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New lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain through the blood-brain barrier

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) to the brain via intravenous injection, a challenge that has long been limited by the protective nature of the blood-brain barrier. The findings demonstrate the potential of this technology to pave the way for future treatments for a wide range of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, brain cancer, and drug addiction.

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U.S. Gambling Addiction Searches Soar With Legal Sports Betting

Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 17, 2025 -- Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting.That's among the key findings in a new study published Feb. 17.

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Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, engineers have found over a series of studies.

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Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone

Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 17, 2025 -- Nearly 50 million Americans live in counties with no local gastroenterologist.Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the GI tract -- from gallstones and gastric reflux to colon cancer. A team led by Dr.

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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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Animals as architects of Earth: First global study reveals their surprising impact

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world -- they are its architects. A new study has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from vast termite mounds visible from space to hippos carving drainage systems and beavers creating entire wetlands.

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Near-complete skull discovery reveals 'top apex', leopard-sized 'fearsome' carnivore

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A rare discovery of a nearly complete skull in the Egyptian desert has led scientists to the 'dream' revelation of a new 30-million-year-old species of the ancient apex predatory carnivore, Hyaenodonta.

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Landmark study aims to detect Parkinson’s before symptoms

Drug Target Review

Parkinsons disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions worldwide. While treatments can manage symptoms, a cure remains elusive, largely due to the challenges of early diagnosis. By the time symptoms appear, significant and often irreversible neurological damage has already occurred, which highlights the urgent need for earlier detection a goal central to Grifols Chronos-PD initiative.

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Driving Customer Loyalty with Experience Cloud

Perficient: Drug Development

In todays competitive business environment, customer loyalty is a valuable asset. Retaining an existing customer is far easier and more cost-effective than acquiring a new one. Loyal customers continue to make purchases and act as advocates for your brand, helping to drive growth and improve your reputation. But how do you create and nurture long-term relationships with your customers?

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Sygnature Discovery boosts growth of its In Vivo Pharmacology business with appointment of new Vice President

Sygnature Discovery

Sygnature Discovery is thrilled to announce the appointment of Fraser McIntosh as Vice President, In Vivo Pharmacology. Fraser will lead the company’s in vivo drug discovery operations worldwide, bringing 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success to the role. Fraser’s extensive experience as a senior leader in drug discovery spans the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organization sectors.

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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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Navigating the Landscape of Development Frameworks: A Guide for Aspiring Developers.

Perficient: Drug Development

Nine years ago, I was eager to be a developer but found no convincing platform. Luckily, the smartphone world was booming, and its extraordinary growth immediately caught my eye. This led to my career as an Android developer, where I had the opportunity to learn the nuances of building mobile applications. The time I went along helped me expand my reach into hybrid mobile app development, allowing me to smoothly adapt to various platforms.

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Navigating the Generic Drug Approval Process: A Comprehensive Guide

Drug Patent Watch

Unlocking the Path to Affordable Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generic Drug Approval As a healthcare professional or a patient advocate, you're likely no stranger to the importance of affordable medications. But have you ever wondered what it takes for a generic drug to hit the market? The journey to approval is often shrouded in mystery, but it's a crucial process that affects millions of people worldwide.

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Install Sitecore Hotfixes on Azure PaaS with Azure DevOps Pipeline

Perficient: Drug Development

Why Automate Sitecore Hotfix Deployment to Azure PaaS? Sitecore frequently releases hotfixes to address reported issues, including critical security vulnerabilities or urgent problems. Having a quick, automated process to apply these updates is crucial. By automating the deployment of Sitecore hotfixes with an Azure DevOps pipeline, you can ensure faster, more reliable updates while reducing human error and minimizing downtime.

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Vigilance by Another Name

thought leadership

Do regulations and guidance documents sometimes stagnate your learning progress because of the terminology used? Regulation confusion is a common complaint heard from current and prospective new clients. To understand which rules apply in each situation, and to which parties, we have to first start at the beginning teasing apart the broad categories.

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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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Ramp Up On React/React Native In Less Than a Month

Perficient: Drug Development

Ive had plenty of opportunities to guide developers new to the React and React Native frameworks. While everyone is different, I wanted to provide a structured guide to help bring a fresh developer into the React fold. Prerequisites This introduction to React is intended for a developer that at least has some experience with JavaScript, HTML and basic coding practices.

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JavaScript: Local Storage vs. Session Storage

Perficient: Drug Development

In the world of web development, we often store data on the client side for various purposes which could be to remember user-preferences or to maintain the application state. Here, JavaScript provides two key mechanisms for this, which are Local Storage and Session Storage. Both are part of Web Storage API; they have some unique differences in behavior and use-cases.

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