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Europe names hundreds of critical medicines in quest to counter drug shortages

Fierce Pharma

Over the past several years, drug shortages have vexed doctors and patients on both sides of the Atlantic, prompting lawmakers and government agencies to take action in both Europe and the U.S. Tuesday, the European Medicines Agency laid out a list of more than 300 critical generic drugs that could fall prey to future shortages.

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Data breach at pharma partner Cencora puts sensitive patient information at risk

Fierce Pharma

A data breach at drug distributor Cencora has left sensitive information vulnerable, with patients on medicines from a dozen drugmakers potentially affected. | The potentially compromised data included patient information such as names and addresses, Cencora disclosed in letters to patients who may have been affected.

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Is digital the future of medicine?

World of DTC Marketing

Some 70% of American hospitals still fax and post patient records, and patients don’t have one record to share among all their doctors. Digital medicine has been thrust into the spotlight because of the pandemic and the media hype is in overdrive. ” Digital medicine also needs better clarification.

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Should doctors refuse to treat obese patients?

World of DTC Marketing

IN BRIEF: Doctors are not required to treat obese patients who won’t do anything to lose weight but the problem is more than reminding patients they need to get exercise and drop pounds. But what about patients who make no effort to lose weight? Medicare and Medicaid patients specifically cost $61.8

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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. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.

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FDA considers 'regulatory action' for bluebird's Skysona after blood cancer reports

Fierce Pharma

The FDA is investigating reports of patients develo | The FDA is investigating reports of patients developing blood cancer after receiving bluebird bio’s gene therapy Skysona and is evaluating the need for “further regulatory action,” the U.S. agency said last week.

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Study finds no link between Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 drugs and suicidal ideation

Fierce Pharma

In fact, the research shows that those who were on semaglutide were less likely to have suicidal thoughts than patients on other diabetes and obesity meds.