Tue.May 06, 2025

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Two new crocodile species discovered

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Biologists have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both off the Yucat n Peninsula. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts, the researchers say.

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Optimizing Clinical Trials with Precision Medicine: A Candid Expert Discussion

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Optimizing Clinical Trials with Precision Medicine: A Candid Expert Discussion jpiatt Tue, 05/06/2025 - 08:33 Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:00 Resource Type Webinar Jean-Claude Tardif, MD, FRCPC, FCCS, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FCAHS Marie-Pierre Dub, PhD Promotion Start Wed, 05/14/2025 - 15:30 Promotion End Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:30 Join a candid and informative discussion between two precision medicine experts who led one of the worlds largest precision medicine studies to date.

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Study suggests we don't just hear music, but 'become it'

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Psychologists suggest our brains and bodies don't just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on findings in neuroscience, music, and psychology, support Neural Resonance Theory (NRT).

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Medrio CEO on building stability and innovation in clinical trials

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| Medrio CEO Nicole Latimer discusses strategiesthe companys mission to streamline clinical trials, embrace meaningful innovation and support life sciences organizations from startup to FDA approval.

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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!

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Experimental quantum communications network

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Researchers recently connected their campuses with an experimental quantum communications network using two optical fibers.

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Breakthrough discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome

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Researchers have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with remarkable accuracy, potentially transforming how CRPS is diagnosed and treated.

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Nuts, Seeds OK For People With Diverticulitis, Study Says

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet.But thats not necessary, a new study has found.Nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of di.

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A healthy diet in childhood is linked to starting menstrual periods later, regardless of BMI or height

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Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained unaltered by the girls' body mass index or height, both of which have been associated with the earlier onset of periods. The study has implications for health in later life as it is well known that women who started their periods at an early age may be at higher risk for diabetes, obesity, breast cance

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1 in 10 Doctors is Burned Out

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 Next time you see your family physician or a hospital doctor, be extra kind and patient they could be on the verge of burning out, a new study warns.About 10% of internal medicine doctors in the U.S. report a high level of b.

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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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T. rex's direct ancestor crossed from Asia to North America

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Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia, crossing a land bridge connecting the continents more than 70 million years ago, according to a new study.

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Salmonella Outbreak in 6 States Tied to Backyard Poultry, CDC Says

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 A salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry has made at least seven people sick across six states, U.S. health officials reported Monday.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said two cases were found i.

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2024 sea level 'report cards' map futures of US coastal communities

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Researchers have released their 2024 U.S. sea level 'report cards,' providing updated analyses of sea level trends and projections for 36 coastal communities. Encompassing 55 years of historical data in a new, interactive dashboard, the report cards aid planning and adaptation efforts by forecasting rates of sea level rise to 2050.

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Marijuana Use While Pregnant Linked to Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 Using marijuana while pregnant can harm a developing fetus in serious ways, new research shows.A large review of 51 studies linked marijuana use during pregnancy to an increased risk of early delivery, low birth weight and e.

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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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Study of velvet worm slime could revolutionize sustainable material design

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A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design. The findings outline how a naturally occurring protein structure, conserved across species from Australia, Singapore and Barbados over nearly 400 million years of evolution, enables the slime's transformation from liquid to fiber and back again. It's a discovery that could inspire next-generation recyclable bioplastics.

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Prasad’s FDA appointment pressures cell and gene therapy stocks

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A vocal opponent of his predecessor Peter Marks, Vinay Prasad will now lead the office tasked with reviewing some genetic medicines, adding more uncertainty to an already struggling field of research.

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New drone-assisted 3D model offers a more accurate way to date dinosaur fossils

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A new study is reshaping how scientists date dinosaur fossils in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park (DPP). Using advanced drone-assisted 3D mapping, researchers have uncovered significant variations in a key geological marker, challenging long-standing methods of determining the ages of dinosaur fossils.

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Follow-Up Test For High Blood Pressure Condition Not Worthwhile, Researchers Say

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 A test commonly used to confirm a condition linked to high blood pressure is often inaccurate, causing doctors to skip treatment that might improve patients heart health, a new study says.The test checks for primary ald.

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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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More social parrots have a better vocabulary

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For social animals, communication is a key that unlocks the benefits of group living. It's well known that animals with more complex social lives tend to have more intricate ways of communicating, from the clicks and whistles of dolphins to the calls of primates. While this pattern is found broadly in many species, a new study on wild parrots drills deep into the social and vocal lives of individual birds.

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Second Opinions Don't Significantly Delay Breast Cancer Treatment

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Its natural to feel a wave of anxiety following a diagnosis of breast cancer.But women shouldnt let worries about delaying treatment deter them from seeking a second opinion on their diagnosis and tre.

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New chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions

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Researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional regulation.

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Vinay Prasad, a physician and FDA critic, to lead agency center overseeing vaccines

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The appointment of Prasad as head of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research sent shares in developers of vaccines and genetic medicines tumbling.

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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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Food as medicine: How diet shapes gut microbiome health

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Researchers show how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a 'healthy,' diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to infection by pathogens like Salmonella. However, mice given food loosely mimicking a Mediterranean diet -- high in plant-based fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains -- were able to quickly restore a healthy and resilient gut microbiome after antibiotics.

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FDA Announces Expanded Use of Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities

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May 06, 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its intent to expand the use of unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, essential medicines, and other medical products intended for.

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Research advances on 'displacing' antibiotic resistance gene from bacteria

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Scientists have identified essential genetic code for a method called plasmid curing, which aims to 'displace' antibiotic resistance genes from bacteria.

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Cancer Patient Avoided Side Effects With New Advance In Radiation Therapy

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 Tiffiney Beard expected a rough road ahead after her April 2024 diagnosis with a rare cancer of the salivary glands.Tumors from adenoid cystic carcinoma target the bodys nerves, so fighting the cancer typically comes with a r.

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NASA's NICER maps debris from recurring cosmic crashes

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Astronomers have probed the physical environment of repeating X-ray outbursts near monster black holes thanks to data from NASA's NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer) and other missions.

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Bluebird pleads for deal support; Unity, Mersana lay off staff

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Bluebird urged shareholders to back a take-private deal that could close imminently. Elsewhere, Unity Biotechnology began a strategic review and Mersana announced plans to cut more than half its workforce.

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How hunting harriers home in on their prey

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Owls, well adapted to hearing the exact location of prey, have something in common with an unrelated group of raptors -- harriers. A new study has found that harriers across the world are able to keep a much better ear out for their next meal than previously thought.

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RSV Antibody Treatment Effective For Babies

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TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 -- Newborns can be effectively protected against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection through the use of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody treatment, researchers report.Babies treated with nirsevimab had an 83% reduced.

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