Drug Topics
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Prophylactic HPV vaccines have demonstrated remarkable efficacy, exceeding 98%, and they are already proving to be effective in the prevention of anogenital warts, precancerous lesions, and cancer alike.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Study finds that probable insomnia disorder was associated with physical health problems and difficulty with anger in veterans.
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Drug Topics
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The use of continuous glucose monitoring may improve outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Sarepta Therapeutics said Monday afternoon that its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy failed to improve muscle function compared to a placebo in a large clinical trial — likely a major disappointment for patients and doctors who have been desperately awaiting the treatment for years. The company said all patients in the study improved and that secondary measurements indicated the drug was having an effect.
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
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Isaac "Zak" Kohane, MD, PhD, the inaugural chair of Harvard Medical School's Department of Biomedical Informatics, discussed artificial intelligence during a plenary session at IDWeek 2023.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Person-centered care focuses on tailoring treatment plans, providing medication support, and ensuring access to resources that meet their unique needs.
Pharmacy Technician Pulse brings together the best content for pharmacy technicians from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fierce Pharma
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a comment from Pfizer. An earlier version of the story stated that nearly 800 jobs would be affected. | After plunging COVID revenues prompted Pfizer to embark on a cost-cutting crusade, more details about the company's savings efforts are coming into focus.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Cassava Sciences has long claimed its experimental drug, called simufilam, slows the cognitive decline of people with Alzheimer’s. On Friday, we learned how: The company recruited a large number of people into its clinical trial who don’t have Alzheimer’s. People who almost certainly had Alzheimer’s were also included in the study, but in this group, a placebo outperformed Cassava’s drug.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Ramesh Cheruvu, PharmD, pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Health Mart Family Pharmacy at McKesson, discussed his journey in the pharmaceutical industry and how it has changed since he became a pharmacist.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
WASHINGTON — M&Ms, Reese’s, gummy bears, and even cotton candy made an appearance at the Food and Drug Administration on the day before Halloween. Commissioner Robert Califf was not throwing a costume party.
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.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 30, 2023
RFID technology encompass a wide range of applications, including inventory management, medication authentication, patient adherence, and workflow efficiency.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
It’s changing of the guard time at pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb. On Wednesday, CEO Giovanni Caforio will step down. He’ll be replaced by Christopher Boerner, who is currently chief operating officer. When Caforio took over in May 2015, Bristol was known as a big pharmaceutical firm with the high-flying stock of a biotechnology company, largely due to its role as the company that brought cancer immunotherapy to market.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its plan to keep healthcare providers in line with data blocking requirements. | Providers determined to have committed information blocking would face changes to their status in certain Medicare programs, and subsequently a hit to program payments. Enforcement would begin once the proposed rule is finalized.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
When patients go shopping today, they might find themselves checking out with more than the vitamins or bulk toilet paper on their list. Several retailers have recently launched telehealth programs that let patients pick their medical concern off a menu of options, from hair loss and erectile dysfunction to acne and ear infections. Then they pay cash — no insurance accepted — to have a text or video visit with a provider.
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.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Clinical trial disparities and how to build a more inclusive future Mike.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Physician staffing firms, flailing in the wake of a federal law banning surprise bills, are demanding extra payment from hospitals to stay afloat. Hospitals, desperate for doctors to staff their facilities, have little choice but to comply. It’s a big topic of conversation on for-profit hospital earnings calls. Just last week, major hospital chains said those expenses, known as physician subsidies, were up 20% to 40% from last year.
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Crystal Toribio, PharmD, Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist at St. Francis Hospital discusses the impact of direct patient care within her role to highlight this American Pharmacists Month.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
In the next few weeks, Sarepta Therapeutics will release new data that could change the future of the company and the lives of thousands of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Phase 3 trial is testing whether Sarepta’s gene therapy, Elevidys, can slow progression of the fatal, muscle-wasting disease significantly more than placebo.
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Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 30, 2023
In a clinical trial, 2 vonoprazan-based regimens demonstrated higher rates of eradication as well as low rates of adverse effects compared to lansoprazole triple therapy.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
President Joe Biden ordered the nation’s leading health agencies on Monday to develop a plan for regulating artificial intelligence tools already widely in use within hospitals, insurance companies, and other health-related businesses. The order directs the US Department of Health and Human Services to establish a safety program to receive reports of AI-related harms and unsafe practices — and take actions to remedy them.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Understanding the importance of the whole person in clinical research Mike.
STAT
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was refreshing and invigorating, because that oh-so familiar routine of online meetings and deadlines has predictably returned. After all, the world — such as it is — somehow continues to spin. To cope, we are brewing cups of stimulation. Our choice today is glazed doughnut.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Localisation: Tailoring global campaigns for local success Mike.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Certain employees at CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance pharmacies are staging a three day walkout this week, per a Reuters report.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 30, 2023
EMA finds no evidence GLP-1 agonists cause thyroid cancer Phil.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at a wide range of retailers, including Costco, CVS Pharmacy, Giant and Publix.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Atrasentan data backs up Novartis’ $3.5bn Chinook deal Phil.
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 30, 2023
A large-scale study led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati and New York’s largest health care provider, Northwell Health, suggests that metformin can help prevent or reduce weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) to treat bipolar disorder. SGAs used to treat bipolar disorder are often effective at helping young patients’ mental health improve but can have significant side effects including elevated blood pressure and glucose, increased appetite, as w
Pharmaceutical Commerce
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Effort displays the diverse perspectives, skills, and people involved with the healthcare supply chain, as industry aims to continue to push DE&I forward.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Murad’s new Retinal ReSculpt Eye Treatment works to reduce the appearance of deep-set lines and wrinkles by visibly lifting and firming the under eye area.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 30, 2023
ITC ruling sets clock ticking on possible Apple Watch ban Phil.
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The survey also found that 67% of Americans plan to shop for their immediate family.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 30, 2023
GSK claims a first with Jemperli in endometrial cancer Phil.
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