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A List Of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases Conferences and Meetings

IDStewardship

On this webpage, a list of antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases conferences and meetings is provided. List Composed By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted May 2023 There are many infectious diseases conferences and meetings that take place around the world each year. Every conference offers unique opportunities for learning.

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Are You “Addicted” to Your Prescription Medicine?

The People's Pharmacy

Before you read another word, rethink the term addiction! It is loaded with emotional baggage and is a terrible description of drug dependence. It often implies character flaws or vulnerability and frequently goes hand and glove with the idea of withdrawal symptoms. I use the word reluctantly. But because it is so much a part of our lexicon I feel as if this is the only way I can alert you to the potential problem.

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Spascriptions intros Blemish Control

Drug Store News

The oil-free Blemish Control regimen features a Clarifying Cleanser, Pore Clearing Scrub, Blemish & Dark Spot Treatment and Soothing Moisturizer.

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Many Drugs Cause Bad Dreams

The People's Pharmacy

If you have ever been awakened by a frightening dream, you know the feeling of terror it can produce. Once you are fully awake, you may feel relieved that your nightmare wasn’t real. On the other hand, the pounding heart and scary images may keep you awake for hours. Are your bad dreams drug-induced? No one knows why some people have frequent bad dreams.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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FDA clears Vyjuvek as first topical gene therapy

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FDA clears Vyjuvek as first topical gene therapy Phil.

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Grapefruit Lowers Blood Pressure

The People's Pharmacy

Natural products were an essential part of the pharmacopeia until the end of the 20th century. Starting around 1950, scientists valued synthetic medications more than botanical products. Consequently, many were shocked when a publication in 1991 demonstrated that grapefruit juice can increase blood levels of several medications ( Lancet , Fe b. 2, 1991 ).

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Regeneron and Sanofi Presented P-III Trial (BOREAS) Results of Dupixent (dupilumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at ATS and Published in the NEJM

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Shots: The P-III trial evaluating Dupixent vs PBO added to maximal SoC inhaled triple therapy in 939 adult patients aged 40-80yrs. The trial met its 1EPs & 2EPs i.e., 30% reduction in mod. to sev. COPD exacerbations @52wks., numerical improvement as early as 2wks. & benefits were sustained @52wks., 9.7 vs 6.4-point improvement in health-related QoL from baseline with numerical improvements as early as 4wks.

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Benefits of Using Continuous Chromatography for mAb Purification

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While continuous bioprocessing has been around for decades, it is becoming more attractive as technological advances and new trends in the biopharma industry emerge.

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CD20 market heats up as FDA OKs AbbVie, Genmab bispecific

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CD20 market heats up as FDA OKs AbbVie, Genmab bispecific Phil.

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