VIDEO: Chronic itch ‘difficult problem’ that requires further research

VIDEO: Chronic itch ‘difficult problem’ that requires further research

ORLANDO — In this video, Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, discusses findings about chronic itch presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting, focusing on treatments and the need for further research.“Chronic itch is a very difficult problem,” Bernstein, adjunct professor of internal medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of…

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Is Pharma Solving the Right Problem with its Data Transformation Efforts?

Is Pharma Solving the Right Problem with its Data Transformation Efforts?

The Identification of Medicinal Products (IDMP), the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) specific standards for medicinal product identification, ought to have been a bigger deal by now (1, 2). The structured data standards promise to radically transform the way that life sciences companies—and regulators—manage, exchange, and use information, ultimately for the benefit of patients. Lamentably,…

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Distinguishing between different forms of angioedema key to effective treatment

Distinguishing between different forms of angioedema key to effective treatment

Bernstein JA. Idiopathic angioedema – is it really idiopathic? Presented at: ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting; Nov. 6-10, 2025; Orlando. Disclosures: Bernstein reports investigating and consulting for ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Ajou University, Allergy Therapeutics, Amgen, Apogee, Areteia Therapeutics, ARS Pharma, Astra Zeneca, Astria Therapeutics, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Blueprint Medicines, Celldex Therapeutics, Cogent, CSL Behring, Eli Lilly,…

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Novartis’  Billion Manufacturing Investment Anchors Industry Shift Toward US Onshoring

Novartis’ $23 Billion Manufacturing Investment Anchors Industry Shift Toward US Onshoring

Novartis has officially broken ground on a 700,000-square-foot-plus flagship manufacturing hub that is expected to provide end-to-end manufacturing services.1 The project—originally unveiled last month2—will feature the design of a new Morrisville plant, along with a new site in Durham that will include two facilities of its own. The services of the current Durham plant will…

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States consider payment limits to curb prescription drug prices with PDABs

States consider payment limits to curb prescription drug prices with PDABs

A handful of US states are tackling the issues of drug affordability through Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs) equipped to set payment limits on certain treatments. [pogonici]/Shutterstock Four weeks into her pregnancy, Jessica Intermill sensed something was wrong when the pain in her fingers wouldn’t subside. What followed was a months-long cycle of specialist visits…

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Easy Orzo Recipe

This easy orzo recipe is bright, buttery, and perfectly tender. A simple side dish that comes together fast and pairs well with chicken, fish, or veggies. When I’m rushing to make dinner and wracking my brain to figure out a quick side dish, I’ve trained myself to think: orzo! This tiny pasta has become my…

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BostonGene Wins Awards for Research & Development, Product Launches, and Innovation

BostonGene Wins Awards for Research & Development, Product Launches, and Innovation

BostonGene earned four distinctions in the 2025 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards, recognizing its leadership in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and multiomic science to address the most persistent barriers in oncology drug development. The awards span Research & Development, Product Launches, and Innovation categories, reflecting BostonGene’s role as a strategic partner to pharmaceutical companies seeking to…

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