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Cells may possess hidden communication system

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations? A new study is answering that question by challenging our understanding of how cells function. A team of researchers suggests that cells possess a previously unknown information processing system that allows them to make rapid decisions independent of their genes.

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Vancomycin May Be Losing Strength Against Common Deadly Infection

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a leading cause of illness and death, especially for frail and hospitalized Americans. Now, a new study suggests that the leading antibiotic used to fight it, vancomycin, may be.

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A new viral surveillance system in West Africa is showing the world how to prevent the next pandemic

Broad Institute

A new viral surveillance system in West Africa is showing the world how to prevent the next pandemic By Allessandra DiCorato April 25, 2024 Breadcrumb Home A new viral surveillance system in West Africa is showing the world how to prevent the next pandemic Scientists from the US and West Africa have teamed up to build a better public health network that can quickly detect and respond to emerging viral threats.

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Biogen to invest more in launch of Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Growing demand has convinced Biogen that it's worth expanding the sales force around Leqembi by 30%.

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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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New research shows 'profound' link between dietary choices and brain health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.

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What is health literacy? Definition and resources

Antidote

Equitable access to medical care is valuable for everyone, and an important part of this equation is health literacy. Health literacy encompasses not just access to medical care, but also the ability to understand and use medical guidance. This can include anything from a doctor’s suggestions, to medication dosage information, and aftercare guidance.

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Regeneron expands in gene editing with Mammoth deal

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

“With each passing year, we're more committed to becoming a serious player in the genetic medicine space,” a Regeneron executive said.

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With hybrid brains, these mice smell like a rat

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Mice lacking an olfactory system have had their sense of smell restored with neurons from rats, the first time scientists have successfully integrated the sensory apparatus of one species into another.

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Few Young Adults Could Administer Naloxone to Reverse Fentanyl Overdose

Drugs.com

MONDAY, April 22, 2024 -- Even though fentanyl-linked fatal overdoses are soaring among young adults, a new survey of American college students found that just 1 in 7 knew how to administer the overdose antidote drug naloxone.Many who took the.

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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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Workers’ Memorial Day 2024: Statement by NIOSH Director

NIOSH Science Blog: Drugs

Each year, on April 28, we pause to recognize Workers’ Memorial Day and honor those whose death or suffering resulted from exposure to hazards at work. Words are not enough when it comes to change. Research has shown that the health and safety of workers relies on active and intentional involvement in ways that take into consideration workplace hazards, work arrangements and environment, employer-worker relationships, the workers themselves, and their families.

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Moderna turns to AI to change how its employees work

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

An expanded partnership with OpenAI is helping Moderna embed custom-built AI chatbots in a wide range of research and business processes.

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Researchers create artificial cells that act like living cells

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins -- essential building blocks of life -- to create cells that look and act like cells from the body. This accomplishment, a first in the field, has implications for efforts in regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems and diagnostic tools.

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New Rules Mean 3.6 Million Americans Could Get Wegovy Via Medicare, Costing Billions

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- A budget-busting 3.6 million Medicare recipients could now be eligible for coverage of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, a new KFF analysis says.That’s because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of.

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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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Innovative Strategies in Drug Repurposing

Drug Patent Watch

Drug repurposing, or identifying new therapeutic uses for existing drugs, is gaining significant momentum as a promising approach to accelerate drug development and reduce costs.

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Bristol Myers to cut 6% of workforce, trim drug pipeline

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The layoffs will impact some 2,200 employees, the company said, as it repositions its business ahead of looming patent expirations for top-selling products.

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Use of acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of migraine

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a new study. The acid-reducing drugs include proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, histamine H2-receptor antagonists, or H2 blockers, such as cimetidine and famotidine, and antacid supplements.

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Trying 'Magic Mushroom' Drug to Ease Depression? It Has Side Effects

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Many people with tough-to-treat depression may be trying psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, as an alternative to antidepressants.Thinking that it's a "natural" drug, folks might assume it comes.

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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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Deconstructing the Diligence Process: An Approach to Vetting New Product Theses

LifeSciVC

By Aimee Raleigh, Principal at Atlas Venture, as part of the From The Trenches feature of LifeSciVC Ever wondered what goes into diligencing a new idea, program, company, or platform? While each diligence is unique and every investor will have their own approach, below are some considerations that may be more “typical” in a diligence. I will emphasize the obvious disclaimer before diving in – this framework is merely meant to be exemplary and there are always nuances and exceptions unique to eac

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Bristol Myers taps startup to boost CAR-T production

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A partnership with Cellares, worth up to $380 million, is meant to help Bristol Myers speed and scale manufacture of the complex cellular treatments.

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Why can't robots outrun animals?

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Robotics engineers have worked for decades and invested many millions of research dollars in attempts to create a robot that can walk or run as well as an animal. And yet, it remains the case that many animals are capable of feats that would be impossible for robots that exist today.

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Neosporin Ointment in the Nose Might Be Potent Antibiotic

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Want to prevent a respiratory infection?A fingerful of Neosporin antibiotic swabbed inside your nose might help you fight off a range of invading respiratory viruses, a new study claims.Lab animals whose noses were.

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5 Thoughts on SUGCON Europe 2024 in Dublin, Ireland

Perficient: Drug Development

SUGCON (Sitecore User Group Conference) Europe 2024 was the second SUGCON I’ve attended, with the first just being six months ago in Minneapolis. There are few things that remind me how much I love my job more than being surrounded by the Sitecore Community. I’ve developed real friendships with folks from literally every corner of the world and it’s only once or twice a year we get the whole “Sitecore Family” together.

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Pfizer hemophilia gene therapy arrives in US to uncertain future

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The Food and Drug Administration approval of Beqvez comes as other gene therapies for the bleeding condition that were approved earlier struggle to gain traction.

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Holographic displays offer a glimpse into an immersive future

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have invented a new optical element that brings us one step closer to mixing the real and virtual worlds in an ordinary pair of eyeglasses using high-definition 3D holographic images.

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Cancer Takes Tough Toll on Family Finances

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- About six out of 10 working-age adults hit with a cancer diagnosis say it put real pressure on their financial survival, a new report finds.

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The Biotech Startup Contraction Continues… And That’s A Good Thing

LifeSciVC

Venture creation in biotech is witnessing a sustained contraction. After the pandemic bubble’s over-indulgence, the venture ecosystem appears to have reset its pace of launching new startups. According to the latest Pitchbook data, venture creation in biotech hit its slowest quarterly pace in eight years during 1Q 2024. With just over 60 new biotechs raising their first round of financing, the sector’s company formation activity has slowed 50-60% from its historic peak in 2021.

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BioMarin drops drug programs in pipeline cull

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The cuts of four pipeline prospects come as BioMarin resets its priorities following the slow launch of its hemophilia gene therapy Roctavian.

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