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Understanding Guttate Psoriasis in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is most commonly seen in children and individuals under 30 years old. It affects both men...
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Merck Expands Portfolio with Licensing of Chinese Cancer Drug

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently taken a strategic step to enhance its cancer drug portfolio by acquiring the licensing rights for a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Chinese firm based...
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Understanding Cachexia in Cancer Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Cancer cachexia is a condition that causes weakness, fatigue, and loss of muscle and fat in cancer patients. Unlike malnutrition, it cannot be reversed with nutrition support alone. It is most common in people...
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Pharmalittle: GSK Leaves BIO, AbbVie Schizophrenia Drug Fails & More – Pharma News Update

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to dive back into the routine of online meetings and deadlines. Let's start...
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Ending 23andMe’s Drug Discovery Dream: What Went Wrong?

23andMe, the genetics company that many people have been excited about, recently made a big announcement. The company has decided to stop working on creating new medicines and will be letting go of 40%...
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Understanding and Addressing Cardiovascular Health Disparities: Insights from Recent Studies

The recent election results may have shifted focus away from diversity, equity, and inclusion, but new research papers emphasize the importance of addressing health disparities based on socioeconomic factors. These papers, set to be...
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Navigating Sickle Cell Pain, Loss, and Survival in America

Today, I want to talk about Tammy Clemons, a woman who is navigating the challenges of living with sickle cell disease in America. Tammy's story is one of pain, loss, and survival, and it...
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FDA Plans to Ban Cold Medicine, Eisai’s Alzheimer’s Drug Sales, and More: Pharmalittle Update

As we approach the end of another workweek, it's time to start thinking about weekend plans. Our schedule includes tending to the Pharmalot grounds, spending time with our beloved mascots, and catching up on...
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GSK Withdraws from BIO, Signaling Major Setback for Lobbying Group

Pharmaceutical company GSK has announced its decision to leave the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), which is the largest trade group in the biotechnology industry. This move by GSK marks a significant setback for the...
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Biotech Analyst and CEO Discuss Election Results: Insights from Brian Skorney and Daphne Zohar

Biotech analyst Brian Skorney and biotech executive Daphne Zohar recently appeared on "The Readout LOUD" podcast to share their thoughts on how the outcomes of the recent election may impact the biotech industry. They...
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Exploring Trump and RFK Jr.’s Impact on Healthcare: Possibilities and Limitations

Republicans are gearing up to take charge in Washington, with high hopes of turning their healthcare goals into reality. After years of being overshadowed by a Democratic White House and Senate, congressional Republicans and...
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RFK Jr. Seeks Public Input for Trump’s Health Team Selection

President-elect Donald Trump and his team face the daunting task of appointing 4,000 individuals to staff his administration before Inauguration Day. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Trump campaign surrogate and advocate for "Make America...

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