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Nonlinear Relationship Found Between Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio, Risk of Diabetic Kidney Disease

Drug Topics

Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels could potentially be a valuable biomarker for determining the risk of diabetic kidney disease.

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The first new type of drug for Tourette syndrome in over 50 years is close to the FDA’s doorstep

PharmaVoice

Emalex Biosciences is full steam ahead with a targeted 2026 approval and launch for its novel drug.

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State Immunization Policies for Pharmacists Hinder US Vaccine Uptake

Drug Topics

IQVIA released a report detailing pharmacists authority to administer vaccines in the US as well as adults overall vaccination rates by state.

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What’s in the GOP’s stopgap government funding bill?

STAT

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Younger Recommended Screening Age Can Lessen Colorectal Cancer Burden

Drug Topics

Researchers investigated the health benefits, utilization, harms, and costs associated with the use of alternative methods for colorectal cancer screening in Australia.

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Fierce Healthcare

The House of Representatives voted to advance a six month government funding that includes hospital pay extensions but excludes a doc pay fix. The bill now moves to the Senate.

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March 2025 Update: Get Ready for a Major Release of New and Improved eWizard Features!  

Viseven

The eWizard team is excited to announce the release of our latest update, packed with expanded features, new capabilities, enhancements, and more! We remain committed to enhancing eWizard content experience platform , positioning it as the essential tool for businesses ready to elevate their content marketing strategies. As always, our update includes a variety of features designed for both global and local teams to enhance their daily work.

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Q&A: Challenges Health Systems May Face When Integrating Biosimilars

Drug Topics

A conversation with Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, director of formulary management at the Mayo Clinic.

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Do semaglutide tablets work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

In a 2024 KFF survey, one out of every eight Americans said they had taken a GLP-1 drug like semaglutide. These are some of the hottest medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss in the country, helping millions manage their high blood sugar and weight. Semaglutide imitates a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, which stimulates insulin production.

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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines May Reduce Long COVID Risk in Children, Adolescents

Drug Topics

COVID-19 vaccination before a SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 75% reduced likelihood of long COVID symptoms that impact daily functioning among patients between the ages of 5 and 17 years.

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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.

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Ongoing Clinical Trial Compares Omega-3 Types for Dementia Risk Reduction

Pharmacy Times

The study aims to assess how docosahexaenoic acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid relate to both neurodegeneration and cognitive function.

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Pricing transparency is in the spotlight — and that could be good news for drugmakers

PharmaVoice

An opaque system of rebates and discounts makes understanding a drug’s true price near impossible, even for experts. Can efforts to bring transparency into that system now pan out?

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A Sweet Taste of Nostalgia: Oswald’s Pharmacy’s Top 10 Vintage Candies

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Theres something magical about vintage candyit brings back childhood memories, simpler times, and the unmistakable joy of unwrapping a sweet treat. At Oswalds Pharmacy in Naperville , we take pride in offering a wide selection of nostalgic candies , allowing you to relive the flavors of the past or introduce them to a new generation. Whether youre reminiscing about your favorite childhood sweets or looking for the perfect retro gift, weve got you covered!

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Acalabrutinib Plus Venetoclax Superior to Chemoimmunotherapy in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Pharmacy Times

The favorable outcomes were observed in the phase 3 AMPLIFY trial.

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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.

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Pharma Marketing Resources

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction Pharma marketing is constantly evolving, with new digital tools, regulatory updates, and data-driven strategies shaping the industry. Staying ahead requires access to reliable resources that help teams navigate the complexities of compliance, engagement, and campaign effectiveness. However, with so much information available, finding the right resources can feel overwhelming.

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Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals would lead the way with $31.9 billion of lost revenue and a $6.3 billion increase in uncompensated care burden in a scenario where Congress' Medicaid cuts push all states to drop their expansions, Urban Institute analysts found.

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How much is zonisamide without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Zonisamide (brand Zonegran ) is a generic prescription drug used to prevent and control partial epileptic seizures. This anticonvulsant drug is often used alongside other anti-seizure drugs rather than by itself. Without insurance, Zonisamide costs about $92 for 60, 100 mg capsules. While there arent any over-the-counter (OTC) alternatives, there are ways to make Zonisamide more affordable.

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Digital physical therapy company Hinge Health filed to go public Monday, signaling a potential revival of the dormant digital health IPO market. | Digital physical therapy company Hinge Health filed to go public Monday, signaling a potential revival of the dormant digital health IPO market.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Opinion: I’m a geriatrician. Improv is one of my favorite tools for working with dementia patients

STAT

My cousin and I were signing my aunt out of the memory care facility to go into town for breakfast. When the aide at the front reception recognized me as an unfamiliar face, she asked my aunt, “Who’s come to visit you today?” My aunt smiled. “That’s my grandson.

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ElevateBio taps Amazon’s genAI tools to design CRISPR therapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

AWSs framework will speed up the analysis of ElevateBios large protein datasets, hinting at promising drug candidates.

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Bristol buys out cancer cell therapy partner

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Viking strikes $150m deal to secure supply of obesity drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

The multi-year manufacturing deal with CordenPharma will secure future supply of VK2735 if it goes to market.

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Deucravacitinib Improves Quality of Life, Response Rates in Adults With Active Psoriatic Arthritis

Pharmacy Times

Results of the POETYK PsA-2 trial indicate deucravacitinibs effectiveness at reducing the severity and burden of symptoms in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

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BMS absorbs CAR-T partner 2seventy bio for $286m

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Bristol Myers Squibb has moved to take full control of the CAR-T therapy it partners with 2seventy bio, agreeing to buy the biotech for around $286m

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Vepdegestrant Demonstrates Progression-Free Survival in Patients With ER+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Vepdegestrant is an experimental oral PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera that degrades estrogen receptor (ER) in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

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Pfizer's new drug data in breast cancer draws muted response

pharmaphorum

Pfizer and Arvinas' much-anticipated oral SERD vepdegestrant for breast cancer missed a key endpoint in its first phase 3 readout

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Algorithmic Identification Intervention Increased Adherence to BP Medications in Patients With Hypertension

Pharmacy Times

Although improvements were observed in blood pressure (BP) medication adherence, there were no improvements in stain or glucose-lowering medication use.

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Scientific 'superintelligence' firm Lila launches with $200m

pharmaphorum

Lila Sciences has emerged with $200m in seed financing to advance its vision of AI-powered, fully autonomous labs to power scientific advances

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Neutropenia Should Be Considered a Possible Complication of Treatment With IVIG

Pharmacy Times

Though rare and typically presenting as transient, a case study demonstrates severe, chronic neutropenia in a patient with multifocal motor neuropathy treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).

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BMS to acquire longtime cell therapy partner 2seventy bio for $286m

Pharmaceutical Technology

The deal comes after a challenging few years for 2seventy bio, which had divested research programmes in recent years.

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Fierce Healthcare

Hims & Hers acquired Apostrophe for $190 million in 2021. It has since released its own dermatology products through its asynchronous telehealth model and is now shutting down the brand to "simplify" its dermatology products and operations, a spokesperson said.

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Lundbeck’s amlenetug gains orphan drug status in Japan for MSA

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lundbeck has gained ODD from Japans Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) for amlenetug to treat multiple system atrophy (MSA).

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Unlocking the Potential of Cell and Gene Therapies

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the first part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Jason C. Foster, CEO of Ori Biotech, offers his perspective on the state of CGTs, along with their potential for transforming medicine.

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