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Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists say

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Current rules leave door open for medicines to be supplied without appropriate patient consultation, association says Pharmacies are demanding tougher regulation of the online sale of weight-loss jabs amid a predicted new years boom in demand. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), who represent independent community pharmacies, urged the regulator to require greater consultation with patients before dispensing weight-loss jabs and other high-risk medication online.

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Q&A: What to Know About Exposure to Smoke and Debris From Wildfire

Pharmacy Times

Inhaling smoke can have acute effect for people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pulmonary fibrosis.

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How to Transform Real-World Evidence (RWE) Insights with Innovative Data Solutions

PharmExec

Organizations that focus on improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs rely on real-world data to guide and support their mission. Being able to extract meaningful insights from this data is vital.

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Sulfonylureas and Insulin – Should They Be Used Together?

Med Ed 101

Type II diabetes is a complicated disease state that often requires a combination of medications to control. However, some combinations of antidiabetes medications, such as sulfonylureas and basal insulin, may lead to unintended adverse effects. In this article, we explore the risks, benefits, and clinical considerations of combining sulfonylureas with long-acting insulin.

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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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STAT+: ‘This is censorship’: Trump freeze on communications forces medical journal to pull HHS authors’ article

STAT

An article that was written by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services employees and slated for publication in a medical journal this spring was placed on hold last week, apparently as a result of the Trump administration freeze on communications from government agencies. The article reviewed the responsibilities of institutions that receive federal funding for research and was to have appeared in the Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics.