accessible for healthcare professionals.
Drug Patent Watch
MARCH 26, 2025
The Unseen Hurdles of Generic Drug Development: Lessons Learned As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the pursuit of affordable, high-quality medications for patients worldwide. Generic drugs have long been a vital part of this equation, offering a more accessible alternative to brand-name medications. However, the journey to bringing a generic drug to market is often fraught with challenges.
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