Pharmacy Times
JUNE 19, 2023
Liam Volk, MPharm, president-elect of the Pharmacists’ Defence Association LGBT+ Network, discussed how pharmacists can best support their LGBTQ+ colleagues and patients.
Drug Topics
JUNE 19, 2023
A study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2023 compared the effectiveness of different approaches to prevent complications in individuals with the common disease.
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Pharmacy Times
JUNE 19, 2023
Trial results demonstrated that 58.5% of individuals receiving luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl; Bristol Myers Squibb) achieved the primary endpoint of red blood cell transfusion independence of at least 12 weeks.
STAT
JUNE 19, 2023
James Boone wakes up at 6 a.m. nearly every Sunday, driving his van to Trader Joe’s and other grocery stores on Long Island in order to rescue food destined for the dumpster. After gathering mountains of produce, Boone heads to a parking lot in his hometown of Hempstead, where a small army of volunteers joins him in unloading the bounty and packing the food into hundreds of cardboard boxes.
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.
Drug Topics
JUNE 19, 2023
Delayed prophylaxis start and intermediate dose intensity of factor VIII prevents bleeds, but at a cost of more joint damage and possibly a lower QOL.
STAT
JUNE 19, 2023
Cancer patients, like those I treat in San Diego and thousands more across the country, are facing an alarming shortage of critical chemotherapy drugs, forcing oncologists to ration cancer treatment doses for patients with curable diseases. That’s right: If you have cancer right now in the United States, the treatment you need might not be obtainable.
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STAT
JUNE 19, 2023
Behind a veneer of accomplishment, underneath good grades and musical talents, Emily Chen was in disarray. She never knew what she was missing, perpetually cycling through potential mistakes in her mind in a desperate attempt not to slip up. “I was using anxiety to motivate and power myself. I’d use it as a way to remember things,” said Chen, who lives in Newton, Mass.
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JUNE 19, 2023
The use of base-edited chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells with a specificity for CD7 could become a therapeutic option for children with relapsed T-cell leukaemia, according to the interim findings of a recent phase 1 trial. A potential problem with CAR T cell therapy is that since both the CAR T cells and the malignant T cells share the same antigen target, there is a risk of fratricide or self-killing of the CAR T cells.
STAT
JUNE 19, 2023
When pandemic lockdowns prevented access to traditional health care facilities, the demand for alternative and complementary health products skyrocketed. Do-it-yourself remedies went viral and biohacking , which is quantifying your biology in order to monitor and optimize your health, became more mainstream. Challenged public health communication fueled skepticism in science and medicine, compelling consumers to seek influencer-led health solutions to boost immunity, defy disease, and perhaps co
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JUNE 19, 2023
Topical roflumilast is being increasingly trialled for a number of skin conditions but how effective is it, and will it take centre stage in the field of dermatology? Rod Tucker investigates. Oral roflumilast is licensed for maintenance treatment in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Its mode of action relates to the suppression of inflammation, but this benefit extends far beyond respiratory diseases.
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.
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 19, 2023
Indian pharmaceutical company Laurus Labs has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) to bring new gene therapy products to the market. The pharma company will in-license a small number of gene therapy products and offer research grants to advance them through pre-clinical development. Laurus Labs will be responsible for launching these products in India and emerging markets.
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JUNE 19, 2023
Tranexamic acid (TXA) use before admission to hospital in patients with major trauma and suspected trauma-induced coagulopathy, fails to improve survival and favourable outcomes after six months compared to placebo, according to the findings of a recent randomised trial. Trauma-induced coagulopathy describes the abnormal blood clotting processes attributable to trauma and is an independent predictor of mortality.
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 19, 2023
Current social determinants of health found to have a significant impact on sleep health.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JUNE 19, 2023
A novel oral ‘robotic pill’ demonstrated a high success rate of drug delivery , according to clinical trial data presented at the Endocrine Society ’s annual meeting (ENDO 2023). “We believe this study provides the first clinical evidence of safe and successful delivery of the osteoporosis drug teriparatide through an oral robotic pill,” stated Arvinder Dhalla, Vice President of Clinical Development at Rani Therapeutics, which was the company that developed the technology.
