Vitamin D Maintenance May Benefit Patients With Advanced Melanoma
Drug Topics
AUGUST 4, 2023
Nearly 25% of people “have vitamin D blood levels that are too low or inadequate for bone and overall health,” according to the NIH.
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PBMs could soon feel the regulatory sting
PharmaVoice
AUGUST 4, 2023
From Congress to the FTC to state legislatures, regulators are cracking the whip against PBMs.
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FDA Gives 510(k) Clearance to COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV Combination Test
Drug Topics
AUGUST 4, 2023
A 510(k) clearance, or a Premarket Notification, requires device manufacturers to notify the FDA at least 90 days ahead of registration with their intent to market a medical device.
mRNA-1273 Vaccine Associated With Lower Risk of Adverse Events, Likelihood of COVID-19 Diagnosis
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Compared to the BNT162b2 vaccine, the mRNA-1273 vaccine was associated with a lower risk of adverse events, which investigators speculate was due to interrelated safety and efficacy.
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
COPD Exacerbations Common in Patients Not Treated With Controller Medications
Drug Topics
AUGUST 4, 2023
A study found that although the number of patients receiving a controller medication increased after their first exacerbation, the percentage given controller medications remained below 50% among the overall population.
Unbalanced Sleep Patterns Could Impact Gut Bacteria
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Social jet lag could create adverse health impacts that a 90-minute difference in the mid-point of sleep can improve.
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The Role of Specialty Pharmacists in Overcoming Barriers Associated With PCSK9 Inhibitors
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Specialty pharmacists play an important role in dispensing PCSK9 inhibitors and serve as a valuable source of assistance and education for patients.
Winn-Dixie celebrates Twinn Week with back-to-school savings
Drug Store News
AUGUST 4, 2023
Winn-Dixie is offering more than 1,000 BOGO deals in-store and online.
CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommends Nirsevimab-alip to Prevent RSV in Infants
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 10 to 0 to recommend the routine use of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi and AstraZeneca) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infants.
Industry Voices—Let's treat loneliness like other public health crises
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 4, 2023
A silent and grossly underserved epidemic of loneliness is affecting 60% of all America | Numerous experts have called attention to our loneliness epidemic, describing its negative health impact as similar to “smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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.
Oncology Pharmacists Influencing the MM Treatment Landscape
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Drs Haumschild, Anderson, and Hinojosa provide their closing thoughts regarding treatment considerations for patients with RRMM.
STAT+: Medicare slashes safety net hospital payments on estimate that more people have insurance
STAT
AUGUST 4, 2023
The federal government will pay hospitals that treat poor and uninsured patients almost $1 billion less next year, a cut that’s more than eight times larger than the one proposed in April. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services originally said it would cut payments meant to help safety net hospitals by $115 million in 2024. In the final rule released this week, however, that cut grew to $957 million.
Anticipating Adult RSV Infection Rates
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Dr Haumschild drives a discussion around what pharmacies and health care systems can expect from RSV infections in adult patient populations.
US FDA approves Merck’s Ebola vaccine for under-18s
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 4, 2023
The US FDA has granted approval for an expanded indication of Merck’s Ebola vaccine, Ervebo, for usage in the paediatric population.
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.
Aggressive Medical Management Can Reduce Risk of Stroke Recurrence in Black Adults
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Black adults, who have a higher likelihood of suffering from stroke at a young age, benefitted from blood pressure control and increased physical activity.
STAT+: FDA approves Sage Therapeutics’ rapid-acting medication for postpartum depression but not major depression
STAT
AUGUST 4, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new, rapid-acting medicine made by Sage Therapeutics to treat postpartum depression, the first oral treatment for the condition. But the agency denied the company’s application for an indication for major depression, a much larger potential market. The drug, which will be sold under the brand name Zurzuvae, is not meant to be taken chronically.
Research Shows Smoking Status Is a Risk Factor for Hematoma Expansion
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
The findings suggest that cigarette smoking is an independent predictor for the expansion of hematoma, although smoking status does not cause a difference in mortality.
