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HIV testing and diagnosis severely disrupted in three years of Covid-19 pandemic at AIIMS

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

HIV testing and diagnosis was severely disrupted in the three years of Covid-19 pandemic at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), according to an AIIMS study which covered the documents or records on HIV testing and diagnosis from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2022.

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California enters a contract to make its own affordable insulin

NPR Health - Shots

Under the $50 million deal, the state is partnering with drugmaker Civica to start making the new generic insulin later this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

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HP&M Attorney Mark Tobolowsky Co-Authors Article in Human Gene Therapy Advocating for the Acceptance of Microdystrophin Expression in DMD Patients as a Surrogate Endpoint for Accelerated Approval

FDA Law Blog

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.’s Mark Tobolowsky co-authored the peer-reviewed article “ Microdystrophin Expression as a Surrogate Endpoint for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials ” in the recently published edition of Human Gene Therapy. The article arose out of work conducted by the Pathway Development Consortium , a partnership between stakeholders in the AAV gene therapy space.

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A new Arkansas law allows an anti-abortion monument at the state Capitol

NPR Health - Shots

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a law to allow a monument near the state Capitol marking the number of abortions performed in Arkansas before Roe v. Wade was overturned. (Image credit: Phelan M.

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Running Decentralized Trials at Scale: Planning for Success

There’s been a rapid shift towards decentralization in clinical trials & it’s clear why. The potential for reaching a larger pool of recruits is possible when sponsors can bring more trial activities to the patient. Tele visits, digital consent, new monitoring sensors, & direct-to-patient supply are virtual tools that existed before the pandemic, but now there’s swift adoption of these methods because they’ve been proven to help launch & complete trials more effectively.

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Is a common industrial chemical fueling the spread of Parkinson's disease?

Medical Xpress

A cancer-causing chemical that is widely used to degrease aviation components and heavy machinery could also be linked to Parkinson's disease, according to a new research paper that recommends increased scrutiny of areas long contaminated by the compound.

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Opioids are devastating Cherokee families. The tribe has a $100 million plan to heal

NPR Health - Shots

The fentanyl crisis is hitting young people hard, and the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working to help young families recover.

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Multi-drug resistant organisms can be transmitted between healthy dogs and cats and their hospitalised owners

Medical Xpress

Healthy dogs and cats could be passing on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs; bacteria that resist treatment with more than one antibiotic) to their hospitalized owners, and likewise humans could be transmitting these dangerous microbes to their pets, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark (15-18 April).

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Takeda Oncology Invests in Talent, Pipeline Growth Despite Turbulent Market

BioSpace

Takeda Oncology Invests in Talent, Pipeline Growth Despite Turbulent Market 3/20/2023

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Six-Year Cognitive Trajectory in Older Adults Following Major Surgery and Delirium

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study examines the patterns and pace of cognitive decline up to 72 months in a cohort of older adults following delirium.

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New immunotherapy strategies in targeting complexity in the tumor microenvironment

Medical Xpress

A symposium aiming to provide a better understanding of the tumor microenvironment, immune tolerogenic niches at cancer initiation, and novel immunotherapeutic strategies in head and neck cancer patients was featured at the 52nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the AADOCR, held in conjunction with the 47th Annual Meeting of the CADR. The AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition took place at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on March 15-18, 2023.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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FDA Releases Briefing Docs for Upcoming Biogen/Ionis Tofersen Adcomm

BioSpace

FDA Releases Briefing Docs for Upcoming Biogen/Ionis Tofersen Adcomm 3/20/2023

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The relationship between climate change and rising disease

NPR Health - Shots

NPR's Pien Huang talks to Dr. Benjamin Beard, deputy director of the CDC's division of vector borne diseases, about how climate change could be contributing to the spread of diseases.

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Raises for Moderna, Pfizer CEOs Highlight Continuing Trend

BioSpace

Raises for Moderna, Pfizer CEOs Highlight Continuing Trend 3/20/2023

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Acesion's positive trial data for treatment of atrial fibrillation

Outsourcing Pharma

Positive data from a phase 2 clinical trial has proven the general mechanism of action of SK channel inhibition for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), an abnormal heart rhythm.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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Takeda’s $4B Plaque Psoriasis Candidate Clears Mid-Stage Study

BioSpace

Takeda’s $4B Plaque Psoriasis Candidate Clears Mid-Stage Study 3/20/2023

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Informa Connect’s Annual Life Sciences Commercial Contracts & Chargebacks Congress

Drug Channels

Informa Connect’s Annual Life Sciences Commercial Contracts & Chargebacks Congress May 16-17, 2023 The Omni Shoreham Hotel | Washington, DC Hybrid Event informaconnect.com/contracts-chargebacks Exclusive Offer for Drug Channels Readers: Register Now to SAVE 10% * using promo code 23DC10 Informa Connect’s 19th Annual Commercial Contracts & Chargebacks Congress , taking place May 16-17 in Washington, DC, offers crucial updates on policy changes and contracting best practices to increase ef

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Novartis, Biogen Scrap Gene Regulation Partnerships with Sangamo

BioSpace

Novartis, Biogen Scrap Gene Regulation Partnerships with Sangamo 3/20/2023

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Giant T-wave Inversion and Loss of Consciousness

JAMA Internal Medicine

This case report describes a patient in their 60s with long-term uncontrolled hypertension and possible hip fracture followed by loss of consciousness.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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Karuna’s KarXT Aces Third Registrational Study in Schizophrenia

BioSpace

Karuna’s KarXT Aces Third Registrational Study in Schizophrenia 3/20/2023

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Assessment of Patient Education Delivered at Time of Hospital Discharge

JAMA Internal Medicine

This quality improvement study describes whether key communication domains were addressed at the bedside on the day of hospital discharge, by whom, and for how long.

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FDA Action Alert: Biogen/Ionis, Cidara and Incyte

BioSpace

FDA Action Alert: Biogen/Ionis, Cidara and Incyte 3/20/2023

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Argentina?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Argentina. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.… The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Argentina? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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Sponsored: Inspirational Space Sparks Scientific Innovation at the First Life Sciences Building i.

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Sponsored: Inspirational Space Sparks Scientific Innovation at the First Life Sciences Building i.