Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The approval of xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) from Bristol Myers Squibb represents a “transformative moment in the treatment of schizophrenia.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
An investigation into the still unexplained human H5N1 bird flu infection in Missouri has turned up four additional health care workers who developed mild respiratory illness symptoms after caring for the patient in hospital in August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday. It is not clear if any of these people were actually infected with H5N1; they were not tested at the time when they were ill.
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Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Dupixent is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of the IL4 and IL13 pathways.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Despite no known infections of H5N1 bird flu among its dairy cows, Missouri recently detected a case in a person with no apparent exposure to possibly infected animals or related products (i.e., raw milk). A close contact and two health workers who cared for the person all developed respiratory symptoms , but were never tested. There has not yet been a wider uptick of other potential cases in the same community to indicate efficient human-to-human transmission — the evolution of which is
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
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Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases released a survey regarding the feelings of US adults toward influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal disease.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Dupilumab is the first biologic medicine for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to be approved in the US.
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Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Xanomeline and trospium chloride is the first in a new class, offering a new approach with selectively targeting M 1 and M 2 receptors.
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Check out these important FDA updates from the month of September 2024.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
She knew what it was to have pain she couldn’t put into words, but this was worse. As a child, Nana-Bilkisu Habib had felt it in her arms or legs or back, but this was everywhere, as if her whole body were shutting down. She couldn’t move. Her dad had to carry her into the car and lay her in the backseat. She spent the drive to the hospital reciting verses of the Quran, praying that she would make it through.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Looking for healthcare events in the fall of 2024 and 2025? We rounded up some of the top conferences, both virtual and live, that are on the calendar. | Here's our roundup of some of the top events in healthcare scheduled in the fall of 2024 and 2025.
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.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Finally, it seemed, Sarah Jenssen would have a chance to get a treatment that her family hoped could help her. A gene therapy for Sarah’s condition, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, won a wide approval from the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year. The authorization encompassed most patients with the degenerative neuromuscular disorder, regardless of their age or whether or not their disease had advanced to the point that they used wheelchairs.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Study results showed that Black women with breast cancer were more likely to die across all subtypes, with the disparity varying from 17% to 50% depending on subtype.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Many counties do not have medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services available through providers and treatment programs, and even in counties that do, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries of | A new report from HHS OIG looked at access to medication for opioid use disorder services and found many high need counties do not have specialized providers.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Although disease screening reached high-risk patients, uptake was low, necessitating additional incentive to participate in voluntary testing.
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.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Dupixent is already a blockbuster therapy for a range of immune-mediated diseases, but the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease greatly expands its reach — and could give it an edge over rival treatments in development. The FDA decision, announced Friday, was based on a pair of late-stage trials that found Dupixent helped patients with the chronic lung condition, reducing the rate of flare-ups and improving their breathing.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The work of Obstetrician Ignaz Semmelweis lives on in medical protocols today.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Stay up to date on cutting edge healthcare news, from PDURS to D2C, with Frontiers Health. Explore the latest in digital health trends and innovations.
STAT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In the raging debate about how to regulate artificial intelligence in health care, “there seem to be two camps that are emerging,” says Raj Ratwani, vice president for scientific affairs at MedStar Health. On one side is the heavyweight Coalition for Health AI , now home to over 4,000 health care organizations looking to be involved in the AI regulation conversation — even the Food and Drug Administration.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before si | Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before signups begin.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Notably, of the 38 participants who remained on treatment, 37 have switched to less frequent dosing and all have maintained responses.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
World leaders seek 10% cut in antibiotic resistance deaths Phil.
The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
High levels of antibiotics and other drugs have been found in water in the country’s most treasured and protected landscapes, raising concerns over antimicrobial resistance Photographs by Christopher Thomond Nestled within the Peak District national park, the stream known as Brook Head Beck meanders between undulating green hills. It is mossy and dank by the river, surrounded by the gentle trickling sound of water, the smell of leaves starting to rot underfoot, and a weave of branches overhead w
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Cassava Sciences will pay $40m to settle SEC charges that it made misleading claims about a phase 2b study of Alzheimer's candidate simufilam.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsui | Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsuit.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Discover how GenAI leverages cutting-edge technology to automate the generation of regulatory dossiers, saving time and resources for your organization. Explore how GenAI can streamline the process and enhance efficiency.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The indication is for adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with advanced or metastatic RET-mutated medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) who require systemic therapy.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Pruritus, or itching, is a common symptom of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). Learn more about its impact and the importance of raising awareness about this condition.
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Vitamin D supplementation improved total cholesterol levels, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and all glycemic parameters.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Sanofi's Dupixent scores double COPD win in US, China Jonah.
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Bavarian Nordic has already said it would prioritise mpox vaccine production to fulfil orders this year.
The Checkup by Singlecare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
What’s one of the world’s most loved foods? Pizza! A favorite of kids and adults alike, the Italian staple is a common comfort food. From gooey cheese to crunchy pepperoni, it’s no wonder the savory meal is so popular. If you have Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes , you might wonder if it’s possible to enjoy pizza as part of a diabetes management plan.
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
BMS' acquisition of Karuna looks set to pay off after it gets FDA approval for the schizophrenia drug at the heart of the $14bn takeover
STAT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
At the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Thursday, all countries approved a major new political declaration to radically scale up efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — a major threat to modern medicine. As director-general of the World Health Organization, I see this declaration as a strong signal from countries that they are committed to addressing this global threat.
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