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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

DTC ads do NOT lead to unnecessary Rxs. 3hree: DTC marketing minimizes the side effects of prescription drugs – One of the top pages within prescription drug websites continues to be “safety information.” 4our: DTC marketing should be illegal because it leads to unnecessary Rx’s.

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The internet enables misinformation on COVID

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While patients have the right to full disclosure, misinformation and scare tactics could lead to more deaths from COVID. The major concerns for hesitancy included worries over side effects and that the vaccine is too new. Also cited was a lack of trust in the government to ensure the vaccines’ safety and effectiveness.

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Novel anti-epileptic drug demonstrates efficacy

European Pharmaceutical Review

A new approach to potassium-channel openers for epilepsy Critically, XEN1101 combines the effectiveness of potassium-channel openers with the safety of more traditional drugs, stated study lead author and neurologist Dr Jacqueline French. After a year or more, about 11 percent had no seizures.

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How Artificial Intelligence Could Be the Ultimate Weapon Against Cancer

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With the rise of AI technologies, we could see significant advancements in cancer treatment, making it more efficient and potentially leading to a cure. By analyzing vast amounts of data from medical records, laboratory tests and imaging scans, AI algorithms can provide a more precise diagnosis, which can lead to better treatment outcomes.

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mRNA therapy could provide intracellular protein replacement for rare disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

For people with [propionic acidaemia], harmful amounts of toxic metabolites can build up in the body and lead to metabolic decompensation events and multisystemic complications. I am particularly proud of these results given that there are currently no therapeutic treatments approved for patients with this disease,” Dr Holen explained.

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EMA approves biosimilar interchangeability in EU

European Pharmaceutical Review

This interchangeability refers to the fact that a reference medicine can be substituted by a biosimilar, without risk, side effects or outcomes different to the original drug. Analytical evidence by the EMA indicated that there was a lack of safety concerns regarding approval of biosimilars compared with their reference medicines.

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New Nkarta data backs up natural killer approach to cancer treatment

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One leading proponent of the approach – South San Francisco’s Nkarta – has just reported new results from an early-stage trial of one of its CAR-NK therapies that will likely add to the enthusiasm for the field. There are still questions about the durability of the effects however, as NK cells have a limited lifespan within the body.