New-Onset Autoimmune Diagnoses After COVID-19
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Viruses are known to precipitate autoimmune diseases, but the link between COVID-19 and autoimmune conditions requires additional research.
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STAT+: In about-face, Moderna vows Americans won’t have to pay for its Covid-19 vaccine
STAT
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
In an unexpected shift, Moderna has decided not to ask Americans to pay for its Covid-19 vaccine, a move that follows intense criticism over initial plans to charge $110 to $130 per dose after the company pivots from government contracts to commercial distribution. The vaccine maker released a brief statement that it “remains committed” to ensuring everyone in the U.S. has access to its Covid-19 shot, regardless of whether they have health insurance coverage.
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The Trouble With Satisfaction
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
It’s not possible to phone it in to your job in community pharmacy.
GSK was warned repeatedly about Zantac impurity but played down risks: Bloomberg
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
GSK was warned repeatedly about Zantac impurity but played down risks: Bloomberg esagonowsky Wed, 02/15/2023 - 09:02
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.
What to do when exercise triggers hives
The Checkup by Singlecare
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
When someone claims to be allergic to exercise it might sound like a creative excuse to avoid working out. But for some, exercise can trigger a type of itchy skin rash, commonly known as exercise-induced hives (urticaria). It can be alarming to break out in red spots after breaking a sweat. Here’s what to know if it happens to you. What are exercise hives?
For many older breast cancer patients, study finds radiation doesn’t affect survival
STAT
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Radiation has long been a mainstay of breast cancer treatment, and following surgery up with the therapy can reduce the risk of recurrence. The drawback of radiation, though, is a fistful of unpleasant potential side effects including pain, a slight risk of organ damage, a very small risk of secondary cancer, and the time and money needed for the procedures.
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Opinion: How ‘empathetic engagement’ can increase access to mental health care
STAT
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis , with increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. At the same time, there is a drastic shortage of mental health professionals to address the growing need for care, from psychiatrists to social workers. Put the two together, and the crisis becomes a catastrophe.
AARP leans into at-home care with Luna, providing its 38M members with in-person MSK care
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
AARP leans into at-home care with Luna, providing its 38M members with in-person MSK care aburky Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:23
FDA advisers recommend approval of over-the-counter naloxone to fight opioid overdose
STAT
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
A government advisory committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend that naloxone nasal spray, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, be sold and distributed without a prescription. The vote serves as a recommendation to the Food and Drug Administration as the agency considers whether to make the product, commonly known as Narcan, available over the counter.
I. AM. THE. DOCTOR. – Story From The Front Lines
Med Ed 101
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
This article was originally written by Christine Meyer, MD and I found this story too good not to share. I’m appreciative to her for letting me share it. Deprescribing and dose reductions require all hands on deck. Kudos to all of you pharmacists out there doing your best to ensure patients are taking necessary medication […] The post I.
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.
Innovation in immuno-oncology: Leading companies in gene therapy delivery using viral vectors
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 15, 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 Immuno-oncology in Pharmaceuticals: Gene therapy deli
NexoBrid for Eschar Removal in Thermal Burns
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Anacaulase-bcdb improves current standard of care for deep partial thickness and/or full thickness thermal burns.
STAT+: Biogen, having ‘lost its way,’ looks to drug launches for Alzheimer’s and depression for return to growth
STAT
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Biogen’s sales and profit will decline this year, but the commercial launches of an Alzheimer’s treatment and a new medicine for depression are expected to help the company return to growth, newly appointed CEO Chris Viehbacher said Wednesday. Stelios Papadopoulos , the longtime chairman of Biogen’s board, will also be stepping down this year due to the company’s mandatory retirement age policy, Viehbacher said.
Southeastern Grocers rolls out curbside pickup at Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The retailer announced the launch of curbside pickup at its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Neoadjuvant nivolumab improves long-term survival for lung cancer
European Pharmaceutical Review
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Final analyses of a Phase II trial for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has concluded that 60 percent of patients treated with neoadjuvant nivolumab remained recurrence-free five years after surgery. Improved overall survival rates compared with historical outcomes were also observed. The results suggest “that neoadjuvant nivolumab was safe in long-term follow-up,” commented Patrick Forde, MBBCh, an Associate Professor of oncology and Director of the Thoracic Oncology Clinical Resea
Tree Hut enters body wash space
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Tree Hut’s new line of body washes contain gentle surfactants to remove excess oil and grime to reset the skin’s foundational routine, the company said.
