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Rhythm Pharma Drug Lowers BMI in Rare Form of Obesity Rooted in a Dysregulated Brain Pathway

MedCity News

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals drug Imcivree met the body mass index reduction goals of a Phase 3 test in hypothalamic obesity, an acquired form of obesity stemming from dysregulation of the MC4R pathway in the hypothalamus. The engineered peptide drug is already approved for two genetically driven types of obesity. The post Rhythm Pharma Drug Lowers BMI in Rare Form of Obesity Rooted in a Dysregulated Brain Pathway appeared first on MedCity News.

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Unlocking Extra Income with InCrowd Surveys: A Smart Move for Women in Healthcare

InCrowd

As healthcare professionals, we know firsthand how demanding and rewarding our careers can be. But between long shifts, continuing education, and patient care, theres often little time left to focus on something equally important: your financial future. Thats the benefit of InCrowd surveys. You are able to earn extra income simply by sharing your professional insights all on your own schedule.

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GSK Grabs Rights to Technology That Gets Drugs Across the Blood-Brain Barrier

MedCity News

GSK is licensing an ABL Bio technology yields bispecific antibodies engineered to leverage a certain transmembrane receptor to cross the blood-brain barrier to treat neurodegeneration. GSK is already partnered with Alector, which has monoclonal antibodies in clinical development for Alzheimers disease. The post GSK Grabs Rights to Technology That Gets Drugs Across the Blood-Brain Barrier appeared first on MedCity News.

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A birth control pill for men makes moves in the clinic

PharmaVoice

So far, the science and safety seem solid. But is the world emotionally ready to shift the responsibility of contraception to men?

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Crisis of Elderly Poverty and Its Health Consequences

MedCity News

Poverty significantly impacts the mental and physical health of older adults. Lack of access to care and unaddressed SDOH issues lead to poorly managed chronic conditions, delays in treatment, medication non-adherence, and lower utilization of preventive services. The post The Crisis of Elderly Poverty and Its Health Consequences appeared first on MedCity News.

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What Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want Dr. Oz to Tackle as CMS Administrator?

MedCity News

Healthcare leaders hope Dr. Oz supports Medicare Advantage, nutrition and telehealth as CMS administrator. The post What Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want Dr. Oz to Tackle as CMS Administrator? appeared first on MedCity News.

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US vs. EU: When it comes to novel Alzheimer’s drugs, regulators can’t seem to agree

PharmaVoice

The FDA is much more flexible in approving first-in-class drugs compared to European regulators.

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Six for ‘26: Top Concerns for Benefits Leaders Heading into 2026 Planning

MedCity News

If youre still evaluating benefits the same way you did five years ago, youre already behind. Here are some ways to get ahead. The post Six for 26: Top Concerns for Benefits Leaders Heading into 2026 Planning appeared first on MedCity News.

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Sampling system offers unique strategy for airborne bacterial detection

European Pharmaceutical Review

An innovative air sampling system could improve the efficiency and accuracy of rapid detection for airborne bacteria in the environment, new research suggests. Eraslan-Gltekin et al. developed an air sampling system to collect aerosolised bacterial samples in a liquid medium. By utilising an improved air sampler with loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) as a rapid nucleic acid amplification method, the proposed method provides a cost-effective and reliable approach to monitoring airborn

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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How Automating Patient Intake Can Help Healthcare Providers Manage Data

Referral MD

Can Automating Patient Intake Help Healthcare Providers? Manual patient intake is a burden. Its slow and prone to errors. This can mean long wait times for patients, but for healthcare providers, it can mean missing data, extra costs, and compliance risks. Automation solves the problem by streamlining data capture, improving accuracy, and increasing security.

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EC approves AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi combo for NSCLC

Pharmaceutical Technology

The European Commission (EC) has granted approval for AstraZeneca's Imfinzi plus chemotherapy for treating resectable NSCLC in adults.

