Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The updated vaccine schedule includes vaccinations for influenza, pneumococcal disease, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and COVID-19.
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A Marburg fever outbreak in Equatorial Guinea is galvanizing efforts to test drugs and vaccines for a virus that currently has none. But every day counts, warned experts who gathered virtually on Tuesday to try to chart a course for the work. The outbreak is believed to have begun in early January, but the confirmation that the Marburg virus was responsible for the growing cluster of people sick with hemorrhagic-fever-like illness was only confirmed on Monday.
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Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Pfizer CEO's texts with European Commission chief trigger new NYT lawsuit kdunleavy Tue, 02/14/2023 - 10:29
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Prevalence of IBD doubled between 1995 and 2016 and exposure to antibiotics may be to blame.
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.
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The pharmaceutical industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the evolution of new treatment paradigms, and the gravity of unmet needs, as well as the growing importance of technologies such as pharmacogenomics, digital therapeutics, and artificial intelligence. In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Innovation in Pharmaceuticals: Kidney disorder treatm
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The FDA has granted Priority Review for linclotide (LINZESS; Ironwood Pharmaceuticals) for treating functional constipation in pediatric patients.
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The Checkup by Singlecare
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Beets may not be the first vegetable on your favorite foods list—many people have less-than-pleasant childhood memories of being forced to eat the canned version at dinner and would rather not revisit those memories as adults. But beets are really really good for your overall health and wellness. The part of the beet you typically eat, i.e., the bulbous part under the stem, is technically the “taproot” or “beetroot,” though most of us just call it a beet.
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
To become more equitable and inclusive organizations, higher education and scientific institutions must go beyond increasing the number of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in their ranks and change their cultures, a leading academic group said in a sweeping new report Tuesday. The report , from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, calls for such institutions to actively pursue antiracist initiatives to start overcoming the barriers and structural ra
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The pharmaceutical industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the evolution of new treatment paradigms, and the gravity of unmet needs, as well as the growing importance of technologies such as pharmacogenomics, digital therapeutics, and artificial intelligence. In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Biosimilars in Pharmaceuticals: Neuro-degenerative re
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Greg Bowman, a University of Pennsylvania biophysicist, had the kind of idea biotech venture capitalists salivate over. His lab had been working on how to drug “cryptic sites” on proteins that were previously thought unreachable by drug molecules. Machine learning, he believed, would make new types of medicine possible. The idea seemed ready to be spun out of his lab and into a company.
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
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The pharmaceutical industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the evolution of new treatment paradigms, and the gravity of unmet needs, as well as the growing importance of technologies such as pharmacogenomics, digital therapeutics, and artificial intelligence. In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Innovation in Pharmaceuticals: Kidney disorder treatm
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
WASHINGTON — A popular Chinese vape company says it is donating thousands of dollars to the American Cancer Society in an effort to stop youth vaping, but the cancer organization says it never agreed to the partnership, and it’s ordering the company to stop. The company, Elf Bar, announced in January it was creating a program, dubbed the “Lighthouse Guardian Program,” to prevent youth vaping.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
CMS halts, recalls billing arbitration decisions after Texas court vacates guidance dmuoio Tue, 02/14/2023 - 11:54
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Over the last 20 years, the United States has made great strides in expanding access to health care, with 92% of Americans now covered by health insurance — a historic high. Yet millions of people still struggle to pay for their health care, from paying for medications to grappling with exorbitant hospital bills. These challenges can be mentally and emotionally taxing when access to quality care should bring peace of mind.
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Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
ASCO: Takeda's Iclusig shows potential to become standard of care in acute lymphoblastic leukemia subtype kdunleavy Tue, 02/14/2023 - 14:33
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell by the volume of traffic passing by the Pharmalot campus and the escalating pace at which the official mascot is barking at assorted neighbors and creatures. There is only one thing to do when this happens — fire up the coffee kettle to make some cups of stimulation. Our choice today is Vermont maple walnut, and we invite you to join us.
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
HRG reviewed 21 products in the health category, 86 in the wellness sector and 117 items in the beauty aisle to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
ASCO GU: Pfizer touts Talzenna's strong showing in PARP prostate cancer battle with AstraZeneca, J&J aliu Tue, 02/14/2023 - 14:11
STAT
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
WASHINGTON — Medicare advisers on Tuesday recommended that the program alter its requirements for drugs, diagnostics, and medical devices that face coverage restrictions to make the process more transparent and better incorporate diversity data. The niche regulatory tool, called a Coverage with Evidence Development, has gotten outsized attention recently because it has been applied to a new class of Alzheimer’s drugs that target amyloid plaques in the brain.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Marker Learning scores $15M to continue bringing down the cost of learning disability assessments aburky Tue, 02/14/2023 - 17:36
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz System is formulated to target frizz that can be triggered by such factors as damage, dryness and humidity.
European Pharmaceutical Review
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Johnson & Johnson ( J&J ) has announced that Dr John Reed, PhD, will become the company’s Executive Vice President of Pharmaceuticals, R&D on April 3, 2023. Dr Reed commented on his forthcoming appointment: “I am deeply honoured and extremely excited to join Johnson & Johnson. I look forward to applying my passion for science, experience in drug discovery and development and commitment to helping patients in leading the talented Pharmaceutical R&D team.
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Located in Davenport, Fla., the latest club will feature an on-site BJ’s Gas station, as well as convenient shopping options.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Tammy Baldwin presses Ascension for details on private investments after media reports rking Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:14
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The new Creatacard app for iPad features a vast array of designs that include the most-loved features of paper cards that can be personalized.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Humana Foundation rolls out new strategy to tackle health equity pminemyer Tue, 02/14/2023 - 14:54
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Walmart is reportedly shutting down three of its U.S. technology hubs, requiring hundreds of workers to relocate to keep their jobs.
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Merck, Glenmark headed to trial after judge scraps early dismissal bid in Zetia antitrust case fkansteiner Tue, 02/14/2023 - 10:38
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The latest NCPA survey finds that several drugs and pharmacy techs are in high demand at independent pharmacies.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
CMMI releases three new models aimed at lower generic, novel drug costs rking Tue, 02/14/2023 - 16:35
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Outside of the United States and Canada, Suave will continue to be operated by Unilever, the companies shared.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Do clinicians really need to diagnose long COVID?
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Denosumab is indicated for treating variety of conditions, such as osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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