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Beyond Steel Tanks

Codon

Elliot Hershberg and Niko McCarty write about the future of biomanufacturing for Issue 02. Read this essay on our website. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have struck gold. After decades of research, their GLP-1 obesity drugs appear to really work. Globally, at least 1.9 billion people are overweight, and J.P. Morgan estimates that—in the U.S. alone—about 30 million people will soon be taking weight loss drugs: Wegovy from Novo Nordisk and ZepBound from Eli Lilly.

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2 in 3 parents say their adolescent or teen worries about how sick days may impact grades

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Many parents struggle deciding whether their middle or high school aged child should stay home from school if they don’t feel well, a new national poll suggests. Credit: Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health ANN ARBOR, Mich.

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Arkansas Law Prohibiting Manufacturer 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions Upheld by 8th Circuit

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Faraz Siddiqui — As drug manufacturers battle the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) in federal courts over the role of 340B contract pharmacies, an Eighth Circuit decision to uphold a 2021 Arkansas law may render those cases inconsequential in that state. The 340B contract pharmacy dispute involves several manufacturers who are refusing to provide 340B discounts to covered entities if they requested 340B drugs to be delivered to, and dispensed from, a network of contract p

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Researchers carry out first peer-reviewed study of fecal microbiota transplants in dolphins

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

Scientists have successfully carried out pioneering fecal microbiota transplantations on Navy bottlenose dolphins that showed signs of gastrointestinal disease. Credit: U.S.Navy Scientists have successfully carried out pioneering fecal microbiota transplantations on Navy bottlenose dolphins that showed signs of gastrointestinal disease.

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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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Understanding JavaScript Web APIs: Part 2

Perficient: Drug Development

Welcome back to the continuation of our journey through crucial Web APIs! For newcomers to our series, I highly recommend diving into Part 1, accessible here , where we extensively cover the fundamental aspects of the Web Forms API. Continuing our journey, let’s delve into further exploration of vital Web APIs, including the Web History API and Web Storage API.

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Which drugs have supplementary protection certificates in the most countries?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most supplementary protection certificates (SPCs).

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