Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. New Alzheimer’s drug shows promise in early trials In patients with Alzheimer's disease, astrocytes can either help break down harmful amyloid beta plaques or worsen the condition by secreting amyloid beta ... READ MORE >
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5 things to know in life sciences: Week of September 9, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Many FDA-authorized AI devices lack validation data Over 40% of artificial intelligence-enabled medical devices cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lack clinical validation data, according to a ... READ MORE >
Health care experiences lowest month of jobs added since 2022
The health care sector's hiring spree has slowed significantly in August, adding just 31,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This marks the lowest monthly increase since January 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic job growth patterns. While the overall sector has cooled, however, ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of August 26, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. FDA consolidates AI efforts The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is merging its artificial intelligence activities under a single AI council to enhance safety and ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of August 19, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Life sciences vacancy rates rise in North Carolina's Triangle region Life sciences building vacancy rates in North Carolina's Triangle region has increased from 8.7% in the middle of last year to 14.3% in the ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of August 12, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Biden administration makes significant investment in oncology treatments The Biden administration is providing $150 million to fund new technologies in the oncology space that enhance the safety and precision ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of August 5, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. CDC issues new guidelines for RSV vaccines The Centers for Disease Control has updated its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine recommendations now advising that only adults aged 75 and older, or those ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 29, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Parasite used to deliver drugs to the brain Researchers are exploring the Toxoplasma gondii parasite as a novel method to deliver drugs directly to the brain, leveraging the parasite's ability to cross the ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 22, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Extreme heat and its impact on medicines Extreme heat can affect the efficacy and safety of medicines, potentially causing them to degrade or lose potency if not stored properly, according to experts. ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 15, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. New python device enhances rotator cuff surgery outcomes A novel device inspired by the python's ability to exert pressure has been developed to improve the success rates of rotator cuff surgeries by better ... READ MORE >