Opinion: The high out-of-pocket cost of donating a kidney
STAT
AUGUST 4, 2023
“All of your medical and surgical expenses will be paid by your recipient’s insurance,” the nurse coordinator at the Mayo Clinic told me. Naïve, I nodded into the phone at this reassurance. I had already worked with her to have several vials of my blood shipped from my home in Kansas City to Mayo in Rochester, Minnesota, all at no cost to me.
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Electronic Medical Record Utilization and Medicare Considerations for RSV Vaccines
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Electronic health record utilization and financial considerations for RSV vaccines in adults are overviewed by Drs Madison and Welch.
Pediatricians’ group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care while planning research review
STAT
AUGUST 4, 2023
The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children on Thursday, even as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions from Republican lawmakers across the U.S. The board of directors for the group, which represents 67,000 pediatricians, unanimously voted to reaffirm its 2018 position on the treatments.
As Fewer Hospitals Report Cases of COVID-19, Wastewater Surveillance Could Be a Better Means of Estimating Countywide Infection Rates
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Wastewater surveillance could be the most consistent way to measure COVID-19 across US counties, a recent study indicates.
New HIV drug formulation could transform paediatric administration
European Pharmaceutical Review
AUGUST 4, 2023
A new study published in The Lancet HIV has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a new dispersible drug formulation of an immediate-release tablet as a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment for children. The single fixed dose combination (FDC) contains dolutegravir , abacavir and lamivudine. “This is the first FDC containing dolutegravir that can be used for children from 13 to 88 pounds,” explained Kristina Brooks, PharmD, an Assistant Professor in the University of Colorado Skaggs Sc
Monitoring for Treatment Toxicities Associated with Care for MM
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Navigating treatment toxicities is paramount to achieving treatment goals in MM management.
Data breach exposes information on 1.7M Oregon Health Plan members
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 4, 2023
State officials are urging members of the Oregon Health Plan to monitor their credit accounts as personal data on nearly 1.7 members was exposed as part of a massive data breach into a contractor.< | State officials are urging members of the Oregon Health Plan to monitor their credit accounts as personal data on nearly 1.7 members was exposed as part of a massive data breach into a contractor.
What to Know About the Approval of Lecanemab-irmb
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 4, 2023
Nikhil Palekar discusses the FDA approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai) and what this means for those who have Alzheimer Disease.
Antibody drug conjugates – The time is now
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2023
Antibody drug conjugates – The time is now Mike.
Giant donates $100K to Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank
Drug Store News
AUGUST 4, 2023
The donation will help provide more than 9,000 bags of food to be distributed to preschool and elementary children, designed to replace food that those kids would normally have received at school.
GSK scientists find new way to fight malaria
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2023
GSK scientists find new way to fight malaria Phil.
STAT+: For brain-computer interfaces, the commercial hurdles may be bigger than scientific ones
STAT
AUGUST 4, 2023
Rodney Gorham loves fast, flashy cars: His WhatsApp profile picture is a bright yellow Corvette Stingray. “I don’t get to drive it anymore,” Gorham told STAT in a text. Gorham, a 63-year-old living in Australia, has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He can’t speak, and can move his hands and legs only a little. In six months, he won’t be able to move at all.
Dosing prompts Novartis to tap Ionis for second Lp(a) drug
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2023
Dosing prompts Novartis to tap Ionis for second Lp(a) drug Phil.
LGBTQ+ adults more likely to delay, avoid care, Healthgrades survey finds
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 4, 2023
LGBTQ+ adults are less likely than cisgender, heterosexual adults to have had health screenings in the past year and are more likely to have skipped care, a new survey has found. | In the past year, 25% of LGBTQ+ adults did not have any health screenings, compared to 20% of cisgender, heterosexual adults.
TikTok travel hack for meds 'a big mistake'
pharmaphorum
AUGUST 4, 2023
TikTok travel hack for meds 'a big mistake' Phil.
RedCon1, Junior’s team up on cheesecake-inspired protein powders
Drug Store News
AUGUST 4, 2023
The two companies have joined forces to launch cheesecake-inspired whey protein powders in raspberry swirl and peanut butter chocolate flavors.
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