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Removing race adjustment from lung test could mean higher disability payments for Black vets

STAT

Removing a patient’s race from an equation used to assess lung function — a change called for by health equity advocates — would mean that the lung disease of nearly half a million Black Americans would be reclassified as being more severe, and that Black veterans could receive more than $1 billion in additional disability payments, according to a study published Sunday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Study Shows Older Patients With AML Respond to Treatment With VEN-HMA

Pharmacy Times

Researchers observed that patients aged 80 years and older with acute myeloid leukemia who were treated with venetoclax and a hypomethylating agent had prolonged overall survival.

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Weekend ICYMI: May 13 to May 17

Drug Topics

In case you missed it, this week we had news about joint business ventures in pharmacy, an uptick in fentanyl seizures across the US, sunscreen safety, and more.

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I haven’t tried Ozempic but I know how it feels | Megan Nolan

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Our desires are an essential part of who we are – as I discovered when I lost my appetite for six months Mostly, walking down New York streets in spring sunshine is the cinematic, euphoric ideal of what it is to be alive. It’s the thing I looked forward to for decades. It meant to me, back then as a kid in Ireland, listening to songs about Lexington and 14th Street, freedom: an almost deranged amount of freedom.

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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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Upcoming EveryLife Foundation Scientific Workshop on May 21, 2024 will Address Challenges in Developing Therapies for Ultra-Rare Diseases

The FDA Law Blog

By Sarah Wicks — On May 21, 2024, the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases (ELF) will host a Scientific Workshop at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. aimed at identifying and characterizing the challenges in developing therapies for ultra-rare diseases and conditions that affect exceedingly small populations. The workshop will drive in-depth discussions from leaders across federal agencies, the patient advocacy community, industry, academia and policy to examine the current state of

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Parenteral Solutions in Contract Manufacturing for the Pharmaceutical Industry 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover what industry professionals seek in contract manufacturing for parenteral solutions. Ensure quality, compliance, and innovation with our comprehensive guide. Click to learn more.

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PLX-038 by ProLynx for Ependymoma: Likelihood of Approval

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PLX-038 is under clinical development by ProLynx and currently in Phase II for Ependymoma.

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PLX-038 by ProLynx for Recurrent Medulloblastoma: Likelihood of Approval

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PLX-038 is under clinical development by ProLynx and currently in Phase II for Recurrent Medulloblastoma.

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Dipraglurant by Addex Therapeutics for Blepharospasm: Likelihood of Approval

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Dipraglurant is under clinical development by Addex Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Blepharospasm.

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Vusolimogene oderparepvec by Replimune for Metastatic Melanoma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vusolimogene oderparepvec is under clinical development by Replimune and currently in Phase II for Metastatic Melanoma.

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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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Afamitresgene autoleucel by Adaptimmune Therapeutics for Osteosarcoma: Likelihood of Approval

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Afamitresgene autoleucel is under clinical development by Adaptimmune Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Osteosarcoma.

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Afamitresgene autoleucel by Adaptimmune Therapeutics for Neuroblastoma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Afamitresgene autoleucel is under clinical development by Adaptimmune Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Neuroblastoma.

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Afamitresgene autoleucel by Adaptimmune Therapeutics for Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Neurofibrosarcoma): Likelihood of Approval

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Afamitresgene autoleucel is under clinical development by Adaptimmune Therapeutics and currently in Phase II for Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Neurofibrosarcoma).

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Elixcyte by Unicocell Biomed for Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure): Likelihood of Approval

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Elixcyte is under clinical development by Unicocell Biomed and currently in Phase II for Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure).

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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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Olverembatinib by Ascentage Pharma Group International for Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (CML, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia): Likelihood of Approval

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Olverembatinib is under clinical development by Ascentage Pharma Group International and currently in Phase II for Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (CML, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia).

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Furmonertinib mesylate by Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals for Lung Adenocarcinoma: Likelihood of Approval

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Furmonertinib mesylate is under clinical development by Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase II for Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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Rucaparib camsylate by Pharmaand for Renal Cell Carcinoma: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Rucaparib camsylate is under clinical development by pharmaand and currently in Phase II for Renal Cell Carcinoma.

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Rucaparib camsylate by Pharmaand for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

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Rucaparib camsylate is under clinical development by pharmaand and currently in Phase II for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer.

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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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Rucaparib camsylate by Pharmaand for Metastatic Biliary Tract Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

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Rucaparib camsylate is under clinical development by pharmaand and currently in Phase II for Metastatic Biliary Tract Cancer.

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Rucaparib camsylate by Pharmaand for Malignant Mesothelioma: Likelihood of Approval

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Rucaparib camsylate is under clinical development by pharmaand and currently in Phase II for Malignant Mesothelioma.

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SkinTE by RegenETP for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Likelihood of Approval

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SkinTE is under clinical development by RegenETP and currently in Phase III for Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

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