Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Positive results from a study of Winrevair could help the drugmaker achieve sales growth past top-seller Keytruda’s upcoming patent expirations this decade.

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Drugs.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 -- Already the go-to drug of choice for millions with type 2 diabetes, metformin might also fight lung cancer if those patients have it as well, new research shows.Metformin appears to help boost the benefits of.

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Chemical Biology and Drug Design

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The brain drug developer is letting go of around 41 of its 238 employees, in a move the company says will help “align resources” with its strategic priorities.

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Drug Patent Watch

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical research and development, drug repurposing has emerged as a promising strategy to bring new treatments to patients more quickly and cost-effectively. However, navigating the complex web of intellectual property rights and regulatory considerations in this field can be challenging.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them, researchers report. Dubbed the NanoGripper, the nanorobotic hand also could be programmed to interact with other viruses or to recognize cell surface markers for targeted drug delivery, such as for cancer treatment.

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addgene Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It’s a very thankful time of year for those of us at Addgene! And we can’t think of any better way to start off our holiday season than by thanking the twelve guest bloggers and subject matter experts who have contributed to our blog in 2024.

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Drugs.com

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 -- Women, especially those who had high blood pressure during pregnancy or entered menopause before age 45, are among those with a greater risk for stroke.They and other high-risk groups are the focus of new stroke prevention.

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Perficient: Drug Development

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding Unit Testing Unit testing is a crucial aspect of software development, especially in complex applications like Android apps. It involves testing individual units of code, such as methods or classes, in isolation. This ensures the correctness of each component, leading to a more robust and reliable application. Why Unit Testing in MVVM?

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Recent results from a recent clinical trial indicate that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers an overall 96% reduced risk of acquiring HIV. This makes Lenacapavir significantly more effective than the standard daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis).

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The biotechnology company, which sees itself as "pretty conservative," recently put out an ambitious long-term revenue forecast for its schizophrenia and depression medicine Caplyta.

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Drugs.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 -- The outgoing Biden administration will propose that pricey GLP-1 obesity medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound) be covered by Medicare and Medicaid.However, the move would have to be approved.

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Drug Patent Watch

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Patient centricity has become a crucial aspect of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the development of generic drugs. This approach focuses on understanding and addressing the needs and preferences of patients to ensure that the medications they receive are safe, effective, and easy to use.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A new computer model can be used to detect and measure interior oceans on the ice covered moons of Uranus. The model works by analyzing orbital wobbles that would be visible from a passing spacecraft. The research gives engineers and scientists a slide-rule to help them design NASA's upcoming Uranus Orbiter and Probe mission.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The deal suggests Roche sees substantial promise in Poseida’s technology, as the offer is 215% above the biotech’s closing share price on Monday.

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Drugs.com

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 -- New research suggests that a thyroid medication often prescribed to older Americans may be linked to a common problem in old age -- bone loss. Levothyroxine is a synthetic hormone often prescribed to treat hypothyroidism.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Last month, we welcomed Aidan Gomez, CEO and Co-founder of Cohere, for our Scale Up series. As a leader in AI, Aidan co-authored the influential " Attention is All You Need " paper during his time at Google and has since co-founded Cohere , the leading data security-focused enterprise AI company. With the explosion of advancements in AI and its growing impact on industries worldwide, including drug discovery, our team was eager to hear Aidan’s unique technical perspective on building and scaling

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A new study has provided further evidence that the deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana during 2020 were the result of drinking from water holes where toxic algae populations had exploded due to climate change.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The setback likely removes one competitor to an emerging spinal muscular atrophy medicine from Scholar Rock, but sets the stage for a pair of readouts with implications for weight loss research.

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Drugs.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2024 -- Geoffrey Pointing says its hard to describe the distress of an asthma or COPD flare-up.“Honestly, when you're having a flare up, it's very difficult to tell anybody how you feel - you can hardly breathe,” Pointing, 77, of.

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Drug Target Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As the journey toward realising the full potential of precision medicine continues, one question frequently arises among pharma executives and biotech founders: why is progress so slow? A significant part of the answer may lie in the limitations of current technology in handling complex, multi-modal data – data that is crucial for advancing drug discovery and identifying new targets.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Researchers have made a record-breaking astrophysical discovery while simultaneously uncovering a possible explanation for the rare and extreme astrophysical event known as long-period radio transients.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Shares in Amgen fell by double digits Tuesday on results for the company’s MariTide shot, which is viewed as a potential rival to Wegovy and Zepbound.

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Drugs.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

FRIDAY, Nov. 29, 2024 — Less than half of Americans realize that they're increasing their risk of cancer with every beer, cocktail or shot of whiskey.Despite public health warnings about the links between drinking and cancer risk, this widespread l.

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Common Sense for Drug Policy Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

"Pink Cocaine", Otherwise Known As Tusi "The tusi phenomenon complicates the drug landscape because it has the potential to confuse both people who use and researchers alike. With respect to people who use, given the drug concoction’s name, people may assume the drug is 2C/2C-B. Since many partiers are unfamiliar with 2C series drugs ( 14 ), there is also potential for people to simply think this is a new (and perhaps benign) drug – especially given that the powder is pink with a sweet scent.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Increasing physical activity levels could extend your life up to 11 more years according to new research using accelometry data. The study found that for the least active people in the population, a single one-hour walk could return a benefit of six additional hours of life.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kronos is cutting 83% of its workforce, while Idorsia is considering eliminating as many as 270 jobs. Elsewhere, PTC disclosed negative Phase 2 results for its ALS drug candidate utreloxastat.

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Drugs.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2024 -- People whose partners have HIV must remember to take antiretroviral pills every single day or risk infection themselves.But researchers have come up with a way to avoid that daily hassle – an injectable drug that patients.

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Drug Target Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the world of biopharmaceuticals, Dr Catherine Pickering stands out as a pioneering leader. As the CEO of iOnctura, an innovative oncology biopharmaceutical company she co-founded in 2017, Catherine has played a key role in advancing the development of highly targeted small molecules aimed at revolutionising cancer treatment. Her journey in drug R&D and business development has been marked by significant achievements, including leading groundbreaking efforts to treat neglected cancers and

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A team has solved a mystery that has intrigued scientists for centuries: how does the squirting cucumber squirt? The findings were achieved through a combination of experiments, high-speed videography, image analysis, and advanced mathematical modelling.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A broad licensing and research alliance will hand Sarepta four clinical-stage candidates, while Arrowhead receives $500 million in cash and another $325 million in equity investment.

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