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Shakeup with Optum’s health data licensing sparks an outcry among scientists

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Optum is the data and pharmacy benefits arm of the insurance giant UnitedHealth Group. Optum notified users that they now must access insurance claims data through an enclave hosted by another unit of the company. Read the rest…

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Pharmaceutical Scientist Jobs: What to Know Before Applying

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Pharmaceutical scientist jobs play a pivotal role in the discovery, development, testing and production of new medications. In this article, we delve into the roles, educational qualifications, experience prerequisites, industry outlook and salary prospects for pharmaceutical scientists. How to Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist?

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Leading pharmaceutical benefit managers and management companies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical benefit managers and management companies serve as intermediaries between insurance companies, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers. They bring together employers/plan sponsors, health insurers, plan members, drug wholesalers, pharmacies, and drug companies to facilitate better health outcomes at an affordable cost.

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UC scientist receives over $700,000 for a multi-year research project

Scienmag

Pharmacy faculty member studies properties that are environmentally friendly Credit: University of Cincinnati University of Cincinnati cosmetic scientist Harshita Kumari has received a research grant for more than $700,000 for a multi-year study to explore certain new proprietary surfactants for industrial applications and personal care products such (..)

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Pharmacognosy and Drug Patents: Unveiling Nature’s Medicinal Treasures

Drug Patent Watch

The Essence of Pharmacognosy: Nature’s Pharmacy Unveiled Imagine walking through a lush rainforest, surrounded by countless plant species. Scientists in this field analyze the chemical compounds in plants, animals, and microorganisms to discover potential new drugs.

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Cell and gene therapies: why advanced medicines call for specialised logistics

Pharmaceutical Technology

But scientists have struggled to find effective treatments for many of these diseases since the dawn of modern medicine. Genetic mutations, both germline and acquired, are behind a large proportion of the most debilitating and sometimes life-threatening human diseases.

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Nanoparticles developed at OSU show promise for locating, removing endometriosis lesions

Scienmag

Scientists have developed a new nanotechnology approach for locating and removing the painful and dangerous lesions associated with endometriosis, a common gynecological condition in women of childbearing age. PORTLAND, Ore.