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Opinion: Survey: Neurologists split on prescribing new Alzheimer’s treatments

STAT

As more than 7,500 clinicians and researchers converge in Philadelphia for the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference , a sharp division is emerging over new treatments for the disease that brings them together each year. This divide is over when to prescribe one of the newer drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab (Leqembi) was approved by the U.S.

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Weekend ICYMI: July 22 to July 26

Drug Topics

In case you missed it, this week we had news about drug expenditures, managing the peak asthma season, successes in HIV drugs, and more.

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LEO closes on first approval for chronic hand eczema drug

pharmaphorum

The CHMP has backed LEO Pharma's delgocitinib for chronic hand eczema, considered to be one of its top pipeline prospects

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Steward Health Care plans to close 2 Massachusetts hospitals by end of August

Fierce Healthcare

Bankrupt Steward Health Care plans to close two of its eight Massachusetts hospitals, Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, by the end of August after failing to receive qualified bids | Bankrupt Steward Health Care plans to close two of its eight Massachusetts hospitals by the end of August after failing to receive qualified bids, the health system said Friday.

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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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Aripiprazole Versus Risperidone Comparison

Med Ed 101

We will compare aripiprazole versus risperidone and why a clinician might recommend one versus another. These two agents are two of the most commonly used antipsychotics in practice. Antipsychotics are most often used for psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They can also be considered for other behavioral issues and in the case of […] The post Aripiprazole Versus Risperidone Comparison appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards 2024: SecureCHEK AI

Pharmaceutical Technology

SecureCHEK AI is a Category Award Winner in four areas in the 2024 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards

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