STAT

AUGUST 24, 2024

Anthony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for nearly a week for West Nile virus infection. Fauci, a leader of the U.S. Covid-19 response, spent six days in hospital as doctors tried to figure out what was responsible for his illness. It was thought he had a bacterial infection, or had been infected with a tick-borne disease, until a blood test showed he was “strongly positive” for West Nil

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 24, 2024

In Missouri, community health workers partnered with community pharmacists, CPESN, and others to develop a state-funded program to address vaccine gaps in local communities.

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STAT

AUGUST 24, 2024

News that Anthony Fauci, long-time former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering from a bad bout of West Nile virus fever throws a spotlight on a disease that sickens plenty of Americans every summer, but which gets little attention. Transmitted by mosquitoes, the virus causes symptom-free infections in most people who contract it.

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The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

AUGUST 24, 2024

Campaigners hail decision to give thousands of sufferers access to new set of drugs known as ‘modulators’ Alix Oxlade was 30 weeks into her pregnancy when scans showed fluid building up in the stomach and bowels of her unborn son, Rufus. The cause was unclear, though there was an early suspect: cystic fibrosis. One of the most common inherited illnesses in the west, cystic fibrosis is caused by a defective protein that allows mucus to build up in the lungs, bowels and other organs and can lead t

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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

AUGUST 24, 2024

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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Drug Topics

AUGUST 24, 2024

Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

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Drug Topics

AUGUST 24, 2024

Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.

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Pharmig

AUGUST 24, 2024

Ready for a weekend of relaxation? Discover why pharmaceutical microbiologists should schedule some downtime before the summer ends. Read more online here. The post Why Microbiologists Should Take a Pause on the Summer Bank Holiday appeared first on Pharmig.

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The Happy PharmD

AUGUST 24, 2024

Oncology pharmacy is a field that demands deep consideration before diving in. It’s not just about the medicine; it’s about the emotional toll and the profound impact on patients’ lives. As someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer, I understand firsthand the significance of the work oncology pharmacists undertake.

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