Wed.Mar 05, 2025

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Scientists discover how aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system. The scientists say that discovering the mechanism will support ongoing clinical trials, and could lead to the targeted use of aspirin to prevent the spread of susceptible types of cancer, and to the development of more effective drugs to prevent cancer metastasis.

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CDC Sends Experts to Texas as Measles Outbreak Grows

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and now the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent a team to help local health officials respond.The CDC announced the plan on X, explaining.

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Feeling is believing: Bionic hand 'knows' what it's touching, grasps like a human

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Engineers have developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that can grip plush toys, water bottles, and other everyday objects like a human, carefully conforming and adjusting its grasp to avoid damaging or mishandling whatever it holds.

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NSAIDs Linked To Lower Dementia Risk

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dementia, a new study suggests.These NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might help protect the brain by quelling inflammation that.

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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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Compound harnesses cannabis' pain-relieving properties without side effects

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, derived from cannabis, may provide an alternative to opioids for treating chronic pain.

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The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study confirms the Antarctic ozone layer is healing as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances.

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Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Irreversible Cornea Damage

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- Sight-robbing injuries to the cornea can be repaired using a groundbreaking experimental stem cell treatment, a new study shows.The cornea -- the clear outermost layer of the eye -- can become irreversibly damaged if.

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Scientists discover genes to grow bigger tomatoes and eggplants

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants could soon grace our dinner plates thanks to scientists who have discovered genes that control how large the fruits will grow.

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Weight Training Best Exercise For Insomnia Among Seniors

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests.Resistance exercise, activities that make muscles work against an external force, appears to be the.

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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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Ultra-hot nova observed erupting: Surprising chemical signature

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have for the first time observed a recurring nova outside of the Milky Way in near-infrared light. The data revealed highly unusual chemical emissions as well as one of the hottest temperatures ever reported for a nova, both indicative of an extremely violent eruption.

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FDA Expands Indication of Dust Mite Allergy Drug to Include Young Children

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its indication of Odactra, a house dust mite allergen tablet, for the treatment of house dust mite-induced allergic rhinitis, with or without conjunctivitis, to include.

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Insect populations are declining -- and that is not a good thing

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Using two species of flies from different climates -- one from the cool, high-altitude forests of Northern California, the other hailing from the hot, dry deserts of the Southwest -- scientists discovered remarkable differences in the way each processes external temperature.

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Bayer braces for ‘difficult’ year before turnaround pays dividends

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

CEO Bill Anderson warned investors that profits will decline in 2025 before the company’s ongoing shake-up leads to an “improved trajectory” next year.

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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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The chances of anything coming from Mars

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the possibility these samples contain life, which could have unforeseen consequences. Therefore, researchers in this field strive to create methods to detect life. Researchers have now successfully demonstrated a method to detect life in ancient rocks analogous to those found on Mars.

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Jazz expands in oncology with $935M deal for Chimerix

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Chimerix is currently awaiting an FDA decision on accelerated approval of a drug it’s developing for a type of glioma.

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Iconic Australian bird reveals hidden farming talent

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The beloved Australian lyrebird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent.

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'Cycle Syncing' Doesn't Boost Strength Training Results

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- Social media influencers tout the benefits of cycle syncing to boost strength training results among women.The idea is that women who lift weights during their period build more muscle, because their bodies are flooded.

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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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Prehistoric bone tool 'factory' hints at early development of abstract reasoning in human ancestors

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The oldest collection of mass-produced prehistoric bone tools reveal that human ancestors were likely capable of more advanced abstract reasoning one million years earlier than thought, finds a new study.

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Digital Strategies for Transforming Therapeutic Development in the 21st Century

Fierce BioTech

Digital Strategies for Transforming Therapeutic Development in the 21st Century swheeler Wed, 03/05/2025 - 12:22 Tue, 04/22/2025 - 11:00 Resource Type Webinar Christopher Long, MBA Christopher Sandusky, MA David Rubin While digital transformation is the way of the future, knowing where and how to start your organizations journey toward digital evolution can be challenging.

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Astronomer finds gas giant exoplanets formed earlier than previously thought

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A fresh look at past data reveals that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter formed much sooner than previously thought, according to new research.

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What is a Full-Service CRO? A Comprehensive Guide

Quanticate

What is a full-service CRO? Learn how these organisations support clinical trials with end-to-end services, streamlining research and regulatory success.

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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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Should I stay or should I go? Brain switchboard found

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have revealed neural circuits in the brainstem that are crucially involved in implementing decisions by controlling three fundamental behavioral states or strategies: perseverance, exploration and disengagement. The circuits revealed in this study in mice may help to further understand a number of neuropsychiatric conditions including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism and major depressive disorder.

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Surgery Just Before The Weekend? Bad Idea, Study Says

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- Folks facing surgery on a Friday may want to consider rescheduling if they can based on findings from a new study.People who undergo surgery just before the weekend have a significantly increased risk of death and.

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The pot is already boiling for 2% of the world's amphibians

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Amphibians are increasingly vulnerable to global warming, according to new research.

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Lumpectomy Preserves Sexual Well-Being Among Breast Cancer Patients

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 -- Opting for a lumpectomy during breast cancer treatment can protect a womans future sex life, a new study suggests.Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with better sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy f.

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New STI impacts 1 in 3 women: Landmark study reveals men are the missing link

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A landmark study reveals that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly a third of women worldwide and causing infertility, premature births and newborn deaths, is in fact an STI, paving the way for a revolution in how it is treated.

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Protocatechuic Acid Alleviates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by Promoting Unconventional Prefoldin RPB5 Interactor 1‐Mediated Mitophagy

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

A model proposing the mechanism. PCA ameliorates inflammation and oxidative stress in ARDS by promoting CBX4 expression and inducing URI1-mediated mitophagy in pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells via the CBX4/GCN5 axis. ABSTRACT Protocatechuic acid (PCA) is a type of polyphenol with diverse biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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A sustainable iron catalyst for water oxidation in renewable energy

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A newly developed pentanuclear iron complex can offer an efficient, stable, and cost-effective solution for water oxidation. By electrochemically polymerizing the complex, researchers have obtained a polymer-based catalyst, poly-Fe5-PCz, and achieved water oxidation with up to 99% Faradaic efficiency and exceptional stability, even under rigorous conditions.

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The Comprehensive Science and Art of Pharmaceutical Drug Naming

Drug Patent Watch

The Secret Language of Medicines: Uncovering the Science Behind Pharmaceutical Drug Names As professionals in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, we've all seen them - the long, complex names of medications that seem to defy pronunciation. But have you ever stopped to think about the process behind creating these names? It's a fascinating world of science and art that's crucial to ensuring patient safety and efficacy.

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