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Providers, payers focused on initial 'quick wins' for AI with plans to grow investment: survey

Fierce Healthcare

More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds. | More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds.

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H5N1 Bird Flu: A Slowly Looming Public Health Threat

Drug Topics

Public health and infectious disease experts offered their perspectives on the 2024 US bird flu outbreak and its potential of becoming a greater public health crisis.

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STAT+: AI in drug discovery is ‘nonsense,’ but call Schrödinger ‘AI’ if you want, says CEO

STAT

Schrödinger CEO Ramy Farid wants you to know that his company isn’t an AI company…but he’ll call it that if you want to. The company, founded in 1990, started out by making software that used the basic laws of physics to laboriously and exactly predict how molecules will interact with each other in space. Those calculations, rooted in the field of computational physics, needed lots of expensive and time-consuming computing power to run, and many people abandoned those t

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Keytruda represents almost half of Merck’s sales, and a new formulation could fend off rivals

PharmaVoice

A subcutaneous version of Merck’s Keytruda was as effective as the infused version in a late-stage study, but the company won’t be the first to market.

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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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Does Adderall affect sleep?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Adderall is a controlled prescription medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ). It is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote wakefulness in people with narcolepsy , a sleep disorder. The standard, immediate-release Adderall is usually taken two or three times per day, while extended-release Adderall XR is taken once daily.

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Medication Optimization Needed for Patients with Long COVID

Drug Topics

Investigators said there is an imperative to optimize medication utilization and explore the consequences of medication burden on treatment outcomes in patients with long COVID.

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What is a ‘cure,’ really? AbbVie’s Humira creator leaps into the next phase of medicine

PharmaVoice

AbbVie’s head of R&D cures has lofty ambitions to end diseases like HIV through a community of researchers that work as one.

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Sanofi lays out €40M to beef up transplant, diabetes drug production in France

Fierce Pharma

With several high-profile manufacturing outlays already in the books in Europe this year, Sanofi is returning to the bloc in a bid to boost production for a long-approved transplant treatment and a | Sanofi has unveiled a 40 million euro investment at its Lyon Gerland biomanufacturing site in France. The cash infusion will help bolster local production of the company’s polyclonal antibody Thymoglubulin for kidney transplant rejection, as well as expected future capacity needs for the type 1 diab

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Tai Chi Intervention, Liver Disease Prevalence for People with OA | ACR Convergence

Drug Topics

Researchers explored the benefits of tai chi and prevalence of liver disease in patients with osteoarthritis.

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Opinion: The FDA’s risky action on compounding weight loss drugs

STAT

When Makena, a drug designed to prevent preterm births, hit the market in 2011 at $1,500 per dose, it drew rife backlash. The drug was based on an active ingredient that had been available for many years at a much lower cost. Confronted with the public outcry, the FDA took an unusual step: It allowed pharmacies to continue making their own copies of the drug through the practice of pharmacy compounding, selling it at a fraction of Makena’s price.

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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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The Dodgers’ World Series run brought attention to a rare disease. Annexon is stepping up to the plate.

PharmaVoice

The company is looking to score an FDA nod for its investigational therapy that targets a molecule linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome and other autoimmune diseases.

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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 5 2024

European Pharmaceutical Review

Articles in Issue 5 of European Pharmaceutical Review include: FOREWORD ICH Q6(R1): test criteria and specifications Dave Elder David P Elder Consultancy CELL & GENE THERAPY How automation and digital technologies will unlock the full potential of advanced therapies Dr Stephen Ward CGT Catapult Hydrogel encapsulation: unlocking the potential of cell therapies for targeted treatments Dr Stephen Harrington and Francis Karanu Likarda SUSTAINABILITY Transitioning to digital product information t

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Despite Benefits, Mediterranean Diet Adherence in RA Remains Low | ACR Convergence

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The Mediterranean diet is largely considered one of the healthiest diets.

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STAT+: Pharma still ‘falling short’ in providing access to low- and middle-income countries, analysis finds

STAT

Although more pharmaceutical companies are tailoring their business models to focus on low-income countries, a new analysis finds that overall industry efforts remain limited and patient access continues to suffer as a result. Notably, momentum has stalled in reaching licensing deals that are designed to make lower-cost generic drugs available in parts of the world where brand-name medicines are unaffordable, and few companies have pursued technology transfer agreements.

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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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Will Walgreens’ store closures derail its clinical trial aims?

PharmaVoice

Despite a plan to shutter 1,200 stores, the company’s chief clinical trials officer said the pharmacy juggernaut remains committed to drug research.

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Clinical Safety Data Show Switching Between Rituximab Biosimilars Does Not Increase Adverse Events

Pharmacy Times

There were 2 main types of switches, including switching to rituximab subcutaneous and switching among different intravenous rituximab treatments.

