Number of People with Type 1 Diabetes Forecasted to Double by 2040
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Modeling indicates a significant increase in patients with type 1 diabetes over the next several years.
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Micro-robots, smart toilets, and 3D bioprinted organs: the future of healthcare
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
It is the year 2030. You have just received the results from your whole genome sequencing test, offered through your public health provider, and discovered that you have a 75% chance of developing a rare form of cancer. But you are not panicking; your genomic data was automatically uploaded, with your permission, to your electronic health record (EHR), which is fully secured with blockchain technology.
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NIH launches the next stage of its ‘human genome project’ for the brain
STAT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The National Institutes of Health on Thursday announced more than $600 million in fresh funding for an expansive and ongoing push to unravel the mysteries of the human brain, bankrolling efforts to create a detailed map of the whole brain, and devise new ways to target therapeutics and other molecules to specific brain cell populations. Scientists across the country are involved, from teams at the Salk Institute to Duke University to the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, among other places.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Tucatinib With Trastuzumab to Treat HER2 Colorectal Cancer
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The FDA accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for tucatinib to treat HER2 colorectal cancer, which could significantly improve outcomes for these patients.
Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion
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.
Advocating for Increased Access to Medication for Treating Opioid Use Disorder
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care and 166 other national organizations recently signed a letter to Senate leadership advocating for increased access to buprenorphine.
The Impact of a Pharmacist on Epilepsy
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Pharmacists are an essential part of improving care for patients with epilepsy.
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Monitoring Patients with C. difficile Infection (CDI) and rCDI
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Dr Teena Chopra shares her approach to monitoring patients with C difficile infection (CDI).
Serotonin Syndrome Versus Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Med Ed 101
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) are two commonly taught drug-induced syndromes but are rarely encountered in practice. I wanted to put together some important differences between these two syndromes because many of the symptoms overlap. Some of those classic overlapping symptoms include hyperthermia, hypertension, and tachycardia.
Acupuncture May Reduce Anxiety in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Research suggests that acupuncture may be able to clinically reduce symptoms of anxiety in this patient population.
GSK requires supplier sustainability compliance from 2023
European Pharmaceutical Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
At Climate Week NYC GSK presented its new Sustainable Procurement Programme, announcing a fresh agenda, outlining how they will support their suppliers to succeed in their bold environmental objectives: have a net zero climate impact and a net positive impact on nature. This is an important move, as many GSK suppliers do not have easy geographical access to green infrastructure or green financing.
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.
STAT+: Envision Healthcare teeters on the brink of bankruptcy
STAT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Envision Healthcare, the large chain of outpatient surgery centers and physician staffing services for hospitals, is on the cusp of bankruptcy and likely will run out of cash by the end of next year. Moody’s Investors Service on Wednesday downgraded Envision’s debt to its lowest possible junk-level rating, one that indicates the debt is “typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal and interest.
NICE says yes to BeiGene’s Brukinsa after Scottish nay
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
BeiGene’s BTK inhibitor Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) has become the first drug in the class to be recommended for routine NHS use in England and Wales to treat Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WM) – a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The final appraisal document from health technology assessment (HTA) agency NICE says that Brukinsa can be used to treat WM in adults who have had at least one prior treatment, and only if bendamustine plus rituximab therapy is also suitable.
FDA Approves Selpercatinib for Advanced, Metastatic Solid Tumors With RET Gene Fusion
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Selpercatinib produced clinically meaningful and durable responses across a variety of tumor types in patients with RET-driven cancers.
Opinion: Public health agencies: learn from NASA about regaining the public’s trust
STAT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The amazing images of the Cartwheel Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope this summer, and before them the spectacular images from the Hubble telescope, have amazed and inspired many people worldwide, who now look to NASA as a trusted federal agency. It hasn’t always enjoyed such strong support. After the Challenger disaster , in which the space shuttle with seven crew members aboard exploded after liftoff, NASA was beset by questions about its decision-making and faced a sign
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CVS Health reports progress against goal to reduce suicide attempts among Aetna members
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
CVS Health has seen a 15.7% reduction in suicide attempts among Aetna members through March 2022 compared to 2019 baselines.
