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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption reduces the risk of developing oral cavity and esophagus cancers, according to a special report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer. But more data are needed to conclude whether the same is true for several other cancer types, including colorectal, breast, and liver cancer. Even so, it is likely that reducing or ceasing to drink alcohol will lessen the risk of these cancers, said Farhad Islami, a cancer epidemiologist at the American C

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

A hospital’s acquisition by a private equity firm is linked to a rise in adverse events despite the pool of lower risk patients they tend to admit, according to a Medicare Part A claims analysis pu | Hospital-acquired adverse events among Medicare beneficiaries were 25% higher within the three years after a private equity acquisition compared to control hospitals, researchers found when reviewing millions of Part A claims.

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STAT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Women who had undergone disfiguring surgery for breast cancer, according to one surgeon in the 1970s, needed to “stick an old sock in their bra and get on with their lives.” It was this climate that Betty Rollin, then a television correspondent for NBC, entered when she was diagnosed with the disease in 1975. Rollin, who died of voluntary assisted suicide in Switzerland in November at age 87, became a highly visible activist not only for women with breast cancer but also end-of-lif

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Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Amgen’s request to gain full approval of Lumakras in non-small cell lung cancer has been rejected by the FDA. | Amgen’s request to gain full approval of Lumakras in non-small cell lung cancer has been rejected by the FDA. The California biopharma will now have to conduct an additional confirmatory trial to gain the coveted FDA nod.

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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.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

An experimental medicine from Cytokinetics significantly improved exercise capacity for patients with a rare, progressive heart disease, the company said Wednesday — a result that compared favorably with a competing treatment from Bristol Myers Squibb. The study enrolled about 300 people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, a hereditary disorder that restricts blood flow.

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Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 27, 2023

After a year plagued by recalls, Pfizer’s sterile injectables unit Hospira seems no closer to righting the ship over its glass-contamination woes. | After a year plagued by recalls, Pfizer’s sterile injectables unit Hospira seems no closer to righting the ship over its glass-contamination woes. Shortly before the holiday, Hospira announced two separate recalls over the potential presence of glass particulates in vials and syringes of certain hospital meds.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve taken the time to create a new free PDF resource. In my practice, I always run into nursing staff and caregivers who are using expired insulin or who are not dating the insulins that are in use. Insulin Storage and Beyond Use Dates Free PDF should be a vital resource designed to help healthcare […] The post Insulin Storage and Beyond Use Dates – Free Downloadable PDF appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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STAT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Gaurang Choksi is the founder and CEO of Violet , a health equity platform that aims to standardize and increase cultural competence among clinicians. The New York-based startup provides inclusivity training for clinicians in order to help promote identity-centered health care, particularly for patients who typically face greater barriers to receiving quality care because of their race, ethnic or gender identity.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Zoloft (sertraline) is a commonly prescribed antidepressant that works by increasing serotonin levels (a feel-good hormone) in the central nervous system. As of 2020, about 38 million prescriptions were filled for sertraline—with women even more likely to be taking an antidepressant than men. In this article, two psychiatrists and a pharmacist explain the potential side effects of Zoloft that are specific to women—such as weight gain or loss, decrease in sex drive, nipple discharge, vaginal blee

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STAT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

About a decade ago, after becoming obese, Jacob Petersen lost weight so quickly that some colleagues worried he might have cancer. Petersen, who was then the head of global metabolic research at Novo Nordisk, hadn’t turned to his company’s famed medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy — the wildly effective drugs didn’t exist yet.

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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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Drug Store News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The lawsuit claims that UnitedHealth Group and its PBM, OptumRx, have been assessing pharmacy DIR fees in violation of federal antitrust laws and state laws governing contracts.

