Tue.May 13, 2025

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Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Engineers built E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars that follows a person from behind, allowing them to walk independently or lean on the robot's arms for support.

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Galapagos backtracks on planned split

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Having now appointed Henry Gosebruch as CEO of the intact company, Galapagos says its priorities are exploring strategic options and “transformative” deals.

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Astrophysicists explore our galaxy's magnetic turbulence in unprecedented detail using a new computer model

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have developed a groundbreaking computer simulation to explore, in unprecedented detail, magnetism and turbulence in the interstellar medium (ISM) -- the vast ocean of gas and charged particles that lies between stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. The model is the most powerful to date, requiring the computing capability of the SuperMUC-NG supercomputer at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre in Germany.

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Procurement Mistakes That Are Costing Your Pharma Business Millions

Drug Patent Watch

"Millions Lost in the Shadows: Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Ineffective Procurement Strategies in the Pharmaceutical Industry As the pharmaceutical industry grapples with rising costs and shrinking profit margins, a stealthy culprit is quietly draining resources: procurement mistakes. A new report reveals that inadequate procurement practices are costing pharma businesses millions, threatening the very foundation of their operations.

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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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Scientists film the heart forming in 3D earlier than ever before

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have identified the origin of cardiac cells using 3D images of a heart forming in real-time, inside a living mouse embryo.

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A Closer Look at Compliance and Regulations for Drug Clinical Trials in India

ProRelix Research

The landscape of Indian clinical trial regulations has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. Once perceived as a regulatory gray zone, the Indian clinical research ecosystem has […] The post A Closer Look at Compliance and Regulations for Drug Clinical Trials in India appeared first on ProRelix Research.

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Using DrugPatentWatch to Support Out-Licensing and Partnering Decisions

Drug Patent Watch

"Unlocking the Secrets to Smarter Partnerships: How One Tool is Revolutionizing the Way Pharma Companies Approach Out-Licensing and Partnering Decisions As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, companies are under increasing pressure to maximize their portfolios and minimize risk. But with thousands of patents expiring every year, it's becoming increasingly difficult to navigate the complex landscape of intellectual property.

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Inside the Regulatory Maze of Conducting Medical Device Clinical Trials in India

ProRelix Research

The evolution of Indias healthcare and med-tech sectors has ushered in an era of remarkable innovation. Yet, amidst the promise of progress lies a formidable labyrinththe regulatory framework governingMedical Device […] The post Inside the Regulatory Maze of Conducting Medical Device Clinical Trials in India appeared first on ProRelix Research.

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A Cost-Effective Breakthrough in Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Sequencing

Fierce BioTech

DNA methylation is a highly studied epigenetic modification that regulates genome function and plays key roles in development and disease1. | EpiCyphers novel meCUT&RUN workflow leverages ultra-sensitive, low-cost DNA methylation profiling for translational research and drug discovery.

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Women’s health faces growing headwinds, despite jump in venture investment

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

While venture funding is rising, federal policy upheaval may affect women’s health research more acutely than other fields, one biotech CEO said.

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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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HIV Pills Might Prevent Alzheimer's

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 Drugs that battle HIV and hepatitis B might be able to help people avoid Alzheimers disease, a new study says.Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are used to prevent HIV and hepatitis B from replicating and s.

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Not all orangutan mothers raise their infants the same way

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Sumatran orangutan mothers differ from one another in how they behave with and take care of their infants and how flexibly they adjust their mothering behaviors as their infants grow. Whilst mothers differed from one another in their maternal behaviors, they remained consistent in their behaviors with their different infants. Consistent differences among Sumatran orangutan mothers suggest that individual maternal personalities may exist, potentially influencing infant development.

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U.S. Advises Older Travelers to Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 U.S. health officials are telling travelers aged 60 and older to avoid a chikungunya vaccine while they investigate possible side effects.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug A.

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Drug Discovery Industry Roundup with Barry Bunin — May 13, 2025

Collaborative Drug

Drug Discovery Industry Roundup with Barry Bunin April 8th, 2025

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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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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Cut Alcohol Cravings By Two-Thirds

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 Cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic/Wegovy can cut alcohol intake dramatically in a short amount of time, a new study says.People taking semaglutide or liraglutide reduced their alcohol consumption by two-thirds w.

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iTeos, GSK to shelve TIGIT drug after study setback

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The failure is the latest stumble for a cancer drug class that hasn’t lived up to expectations. iTeos will begin a strategic review in response.

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First-Of-Its-Kind Surgery Uses Eye Socket To Remove Spinal Cancer

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 A first-of-its-kind surgery has gone through a young woman's eye socket to remove a cancerous tumor wrapped around her spine.Surgeons threaded a thin lighted tube called an endoscope down through the 19-year-old womans eye s.