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INTERPHEX 2025: ‘Breaking Up the Octopus’ of Single-Use Systems

PharmaTech

As single use becomes more prevalent, end users are looking for more customization, and regulators are refining their rules, says Todd Andrews of CPC in an interview with Pharmaceutical Technology Group.

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Endlyz Therapeutics emerges with pipeline for Parkinson’s disease

PharmaTimes

Research targets lysosomal function restoration for neurodegeneration

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Roche preps phase 3 for 'Brainshuttle' Alzheimer's drug

pharmaphorum

Buoyed by data from a phase 1b/2a trial, Roche has said it plans to start a phase 3 programme for an Alzheimer's drug from its Brainshuttle programme.

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SMC approves bimekizumab for hidradenitis suppurativa treatment

PharmaTimes

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved bimekizumab for adults with active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who have not responded to conventional systemic therapies. This approval makes Scotland the first country in the UK to offer bimekizumab for HS patients. HS is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting 0.77% of the UK population.

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Enhancing Solubility and Bioavailability with Nanotechnology

PharmaTech

Advanced solutions are improving drug dissolution, absorption, and overall therapeutic performance.

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Hubs East 2025: How Various Programs Affect Patient Care and Health Equity

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the second part of her video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Kimberly Westrich, chief strategy officer at the National Pharmaceutical Council, describes how accumulators, maximizers, and AFPs are impacting patients, manufacturers, and healthcare ecosystems, and how that all ties into the presentation she participated in.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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GSK makes fresh neuroscience foray with £2bn+ ABL deal

pharmaphorum

Neuroscience isn't listed as one of the top R&D priorities at GSK, but a new alliance with ABL Bio adds to the sense that its focus may be shifting.

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Pharma Pulse 4/7/25: Advancements for Future Pandemic Preparedness and Supply Chain Stability, Microbial Preservation Supports Quality and Safety in Compounding Pharmacies & more

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The latest news for pharma industry insiders.

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Epsilogen buys rival cancer antibody firm TigaTx

pharmaphorum

Epsilogen has bought TigaTx, pooling their resources to create what it says will be a leader in 'pan-isotope' cancer antibodies

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Long-Term Tirzepatide Demonstrates Benefits in Patients With CKD, Obesity, and HFpEF

Pharmacy Times

Tirzepatide-treated patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), obesity, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) had improved renal function both by cystatin C and creatinine.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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AD/PD 2025: Reporting of first real-world data for Leqembi focuses on operational challenges and safety

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eisai/Biogens Leqembi (lecanemab) was fully approved in the US in July 2023, and Eli Lillys Kisunla (donanemab) in July 2024.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Opens $31.5 Million Oncology Antibody-Drug Conjugate Facility in Switzerland

Pharmaceutical Commerce

New facility is expected to serve as a global hub for accelerating the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates for the treatment of cancer.

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Rhythm seeks market expansion for Imcivree following Phase III victory

Pharmaceutical Technology

Rhythm's Imcivree has shown benefit in a Phase III trial in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity, leading to 19.8% weight loss.

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Major Growth & Investment at Pace® Life Sciences

PharmaTech

Dean Bornilla, Pace Life Sciences, highlights his organization's future role in supporting biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing coast-to-coast.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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AD/PD 2025: First real-world data report for Leqembi focuses on operational challenges

Pharmaceutical Technology

Following the launch of the first disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimers disease, a key theme at the AD/PD 2025 International Conference on Alzheimers and Parkinsons Diseases has (AD/PD) been on their real-world use.

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Bridging research and clinical guidelines – interactive strategies for medical affairs success

pharmaphorum

Medical affairs is transforming into a strategic hub, integrating real-world data and digital insights to bridge research and clinical application, enabling evidence-based healthcare decisions and aligning with patient and professional needs.

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China’s NMPA authorises Santen’s glaucoma treatment application

Pharmaceutical Technology

Chinas NMPA has granted approval for the marketing authorisation application of Santen Pharmaceutical's Tapcom.