STAT

APRIL 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which has been under pressure from scientists both at home and abroad to share more data on the H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows, uploaded a large number of genetic sequences of the pathogen late Sunday. Access to the 239 genetic sequences will help scientists assess whether the dangerous virus has acquired mutations that might make it easier for it to spread to and among mammals, and whether additional changes have been seen as it moves from cow to cow a

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Pharmacy Times

APRIL 21, 2024

Integration of these agents requires supportive care considerations for cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, infection, and antigen-specific toxicities to ensure optimal care of patients with multiple myeloma receiving T-cell–engaging therapies.

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Drug Topics

APRIL 21, 2024

In case you missed it, this week we had news about potential pharmacy unions, states' regulation of PBMs, rising insulin costs, and more.

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STAT

APRIL 21, 2024

On a Friday morning one year ago this week, my colleagues in Sudan’s Ministry of Health and I met for the relatively routine business of endorsing a plan to deal with looming epidemics of cholera, dengue fever, and measles. The next morning, my family and I awoke to gunfire in the streets of the capital, Khartoum; we lived near the headquarters of the Army General Command, where the fighting began, and heard the sound of jet fighters bombing the airport and other targets.

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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.

pharmaphorum

APRIL 21, 2024

Generics of Astellas’ Myrbetriq for urinary incontinence are looming in the US after a court recommended against an injunction on copycats from Zydus and Lupin

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

APRIL 21, 2024

Exclusive: NHS cost threshold has not been raised by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence since 2004 People with motor neurone disease have spoken of their devastation at a likely loss of access to a life-extending drug due to an NHS cost threshold that has not been raised since 2004. Tofersen has slowed the progress of the illness in trials but the chances of the drug being recommended for use in England and Wales are said to be slim.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

By Kurt R. Karst — If you’ve been following this blog since the early days, then you know we fervently followed the more-than-decade-long soap opera that was The Medicines Company’s efforts to obtain a Patent Term Extension (“PTE”) from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) for U.S. Patent No. 5,196,404 covering ANGIOMAX (bivalirudin) after the company’s patent counsel untimely filed for a PTE 62 days after the ANGIOMAX NDA 020873 approval at 5:18 PM on Friday, December 15, 2000 (see our

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Pharma Mirror

APRIL 21, 2024

An article by Aloiz Kara Aging represents a risk factor for many health problems and diseases, which means that as we grow older, there is a high probability that our health will change negatively. While some of those health issues could be attributed to a hectic lifestyle, the same way of living could keep you from getting the necessary prescribed medicine.

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Med Ed 101

APRIL 21, 2024

I know some folks out there really like crossword puzzles, so I figured why not combine a little fun with a little pharmacology education? I’ve created a free pharmacology crossword puzzle that you should be able to work through below. I didn’t make it tremendously difficult but wanted to see what you all thought! The […] The post Boxed Warnings Crossword Puzzle – How Many Can You Get Right?

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Pharma Mirror

APRIL 21, 2024

Periodontal Disease (PD) is a severe, progressive gum infection that targets the gums, inflaming and damaging the soft tissue and supporting bone around the teeth. PD is caused by pathogenic microflora in the biofilm that forms below the gum line adjacent to the teeth. The infection begins as gingivitis, which leads to periodontitis, causing the gums to recede and eventually destroy the bone supporting the teeth causing the teeth to loosen.

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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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BioPharm

APRIL 21, 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Jun 11, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

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Pharma Mirror

APRIL 21, 2024

The healthcare industry is actively digitalizing and employing modern tools to enrich the grade of service. Clinics incorporate virtual waiting rooms, among other software, to boost patient care and improve staff workflow in traditional medical establishments. In this guide, we’ll investigate the advantages of virtual hospital waiting rooms and how they are revolutionizing healthcare.

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BioPharm

APRIL 21, 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, May 14, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

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Pharma Mirror

APRIL 21, 2024

The healthcare landscape is rapidly transforming, fueled by the convergence of technology and medicine. Among the myriad of innovations, the Internet of Things (IoT) stands out as a beacon of hope, promising to revolutionize patient care, streamline operations, and enhance medical outcomes. As we delve into the IoT in Healthcare Market Outlook for 2031, the data paints a vivid picture of an industry poised for unprecedented growth and innovation.

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Pharma Mirror

APRIL 21, 2024

With the rapid development of biotechnology and molecular medicine, the introduction of mRNA as a vaccine or therapeutic agent enables the production of almost any desired functional protein/peptide within the human body. This represents an increasingly promising field of precision medicine, holding significant prospects for preventing and treating numerous challenging or genetic diseases.

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