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Astrophysicists reveal structure of 74 exocomet belts orbiting nearby stars in landmark survey

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astrophysicists have imaged a large number of exocomet belts around nearby stars, and the tiny pebbles within them. The crystal-clear images show light being emitted from these millimeter-sized pebbles within the belts that orbit 74 nearby stars of a wide variety of ages -- from those that are just emerging from birth to those in more mature systems like our own Solar System.

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Medicare will negotiate Novo’s GLP-1 drug price. Here’s what that means for Ozempic, Wegovy.

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Novo sells semaglutide as Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity. In price talks, CMS will treat the different forms as a single product.

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Zolendrate (Reclast) Lowers Fracture Risk in Early Postmenopausal Women

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Women past menopause can protect themselves from future fractures through infrequent, cheap IV infusions of a bone-strengthening drug. Women 50 to 60 who got two IV infusions of zoledronate (Reclast) within five years had a.

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Novo shares high-dose Wegovy results; Amgen, AstraZeneca drugs get expanded OKs

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A high-dose form of Novo’s obesity drug led to 20% weight loss over 72 weeks. Meanwhile, Atara got a complete response letter and Boehringer reported a Phase 3 failure.

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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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CDC Confirms Another Human Bird Flu Case, Bringing Total to 67

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FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed another human H5N1 avian flu case -- otherwise known as bird flu -- in California on Thursday, bringing the nationwide total of cases to 67.California has.

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These Lifestyle Moves Help Ease Low Back Pain, Study Shows

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FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Suffering from low back pain?Addressing your unhealthy lifestyle habits could help ease your pain better than traditional care, a new study says.Back pain sufferers who got lifestyle coaching functioned better and had.

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Webinar—Addressing Diversity in Early-Phase Clinical Trials

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WebinarAddressing Diversity in Early-Phase Clinical Trials lperez Fri, 01/17/2025 - 22:59 Image Website_Webinar_Clinical Diversity.

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Drug Lowers Fracture Risk in Early Postmenopausal Women

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Women past menopause can protect themselves from future fractures through infrequent, cheap IV infusions of a bone-strengthening drug.Women 50 to 60 who got two IV infusions of zoledronate (Reclast) within five years had a.

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Three million years ago, our ancestors were vegetarian

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Human ancestors like Australopithecus -- which lived around 3.5 million years ago in southern Africa -- ate very little to no meat, according to new research. This conclusion comes from an analysis of nitrogen isotope isotopes in the fossilized tooth enamel of seven Australopithecus individuals. The data revealed that these early hominins primarily relied on plant-based diets, with little to no evidence of meat consumption.

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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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AI Helps Predict Memory Issues, Cognitive Decline During Menopausal Transition

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FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Artificial intelligence might be able to more quickly and affordably identify menopausal women who are having problems with memory or cognition.AI effectively identified women with severe subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

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The universe is expanding too fast to fit theories: Hubble tension in crisis

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The Universe really seems to be expanding fast. Too fast, even. A new measurement confirms what previous -- and highly debated -- results had shown: The Universe is expanding faster than predicted by theoretical models, and faster than can be explained by our current understanding of physics. This discrepancy between model and data became known as the Hubble tension.

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Tourette Syndrome Often Overlooked in Girls

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FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Tourette syndrome is not being diagnosed promptly in women with the condition.Women with Tourette syndrome are less likely to receive a diagnosis for the disorder, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 15 in the.

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NASA's Hubble traces hidden history of Andromeda galaxy

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In the years following the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the universe. But only one galaxy stands out as the most important nearby stellar island to our Milky Way -- the magnificent Andromeda galaxy (Messier 31). It can be seen with the naked eye on a very clear autumn night as a faint cigar-shaped object roughly the apparent angular diameter of our Moon.

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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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Sewer Sludge Is Dangerous to Health, EPA Says of Biosolids and PFAS

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Sewer sludge from wastewater treatment plants appears to expose farmers and nearby neighbors to toxic forever chemicals, a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft risk assessment says.This sludge -- which is s.

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Insights into how populations conform or go against the crowd

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Cultural traits -- the information, beliefs, behaviors, customs, and practices that shape the character of a population -- are influenced by conformity, the tendency to align with others, or anti-conformity, the choice to deliberately diverge. A new way to model this dynamic interplay could ultimately help explain societal phenomena like political polarization, cultural trends, and the spread of misinformation.

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Director of the National Institutes of Health Steps Down

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- The current director of the National Institutes of Health, Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., has announced that she will step down from the position on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The move comes 14 months after she took the position.

