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New and improved camera inspired by the human eye

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Computer scientists have invented a camera mechanism that improves how robots see and react to the world around them. Inspired by how the human eye works, their innovative camera system mimics the tiny involuntary movements used by the eye to maintain clear and stable vision over time.

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10 clinical trials to watch in the second half of 2024

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Study results are expected for a pair of closely watched obesity drugs, while key tests await for a high-priced AbbVie acquisition and one of 2023’s largest IPOs.

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Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life's building blocks

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Two samples from Mars together deliver clear evidence of the origin of Martian organic material. The study presents solid evidence for a prediction made over a decade ago that could be key to understanding how organic molecules, the foundation of life, were first formed here on Earth.

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Women Less Likely to Get a 'Secondary Condition' Fixed During a Heart Surgery

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- You're getting heart surgery, but your surgeon notices a new anomaly that perhaps could be fixed at the same time.That's more likely to happen if you're a man than a woman, new studies find.The findings came as little.

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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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A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

With a new surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface, researchers restored a natural walking gait in people with amputations below the knee. Seven patients were able to walk faster, avoid obstacles, and climb stairs more naturally than people with a traditional amputation.

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All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- All Diamond Shruumz edibles have been recalled after the company found high levels of a mushroom toxin in them that may have sickened 39 people in 20 states.The recall includes Diamond Shruumz cones, chocolate bars and.

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Common Chemo Drug, Cisplatin, May Be Linked to Hearing Loss

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- A 14-year study of testicular cancer survivors suggests that a chemotherapy drug could greatly raise patients' long-term odds for hearing loss. The drug in question, cisplatin, has been a mainstay of cancer.

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Dampening the 'seeds' of hurricanes

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Increased atmospheric moisture may alter critical weather patterns over Africa, making it more difficult for the predecessors of many Atlantic hurricanes to form, according to a new study.

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Eisai and Bristol Myers cancel cancer ADC deal

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The Japan-based drugmaker said its U.S. partner’s “portfolio prioritization efforts” led to the termination. It will refund part of an upfront payment.

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The evidence is mounting: humans were responsible for the extinction of large mammals

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Human hunting, not climate change, played a decisive role in the extinction of large mammals over the last 50,000 years. This conclusion comes from researchers who reviewed over 300 scientific articles from many different fields of research.

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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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Diets Heavy in Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Earlier Death: Study

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- People who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to suffer an early death, particularly from heart disease or diabetes, a new study warns.Older adults who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods are about.

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Sixty-million-year-old grape seeds reveal how the death of the dinosaurs may have paved the way for grapes to spread

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists discovered the oldest fossil grapes in the Western Hemisphere, which help show how after the death of the dinosaurs, grapes spread across the world.

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Common Chemo Drug May Be Linked to Hearing Loss

Drugs.com

MONDAY, July 1, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- A 14-year study of testicular cancer survivors suggests that a chemotherapy drug could greatly raise patients' long-term odds for hearing loss. The drug in question, cisplatin, has been a mainstay of cancer.

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Weight change across common antidepressant medications

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study compared weight change across eight common first-line antidepressants for patients taking an antidepressant for the first time. The study found differences in weight change between the different antidepressants after medication initiation, with bupropion consistently showing the least weight gain. The study adds rigorous evidence on expected weight gain across common antidepressant treatments.

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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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Not 'Out of Your League': Folks Tend to Marry People as Attractive as They Are

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- People largely date and marry people in their own “league,” as far as beauty is concerned, a new review finds.Men and women are fairly accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, and they tend to choose mates who ha.

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Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty. Other genes can directly affect age of puberty, some with profound effects.

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More Green Spaces, Lakes Bring Fewer Hardened Arteries

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- Parks and lakes aren’t just good for your soul -- new research suggests they also appear to protect your arteries.Living near green space and “blue” water space lowers a person’s odds of hardened arteries in middle-aged urban.

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Self-assembling, highly conductive sensors could improve wearable devices

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

To advance soft robotics, skin-integrated electronics and biomedical devices, researchers have developed a 3D-printed material that is soft and stretchable -- traits needed for matching the properties of tissues and organs -- and that self-assembles. Their approach employs a process that eliminates many drawbacks of previous fabrication methods, such as less conductivity or device failure, the team said.

