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Using Digital Therapeutics with Abuse-Deterrent Pain Medication
The opioid crisis in the United States continues to cause chaos and misery. One of the main hurdles preventing the pharma industry from solving this problem is that pain-management medication is still vitally important. Paul Howe, chief commercial officer at Protega Pharma, spoke with Pharmaceutical Executive about ongoing efforts to prevent misuse of these medications, primarily by developing abuse-deterrent medications.
A New Era: Menopause Support and Workplace Change
Ways workplaces and insurance companies have begun to support menopausal women, according to Jenifer Allbright, director of G&A Partners.
Novo Shares Soar as Experimental Shot Shows 22% Weight Loss
Novo Nordisk A/S rose the most since August 2023 after its experimental shot delivered as much as 22% weight loss in an early-stage trial, boosting investors’ hopes for the drugmaker’s pipeline.
binx health, a healthcare technology and diagnostics company focused on making routine testing convenient, today announced key findings from a new Massachusetts General Hospital study designed to assess the real-world impact of Point of Care testing for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae testing in symptomatic patients presenting at a sexual health clinic.
AI and machine learning are transforming eCOA technologies, with three key areas poised for significant advancements in 2025:
✅ AI-Powered Translations: Faster, more accurate, and cost-effective multilingual translations with AI tools, ensuring consistency and accessibility in global clinical trials.
✅ Real-Time Data Quality Validation: Machine learning models that detect anomalies and ensure data accuracy during collection, improving trial reliability.
✅ Predictive Analytics for Patient Engagement: AI-driven insights to boost patient compliance and optimize engagement strategies, reducing dropouts and enhancing data quality.
Read more from YPrime founder Shawn Blackburn in this Applied Clinical Trials Magazine article.
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