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Ozempic Can Treat Fatty Liver Disease

Drugs.com

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 -- The cutting-edge weight-loss drug Ozempic/Wegovy can stop and even reverse fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found.Nearly twice as many people taking semaglutide stopped their fatty liver disease without further.

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AI in drug discovery: faster, smarter, better

Drug Target Review

In the rapidly evolving field of cell and gene therapy (CGT), the ability to manage complex biological data, optimise manufacturing processes, and accelerate drug discovery is crucial. At the forefront of this revolution stands Claudia Zylberberg, a scientist, entrepreneur, and advocate for accessible and advanced healthcare solutions. Zylberberg has built an impressive career at the intersection of science, technology, and business.

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Perficient Wins the Gold: Globee® Customer Excellence Award for Customer Success Story 

Perficient: Drug Development

Were proud to share that Perficient has been honored with a Globee Gold Award for Customer Excellence: Achievement in Customer Success Story, a global recognition celebrating organizations, teams, and individuals who consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive innovation across industries. This award recognizes our significant success for a multinational manufacturing client.

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When sea stars fall, sea otters rise: Sea otters benefit from prey boom triggered by loss of ochre sea stars

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the Monterey Peninsula in California, where this study was conducted. The orange and purple stars have a hungry appetite for mussels in the rocky intertidal. Without the voracious sea stars lurking around, mussel populations exploded, expanding in cover from around five percent to more than 18 percent within three years.

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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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HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health announced a new initiative called "Generation Gold Standard" to develop next-generation, universal vaccines using a beta-propiolactone.

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Maximizing Brand Revenue: A Smarter Approach to Lifecycle Management

Fierce BioTech

Maximizing Brand Revenue: A Smarter Approach to Lifecycle Management This white paper introduces a smarter, more sustainable lifecycle management model. Instead of relying solely on promotion, forward-thinking commercial teams are prioritizing prescribing support and reallocating resources to remove friction across the entire product lifecycle. sdees Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:55 This white paper introduces a smarter, more sustainable lifecycle management model.

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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific bore a much larger share of the death toll than others -- about three-fourths of the total.

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Cytokinetics reveals unexpected delay; AstraZeneca combo therapy hits in asthma

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The FDA pushed back its decision date on Cytokinetics’ heart drug, while AstraZeneca got Phase 3 results that could help it expand use of a top drug.

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Can a CDMO be patient-centric?

Fierce BioTech

Can a CDMO be patient-centric? This paper outlines our vision for empowering patients, demonstrating how a CDMO can play a pivotal role in the advancement of patient-friendly drug delivery systems. We highlight the importance of flexibility and adaptability in manufacturing processes, illustrating how these qualities are essential for bringing innovative solutions to life. sdees Mon, 04/28/2025 - 14:12 This paper outlines our vision for empowering patients, demonstrating how a CDMO can play a pi

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A Strategic Imperative for Herbal Companies: Unlocking the Potential of Herbal Products through Clin …

ProRelix Research

Abstract The herbal product industry is undergoing a transformative shift as companies increasingly integrateclinicaltrialstovalidatethesafetyandefficacyoftheirofferings.Thisarticledelves intotheevolvingparadigmofclinicalresearchintheherbalsector,exploringthetypesof herbalproductsenteringtrials,theFDAregulationsgoverningtheseinterventions,andthe strategicadvantagesofevidence-basedvalidation.Asdemandsurgesforscientificallybacked naturalsolutions,clinicaltrialsareemergingnotjustasaregulatorynecess

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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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Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can be damaging and even fatal to human health. The study analysed how patterns of recent rainfall can interact with dry or moist land conditions to influence the risk of extreme humid heat in the global tropics and subtropics.

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Amgen’s Stelara biosimilar gets off to fast start

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Sales of the company’s copycat to J&J’s blockbuster medicine reached $150 million in the first quarter, adding to a surge in revenue for Amgen's biosimilar business.

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The Future of Generic Drug Development: Emerging Technologies and Approaches

Drug Patent Watch

"Game Changers in Generic Drug Development: What's Next? As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the future of generic drug development is about to get a whole lot more interesting. I recently came across an article that caught my eye: "The Future of Generic Drug Development: Emerging Technologies and Approaches" from @DrugPatentWatch.

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Rare Disease Day 2025: Rally for Rare Event Recap

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

On the last day of February every year is Rare Disease Day , a dedicated day to celebrate the rare disease community, including patients, families, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, regulators, and more. The day inspires multiple events, such as fundraisers and scientific symposia, to bring together all the critical stakeholders who tirelessly work to make life better for those affected by rare diseases.

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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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Rhythmically trained sea lion returns for an encore -- and performs as well as humans

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Animal research on biomusicality, which looks at whether different species are capable of behaving in ways that show they recognize aspects of music, including rhythm and beat, remains a tantalizing field at the intersection of biology and psychology. Now, the highly trained California sea lion who achieved global fame for her ability to bob her head to a beat is finally back: starring in a new study that shows her rhythm is just as precise -- if not better -- than humans.

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Unlock More from Salesforce with the PrecisionIQ Assessment

Perficient: Drug Development

Your Salesforce platform holds massive potential but are you getting the most out of it? With our PrecisionIQ Assessment, Perficient gives enterprise teams a clear view of whats working, whats not, and whats next. If AI feels out of reach, adoption is stalling, or ROI is hard to prove, the problem isnt the platform, its the gaps between people, process, and data.

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How to Plan Biosimilar Clinical Trials in India: Regulations, Process, Benefits, and Data Standards …

ProRelix Research

Efficient biosimilar clinical trials in India follow regulatory guidelines, structured processes, key benefits, and data standards for USFDA and EMA submissions. Biosimilar clinical trials in India are witnessing growing global […] The post How to Plan Biosimilar Clinical Trials in India: Regulations, Process, Benefits, and Data Standards … appeared first on ProRelix Research.

