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COVID-19 Had Worst Disease Outcomes Among Respiratory Viruses

Drug Topics

In their exploration of 2 separate respiratory virus seasons, researchers examined the severity of illness for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

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American Heart Association Launches Initiative to Increase Education on Heart Failure

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The initiative will provide information about care models for specialists and clinical teams to improve patient outcomes in heart failure.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

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Government unions and cybersecurity experts are disturbed by Elon Musk's newfound access to personal information and the country's payment infrastructure, which coordinates funds for government health programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Remembering a remarkable Duchenne champion

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This story first appeared in Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can sign up  here  to get it delivered to their inbox.

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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

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Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death in US

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The prevalence of high blood pressure is highest in Mississippi at 40.2% compared with the lowest in Colorado at 24.6%.

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Study Finds COVID-19 Infection Associated With More Severe Disease Compared With Flu, RSV

Pharmacy Times

Investigators noted that the differences between the 3 respiratory infections were not as pronounced during the 2023-2024 season.

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Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism

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Vaccines do not cause autism. You’ve almost certainly read that before — probably hundreds of times. But many people do not believe it, perhaps because too often it is repeated without a real explanation of how we know that. So here is an attempt to offer that explanation.

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Dead Birds on Lake Michigan Shore Raise Bird Flu Concerns in Chicago

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Experts believe a bird flu outbreak is responsible for hundreds of dead birds washing ashore on the beaches of Chicago.

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World Cancer Day: A Call to Action

Pharmacy Times

World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting equitable access to cancer care, with pharmacy professionals playing a vital role in prevention, treatment, and support for patients and communities.

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Medicare Advantage patients treated in value-based care models saw better outcomes than those treated in fee-for-service models, according to a new study from Optum.

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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.

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STAT+: FDA approves first xenotransplantation clinical trial, as United Therapeutics forges ahead

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United Therapeutics said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration has cleared it to begin the first clinical trial testing whether organs from gene-edited pigs could provide a viable option for patients in dire need of an organ transplant. Over the last three years, United and a rival company, eGenesis, have transplanted genetically modified pig hearts or kidneys into several patients, but those procedures were done through compassionate use waivers from the FDA that allow doctors to treat i

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FDA Grants ADI-001 Fast Track Designation as Treatment of Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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ADI-001 is an investigation allogeneic gamma delta chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy that targets CD20 for the treatment of a variety of autoimmune diseases.

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Flu, RSV, COVID-19, and More: Updates on the 2025 Respiratory Virus Landscape

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Rising seasonal viruses and emerging concerns emphasize the need for public awareness and prevention.

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Most hospital finance executives surveyed said they will need to shift increased costs onto insurers and patients in the form of higher service charges.

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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.

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Q&A: How gluten-free processed foods put people with celiac disease at risk

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People with celiac disease face a food paradox. Gluten-free bagels, brownie mixes, and frozen burritos beckon from grocery store shelves. Yet despite this abundance, they can’t trust that these foods are actually safe to eat. The story of how the food industry went gaga for gluten-free products, putting the health of people with celiac at risk in the process, takes center stage in Emily Abel’s new book, “Gluten Free for Life: Celiac Disease, Medical Recognition, and the Food

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Subcutaneous Amycretin Shows Weight Loss of 9.7% for 20 Weeks

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In a phase 1b/2a clinical trial, investigators evaluated the once weekly subcutaneous drug for safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and proof-of-concept.

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FDA Approves Apomorphine Hydrochloride to Treat Motor Fluctuations in Advanced Parkinson Disease

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The approval marks the first subcutaneous infusion device approved for the treatment of Parkinson disease, providing a new option for patients with serious disease who are unresponsive to other therapies.

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Patient experience monitoring company Press Ganey announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to further integrate AI into its existing solutions.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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STAT+: DeepSeek signals China’s rising influence in AI — and AI drug development

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Is China setting the global standard for AI-driven drug development? DeepSeek, a relatively unknown AI firm based in Hangzhou, China, shocked the industry last week with claims that its technology could rival the abilities of technologies developed by leading U.S. AI companies — and do so far more economically. The claims ignited debates not just about the implications for AI companies like OpenAI but for the U.S. drug industry, which is increasingly turning to AI in hopes of develop

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Majority of People Support Pharmacist Prescribed Hormonal Contraceptives

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Investigators from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy discuss 2 studies that assessed perspectives on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraceptives.

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Study Finds High Prevalence of Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency in Type 2 Diabetes

Pharmacy Times

Investigators found that 60% of individuals with type 2 diabetes are vitamin D deficient.

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The removal of thousands of health information web pages and public health data streams harms patients and runs counter to health agencies' mandate, Doctors for America argues in a newly filed lawsuit.

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Opinion: HPV self-collection tests must be approved for use at home

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Women’s health champions like us cheered in January when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation for cervical cancer screening for high-risk genotypes of human papillomavirus (HPV), including the use of self-collection tests. The move follows the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of self-collection tests last summer.

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Mirikizumab Demonstrates Sustained Clinical, Endoscopic Outcomes for Crohn Disease

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Patients who achieved clinical remission at 1 year in VIVID-1 maintain clinical remission at 92.9% at 2 years with the Crohn Disease Activity Index.

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Novo Nordisk Announces Topline Results for Amycretin as Potential Obesity, Overweight Treatment

Pharmacy Times

The phase 1b/2a results show the potential of amycretin, a unimolecular glucagon-like peptide-1 and amylin receptor agonist.

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BMS extends its cost-cutting drive by another $2bn

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BMS is extending its bid to cut costs by $1.5bn before the end of this year, backed by 2,200 job cuts, adding a target of another $2bn by end-2027.

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The disappearing federal data

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APhA Platform Aims to Tackle Pharmacy Workforce Shortage

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The American Pharmacists Association announced the launch of its transformative HealthShifts platform in collaboration with the California Pharmacists Association and powered by Locumate.

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Topical Drug Delivery May Offer Welcome Alternatives for Breast Cancer Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Topical, targeted drug delivery increases drug concentrations at the desired site while also reducing toxicity and unwanted adverse effects.

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Sanofi’s Sarclisa combo approved in China for multiple myeloma

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Sanofi has received Chinas NMPA approval for the use of Sarclisa, combined with a standard-of-care regimen, for treating adults with NDMM.

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Opinion: A bold experiment: Let’s bribe West Virginia to reduce its obesity rate

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To many, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to advocate positions that are contrary to scientific orthodoxy, but there’s one area where he and his critics largely agree: Healthier eating leads to a healthier population. Obesity, for instance, is a major and costly health problem that is only getting worse. Excess body fat and obesity are linked to type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and hypertension, among other ailments.

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Critical Knowledge Gap in Managing Chronic Pain Among Patients with AxSpA

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Researchers addressed unmet needs in the treatment of chronic pain for patients living with axial spondyloarthritis.

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Improve Asthma Management with Triple Inhaled Therapy

Pharmacy Times

Many patients do not attain sufficient disease control with inhaled corticosteroids in combination with long-acting -2 agonists and remain vulnerable to exacerbations.

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