Wed.Nov 13, 2024

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Can we live on our planet without destroying it?

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these questions.

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Ozempic Could Help Curb Alcoholism

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- The blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) could curb drinking for people battling alcohol use disorder, helping them to avoid crises that require hospitalization, new research shows. Numerous studies had.

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Bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of avian intelligence

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A 'one of a kind' fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution.

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BioNTech to buy Biotheus, gaining control of cancer bispecific

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Biotheus’ antibody drug targets PD-L1 and VEGF, a design that’s high on drugmakers’ radars after the success of Summit Therapeutics’ ivonescimab over Keytruda.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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The secrets of fossil teeth revealed by the synchrotron: A long childhood is the prelude to the evolution of a large brain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an adulthood comparable to that of the great apes. This discovery suggests that an extended childhood, combined with cultural transmission in three-generation social groups, may have triggered the evolution of a large brain like that of modern humans, rather than the reverse.

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12,000-year-old stones may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A collection of perforated pebbles from an archaeological site in Israel may be spindle whorls, representing a key milestone in the development of rotational tools including wheels, according to a new study.

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Psychedelics Like Psilocybin, MDMA Tied to Higher Odds for Schizophrenia

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- People are at higher risk of schizophrenia if they indulge in psychedelic drugs, a new study warns.Patients who land in the ER following hallucinogen use have a 21-fold higher risk of developing schizophrenia compared to.

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Gas-churning monster black holes

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists using observations from NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have discovered, for the first time, the signal from a pair of monster black holes disrupting a cloud of gas in the center of a galaxy.

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AI Helps Spot Brain Tumor Tissue Surgeons Miss

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- A newly developed AI program can help doctors detect and potentially remove brain cancer that might otherwise be missed during surgery, a new study demonstrates.The AI, called FastGlioma, calculated how much residual.

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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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Amgen shares sink on obesity drug concerns; AstraZeneca to spend $3.5B on manufacturing

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

An analyst note raising questions about Amgen’s MariTide triggered a stock sell-off Tuesday. Elsewhere, Roche and Novartis struck drug discovery deals.

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Most Parents Don't Ask About Unlocked Guns in Homes Their Kids Visit

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Most parents haven’t considered the potential risk of an unlocked, poorly stored firearm in a house their child is visiting, a new study shows.More than 60% of Illinois parents have never asked another parent about an u.

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TRex Bio raises $84M to compete in crowded immune drug field

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The California biotech has drawn partnerships with Eli Lilly and J&J on the promise of its approach to rebalancing the immune system.

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Fatty Liver Disease Now Affects 4 in 10 U.S. Adults

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Obesity, alcohol use and other factors are driving up rates of fatty liver disease among American adults, new research warns.By 2018, federal data showed that 42% of adults had some form of fatty liver disease -- higher.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future eruptions.

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Canadian Teen Hospitalized in Critical Condition With Bird Flu

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in American dairy herds and poultry flocks, Canadian officials have announced that a teen in British Columbia has been hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be.

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Metsera raises $215M to accelerate obesity drug plans

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

With promising Phase 1 results in hand, Metsera hopes to develop a longer-lasting GLP-1 injection along with other types of obesity treatments.

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Telehealth Can Help Prevent Suicide in Those at High Risk

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Therapy provided via telehealth can reduce a person’s risk of suicide, a new study reports.Cognitive behavior therapy reduces suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts even if delivered for a short time via telehealth, a.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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23andMe to lay off more than 200 employees amid business struggles

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The genetic testing firm will also close its drug development arm. CEO Anne Wojcicki said the cuts are necessary to “focus on the long-term success of our core consumer business.

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Good Night's Sleep Wards Off High Blood Pressure in Teens

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- High blood pressure is a rare health issue among teens, but U.S. case numbers are creeping upwards.Now, research published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that healthy sleep can help keep.

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J&J sues US government for halting 340B rebate plan

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The pharma is trying to win court backing to pay hospitals rebates for two drugs in the 340B drug discount program, instead of offering upfront discounts.

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Liquor, Wine, Beer: Which Comes With the Worst Lifestyle?

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Bottoms up: The type of alcohol you prefer may say something about your lifestyle, new research reveals.Beer drinkers are more likely to have an unhealthy lifestyle than folks who prefer wine or liquor, scientists.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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MRD Takes Center Stage: Accelerating Drug Approvals for Multiple Myeloma

Fierce BioTech

| Discover how minimal residual disease (MRD) assessment is accelerating multiple myeloma drug development through FDA's latest guidance.

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Altasciences’ Commitment to Supporting Pharma and Biotech With Comprehensive Bioanalytical Services

Alta Sciences

Altasciences’ Commitment to Supporting Pharma and Biotech With Comprehensive Bioanalytical Services pmjackson Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:50 Greater Montréal, Québec, 11/13, 2024 — Altasciences , a trusted drug development research partner for over 30 years, continues its commitment to providing world-class bioanalytical services. This core business supports both preclinical and clinical studies conducted at Altasciences’ facilities, while also offering an extensive standalone solution to meet the div

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An Established Target for Cancer Immunotherapy

Crown Bioscience

Following on from OX40 , our TNF superfamily posts continue with 4-1BB, another important target in T cell co-stimulation.

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Building a “Best Practice” R&D Organization in Biopharma

Fierce BioTech

Building a “Best Practice” R&D Organization in Biopharma We interviewed 14 R&D biopharma leaders on the critical success factors for building a Best Practice R&D organization. This report shares what we learned. lbarrick Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:04 We interviewed 14 R&D biopharma leaders on the critical success factors for building a Best Practice R&D organization.

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BioBuzz: Part One—Exploring Philadelphia's CDMOs

Alta Sciences

BioBuzz: Part One—Exploring Philadelphia's CDMOs aasimakopoulos Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:40 Category News Tags Manufacturing and Analytical Services Weight 1

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