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Identifying and Invalidating Weak Drug Patents in the United States

Drug Patent Watch

"Patent Infringement Alert: Are You Sitting on a Goldmine? Did you know that over 40% of pharmaceutical patents in the US are considered "weak" due to flawed patent applications or inadequate patent prosecution? At DrugPatentWatch, we've identified a staggering number of opportunities for generic manufacturers to invalidate these weak patents and bring affordable medications to market.

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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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'Wood you believe it?' Engineers fortify wood with eco-friendly nano-iron

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a new method could revolutionize how we build sustainably. By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular level without adding weight or altering flexibility -- offering a durable, eco-friendly alternative to steel and concrete.

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The Silent Architect: How Data Governance Will Decide the Winners and Losers in the AI World

Perficient: Drug Development

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” Confucius A room full of smart people, eyes glinting with the thrill of the future. Words like predictive models , AI-driven insights , and automated decisioning fly across the table like a Wimbledon final. Budgets, approved. Deadlines, drawn. Headlines, dreamed about.

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Strategic Imperatives for Clinical Validation in the Probiotics Industry: Aligning Scientific Rigor …

ProRelix Research

Gain insights into key strategies for clinical validation in the probiotics industry that uphold scientific rigor while driving market growth and consumer confidence. Abstract The globalprobiotics market is experiencing a […] The post Strategic Imperatives for Clinical Validation in the Probiotics Industry: Aligning Scientific Rigor … appeared first on ProRelix Research.

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Top 3 Takeaways: Learnings from ACC 2025 & Future Directions

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

Following the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference 2025, Worldwide Clinical Trials hosted a post-meeting webinar, On the Cutting Edge of Cardiovascular Discovery Learnings from ACC 2025 and Future Perspectives. From the presentation of the REVERSE-IT and STRIDE trials to additional studies on lipid-lowering therapies and heart failure treatments, this webinar reflected on key study results and their implications for future cardiovascular research.

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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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Breakthrough extends fuel cell lifespan beyond 200,000 hours, paving the way for clean long-haul trucking

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles, such as long-haul tractor trailers. While platinum-alloy catalysts have historically delivered superior chemical reactions, the alloying elements leach out over time, diminishing catalytic performance.

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End-to-End Monitoring for EC2: Deploying Dynatrace OneAgent on Linux

Perficient: Drug Development

Objective: Enable resource monitoring for AWS EC2 instances using the Dynatrace monitoring tool (OneAgent) to gain real-time insights into system performance, detect anomalies, and optimize resource utilization. What is Dynatrace? Dynatrace is a platform for observability and application performance monitoring (APM) that delivers real-time insights into application performance, infrastructure oversight, and analytics powered by AI.

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The Role of Market Access in Generic Drug Commercialization

Drug Patent Watch

"Market Access: The Hidden Hurdle in Generic Drug Commercialization As a seasoned pharmaceutical professional, I've seen it time and time again: a generic drug finally receives FDA approval, only to stall in the market due to a seemingly insurmountable obstacle - market access. But what exactly is market access, and why does it hold such sway over the commercialization of generic drugs?

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Unlocking the Gate: The Critical First 24 Hours of Patient Hub Engagement

Drug Channels

Todays guest post comes from Kristine McGaughey, Vice President, Implementation at ConnectiveRx and Sam Blake, SVP, Hub Product at ConnectiveRx. Sam and Kristine discuss the importance of the first 24 hours of a patients engagement with a hub services program. They outline five reasons why two componentspatient enrollment and successful benefits verificationdictate the effectiveness of a patient support program.

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Landmark experiment sheds new light on the origins of consciousness

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An experiment seven years in the making has uncovered new insights into the nature of consciousness and challenges two prominent, competing scientific theories: Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and Global Neuronal Workspace Theory (GNWT). The findings mark a pivotal moment in the goal to understand the elusive origins consciousness.

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Perficient Wins 2025 Delivery Award at Appian World for Second Consecutive Year

Perficient: Drug Development

Perficient is honored to announce weve been named the 2025 Appian Partner Impact and Excellence Award winner for Delivery , marking the second consecutive year we’ve received this prestigious recognition. This award celebrates our continued commitment to delivering rapid, high-quality outcomes on the Appian Platform that consistently exceed client expectations across industries.

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AstraZeneca quietly exits neuroscience

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The company removed experimental drugs for Alzheimer’s, migraine and pain from its pipeline to focus more resources on “core therapeutic areas” and “high value” programs.

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Drug Channels News Roundup, April 2025: Amazon Rx Update, Express Scripts’ Spend Trends, Gold Cards, and CMS Acronym Absurdity

Drug Channels

Spring has officially arrived at Drug Channels' worldwide headquarters in beautiful downtown Philadelphia. (Photo proof at right.) So, scurry over to this months curated crop of noteworthy news: Amazon Pharmacy is still coming for retail pharmacy Express Scripts revives its long-lost drug trend report Prior authorization gold cards: Progress or peril?

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Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health.

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Perficient is Headed to Salesforce Connections 2025: Here’s What You Need to Know

Perficient: Drug Development

Salesforce Connections 2025 is quickly approaching, and Perficient is excited to be part of it. On June 1112, were heading to McCormick Place in Chicago and joining virtually on Salesforce+ to connect with marketers, commerce leaders, and innovators shaping the future with AI. Heres what you need to know before the event: When and Where: Dates: June 1112, 2025 Location: McCormick Place, Chicago Online Access: Available via Salesforce+ Why It Matters: Connections is where the future of mar