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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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Tai Chi Can Benefit Breast Cancer Survivors in Many Ways

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- Tai Chi appears to improve sleep, and as a result reduces inflammation and boosts the immune systems of breast cancer survivors, a new study says.The ancient Chinese martial arts practice relies on slow, precise movements.

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Layers of carbonate provide insight into the world of the ancient Romans

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Archaeologists face a major challenge when they intend to acquire information about buildings or facilities of which only ruins remain. This was a particular challenge for the remnants of the Roman water mills in Barbegal in Southern France, dating back to the 2nd century CE. This unique industrial complex consisted of 16 water wheels placed in parallel rows.

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Prosthetic Legs Controlled by Person's Own Neural System Bring Natural Gait

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- “Smart” prosthetic legs can help amputees achieve a natural walking gait, but it’s done through robotic sensors and algorithms that drive the limb forward at predetermined rates.A better way would be to give people full contr.

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Eli Lilly inks another radiopharma deal, gaining option to buy startup

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Under an arrangement with Radionetics, Lilly will have rights to acquire the San Diego biotechnology company for $1 billion.

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FDA Study Shows Pasteurization Kills Bird Flu in Milk

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MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- As bird flu continues to spread among U.S. dairy cows, reassuring new government research finds the pasteurization process widely used in the industry effectively kills all bird flu virus in milk.In a health update posted.

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How can pharmaceutical marketing evolve with generic entry? The example of Lipitor

Drug Patent Watch

Lipitor’s marketing strategy underwent a significant evolution as generic competition emerged, employing aggressive tactics to retain market share and brand […] Source

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A Molecular Biologist’s Advice For Life

LifeSciVC

Having just turned 50, I’ve been reflecting on my first half-century of late… many fun and impactful moments, a few regrets, and a life I’ve tried to live to the fullest. One thread that has run throughout it has been my passion for science as a lens for looking at the world. In particular, I love connecting science to daily life. I’m reminded of the DuPont advertising slogan of “ Better Living Through Chemistry ” – which was representative of the role of science in improving everyday lives in t

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Celebrating 20 Years of the Nanotechnology Research Center: Highlights from Engineering Controls and Personal Protective Equipment

NIOSH Science Blog: Drugs

As the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) marks its 20th anniversary, we celebrate the creative work of the Engineering Controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) critical topic area, one of the ten critical nanotechnology topic areas of the NTRC. NIOSH researchers have established both research publications and guidance to help reduce worker exposures to engineered nanoparticles and biological aerosol particles.

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With new IPO pitch, Artiva touts ‘natural killer’ cell therapy for autoimmune disease

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Like many of its cell therapy peers, Artiva, which originally sought an IPO in 2021, has shifted its strategy in hopes of riding a recent wave of investor interest in autoimmune disease research.

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Perficient is a 2024 Top Workplace in St. Louis

Perficient: Drug Development

We are thrilled to announce that Perficient has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch ! This award is a testament to the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering an exceptional work environment for our colleagues. Not to mention, this is our ninth time winning this award in St. Louis! The Top Workplace award is particularly meaningful as it is based solely on employee feedback.

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UniQure, with sale of plant, outsources Hemgenix manufacturing

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The gene therapy developer, which cut jobs in October, expects the sale of a Lexington, Massachusetts, facility to Genezen to lower its cash burn.

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New tentative approval for Alembic drug dabigatran etexilate mesylate

Drug Patent Watch

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd, Apotex, Hetero Labs Ltd Iii, and Boehringer Ingelheim and, and is included in five NDAs.

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Current Screening Might Miss Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women

Drugs.com

MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- Current screening standards could miss early-stage prostate cancer in transgender women, a new study warns.Prostate cancer tests look for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the small gland. Blood levels.

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New patent for Biogen Idec drug SPINRAZA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for SPINRAZA Spinraza is a drug marketed by Biogen Idec and is included in one NDA. It is available from one supplier. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

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Americans' Interest in Microdosing Psychedelics Is Growing

Drugs.com

MONDAY, July 1, 2024 -- A study based on online Google searches suggests surging U.S. interest in microdosing psychedelics, such as psilocybin, as rules around the use of such drugs begin to relax.But the safety of these drugs isn't entirely clear.

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