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Drug Topics
JUNE 19, 2023
Odevixibat can now be used to treat cholestatic pruritus in young patients with Alagille syndrome (ALGS).
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 19, 2023
Pharmacists can help patients live a life of meaning and gratitude after cancer recovery.
The People's Pharmacy
JUNE 19, 2023
Before there were pharmaceutical companies, drug commercials on television, pharmacists or physicians, there were herbs and home remedies. There is archeological evidence that our stone age ancestors used garlic and mustard seeds 6,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians relied upon cinnamon, thyme and cumin to preserve food and embalm the dead. Healers in cultures all over the world employed plants and common sense to help people get well.
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 19, 2023
Family members should also be trained in how to administer seizure first aid, apply a tourniquet to control bleeding, operate an automated external defibrillator, and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
European Pharmaceutical Review
JUNE 19, 2023
A paper published in Scientific Reports has highlighted an effective method for rapid pathogenic fungal identification. While the study of microbiota has been revolutionised by DNA metabarcoding, molecular phylogenetic analysis of fungi is still a challenge, according to the authors. The lack of standardised tools and the incompleteness of reference databases limits the accurate and precise identification of fungal taxa.
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 19, 2023
How pharmacy teams can remove cost barriers to cardiac care.
The People's Pharmacy
JUNE 19, 2023
For years we have warned readers that liberal use of sunscreen could prevent the body from making adequate amounts of vitamin D. We didn’t make that up. Dr. Michael Holick is an expert on vitamin D. During a radio interview many years ago, he expressed concern that the widespread use of high SPF sunscreens could interfere with vitamin D formation. Dr.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 19, 2023
Weight-loss drugs ‘will be a $60bn market in 10 years’ Phil.
Outsourcing Pharma
JUNE 19, 2023
CStone Pharmaceuticals' shares have risen after academic journal Nature Cancer published the clinical study results of its lung-cancer treatment sugemalimab.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 19, 2023
Can forecasting help identify market opportunities for pharmaceutical companies? Mike.
The People's Pharmacy
JUNE 19, 2023
Viagra (sildenafil) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat erectile dysfunction ( ED ) in March of 1998. That means it has been on the market more than 25 years. Scientists are still learning about this fascinating drug. Could Viagra enhance health in several ways? Might this medication also improve longevity? Will Sildenafil Prolong Life?
pharmaphorum
JUNE 19, 2023
BMS joins Merck in challenge to Medicare price negotiation Phil.
The People's Pharmacy
JUNE 19, 2023
Mosquitoes can put a real damper on enjoying the outdoors. When we were on our honeymoon, many years ago, we were camping in Grand Teton National Park. Even before we opened the car doors to set up our tent and camp stove, there were enormous mosquitoes hovering in large numbers to get a bite of our blood. Quite intimidating! Why Are Some People Especially Enticing to Mosquitoes?
pharmaphorum
JUNE 19, 2023
Festival issues wake-up call for sustainable health Phil.
The People's Pharmacy
JUNE 19, 2023
A persistent cough can be hard to manage. Lots of people would like to find a remedy, and some individuals have found sweet ways to calm a nasty cough. Would you believe honey and chocolate could ease your discomfort? One reader reports on buckwheat honey. Others have found either manuka honey or chocolate calms a troublesome cough. Tea with Buckwheat Honey Quieted a Cough: Q.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 19, 2023
BioSenic slumps as it sidelines bone repair therapy Phil.
The People's Pharmacy
JUNE 19, 2023
Opioids have gotten a bad name over the last several years because so many users have overdosed and died. But people have been using these drugs, also known as narcotics, for millennia. The ancient Assyrians, Sumerians and Egyptians all recognized the power of the opium poppy to ease pain. Modern medicine uses synthetic analogs and derivatives of natural opioids for people whose cancer pain would be unbearable otherwise.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 19, 2023
AZ may spin off its Chinese business, says report Phil.
Pharmacy Times
JUNE 19, 2023
The benefit of ribociclib was seen as consistent against all of the stratification factors in the phase III study.
Outsourcing Pharma
JUNE 19, 2023
Positive phase 3 results from a trial studying fruquintinib, in patients with previously treated colorectal cancer (CRC) were announced by Hutchmed and Takeda on Friday (June 16).
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