Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The CDC issues an alert for increased RSV activity, a survey finds men's habits don't stack up to their perceptions on their health, and the WHO announces an air pollution training course for health care workers.
PharmaVoice
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Murray McKinnon, CSO of Empress Therapeutics, believes its drug discovery platform holds the key to treating and detecting many diseases.
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Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Previous clinical data has shown that the vaccine also generates a strong response to the EG.5 and FL.1.5.1 variants.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
South Africa was “bullied” into signing one-sided contracts with Covid-19 vaccine suppliers that forced the government to pay more than the European Union but offered little protection against delivery failures, according to an advocacy group. For instance, Johnson & Johnson charged South Africa $10 a dose, 15% more than the company charged the European Union, while the government was required to pay a non-refundable down payment of $27.5 million.
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
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The fixed-dose abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine combination is indicated for the once-daily treatment of children weighing at least 6 kg to <25 kg with HIV-1 infection.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
More older adults have been hospitalized for Covid-19 over the past several weeks, according to internal data reviewed by health insurance giant Humana. Humana, which mostly provides health insurance to those 65 and older and who are therefore more vulnerable to the worst effects of Covid, expected more Covid cases and hospitalizations this year. But it didn’t expect the uptick to come during the waning summer months.
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STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
For 27 years, I tried to make myself eat vegetables. Last fall, I ate my first salad. Since I was 2 years old, I had an eating disorder known as ARFID — avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. After an infant ear surgery, I mysteriously could only tolerate bread and cheese. Every other food made me gag. A ripe orange, for example, smelled like rotting flesh.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major blind spot for many Americans, a new survey suggests. | Though many respondents used the internet for medical information and had a regular doctor and blood work done once or twice a year, 58% of respondents were unfamiliar with the illness.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
“Lots of scrambling on the ground.” That’s how Consuelo Wilkins, the senior associate dean for health equity and inclusive excellence at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, describes medical schools’ current efforts to maintain diversity in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action based on race.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
YouTube announced two programs Thursday that the Google-owned video platform said will give healthcare content creators new opportunities to educate diverse audiences. | The two new initiatives leverage cultural representation and targeted messaging to reach audiences impacted by health inequity, Google's Garth Graham, M.D., said.
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.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Looking at the dizzying progress in cancer medicine over the last couple of decades, it’s easy to imagine that advances in synthetic biology or immunology will soon help cure or prevent more cancers. But without a strategy to connect “these miracles” to all communities, only some will benefit and others will be left behind, said Robert Winn, the director of the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Fierce Pharma
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
IBM disclosed "unauthorized access" to J&J’s Janssen CarePath patient assistance program, which helped over 1 million U.S. patients last year.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
On Aug. 29, Medicare released its highly anticipated list of 10 therapies for which it plans to establish a price by 2026. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in August 2022, gives Medicare pricing power over therapies that both cost Medicare lots of money and have by 2026 enjoyed market exclusivity for a certain number of years — nine for small-molecule drugs and 13 for biologics.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is among those pushing back against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC's) plans to update pre-merger notification requirements, calling the proposal “a subs | "There is no need to subject hospitals to burdensome rules aimed at other sectors of the economy,” the AHA wrote of amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Form proposed in June.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
If you ask biopharma leaders what’s ahead for CAR-T cancer therapy, they say the future is bright. And that future will also look markedly different than it does today, three of them said at the STAT 2023 Future Summit on Wednesday. Now in its second decade, the cell therapy — which attacks cancer by extracting white blood cells from a patient, genetically modifying them, and then re-infusing them to fight the cancer — has made remarkable strides.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In addition to overall survival, main efficacy outcomes, such as progression-free survival, objective response rate, and time to response, were compared to chemotherapy alone.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
WASHINGTON — Republicans on three key House committees have reconciled their differing legislative packages to increase transparency in the health care system and reform payment practices for both pharmacy middlemen and hospitals, according to a bill draft obtained by STAT. The committees, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Ways and Means Committee, and the Committee on Education and the Workforce are planning to introduce the legislation formally on Friday, per an email obtaine
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
An upcoming large-scale clinical trial of the Glucose Everyday Matters program will evaluate its safety and efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes.
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pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
FDA starts review of Roche's PNH drug crovalimab Phil.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Although antiretroviral therapies are the standard of care treatment for those with HIV, the drugs cannot target latent infections; however, venetoclax, a blood cancer treatment, shows promise.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Research shows that Medicare spending has leveled off for the past decade, morphing from something that experts worried might break the federal budget to an unexpected bright spot. | Medicare had once been seen as something that would one day break the budget. However, Medicare spending in the last decade slowed greatly. But why?
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Norgestrel (Opill) for pregnancy prevention will be accessible at various retail locations, including drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, and online platforms.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Top of the morning to you. And a steamy one, it is. In fact, there is more steam rising from the grounds of the Pharmalot campus than from our ritual cup of stimulation (which happens to be coconut rum today). But this is to be expected at this time of year, yes? In any event, there is work to be done, so as always, we have assembled a few items of interest for you.
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The brand’s Revolution Skincare Pro Miracle Cream and Revolution Skincare Pro Miracle Eye Cream will be available at the retailer.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Why pharmacies are turning to route optimisation Mike.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010, the legislation set forth requirements for insurers to cover lactation services for mothers, a stark contrast from expecting families to pay o | The Affordable Care Act says insurance companies must front the cost for lactation care. Many are still not doing so, forcing other providers to step up.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Biofourmis quietly parts company with CEO Rajput Phil.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Former UnitedHealthcare executive Roger Rodriguez said that during his tenure with the insurance giant, he endeavored to view payer issues through a provider lens. | Former UnitedHealthcare executive Roger Rodriguez said that during his tenure with the insurance giant, he endeavored to view payer issues through a provider lens.
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Pharmacy technicians are crucial to the accessibility and continuity of healthcare.
The Checkup by Singlecare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A runny nose isn’t usually serious, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t bothersome or uncomfortable. A runny nose can cause congestion , make breathing more difficult, interrupt sleep, and may be accompanied by other annoying symptoms like coughing and sneezing. If you’re dealing with these issues, you probably want some relief. Many simple remedies for runny noses include at-home treatments like hot compresses, steam treatments, and over-the-counter medications like antihistamines and decongestant
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
C&S could announce the deal to acquire most or all of the stores that Albertsons and Kroger are divesting for antitrust reasons as soon as this week, per a Bloomberg report.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
J&J pulls out of Idorsia deal for hypertension drug Phil.
Pharmaceutical Commerce
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Stakeholders uncover the obstacles surrounding the industry onboarding process.
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