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Pharmacists' Patient Counseling Role

Pharmacy Times

Kristen Peterson, PharmD, BCOP, explores how pharmacists deliver comprehensive education, empower patients, manage side effects, and prioritize outcomes for multiple myeloma care, ensuring quality treatment understanding and adherence.

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COVID-19 Perceived as Less Serious Than Other Respiratory Illness Despite Global Spotlight

Drug Topics

Study findings that identified non-COVID respiratory illness as the most serious health issue among members of low- and middle-income countries provide policymakers with a valuable lens through which to understand and address public health concerns.

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Pharmacists’ Responses in Medical Emergencies Highlight Need for Provider Status

Pharmacy Times

On a flight home from ASHP Midyear in December, one pharmacist stepped up to the plate in a medical emergency.

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Healthcare sector cybersecurity retrospective and the year ahead

pharmaphorum

As cyberattacks continue to target the healthcare sector, it is crucial to look back at cybersecurity incidents from the past year and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. This retrospective discusses the impact on patients, health systems, insurers, and vendors, and highlights the importance of cybersecurity measures in protecting sensitive healthcare information.

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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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2-Dose HPV Vaccine Postpartum Equally Effective as 3-Dose

Drug Topics

Approximately 330,000 cases of precancerous cervical dysplasia and 12,000 cases of cervical cancer in the United States per year are attributed to HPV.

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Updated Covid vaccine has 54% effectiveness, new data suggest

STAT

New data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that the most recent Covid-19 booster offers about 54% percent protection against infection with the virus. A study published in the CDC’s online journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report showed that the updated vaccine was essentially equally effective at protecting against the strain targeted by the vaccine — called XBB.1.5 — and the JN.1 subvariant, which emerged after the vaccin

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Merck is on the lookout for more opportunities within immunology

Pharmaceutical Technology

At the JP Morgan Healthcare conference, Merck (MSD) indicated its eagerness to continue to establish its place in the immunological space.

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Dexcom Submits New CGM For Non-Insulin Type 2 Diabetes for FDA Clearance

Drug Topics

Although continous glucose monitors (CGMs) have often been tailored to patients with type 1 diabetes, data elicited by these technologies add value to the management of type 2 diabetes by offering insights into patients’ unique responses to food, activity, medications, and more.

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Some dementia patients might have reversible symptoms caused by cirrhosis, study says

STAT

The descent into dementia can feel like traversing a minefield, coming across new symptoms without the hope of a cure. But some dementia patients, even up to 10% of people diagnosed with the condition, might actually have undiagnosed liver disease and accompanying neurological problems, a new study in JAMA Open Network suggests. Most importantly, it’s possible their liver-related brain symptoms could be resolved with treatment.

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Telehealth & AI: Enhancing Accessibility and Continuity in Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

The transformation brought about by these technologies is akin to a revolution in health care.

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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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Novartis calls time on Tim3 drug sabatolimab in MDS

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Novartis ends development of Tim3 antibody sabatolimab in myelodysplastic syndromes after failed phase 3 trial.

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Exploring Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Drug Topics

Investigators found that the non-pharmacological interventions were significantly effective at improving HbA1c, quality of life, anxiety, and blood glucose.

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Scientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure

STAT

LONDON — There was something odd about these Alzheimer’s cases. Part of it was the patients’ presentations: Some didn’t have the classic symptoms of the condition. But it was also that the patients were in their 40s and 50s, even their 30s, far younger than people who normally develop the disease. They didn’t even have the known genetic mutations that can set people on the course for such early-onset Alzheimer’s.

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Diabetes Expert on Semaglutide: “I don't think that companies anticipated this much of a demand.”

Pharmacy Times

The diabetes/weight loss drug is be evaluated in trials for pediatric patients who are at least 10 years of age.

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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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Pfizer's layoff campaign ramps back up with dozens of SF-area cuts expected next month

Fierce Pharma

The start of the new year doesn’t seem to have dulled the zeal of Pfizer’s global cost-cutting campaign, which has already left hundreds of jobs in its wake. | Come mid-February, Pfizer will lay off some 52 employees at a facility in South San Francisco, according to a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act alert. The site is the former headquarters of Global Blood Therapeutics.

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Slideshow: The Role of CGM in Diabetes Management During Pregnancy

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Three posters being presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 44th Annual Pregnancy Meeting examined the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on pregnancy outcomes.

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Opinion: I’m an anesthesiologist. Kenneth Smith’s execution by nitrogen gas was far from ‘textbook’

STAT

On Thursday evening, the state of Alabama executed Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen gas. Now, there are dueling narratives about what happened. Alabama claims it went perfectly, proving that nitrogen is a humane, effective alternative to lethal injection (which it previously tried, unsuccessfully, to use on Smith). It says that based on this experience, other states should follow its example.

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Recurrent C difficile Infection Prevention: Efficacy and Administration of Fecal Microbiota Therapy

Pharmacy Times

Sharon Rimon, NP, shares insights on the rectal administration of fecal microbiota therapy, highlighting its efficacy, ease of adoption in clinical practice, and benefits for patients.