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Understanding Pediatric Depression and Overcoming Clinical Trial Hurdles

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Adolescent mental health is an escalating concern both in the United States and around the world, and drug developers must be cognizant of common hurdles to overcome in pediatric depression clinical trials in order to deliver treatments to address this growing need. Depression among adolescents, age 1218, manifests in various forms. Per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , to qualify for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, one of the symptoms must be “depressed

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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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Cancer Deaths Dropping Despite Rise in New Cases

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 -- The cancer death rate continues to decline in the U.S. but new cases are rising among women, potentially undermining progress against the nations second-leading killer, according to a new report from the American Cancer S.

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Perficient Recognized for Digital Services Expertise Supporting Health Insurers

Perficient: Drug Development

As private health insurers weather industry headwinds, strategic transformation priorities remain firmly centered on operations and patient-centric experiences that accelerate efficiencies. Outcomes-driven leaders recognize the value of aligning key business needs with people, technology, and processes. Leading Digital Transformation for U.S. Payers We are proud to announce the recent recognition of Perficients digital services for healthcare payers by an industry-leading advisory firm.

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FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Following an extensive scientific review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products. Nicotine pouches -- small synthetic fiber pouches containing nicotine -- are.

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Perficient’s Unique Industry Focus Continues to Capture Recognition in the Utilities Space

Perficient: Drug Development

Severe unpredictable weather, unprecedented power draw from cutting-edge technologies, and intensifying governmental and regulatory pressures have created a turbulent landscape for power and utilities providers. There is now significant concern regarding grid reliability, from resiliency to keeping up with energy consumption. Coupled with aging information technology systems and shifting consumer expectations, many utilities companies are scrambling to keep up with the fast-paced changes impacti

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Why Some Families Consider Brain Donation for Autism Research

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FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Brain tissue samples are essential for scientific research, especially when it comes to brain disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.Not surprisingly, samples are hard to get.Despite the great need for brain tissue.

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Universal Design for Visual Disabilities in Healthcare – Increase Safety – 14

Perficient: Drug Development

Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, well explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. In the healthcare sector, implementing universal design principles is crucial for creating environments that are accessible to everyone, including individuals with visual disabilities. Ensuring that these spaces are both safe and usable can significantly enhance the overall healthcare experience.

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CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak

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FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms, as the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues to grow in.

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Universal Design for Visual Disabilities in Healthcare – Physical Environments – 15

Perficient: Drug Development

Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, well explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. In the pursuit of providing equitable healthcare, embracing universal design principles has become increasingly critical. Designing healthcare environments that accommodate individuals with visual disabilities ensures these settings are accessible, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

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2025 Brand Drug Challenges: A GoodRx Perspective

Drug Channels

Todays guest post is from Dorothy Gemmell, Chief Commercial Officer and President, Manufacturer Solutions, at GoodRx. Dorothy highlights five trends to watch in 2025. She then describes how GoodRx's Cash Point-of-Sale Solution can help brands improve gross-to-net (GTN) while also making medications more affordable for patients. Click here to download the latest GoodRx data on copay, cash, and patient services programs.

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5 Trends Shaping Medical Device Innovation and Experience in 2025

Perficient: Drug Development

In 2025, the medical device industry trends are not just shaping the futurethey’re redefining the present. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, regulatory landscapes evolve, and patient expectations rise, the industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Embracing these trends offers a pathway to innovation, market expansion, and enhanced patient outcomes.

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Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud Summit 2025: A Comprehensive Recap 

Perficient: Drug Development

This week, the Perficient team had an amazing time at the Salesforce Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. The event was filled with energy and innovation, and we were excited to be a part of it. With over 800 attendees, more than 40 sessions, and 20 product demonstrations, the summit provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, peers, and customers.

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Optimizing Costs and Performance in Databricks: A FinOps Approach

Perficient: Drug Development

As organizations increasingly rely on Databricks for big data processing and analytics, managing costs and optimizing performance become crucial for maximizing ROI. A FinOps strategy tailored to Databricks can help teams strike the right balance between cost control and efficient resource utilization. Below, we outline key practices in cluster management, data management, query optimization, coding, and monitoring to build a robust FinOps framework for Databricks. 1.

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Methods for identifying desktop, mobile, or tablet device in the LWC component

Perficient: Drug Development

In order to write device-specific code in Salesforce LWC (Lightning web components), we will explore different methods of detecting a device in this blog. The following methods can be used in Lightning Web Components (LWC) to identify a device or distinguish between a desktop, tablet, or mobile device: 1. Using Standard web APIs navigator.userAgent In Lightning Web Components (LWC), device detection is implemented using standard web APIs like navigator.userAgent, allowing developers to identify

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