STAT

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — A new study, and the bold doctor who led it, could result in big questions about how researchers study medical devices and surgical treatments and, eventually, what procedures patients undergo. It starts with coronary angioplasty, one of the most common procedures in medicine, performed hundreds of thousands of times a year in the U.S. alone.

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Pharmacy Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Experts discuss challenges and recommendations for addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in pharmacy programs for minority students.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

As Massachusetts biotech companies slash jobs and face dwindling investments , it appears that the long-red-hot   real estate market for life sciences space in the area is continuing to follow a similar downward trend. Lab space vacancies in the Boston area hit a 10-year high in the third quarter, reaching an 11.7% availability rate, according to a report by real estate firm Colliers.

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PharmExec

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Click the title above for a link to open the Pharmaceutical Executive November 2023 issue in an interactive PDF format.

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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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STAT

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

This piece was adapted from a recent First Opinion newsletter. Sign up to receive the First Opinion newsletter every Sunday. R ecently, I made an appeal on Twitter/X (sigh) and Bluesky , asking people to name opinion pieces that stood out to them. As the editor of STAT’s First Opinion section, I periodically teach workshops for academics, wonks, and other experts on how to write for the public, and I was looking to refresh my list of examples of what to do and, perhaps more importantly, w

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Roots Analysis

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a formal health advisory in response to an unprecedented outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), a bacterium notorious for its resistance to specific antibiotics, thereby instigating severe infections in affected individuals. This concerning development has been traced back to the utilization of EzriCare Artificial Tears Eye Drops.

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Roots Analysis

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Infantile amnesia, the mysterious phenomenon where memories from early childhood seem to slip away, has long intrigued scientists and psychologists alike. Recent groundbreaking research from Trinity College Dublin has unveiled a compelling link between maternal immune activation during pregnancy, autism, and the persistence of early memories into adulthood.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Pharmacists were encouraged to think about what the profession is wanting to achieve with the advent of profession-wide independent prescribing during a recent panel discussion between three of the UK’s chief pharmaceutical officers (CPhOs). Speaking at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Annual Conference 2023, David Webb, CPhO for England said that the profession also needs to be thinking about what kind of change independent prescribing will bring to hospital practice from 2026.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy notably cut the risk of heart attacks in a landmark cardiovascular trial that affirms the treatment offers health benefits beyond weight loss. The company in August had announced that in this trial, called Select, Wegovy reduced the overall rate of major heart problems — heart attacks, stroke, or cardiovascular-related death — by 20%.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Key takeaways | Drug interactions | Food interactions | Other interactions | Avoiding interactions | When to see a doctor A common component of household medicine cabinets, Imodium ( loperamide ), is an over-the-counter ( OTC ) antidiarrheal prescribed to treat diarrhea , dysentery , traveler’s diarrhea , chronic diarrhea , or high ileostomy output.

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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.