Hearing on PBMs to Be Held by Sen. Cantwell
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
At the upcoming hearing, the committee will examine the impact of PBMs on access to healthcare and the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act which was submitted by Sens. Maria Cantwell and Chuck Grassley.
Ahold Delhaize’s efforts to provide low prices impacts Q4
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The retail conglomerate reported that group net sales increased by 8.1% at constant exchange rates and up 15.9% at actual exchange rates.
STAT+: ‘This is the moment’: Why an Amazon AI researcher is jumping to a medical scribe startup
STAT
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
As companies seek a technological solution to physician burnout, competitors to Nuance’s DAX have been popping up: Suki , Augmedix , and DeepScribe , to name a few. These companies use artificial intelligence to listen to patient-provider conversations and create physician notes, saving doctors hours of “pajama time” — time spent at home finishing up notes — that would otherwise be spent trying to remember the details of patient visits.
After J&J's Texas two-step stumble, another talc plaintiff heads to trial: report
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
After J&J's Texas two-step stumble, another talc plaintiff heads to trial: report fkansteiner Wed, 02/15/2023 - 11:10
MorningStar Farms, Pringles join forces on plant-based Chik’n Fries
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
MorningStar Farms Chik’n Fries will be available in two Pringles-inspired flavors — original and scorchin’ cheddar cheeze.
Grifols jumps pharma's 2023 layoff queue with plans to scrap 2,300 jobs, primarily in the US
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Grifols jumps pharma's 2023 layoff queue with plans to scrap 2,300 jobs, primarily in the US fkansteiner Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:20
Better Medicare Alliance launches bid to get rid of potential Medicare Advantage pay cut
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Better Medicare Alliance launches bid to get rid of potential Medicare Advantage pay cut rking Wed, 02/15/2023 - 15:34
Biogen chairman to step down as new CEO walks thin line with Alzheimer's launch Leqembi
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Biogen chairman to step down as new CEO walks thin line with Alzheimer's launch Leqembi aliu Wed, 02/15/2023 - 10:21
Paxlovid works well against COVID-19 in older adults, but not younger people: study
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Paxlovid works well against COVID-19 in older adults, but not younger people: study fdiamond Wed, 02/15/2023 - 15:40
Managing for resilience: Passage’s ups and downs in gene therapy
PharmaVoice
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
After a rocky year, Passage Bio’s CEO is focused on helping the rare disease specialist bounce back.
10 years after selling Bausch + Lomb, controversial dealmaker Saunders is back as CEO
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
10 years after selling Bausch + Lomb, controversial dealmaker Saunders is back as CEO kdunleavy Wed, 02/15/2023 - 10:43
Leading innovators in CRISPR nucleases for the pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 15, 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 need, 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: CRISPR nucleases.
CommonSpirit Health logs $474M operating loss for quarter ended Dec. 31 but stays in the black thanks to investments
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
CommonSpirit Health logs $474M operating loss for quarter ended Dec.
Wegmans accepting EBT SNAP payments for online orders
Drug Store News
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The retailer is now accepting EBT SNAP payments for online grocery orders.
Similis Bio plans to partner with Novel351k for biosimilars development
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
JSR Life Sciences’ business unit Similis Bio is planning to collaborate with Novel351k for the development of three biosimilar programmes targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases. Under the terms of the initial deal, Similis Bio will handle the development of cell lines, analytics, process development, and cGMP production. This will lead to pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamic clinical trials.
February Newsletter 2023
Fuld
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Increasingly, we see companies like yours relying on data analytics to provide the latest intelligence and insights required to gain or keep their competitive edge. In this issue, we focus on helping companies unlock greater value from their data. On February 15th, we will host a webinar on Mitigating Cultural Bias in Market Research. Join us to better understand and interpret cultural differences and learn how to ensure that your cross-cultural research is delivering unbiased results We also re
Medications That May Cause Hallucinations as a Side Effect
BuzzRx
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Seeing a shimmering light around a person or an object, feeling bugs crawling on your skin, or hearing voices in your head are all different types of hallucinations. These distressing psychotic symptoms and sensory experiences can occur in various situations and medical conditions, such as alcohol and drug abuse, sleep deprivation, dementia, depression , and Charles Bonnet syndrome (a condition that causes people with vision impairment to have visual hallucinations).
Leading innovators in coronavirus vaccine components
Pharmaceutical Technology
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The pharmaceutical industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the evolution of new treatment paradigms, gravity of unmet need, 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: Coronavirus vaccine components.
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