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Health Economists in Clinical Trials: Why Early Engagement Matters
Health economists in clinical trials are most useful when they join early, explain their methods in plain language and plan for the data they will need. That was the central message of a webinar brought together by University College London and the Global Health Network at the University of Oxford. A professor of health policy and systems management in Uganda moderated three panelists with trial experience across Africa and Asia. Why trials need economic questions The moderator framed the session […]
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FDA grants accelerated approval for Jemperli in locally advanced rectal cancer, based on interim AZUR-1 results. #SyenzaNews #oncology #MarketAccess

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Adverse reaction reports in Portugal rise with GLP-1 use
Infarmed has logged 695 suspected adverse reactions to GLP-1 drugs in Portugal since 2024, most linked to Mounjaro.

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Foundayo Oral GLP-1 Tablet Gets Positive EU Opinion
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EMA Draft Reflection Paper Sets Rules for Confirmatory Platform Trials
“EMA’s draft reflection paper sets out how confirmatory platform trials should handle controls, randomisation, blinding and multiplicity. Comments are due 31 January 2027. #SyenzaNews #MarketAccess #ClinicalTrials”

Clinical Practice
Reinforcement learning rTMS for depression treatment
Reinforcement learning rTMS for depression: a new npj Digital Medicine study tests protocol recommendations against clinician choices in 1,609 adults.

Clinical Guidelines And Protocols
AI operating room scheduling: LLM agent teams reach feasible plans
How can AI-powered scheduling transform operating room efficiency and deliver major cost savings?
Recent advancements are enabling hospitals to optimize resource allocation, reduce cancellations, and streamline workflows through intelligent automation.
Discover how this technology is reshaping surgical operations and improving financial outcomes.
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Drug Pricing
Most favored nation drug pricing: why US patient groups push back
The National Health Council says importing foreign price controls through most favored nation pricing will not serve American patients.

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FDA Rare Disease Framework Initiative Would Tailor Review to Small Populations
What steps is the FDA taking to accelerate rare disease treatments?
The FDA’s new Rare Disease Framework Initiative aims to streamline regulatory pathways, enhance collaboration with sponsors, and improve patient access to innovative therapies.
Explore how this could reshape drug development for underserved patient populations.
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Clinical Practice
Semaglutide for Opioid Use Disorder: $13.3M Trial Planned in Allegheny County
Researchers and Allegheny County plan a $13.3 million trial of weekly semaglutide to reduce opioid and alcohol use and justice involvement.

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AI guidance in clinical development: what industry is asking for
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