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Gastro Concepts’ Air Assist Device: Improving Procedural Colonoscopy

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Gastro Concepts has achieved a milestone with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Air Assist device , an innovation designed to transform colonoscopy procedures. By addressing a long-standing challenge in the field air and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) leakage during colonoscopy Air Assist offers a more efficient and safer approach to maintaining colonic distension.

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A public health emergency is waiting at the bottom of the antibiotic resistance cliff

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The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to a catastrophic rise in infection-related deaths, according to new research led by Northern Arizona University.

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Mankind Pharma and Innovent partner for Sintilimab commercialisation in India

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Mankind Pharma has entered into a partnership with Innovent Biologics for licensing and commercialising Sintilimab for cancer in India.

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New bird flu mutation discovered in US as cat infections cause alarm

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The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed expertsnot just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

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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Generative AI in pharma: Moving beyond hype and into widespread adoption

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Discover how Generative AI is revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry and moving beyond hype towards widespread adoption in drug discovery and development. Learn more about the impact of GenAI.

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Detailed study reveals how cells coordinate to heal human wounds

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A new study from Karolinska Institutet maps the cellular and molecular dynamics of human wound healing in exceptional detail. The study was published in Cell Stem Cell.

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Brain's 'tug-of-war': Choosing between classical and operant conditioning

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A study from Tel Aviv University could reshape our scientific understanding of how humans learn and form memories, particularly through classical and operant conditioning.

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Being loud

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Explore the concept of being loud in local, regional, and global life sciences with Oliver Stohlmann's Corporate Survival Hacks. Find practical tips and strategies to thrive in the industry.

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Sustained visual improvements in LHON patients treated with AAV gene therapy

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A multinational study led by the LHON Study Group has revealed sustained visual improvements and a favorable safety profile five years following lenadogene nolparvovec gene therapy in patients with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) caused by the MT-ND4 gene mutation.

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Amid BIOSECURE Act speculation, WuXi AppTec sells unit

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WuXi AppTec has agreed to sell a business unit serving the cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector to private equity firm Altaris for an undisclosed sum

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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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New genetic mutation found to suppress cancer growth

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UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a genetic mutation that slows the growth of melanoma and potentially other cancers by harnessing the power of the immune system. Their findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, could lead to new treatments that improve outcomes from existing cancer immunotherapies.

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Our Top 5 Social Media Posts of 2024

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Check out our top five most engaged social media posts from the year 2024.

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University of Washington plans to launch mental health crisis response team this spring

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Starting this spring, the University of Washington will try a new approach to helping students and employees in mental health crises, based on a philosophy that's become increasingly mainstream: Mental health professionals are better equipped than police to respond to some emergencies.

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PhRMA said to be donating $1m to Trump inauguration

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Trade body PhRMA is among the organisations contributing to what looks like record inaugural fundraising for incoming US President Donald Trump.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Digital health care consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis

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Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary care. To determine whether a patient needs antibiotics, doctors use the so-called Centor Criteria for tonsillitis. The criteria include fever, tender and swollen lymph nodes in the angles of the jaw and inspection of the tonsils.

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Monitoring long-term cardiac activity with contactless radio frequency signals

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A research team led by Prof. Chen Yan at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has taken a leap forward in cardiovascular health monitoring. They have developed a non-invasive radio frequency (RF)-based system capable of monitoring heart rate variability (HRV) with clinical-grade accuracy over extended periods.

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Reporting of human adenoviruses has declined since COVID-19

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Reporting of human adenovirus (HAdV) types decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the Dec. 19 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Why it's important to update adult vaccinations for a new year

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Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Q&A: How circadian rhythms have been implicated in diseases from dementia to cancer

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In this season of short days and long winter nights, it's easy to feel out of sorts. Those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that's closely linked to the circadian rhythms that govern our sleep cycles, know this all too well. But those same rhythms, which are themselves governed by biological clocks, can affect much more than mood and sleep.

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Proposed FDA rule targets asbestos in talc cosmetic products

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses such as lung and ovarian cancers.

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Money, gun violence, hate crimes: Poll reveals top worries at the end of 2024

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Should you cut back on doom scrolling in 2025? Worries about money, gun violence and hate crimes ranked high among many people's lists of worries at the end of 2024, according to a poll that is part of American Psychiatric Association (APA) Healthy Minds Monthly opinion poll series. The survey included 2200 U.S. adults.

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Bidirectional association found between rheumatoid arthritis, COPD

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There is a bidirectional association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a review published online Dec. 1 in Frontiers in Immunology.

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European Clinical Supply Planning: Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time

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Exploring options to keep costs in focus when buying new glasses

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Now that the Federal Trade Commission is doubling-down on its rule requiring eye doctors to provide their patients' prescriptions after eye exams, consumers are encountering more options for their purchases than just those in their doctor's office lobby.

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Children have various symptoms within five years before MS diagnosis

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Children and adolescents with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a range of symptoms, signs, and diagnoses within five years before diagnosis, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

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U.S. health care spending reached $4.9 trillion in 2023

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Health care spending in the United States reached $4.9 trillion and increased 7.5 percent in 2023, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Health Affairs.

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Black children suspected of experiencing child abuse at higher rates, suggests study

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Black children are suspected to have experienced child abuse at higher rates than children of other racial and ethnic backgrounds, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in JAMA Network Open.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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Influenza vaccine effective against severe illness in children

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Influenza vaccine is effective for preventing severe influenza illness among children, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

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He went in for a colonoscopy: The hospital charged $19,000 for two

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Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause and tried to ignore it. But he became increasingly worried when the bleeding continued for weeks.

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New laser technology improves stent effectiveness in vascular treatments

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A Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) research team has developed a novel stent surface treatment technology using laser patterning. This technology promotes endothelial cell growth while inhibiting smooth muscle cell dedifferentiation in blood vessels.

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Disparities seen in firearm, motor vehicle crash fatalities in U.S. youth

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Disparities exist in firearm and motor vehicle crash (MVC) fatalities among youth in the United States, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud