Closing the Historic Routine-Vaccination Gap
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Pharmacists can play a key role in helping to improve backsliding vaccination rates.
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The digital therapeutics revolution is happening and Big Pharma is buying in — with caution
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Companies like Pfizer, Novartis, Sanofi and BMS are diving into the world of digital therapeutics while recognizing the limitations of the young field.
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Five Achievements You Need To Unlock To Become An Antibiotic Ninja
IDStewardship
OCTOBER 10, 2022
In this article a pharmacist with specialized training in infectious diseases discusses five key areas of study to master in the field of antimicrobial pharmacotherapy, to become an antibiotic ninja. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP. Article posted 11 October 2022. It is commonplace for learners such as students and residents to struggle with infectious diseases pharmacotherapy.
Protecting against influenza: A conversation with David Ross, Vice President, Commercial Operations, North America, CSL Seqirus
PhRMA
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Our industry is at the forefront of fighting the annual influenza virus. I recently had the chance to connect with David Ross, Vice President, Commercial Operations, North America, CSL Seqirus about how the industry is working to fight the annual flu and what lessons learned during COVID-19 are allowing us to better respond to influenza.
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
Live Now: Drug Topics® Annual Salary Survey
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Readers, we want to hear from you.
Woman of the Week: HBA’s Nikki Jones
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 12, 2022
As the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s first chief people and DEI officer, Jones is poised to tackle pay gap inequity, systemic gender bias and leadership barriers impeding women of color.
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Opinion: Maternity care in the U.S. is in crisis. It’s time to call the midwife
STAT
OCTOBER 12, 2022
After pushing for several hours, my patient looks exhausted but happy, clutching her seconds-old newborn to her chest. As I help her put her baby to breast for the first time, she isn’t thinking about anything other than the tiny human blinking up at her. As well she shouldn’t.
Industry Trends: What to Watch For
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 13, 2022
From biosimilars to artificial intelligence, these are the trends poised to take community pharmacy by storm.
New partnership may give MDMA an edge in the psychedelics space
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 10, 2022
While LSD and psilocybin steal the spotlight, drug developers are also exploring MDMA for a wide swath of neurological illnesses.
Clinical Results Support Greater Use of Oncology Biosimilars
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Presenters at the AMCP Nexus conference explore outcomes data and whether these medications should be substituted for reference products more frequently.
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.
Novel cancer therapeutic synthesised by Stanford researchers
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Research published in the journal Nature Chemistry , shows how researchers from Stanford University in the US uncovered a promising new method to synthetically manufacture the compound tigilanol tiglate, named EBC-46, which could offer targeted medicine for cancer and other diseases. Natural sources of the compound can only be found in a small section of the Northeastern Australia rainforest, in fruit seeds from the blushwood tree ( Fontainea picrosperma ).
Spotlight on Mental Health: World Mental Health Day 2022
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Make mental health a priority.
What’s your leadership brand?
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Pharma industry leaders share their brand personas.
Specialty Drugs Account for Nearly Half of Pharmacy Drug Spend in 2021
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Keynote speaker at the AMCP Nexus conference discusses recent FDA approvals and those scheduled over the next year.
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.
Human neurons implanted in a rodent’s brain lead a rat to water — and make it drink
STAT
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The scientist flicked on a laser, filling the rat’s brain with blue light. The rodent, true to its past two weeks of training, scampered across its glass box to a tiny spout, where it was duly rewarded with a drink of water. From the outside, this would appear to be a pretty run-of-the-mill neuroscience experiment, except for the fact that the neurons directing the rat to its thirst-quenching reward didn’t contain any rat DNA.
PTSD Therapies on the Fast Track
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Several drugs with novel mechanisms of action have been put on the pathway for speedier approval decisions by the FDA. Phase 2 and 3 trials are underway.
Robotic pills could open a world of possibilities for the biologics market
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 13, 2022
As the oral biologic market heats up, Rani Therapeutics is looking to dominate the field with its robotic pill for treatment of chronic conditions.
Pharmacists Can Help Identify, Treat Anemia of CKD
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Panelists at the AMCP Nexus conference discuss the burden of undertreated and untreated chronic kidney disease.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software
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Which diet and health habits are backed by science? Now there’s a tool for that
STAT
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Does eating red meat increase one’s risk of heart disease? Would eating more vegetables help? Is leaving high blood pressure untreated really a death wish? The answers might vary, depending on who a person asks, which friend or TikTok nurse, and when. Researchers at the University of Washington want to make it easier to find current, evidence-based health advice.
Mental, Behavioral Health Issues Call for Creative Solutions
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
In an ideal world, pharmacists would be able to spot patients in mental health crisis and provide appropriate solutions.
Where the CEO of ADC Therapeutics sees ‘huge potential’ in the tech beyond oncology
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The “magic bullet” approach of ADCs has been a breakthrough in cancer care — but this excitement could be just the beginning.
Unmet Needs in Management of C. Difficile Infection (CDI)
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Bincy Abraham, MD, MS; Thomas Lodise, PharmD, PhD; Teena Chopra, MD, MPH; and Paul Feuerstadt, MD, share unmet needs, including access to therapies, in treatment of C. difficile infection (CDI).
Robotic capsule could replace injected biologics
European Pharmaceutical Review
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Scientists at MIT have demonstrated that a novel robotic capsule could potentially replace conventional biologic injection methods by tunnelling through the intestinal mucus barrier to deliver insulin. The research, published in the journal Science Robotics described how the new drug delivery system can transport large protein and small-molecule drugs, like vancomycin, an antibiotic peptide.
October 2022: In This Issue
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 10, 2022
A look at what’s to come in the October issue of Drug Topics®.
Citius Pharmaceuticals sees golden opportunities in late-stage specialty assets
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 11, 2022
CEO Leonard Mazur explains how the company’s hoping to unlock the potential of its varied pipeline.
Women Pharmacist Day Celebrates Trailblazers in the Field
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, discusses how she will be celebrating the important contributions of women pharmacists.
‘It still prevented cancers’: Experts discuss furor over colonoscopy study and dissect the nuances
STAT
OCTOBER 14, 2022
On Sunday, the New England Journal of Medicine published the interim results of a landmark trial examining the effect of inviting people to colonoscopy screening. The paper, which STAT covered , exploded across medical media and ignited debate over the trial’s results, how to interpret those results, and the popular coverage of the study. The frenzy resulted over the trial’s main finding — which is that offering colonoscopies to people did not reduce cancer deaths within a 1
What CBD Brings to the Table for Dermatologic Concerns
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Drug Topics® is joined by Dr. Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer at Ananda professional to discuss what CBD is used for in dermatology.
Patient insights data
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 10, 2022
While there are many sources of real-world evidence, there’s growing interest and focus on capturing patient generated insights to capture a more specific level of understanding for a given therapy.
Mentoring, Supporting Others Can Help Advance Women Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Nakia Eldridge, PharmD, MBA, discussed her career, the impacts of COVID-19 on women in pharmacy, and how mentorship can pave the way for more women pharmacists.
Faster brain imaging technique seems to overcome limitations of current MRI scans
STAT
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Research often proceeds in a logical progression, new studies building upon a detailed understanding of the underlying processes revealed by earlier work. But a new brain imaging technique that can directly track the activity of neurons emerged from one of academics’ favorite questions: “What would happen if we tried doing it this way?
Follow the Money
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 10, 2022
As he prepared to move house, our columnist was struck by the similarities between a yard sale and the prescription drug pricing infrastructure.
Coming out of stealth, RIGImmune aims to catch up with ever-mutating viruses
PharmaVoice
OCTOBER 13, 2022
President Susan Sobolov discusses how the startup is building on the work of two powerhouse Yale scientists to advance candidates for viruses — and beyond.
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