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Outcomes Vary When Cannabis Is Used for Pain Management in Rheumatic Disease | ACR Convergence

Drug Topics

Investigators evaluated the role that cannabis plays in pain management in different populations with rheumatic diseases.

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First U.S. case of new mpox strain detected in California

STAT

California has detected the country’s first case of a new mpox strain that is spreading from person to person. The infected individual had recently traveled from Eastern Africa, where multiple countries are battling transmission of this virus. The individual was treated in a health facility in San Mateo County and is in isolation at home, the California Department of Public Health announced in a statement released Saturday.

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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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The first MASH drug could open the door for others — including GLP-1s

PharmaVoice

With only one approved drug on the market, companies like Inventiva Pharma are advancing MASH drugs and seeking a competitive edge.

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Antibacterial peptides instrumental in efficiency against resistant bacteria

Pharmafile

This month, the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have published the results of a study demonstrating that resistant bacteria, when paired with material equipped with antibacterial peptides, can regain susceptibility to antibiotics. The study, conducted in a laboratory environment, concluded that antibiotics – such as oxacillin – could achieve an increase in their bactericidal […] The post Antibacterial peptides instrumental in efficiency against resistant bacteria appeared first

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PMDD More Prevalent in RA, Leading to Worsened Mental Health | ACR Convergence

Drug Topics

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is considered a psychiatric disorder and is associated with moderate to severe physical, affective, and behavioral symptoms.

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STAT+: Merck says study of under-the-skin version of Keytruda, a bid to extend the drug’s sales, succeeded

STAT

Merck said a new formulation of the best-selling drug, Keytruda, appears to deliver similar blood levels of the medicine when it is given as a shot as when it is given intravenously. For Merck, the new under-the-skin, or subcutaneous, formulation of Keytruda could represent a major way of holding on to a larger share of Keytruda’s $25 billion in annual sales than would otherwise occur when the medicine’s U.S. patent expires in 2028.

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FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for Treatment of Neonatal SP-B Deficiency

Pharmacy Times

The disorder presents as severe lung disease, with lung transplantation as the only current therapeutic option for long-term survival.

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Why Merck rolled the dice on an ‘unbelievable’ early-stage brain cancer drug

PharmaVoice

Merck’s acquisition of Modifi Biosciences bucks common M&A trends in pharma.

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Sotagliflozin’s Effect on BP Remains in T2D Regardless of Kidney Function | AHA 2024

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Research presented at American Heart Association’s 2024 Scientific Sessions examined the SGLT inhibitor’s effect on systolic blood pressure.

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After youth vaping surge, the U.K. moves to ban disposable e-cigarettes

STAT

LONDON — The stacks of brightly colored disposable e-cigarettes, touting flavors like cotton candy ice and greengrape melon and often looming over the not-dissimilar-looking candy displays, have become a commonplace sight in convenience stores in both the U.S. and the U.K.  But here, they’re on their way out.

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Public Health Matters: Pharmacists as Frontline Health Providers: Collaborating for Better Patient Outcomes

Pharmacy Times

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses pharmacist-physician collaborations with Amina Abubakar and Stephen Lewis.

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Maximizing ROI in Pharma: The Power of Display Advertising for Targeted Campaigns

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction 2 What Is Display Advertising? 3 Why Display Advertising Matters in Pharma 4 Key Benefits of Display Advertising 5 Targeting: Reaching the Right Audience 6 Personalization in Display Ads 7 Case Study: Successful Pharma Display Campaigns 8 Choosing the Right Platforms 9 Metrics to Track for ROI Success 10 Regulatory Challenges and Solutions 11 The Role of Branded Drugs in Display Ads 12 Creative Best Practices for Display Ads 13 Aligning Display Ads w

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COVID-19 Significantly Impacted Health Services for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

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Researchers analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer living in England.

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STAT+: Sanofi plans to change payment terms for 340B hospitals

STAT

The battle over prescription drug discounts offered to hospitals under a federal program escalated as Sanofi became the third pharmaceutical company to disclose plans to change the way it will make payments. In a letter sent to hospitals and clinics on Friday, Sanofi indicated that certain hospitals covered by the 340B Drug Discount Program would receive credits for medicines ordered at full price from a wholesaler.

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Spread of Seasonal Flu Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels After End of COVID-19 Global Emergency

Pharmacy Times

Increased global capacity for surveillance could help monitor seasonal influenza to reduce the risk of vaccine mismatch and inform effective interventions.

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Smart ring maker Oura picks up $75M series D, inks strategic partnership with Dexcom

Fierce Healthcare

Oura is partnering with medical device maker Dexcom to integrate data from glucose biosensors with the Oura Ring, which tracks sleep, heart rate and activity. | Oura is partnering with medical device maker Dexcom to integrate data from glucose biosensors with the Oura Ring.

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No Association Between High-Dose NSAIDs, Hypertension in axSpA | ACR Convergence

Drug Topics

NSAIDS are typically the first line of treatment for axial spondyloarthritis.

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