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Models show intensifying wildfires in a warming world due to changes in vegetation and humidity; only a minor role for lightning

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Climate scientists present a realistic supercomputer simulation that resolves the complex interactions between fire, vegetation, smoke and the atmosphere. The authors find that increasing greenhouse gas emissions will likely increase the global lightning frequency by about 1.6% per degree Celsius global warming, with regional hotspots in the eastern United States, Kenya, Uganda and Argentina.

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Anesthesiologists' Group Urges Limits on Ketamine Use

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- The tragic early death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry from a ketamine overdose in 2023 has swung a spotlight on the dangers of unsupervised use of the potent anesthetic. Now, America's leading group representing.

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First detection of an ultra-high-energy neutrino

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have just detected a neutrino that is thirty times more energetic than any previously detected anywhere in the world. This exceptional discovery opens up new perspectives for understanding extreme energy phenomena in the Universe and the origin of cosmic rays.

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More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake. The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also.

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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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New blood test accurately predicts preeclampsia

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a new study. The condition, which results in over 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths each year worldwide, has long been hard to predict.

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Adults can learn absolute pitch: new research challenges long-held musical belief

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

It's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch -- the ability to identify musical notes without reference -- is a rare gift reserved for a select few with special genetic gifts or those who began musical training in early childhood. However, research challenges this, demonstrating that adults can acquire this skill through rigorous training.

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Senators Call on FDA to Act Against Misleading Weight-Loss Drug Commercials

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- Commercials run by the telehealth company Hims & Hers have been placed under the microscope as lawmakers are calling out advertisement of prescription of injectable weight-loss drugs without disclosing safety and.

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Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term memories. The new cell type, called ovoid cells, are found in the hippocampus of mice, humans and other mammals. Discovering the neuron provides key insights into how memories form and into treatment of brain conditions related to object-recognition like Alzheimer's disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder and

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Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause “a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the manufacturer said in a statement.

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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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Biohybrid hand gestures with human muscles

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers enough strength to contract. These multiple muscle tissue actuators (MuMuTAs), created by the researchers, are a major development towards building larger biohybrid limbs.

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New study offers hints of GLP-1 drugs’ potential in curbing alcohol cravings

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A small semaglutide trial suggests the medicine's suppression of appetite may extend to alcohol, but larger tests are needed to establish a conclusive benefit.

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Scientists develop novel self-healing electronic skin for health monitoring

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could potentially transform the landscape of personal health monitoring.

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How to Manage Generic Drug Development Timelines: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

Accelerating Generic Drug Development: Strategies for Success As a pharmaceutical professional, you know how crucial it is to navigate the complex landscape of generic drug development. With the increasing demand for affordable medications, generic drug manufacturers are under pressure to expedite their development timelines without compromising on quality.

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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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Holograms boost 3D printing efficiency and resolution

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have used holographic projections to bring unprecedented resolution to a light-based 3D printing technique. The method allows the fabrication of millimeter-scale objects within seconds using significantly less energy than previous approaches.

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Aardvark prices $94M IPO to fund Prader-Willi, obesity drug work

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Proceeds will support testing of drugs designed to suppress hunger in people with the tough-to-treat rare disease and, potentially, more common obesity-related conditions.

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Underwater fossil bed discovered by collectors preserves rare slice of Florida's past

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Fossil collectors in Florida have discovered an ancient sinkhole, now at the bottom of a river, which holds the remains of animals rarely seen in the state, including a type of giant armadillo, giant ground sloths and an odd-looking tapir.

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Almost Half of Rural Americans Face Long Drives for Surgery

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- As closures of rural hospitals across the United States continue, more Americans are facing hour-plus drives to reach surgical centers, two new reports find. By 2020, data show, 99 million Americans already had trouble.

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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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Dating is not broken, but the trajectories of relationships have changed

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Surveys of college students conducted in 2012 and in 2022 found many similarities in their expectations about romantic relationships; however, they are now taking diverse paths through those relationships.

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In People With Autism, ADHD Rates Still Common in Adulthood

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- Too often, ADHD and autism coincide in children. New research finds that for many of those kids, this dual diagnosis continues into adult life. Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alongside an autism.

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Tidal energy measurements help scientists understand Titan's composition, orbital history

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the energy lost as it orbits the ringed planet with its massive gravitational force. Understanding tidal dissipation helps scientists infer many other things about Titan, such as the makeup of its inner core and its orbital history.

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Enhancing Your Experience: What to Expect From Us in 2025

PPD

Its important for your clinical research organization (CRO) to continually assess and invest in capabilities that help drive the success of your clinical program. There are three core areas we are strategically addressing this year. They include: 1. Upgrading our technology stack Weve prioritized targeted improvements and new systems and tools that drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and improve site and patient relationships.

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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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Masquerading moth deploys unique optical tricks to evade predators

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Scientists have described a nocturnal moth's unique evolutionary trick in replicating the appearance of 3D leaf, with potential applications for the development of advanced camouflage materials and technologies.

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Judge orders FDA, health agencies to restore removed webpages

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

District Judge John Bates wrote the removals harm “everyday Americans, and most acutely, underprivileged Americans, seeking healthcare.

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AI speeds up nanoparticle research

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A team of researchers succeeded in adapting an AI system to reliably assist with making nanoparticle measurements which speeds up the research process significantly.

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Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds.What we found was that the perception of being overweight has a much stronger effect.

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Biogen inks royalty deal to gain funding for lupus drug R&D

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The agreement hands Biogen as much as $250 million in exchange for milestone payments and sales royalties for litifilimab, which is in a pair of late-stage studies in lupus.

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