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STAT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As another year comes to an end and the world seems to hit the proverbial pause button, the temptation to look ahead is too great to ignore. After all, this is what journalists like to do as the calendar turns another page. So once again, we will take a whack at identifying some of the most noteworthy developments to watch. However, if these seem familiar, there is good reason.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The deal is worth approximately $1.2bn in combined upfront and potential contingent value payments and is expected to close in Q1 2024.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has a lot on its plate in 2024 with the reorganizations of its food center and the office that inspects FDA-regulated facilities. Amid that massive reorganization, the FDA also will lose one of its most influential leaders. Janet Woodcock is retiring at the beginning of the year after decades of service.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bristol-Myers Squibb makes a foray into the radiopharmaceutical category with a $4.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

The olives come in five varieties and are harvested from Mediterranean olive groves and seasoned, the company said.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Gabriel Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP, analyzes eligibility factors and treatment shifts in multiple myeloma care, considering autologous stem cell transplant risks and evolving therapy approaches with daratumumab.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this second of our festive podcast series, the pharmaphorum podcast welcomed Brandon Medical CEO Keith Jackson and the Association of British HealthTech Industries (or ABHI) director of communications, Jonathan Evans, to discuss UK medical device exports, including a particular recent strategic APAC partnership and the general and ongoing representation of industry innovation to stakeholders including government, NHS, and regulators.

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Drug Store News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Target shoppers can now purchase 14 SKUs of Cabinet Health medications, including Allergy Relief, Pain Relief, Digestive Care and Cold & Flu Relief.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Patient organisations play a crucial role in the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, life sciences, and research. Learn about their role in advocacy, research, and navigating regulatory processes in this informative article.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 27, 2023

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read reimbursement-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Apple will appeal a decision by the USTR not to veto a ban on US imports of some of its smartwatches, found to violate patents held by wearables company Masimo

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 27, 2023

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read pneumococcal-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The prevalence of overweight and obese individuals continues to have a huge impact on the health of our population. Being overweight is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other physical ailments. This leads us to always be on the lookout for products and methods that may help in the weight loss journey or healthy weight control.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 27, 2023

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read skin cancer-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Waking up with a splitting headache is not a great way to start the day. And a poor night’s sleep may be the cause. Understanding what’s interrupting your sleep is the key to preventing sleep-related headaches in the morning. Dehydration, caffeine, sinus congestion, and allergies are among some of the other causes of headaches in the morning. Relationship between sleep and headaches “Headaches and sleep problems share several brain pathways, particularly in the region of the hypothalamus,” says

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PharmExec

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Pharma marketing teams had to deal with big changes in 2023.

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Drug Store News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Phenylephrine HCl Injection is indicated for increasing blood pressure in adults with hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the setting of anesthesia.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Migraines can be debilitating, and they affect more than 1 billion people globally. They have no cure, but they can be managed with the right medications. Fioricet ( butalbital-APAP-caffeine ) is a combination medication used to treat tension headaches, but it may also be prescribed for migraines. It is a mix of three different drugs: butalbital, acetaminophen (APAP), and caffeine.

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PQA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

PQA has published more than 80 blogs this year, providing insights and updates on our work to improve medication use quality. As we close out 2023, here’s a look back at the top five blogs of the year. Building Consensus on Priorities for Improving Oncology Quality Measurement (August 29) PQA released an important report that we believe is a key step towards improving the quality of care for individuals using oral anticancer medications (OAM).

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Common Wellbutrin XL side effects | Serious side effects | Weight loss | Side effects timeline | Interactions | Safety measures | How to avoid side effects | How to treat side effects Wellbutrin XL is a brand-name antidepressant taken as an extended-release tablet to treat symptoms of depression. The generic version of Wellbutrin XL is bupropion hydrochloride (HCl) extended-release (ER).

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BioPharm

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The midterm report of the European Medicines Agencies Network Strategy finds that the network has strengthened and is on track to achieve its objectives.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 27, 2023

There are several reasons someone might want to shorten the number of days their period lasts or even skip it altogether. For example, women may want to go on vacation or attend an important event without needing to manage their periods around that time. Or, they may have a health condition, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) , that causes heavy, uncomfortable periods that they may want to shorten or eliminate to benefit their overall health.

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BioPharm

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Andelyn Biosciences has been selected by Ultragenyx to manufacture UX111, that company’s gene therapy for treating Sanfilippo Syndrome.

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