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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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FDA sets date for high-profile CAR-T adcomm for Bristol’s Abecma, J&J’s Carvykti

Fierce Pharma

Mark your calendars, oncology drug and CAR-T therapy developers. | Mark your calendars, oncology drug and CAR-T therapy developers. The FDA has decided on a date for a highly anticipated advisory committee meeting for Bristol Myers' Abecma and J&J's Carvykti.

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Short Animated Videos on Social Media May Help Increase Knowledge of Vaccines

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Findings from a recent study showed that participants who watched a video discussing COVID-19 vaccination had significantly higher knowledge scores compared to those who did not watch it.

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FDA urged to move faster to fix pulse oximeters for darker-skinned patients

STAT

The Food and Drug Administration should move more quickly to ensure pulse oximeters — the ubiquitous devices used to measure blood oxygen — work well in all patients, should better inform clinicians about the devices’ shortcomings in patients with darker skin, and should recall versions that are particularly problematic, patients, researchers, and consumer advocates testified during a public meeting on Friday.

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Fostering Equity in Health Care Research: Eliminating Gender Bias With Decentralized Clinical Trials for Women

Pharmacy Times

Decentralized clinical trials are emerging as a method by which to address gender bias in clinical research.

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Insurer survey: No Surprises Act shielded patients from 10M surprise bills

Fierce Healthcare

Patients were protected from more than 10 million surprise medical bills thanks to reforms in the No Surprises Act, according to a new survey. | Patients were protected from more than 10 million surprise medical bills thanks to reforms in the No Surprises Act, according to a new survey.

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Diabetes Mortality Trends Remained Steady in the Americas Over 20-Year Period

Drug Topics

Although diabetes mortality rates were stable in the Americas over the past 2 decades, the actual number of diabetes-related deaths is rising.

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STAT+: Judge skeptical of arguments against Medicare drug price negotiation

STAT

WILMINGTON, Del. — Wednesday was the first time that a federal judge asked questions in-person of drug industry lawyers who are trying to stop Medicare from negotiating drug prices. It didn’t go well for them. AstraZeneca’s lawyers argued that Medicare’s new powers amount to a taking of their property rights without due process.

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Inconsistent Supplementation Recommendations for Women During Pregnancy Raises Questions

Pharmacy Times

However, different recommendations may actually be valuable, as different countries have different population-based needs.

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Biogen abandons Aduhelm efforts, focuses on Eisai-partnered Leqembi and pipeline drugs

Fierce Pharma

More than two years after Aduhelm's controversial and ill-fated FDA accelerated approval, Bi | Biogen is discontinuing its first Alzheimer's disease therapy, Aduhelm, after walking a rocky path. The company is taking a $60 million charge, halting sales and terminating a confirmatory trial.

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Single Dose Typhoid Vaccine Effective in Children

Drug Topics

The vaccine showed an overall efficacy of 80% in the per-protocol analysis, with a risk reduction of 6.1 typhoid infections per 1000 vaccinated children.

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STAT+: Ultima Genomics launching high-end DNA sequencers that can read genome for $100

STAT

Ultima Genomics, an upstart some observers have called a “ dark horse ” in the world of DNA sequencing, will soon launch a line of high-power instruments that can read a human genome for as little as $100, the company’s leadership told STAT. The sequencer, dubbed the UG 100, is a $1.5 million machine that can read up to 20,000 human genomes a year.

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Researchers Highlight Need for Greater Research Into RSV Among Older Adults, Vaccine Management

Pharmacy Times

The burden of RSV in the older population is becoming highly recognized as studies have assessed higher-risk individuals in industrialized and developing countries.

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A Pharmacist’s Transformative Journey of Dedication and Compassion

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Adversities and life’s trials often serve as catalysts that guide individuals toward their destined paths, unveiling unforeseen opportunities. Such is the transformative journey of Dr. Jorie Kreitman, a dedicated pharmacy manager at Walgreens. Early Inspiration Dr. Kreitman’s passion for pharmacy ignited at the tender age of 7 when she was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), a condition characterized by irregularly fast or erratic heartbeats.

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WuXi Biologics plays defense after US bill brands certain Chinese biopharmas as security threats

Fierce Pharma

New legislation aimed at blocking a group of Chinese biopharma firms from tapping into U.S. federal funding has sent shares tumbling in recent days. | New legislation aimed at blocking a group of Chinese biopharma firms from tapping into U.S. federal funding has sent shares tumbling in recent days. WuXi Bio, for its part, says it's not affiliated with the military in China.

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We’re naming cancers all wrong, oncology leader says

STAT

Naming cancers solely by the organs they originate in is getting a bit old, according to Fabrice André, a medical oncologist at Gustave Roussy in France and the president-elect of the European Society of Medical Oncology. Instead, André hopes to push for a new naming system that emphasizes the molecular characteristics of a cancer, regardless of its tissue of origin.

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