Big birds like emus are technical innovators, study shows
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Large birds -- our closest relations to dinosaurs -- are capable of technical innovation, by solving a physical task to gain access to food.
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Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have announced. The cats were from separate households and had.
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Child ADHD risk linked to mother's use of acetaminophen
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.
AstraZeneca deepens China presence with FibroGen deal
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The $160 million acquisition of a FibroGen subsidiary expands AstraZeneca’s foothold in China while the company works through government investigations into its business practices there.
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!
Narcissists more likely to feel ostracized
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Narcissists feel ostracized more frequently than their less self-absorbed peers, according to researchers. This may stem not only from being shunned due to their personalities but from a tendency to misinterpret ambiguous social signals as exclusion.
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Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study.
CDC vaccine meeting, set to be first since RFK Jr. sworn in, is postponed
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Originally scheduled for next week, the meeting of agency advisers will be delayed to give more time for public comment, according to an HHS spokesperson.
Predator robots help researchers uncover how larval zebrafish rapidly learn
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A novel system that chases larval zebrafish around an arena with predator robots is enabling scientists to understand how these days-old fish quickly learn in the real world.
LGBTQ+ Stress and Stigma Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- The societal stress and stigma of being LGBTQ+ can increase a persons risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests.People in sexual and gender minorities are more likely than heterosexuals to suffer from problems.
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
Daily cannabis use linked to public health burden
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A new study analyzes the disease burden and the risk factors for severity among people who suffer from a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Researchers say the condition occurs in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis and causes nausea, uncontrollable vomiting and excruciating pain in a cyclical pattern that often leads to repeated trips to the hospital.
Should Your Teen Receive Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments?
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- Social media often tempts teenagers with non-surgical ways to improve their appearance, such as laser hair removal, skin and teeth whitening, chemical peels, botox, and face and lip fillers.And a new poll finds that a.
Breakthrough study challenges long-held beliefs about the shape of atomic nuclei
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
An international research collaboration has overturned the long-standing belief that the atomic nucleus of lead-208 is perfectly spherical. The discovery challenges fundamental assumptions about nuclear structure and has far-reaching implications for our understanding of how the heaviest elements are formed in the universe.
U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- U.S. hospitals could face a bed shortage as early as 2032, with occupancy remaining elevated even as the country recovers from the COVID pandemic, a new study suggests.Average hospital occupancy following the pandemic has.
How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency
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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.
Topological quantum processor marks breakthrough in computing
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In a leap forward for quantum computing, physicists unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the first of its kind. The chip, built as a proof-of-concept for the scientists' design, opens the door to the development of the long-awaited topological quantum computer.
U.K. Kids Help Improve Treatment, Rehab For Traumatic Brain Injury
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- Mia Jack was stealing a glance backward when she lost control of the quadbike shed been motoring around a family gathering.Jack, then 12, flew over the handlebars and slammed headfirst into a tree. I was wearing a hel.
Coastal erosion threatens ancient city, and many others
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Research on the vanishing coastlines of Alexandria, Egypt, offers nature-based solutions for protecting coastal cities globally, including those in California.
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a.
Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire
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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.
Researchers outline new approach for better understanding animal consciousness
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A team of researchers has outlined a new approach for better understanding the depths of animal consciousness, a method that may yield new insights into the similarities and differences among living organisms.
Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 58 individuals, including at least 48 children.
Promising new class of antimalarial drugs discovered
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Epigenetic inhibitors as a promising new antimalarial intervention strategy? A new study identifies an inhibitor of gene regulation that specifically kills the malaria pathogen.
BridgeBio’s heart drug launch gets off to a fast start
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Prescription totals for Attruby, which is locked in a closely watched commercial battle with Pfizer’s tafamidis, have more than doubled since January and outpaced investor expectations.
Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics
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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
Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- Protein shakes and pre-workout mixes are popular among gym-goers, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults. A study published Feb. 19 in the journal PLOS Mental Health linked use of multiple.
Device industry scrambles amid concern FDA layoffs will cause delays
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Layoffs at the FDA’s device center could add “months, if not years” to the time it takes to bring products to market, an attorney said.
Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- A radioactive gas could be contributing to asthma among schoolkids, researchers have found.Children exposed to elevated levels of radon gas tended to have more asthma symptoms, results show.Residential radon has not p.
FTC case against PBMs can move forward, judge rules
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
A Missouri district court judge said stopping the FTC’s suit against Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx would be “against the public’s interest.
Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns.And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled among adults who smoke more than a pack of.
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