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Tackling the complex development landscape of pain medicines

European Pharmaceutical Review

The current medications (opioid and non-opioid) often force the patients to make an unfortunate choice between efficacy and debilitating side effects, leading to a cycling through multiple different therapies and suboptimal treatment response. The present unmet needs within chronic pain are not met with opioid therapies. Internet] NIH.

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NICE to update endometriosis guidelines to improve diagnosis and surgical management

Pharmaceutical Technology

For many women, pharmacological treatment options do not provide adequate symptomatic relief, and often result in considerable side effects, including menopause-like symptoms and decreases in bone mineral density.

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Why There's No Such Thing as a 'Safe' Drug?

Contrarian Sales Techniques

During my pharmacology class, I learned that there are no safe drugs, only safe patients. This includes potential side effects or adverse reactions to medications. This is why generic drugs may have slightly different side effects or efficacy profiles compared to their brand-name counterparts.

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The potential of virtual reality-based therapy for serious mental disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Anti-psychotics come with the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, agitation and blurred vision, so virtual reality (VR) technologies that can enhance recovery without anti-psychotics are an attractive option. VR treatments can also retain the engaging elements of therapy due to the immersive experience they provide.

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Mastering the Path to Pharma Sales Success: Your Ultimate Guide

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

PSRs must possess a robust understanding of pharmacology, adeptly navigating inquiries on drug mechanisms, side effects, and interactions. Their mission? To convince medical professionals of the efficacy and relevance of their offerings.

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Cala® Launches The Cala kIQ™ System, Offering Meaningful Tremor Relief for Patients With Essential Tremor and Now Parkinson’s Disease

Legacy MEDSearch

The Cala kIQ System with TAPS therapy offers a non-invasive, non-pharmacologic solution with minimal side effects. Treatment options for these conditions have historically been medications or, in more severe cases – surgery. The system is designed to be easy to use for patients and easy to manage for clinicians.

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How NLP Helps Life Sciences Companies Unlock Insights from Drug Labels

PM360

The main label contains data that is generally in a semi-structured format, with sections covering: description of the drug, clinical pharmacology, indications (uses for the drug), contraindications (who should not take the drug), warnings and precautions, and adverse events (side effects).