Tue.Nov 26, 2024

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Unexplained heat-wave 'hotspots' are popping up across the globe

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.

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Long COVID Brain Fog: Could the Lungs Hold Clues?

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- The “brain fog” of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function following a person’s infection, a new small-scale study says.Reduced gas exchange in the lungs – oxygen coming in, carbon dioxide going out -- appears to.

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Astronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have made a record-breaking astrophysical discovery while simultaneously uncovering a possible explanation for the rare and extreme astrophysical event known as long-period radio transients.

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Biden Will Move to Have Medicare, Medicaid Cover GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- The outgoing Biden administration will propose that pricey GLP-1 obesity medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound) be covered by Medicare and Medicaid.However, the move would have to be approved.

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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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Simple secret to living a longer life

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Increasing physical activity levels could extend your life up to 11 more years according to new research using accelometry data. The study found that for the least active people in the population, a single one-hour walk could return a benefit of six additional hours of life.

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Inside the 'swat team' -- how insects react to virtual reality gaming

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Humans get a real buzz from the virtual world of gaming and augmented reality but now scientists have trialled the use of these new-age technologies on small animals, to test the reactions of tiny hoverflies and even crabs. In a bid to comprehend the aerodynamic powers of flying insects and other little-understood animal behaviors, the study is gaining new perspectives on how invertebrates respond to, interact with and navigate virtual 'worlds' created by advanced entertainment technology.

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There's a Best Option for Patients With Head-and-Neck Cancer Who Can't Take Cisplatin

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- Cisplatin is the go-to chemotherapy for people battling head-and-neck cancers, but nearly a third of patients can't tolerate its side effects and quit the drug.A new trial offers surprising results on the best second-line.

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Brain test shows that crabs process pain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have demonstrated that painful stimuli are sent to the brain of shore crabs providing more evidence for pain in crustaceans. EEG style measurements show clear neural reactions in the crustacean's brain during mechanical or chemical stimulation.

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Study Finds GLP-1 Meds, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Can Also Help the Kidneys

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- The potential health benefits of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss meds keep piling up: New research shows they may also shield your kidneys from harm. In the largest study to date on the effects of the drugs on the kidneys.

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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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World's oldest lizard wins fossil fight

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years has had its identity confirmed.

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Roche’s TIGIT-targeting drug for cancer fails its biggest test

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Long-awaited results released Tuesday showed adding tiragolumab to Roche's immunotherapy Tecentriq did not extend survival in a closely followed Phase 3 study called SKYSCRAPER-01.

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Biden Will Move to Have Medicare, Medicaid Cover GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds, such as Wegovy, Zepbound

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- The outgoing Biden administration will propose that pricey GLP-1 obesity medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound) be covered by Medicare and Medicaid. However, the move would have to be approved.

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Amgen obesity drug cuts weight in study, but results miss Wall Street’s high mark

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Shares in Amgen fell by double digits Tuesday on results for the company’s MariTide shot, which is viewed as a potential rival to Wegovy and Zepbound.

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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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Preschoolers' Tantrums Can Be Early Sign of ADHD

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- Preschoolers prone to tantrums appear to have a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by the time they reach school age, a new study says.Young children who struggle to control their emotions and.

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Roche to buy cell therapy developer Poseida for $1B

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The deal suggests Roche sees substantial promise in Poseida’s technology, as the offer is 215% above the biotech’s closing share price on Monday.

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Study Finds GLP-1 Meds Can Also Help the Kidneys

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- The potential health benefits of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss meds keep piling up: New research shows they may also shield your kidneys from harm.In the largest study to date on the effects of the drugs on the kidneys.

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Meet the ZoBio SPR Team: Advancing Drug Discovery Around the Clock

Zobio

Drug discovery doesn’t sleep, and neither does our SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) team. While the Assay Group takes a well-deserved weekend break and goes for dinner tonight, our relentless SPR team is tirelessly screening compounds, revealing critical insights that help drive discovery forward. Meet the Team: Each of our SPR machines brings unique strengths to the lab, earning their names and personalities for how they support our research.

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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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Cold Plunge or Hot Bath? What's Best for Ailing Muscles?

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- It’s common to find a pitcher soaking their elbow in an ice bucket following a baseball game, in an effort to save their arm for tomorrow’s innings.But athletes about to hit the turf would be better off soaking their ach.

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Twelve Amazing Guest Blog Contributors!

addgene Blog

It’s a very thankful time of year for those of us at Addgene! And we can’t think of any better way to start off our holiday season than by thanking the twelve guest bloggers and subject matter experts who have contributed to our blog in 2024.

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Concussions Slow Brain Activity in High School Football Players

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TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- A potentially important form of brain signaling appears to be affected whenever concussion strikes, according to new research involving high school football players.“This study is important because it p.

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Maximizing Biomanufacturing Efficiency: Innovations in Protein A Resins and Multi-Column Chromatography

Fierce BioTech

Maximizing Biomanufacturing Efficiency: Innovations in Protein A Resins and Multi-Column Chromatography dwunderlin Tue, 11/26/2024 - 16:01 Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:00 Resource Type Webinar Jennifer Knister Jim Sulzberger Promotion Start Thu, 12/05/2024 - 10:26 Promotion End Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:26 Duration 60 Minutes Biomanufacturers face the ongoing challenge of balancing costs and production timelines, with product quality and purity.

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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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Program Tripled Number of Completed At-Home Colon Cancer Tests

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they’re provided a free test, a new study says.About 30% of patients mailed a free stool test kit completed their screening within six months.

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Maximizing Downstream Productivity: Applying Next Generation Protein A Resin and Multi-Column Chromatography

Fierce BioTech

Maximizing Downstream Productivity: Applying Next Generation Protein A Resin and Multi-Column Chromatography dwunderlin Tue, 11/26/2024 - 16:01 Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:00 Resource Type Webinar Jennifer Knister Promotion Start Thu, 12/05/2024 - 10:26 Promotion End Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:26 Duration 60 Minutes Biomanufacturers face the ongoing challenge of balancing costs and suite times, with product quality and purity.

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Mom's Healthy Diet in Pregnancy Pays Big Dividends for Baby

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- Moms who eat right during pregnancy are setting their kids up for good health, a new study says.Expectant mothers who ate a quality diet were more likely to have kids with healthy birth weights, steadier growth patterns.

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Scaling up the harvest process while preserving what matters

Fierce BioTech

Scaling up the harvest process while preserving what matters This whitepaper presents study data on the key performance benefits of a novel, biodegradable cell lysis solution that overcomes these challenges when paired with a quality endonuclease. Download now. smarcus Tue, 11/26/2024 - 19:54 This whitepaper presents study data on the key performance benefits of a novel, biodegradable cell lysis solution that overcomes these challenges when paired with a quality endonuclease.

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Scientists Spot Gene That Could Help Cause Miscarriages

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- A gene that causes accelerated reproductive aging is directly tied to the risk of miscarriage in younger women, a new study says.A mutation of the gene KIF18A speeds up the aging process of eggs in younger women.

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