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Go (over) easy on the eggs: ‘Egg-cess’ consumption linked to diabetes

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Credit: Pixabay/Myruams-Fotos Scrambled, poached or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg might not be all they’re cracked up to be as new research from the University of South Australia shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes. Conducted in partnership […].

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Gilead and Novo Nordisk Present New Data from Proof-of-Concept Trial in NASH

The Pharma Data

FOSTER CITY, Calif. & BAGSVÆRD, Denmark–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 15, 2020– Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NASDAQ Copenhagen: NOVO B) today announced results from a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial. The five-arm trial evaluated combinations of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, with Gilead’s investigational FXR agonist cilofexor and/or Gilead’s investigational ACC inhibitor firsocostat over 24 weeks in 108 people with non-alcoholic st

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Is zoom increasing the demand for plastic surgery

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Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.,, publishers New Rochelle, NY, November 13, 2020–Patients are seeking plastic surgery in record numbers, citing their appearance on Zoom as a cause. Of particular concern are noses and wrinkles, according to Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. Click here to read the article now. “A life disproportionately spent on Zoom […].

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More Evidence That Vaping Ups Lung Disease Risk

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SATURDAY, Nov. 14, 2020 — Vaping significantly increases the risk of lung disease, according to a new study that adds to growing evidence that e-cigarettes are dangerous. Researchers from Boston University analyzed data gathered from more than 21,600 U.S. adults between 2013 and 2018 and found that those who’d used e-cigarettes in the past had a 21% increased risk of respiratory disease, and current e-cigarette users had a 43% increased risk.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest during COVID-19 pandemic

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What The Study Did: This study used a large U.S. registry of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests to asses the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and the outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, including in areas with low and moderate COVID-19 disease. Authors: Paul S. Chan, M.D., M.Sc., of Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, is the corresponding […].

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Are There Pros and Cons to the Flu Shot? Here’s What the Experts Say.

DM Clinical Research

We get it: the flu shot can be scary. Lots of people (kids and adults alike!) are uncomfortable around needles. So the flu shot might be slightly painful- but is it dangerous? There are lots of people who claim there are pros and cons of the flu shot. Some even claim that the negatives outweigh the positives. However, this is not true. Below, we’ll give you the facts about the flu shot.

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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on November 15, 2020

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OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 15, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam , Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: “As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada , we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active, where it is spreading and how it is impacting the health of Canadians and public health, laboratory and healthcare capacity.

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Are There Pros and Cons to the Flu Shot? Here’s What the Experts Say.

DM Clinical Research

We get it: the flu shot can be scary. Lots of people (kids and adults alike!) are uncomfortable around needles. So the flu shot might be slightly painful- but is it dangerous? There are lots of people who claim there are pros and cons of the flu shot. Some even claim that the negatives outweigh the positives. However, this is not true. Below, we’ll give you the facts about the flu shot.

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Adverum Biotechnologies Announces Positive Interim Data from Cohorts 1-4 from OPTIC Phase 1 Trial of ADVM-022 Intravitreal Gene Therapy for Wet AMD

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Adverum Biotechnologies Announces Positive Interim Data from Cohorts 1-4 from OPTIC Phase 1 Trial of ADVM-022 Intravitreal Gene Therapy for Wet AMD Adverum Biotechnologies Announces Positive Interim Data from Cohorts 1-4 from OPTIC Phase 1 Trial of ADVM-022 Intravitreal Gene … Continue reading →

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Austria?

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

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Echosens Highlights Link Between Diabetes and Liver Disease, Urges Non-Invasive Detection and Monitoring of Liver Fat to Halt Disease Progression

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Echosens Highlights Link Between Diabetes and Liver Disease, Urges Non-Invasive Detection and Monitoring of Liver Fat to Halt Disease Progression Echosens Highlights Link Between Diabetes and Liver Disease, Urges Non-Invasive Detection and Monitoring of Liver Fat to Halt Disease Progression … Continue reading →

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Johnson & Johnson Initiates Second Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial of its Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

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November 15, 2020 — The Phase 3 ENSEMBLE study of the single-dose regimen of JNJ-78436735, the investigational vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 being developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, continues to enroll and vaccinate study participants. ENSEMBLE is proceeding to enroll up to 60,000 participants worldwide.

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City of Hope’s Precision Oncology Tumor Board Able to Identify Patients Who May Have Inherited Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer

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City of Hope’s Precision Oncology Tumor Board Able to Identify Patients Who May Have Inherited Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer City of Hope’s Precision Oncology Tumor Board Able to Identify Patients Who May Have Inherited Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Freedom Reviews – Diabetes Reversal Solution Diabetes Freedom By James Freeman Analyzed

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Diabetes Freedom Reviews – Diabetes Reversal Solution Diabetes Freedom By James Freeman Analyzed Diabetes Freedom Reviews – Diabetes Reversal Solution Diabetes Freedom By James Freeman Analyzed Diabetes Freedom reviews by James Freeman.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.