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Palaeontologists discover 506-million-year-old predator

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Palaeontologists have discovered a remarkable new 506-million-year-old predator from the Burgess Shale of Canada. Mosura fentoni was about the size of your index finger and had three eyes, spiny jointed claws, a circular mouth lined with teeth and a body with swimming flaps along its sides. These traits show it to be part of an extinct group known as the radiodonts.

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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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Hearing Aids Effective In Combating Loneliness Among Seniors

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they cant hear well enough to maintain essential social connections?Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of countering an epidemic of loneliness among U.S. sen.

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Andrew Witty steps down as UnitedHealth CEO

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Witty’s departure was unexpected, but follows a downturn in the healthcare company’s financial outlook. He will be replaced by Stephen Hemsley, chair of UnitedHealth’s board.

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No Link Between ADHD Meds And Psychosis, Study Says

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 ADHD stimulant meds dont increase childrens risk of psychosis, a new study says.Analysis of stimulant prescriptions among nearly 8,400 kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder found no evidence that the drugs caus.

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Cracking the code to scalable cell and gene therapy

Drug Target Review

Cell and gene therapy (CGT) is advancing rapidly, offering new treatments for complex conditions such as cancer and genetic disorders. As these therapies evolve, the demand for more efficient and reliable methods of cell expansion an essential step in CGT manufacturing becomes increasingly critical. To facilitate this important process, the Biomedical division of PHC Corporation (PHC) has developed a cell expansion bioreactor system a technology that is set to impact the future of CGT.

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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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OpenAI Releases HealthBench Dataset to Test AI in Health Care

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 OpenAI has unveiled a large dataset to help test how well artificial intelligence (AI) models answer health care questions. Experts call it a major step forward, but they also say more work is needed to ensure safety.The d.

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Viral Vectors 101: Integrase-Deficient Lentiviral Vectors

addgene Blog

Lentiviral vectors have been a staple in molecular biology for over three decades. Widely used across various research applications, they have become indispensable tools for manipulating cells and organisms.

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Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls Products After Listeria Outbreak

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 At least 10 people in the U.S. were hospitalized with listeria infections linked to ready-to-eat foods, federal officials said.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other agencies traced the outbreak to foods p.

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Perficient’s “What If? So What?” Podcast Wins Gold at the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards

Perficient: Drug Development

Were thrilled to announce that Perficients What If? So What? podcast, hosted by Jim Hertzfeld, area vice president, strategy, has been honored with a Gold Award in the podcast series category at the prestigious 2025 Hermes Creative Awards. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing listeners with insightful, engaging, and actionable content.

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Curious? Healthy Brain Aging Might Depend On It

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 Curiosity might have killed the cat, but maintaining such inquisitiveness could be key to preserving brain health as we grow older, a new study says.Some forms of curiosity increase well into old age, and seniors who keep w.

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Broad Discovery Series x BroadIgnite: How brain cells talk to one another

Broad Institute

Broad Discovery Series x BroadIgnite: How brain cells talk to one another By Rose Circeo May 13, 2025 Breadcrumb Home Broad Discovery Series x BroadIgnite: How brain cells talk to one another Ralda Nehme Institute Scientist Director, Stem Cell Program Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research Shiwei Wang Graduate student, Chemical Biology MIT and the Broad Institute The brain is all about connection and communication, with cells sharing information back and forth in a variety of ways.

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Blackouts Boost Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Among Young Kids

Drugs.com

MONDAY, May 5, 2025 Power outages greatly increase a young childs chances of carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper use of gasoline-powered generators, a new study says.Children younger than 5 had a more than 50% increased risk of carbon mon.

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AI tool predicts potential drug targets by analyzing cell images

Broad Institute

AI tool predicts potential drug targets by analyzing cell images By Corie Lok May 13, 2025 Breadcrumb Home AI tool predicts potential drug targets by analyzing cell images Researchers have developed a machine learning model that connects images of DNA structure to gene regulation. By Nadya Karpova and Elvira Forte, Schmidt Center May 13, 2025 Credit: Courtesy of Uhler lab Fluorescent microscopy images of cells with chromatin appearing in pink and purple.

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Leadership and Innovation in Companion Diagnostics

Fierce BioTech

Leadership and Innovation in Companion Diagnostics Since launching the first FDA-approved companion diagnostic 25 years ago, Agilent continues to deliver CDx solutions in close collaboration with our pharma partners worldwide. Our broad technical expertise, global infrastructure and decades of commercial experience make us a proven CDx partner. Meet us at ASCO in Booth 36076 to discuss your CDx needs.

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Strategic Cloud Partner: Key to Business Success, Not Just Tech

Perficient: Drug Development

Cloud is easyuntil it isnt. Perficient’s Edge: A Strategic Cloud Partner Focused on Business Outcomes Cloud adoption has skyrocketed. Multi-cloud. Hybrid cloud. AI-optimized workloads. Clients are moving fast, but many are moving blindly. The result? High costs, low returns, and strategies that stall before they scale. Thats why this moment matters.