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STAT+: Novo Holdings is set to close its $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent after FTC fails to challenge the deal

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Novo Holdings, the parent company of Novo Nordisk, can proceed with its planned $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent, a leading contract drug manufacturer, after U.S. regulators declined to challenge the deal following months of scrutiny. The companies expect to close the transaction in the next several days, after a deadline passed for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to raise objections and other regulatory conditions were fulfilled, according to statements issued by Novo Nordisk and Catalen

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Exploring the Role of Tumor Biology in Redefining Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment

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Emerging research in triple-negative breast cancer highlights the promise of molecular-based approaches to improve treatment outcomes.

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STAT+: Feds threaten Sanofi with sanctions over plan to change payment terms for a federal drug discount program

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A U.S. government agency warned Sanofi that it faces sanctions over plans to change the way payments are made to most hospitals participating in a drug discount program, the third time in recent months that a major pharmaceutical company has been threatened with such a step. In a Dec. 13 letter , the Health Resources & Services Administration said that if Sanofi proceeds with its plan, the company could be terminated from the 340B Drug Discount Program.

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SABCS 2024: Anthracyclines May Improve Survival in High-Risk Breast Cancer, But Risks Must Be Weighed

Pharmacy Times

Adding anthracyclines to chemotherapy may improve survival in high-risk breast cancer patients.

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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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Opinion: STAT readers on the health care system, pediatrics, and mental health apps

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First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others. To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised in First Opinion essays, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to them.

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SABCS 2024: Identifying High-Risk Women for Targeted Breast Cancer Prevention Through AI-Powered Mammography Analysis

Pharmacy Times

AI-powered analysis of mammography images can identify women at high long-term risk of breast cancer, enabling targeted prevention strategies.

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Reducing Risk: MUC1 Vaccines, Tamoxifen, and Denosumab in Breast Cancer Prevention

Pharmacy Times

Advancements in prevention address cancer risk in high-risk patients and BRCA mutation carriers.