Can blockchain solve health care’s security problems? The financial industry offers a valuable case study
STAT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
This story has been excerpted from the STAT Report , “STAT’s guide to blockchain in health care.” N ot long ago, blockchain technology captured the imagination — and the wallets — of financial services firms that sought a “first-mover” advantage by integrating it into their outdated management systems.
Pepsi delivers s’mores-inspired flavors with mix-and-match beverages
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The s’mores collection features three distinct flavors all packed into individual cans to encourage mixing and matching for the right flavor combination.
Bayer’s venture arm ramps up, seeking to invest $1.3 billion
STAT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Over the last six years, a venture capital team run out of pharmaceutical giant Bayer invested roughly $1.5 billion into small biotech startups. Now, it’s ramping up. The firm plans to invest a nearly identical pot of money — this time, $1.3 billion — in half the time.
Upsher-Smith expands partnership with Appco
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The collaboration is part of Upsher-Smith’s effort to grow its portfolio of products through strategic partnerships and product acquisitions.
Reconfiguring COVID and influenza vaccines for long-term effectiveness
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Alexandre Le Vert, CEO and co-founder of Osivax, discusses the company’s breakthrough vaccine technology, oligoDOM, and how it’s driving the development of new influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines that attack T-cells, providing a long-lasting effect. Currently, available vaccines for influenza and COVID-19 require yearly administration due to their makeup, as they target the outer layer of the virus.
CHPA announces Regulatory & Scientific Affairs award recipients
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The award honors individuals maintaining a career of exceptional service and contributions within the consumer healthcare products industry.
NIH Explores New Field of Liberation Data Science in All of Us Research Program
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The All of Us Research Program looks to enroll more than 1 million US individuals in the next 10 years to enable public access to medical data for research purposes.
Nonopioid Pain Reliever Prescriptions on the Rise, as Opioid Prescriptions Decline
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Study finds growth in three years after CDC guideline for primary care clinicians.
FDA and NIH partner to understand ALS
European Pharmaceutical Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched the Critical Path for Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases (CP-RND), a new public-private partnership designed to further understand neurodegenerative diseases and advance treatment development for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and similar rare neurodegenerative conditions.
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Semaglutide May Also Treat Obesity
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Semaglutide is a traditional type 2 diabetes treatment that may help obese individuals lose weight, especially if given at a higher dose.
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy reduces annual patient prescription costs by $6M
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Clinical audit programs prevent waste, improve adherence, reduce spend and provide outcomes data, the company said.
Prescribing Controlled Substances Goes Electronic
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Eliminating paper prescriptions allows for greater legibility, security, trackability for pharmacists, providers.
Target kicks off holiday shopping season in October
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The retailer will run its annual holiday Deal Days omnichannel sale from Oct. 6 to 8.
Study: Children With Primary Immunodeficiency Disease May Have Higher Mortality from COVID-19
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
In a recent study, researchers observed that more than one-third of children with a primary immunodeficiency disease died from COVID-19.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Biogen ALS drug trial yields mixed signals; Novartis makes U.S. growth its top priority
STAT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? A dank cloudy cover greeted us this morning, but we are ignoring the gloom by keeping busy. After all, there is much to be done. There are deadlines to meet, a variety of reading material to digest, and calls to make. We trust you can relate. So please join us as we fortify ourselves with more cups of stimulation — we are back to blueberry cobbler — and get started.
Publix accepts donations to support Puerto Rico disaster relief efforts
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The campaign will run in stores in Florida within the company’s Jacksonville, Lakeland and Miami divisions.
Xanomeline-Trospium Could Significantly Decrease Psychosis Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Adults
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Following the success of the phase 3 EMERGENT-2 trial, researchers suggest that xanomeline-trospium could be a safe and effective treatment option for adults with schizophrenia.
Metformin vs. Berberine: Similarities and Differences
BuzzRx
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Metformin and berberine are used to lower blood glucose and increase insulin sensitivity. However, there are several key differences between the two; notably, that metformin is an FDA-approved medication while berberine is a natural supplement. Please keep reading to learn more about berberine vs. metformin. What is metformin? Metformin is an oral prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Neighborhood Adversity Associated With Increased Risk of ER- Breast Cancer, TNBC for Black Women in the United States
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Data showed that Black women, regardless of education level or income, are more likely to reside in disadvantaged neighborhoods, which may contribute to racial disparities in breast cancer.
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