Shots: AATD-associated liver disease is a progressive genetic disorder with no approved therapy, and liver transplantation remains the only option for patients with end-stage disease. Fazirsiran is an investigational RNAi therapy designed to treat AATD-associated liver disease by lowering the production of Z-AAT. PharmaShots welcomes Dr. Chinwe Ukomadu, Head of the Gastrointestinal and Inflammation Therapeutic…
Predicting 2025 Trends: Jesse Mendelsohn from Model N in an Illuminating Discussion with PharmaShots
Shots: Several undulating factors coalesce to inadvertently shape the biopharma industry Prominent challenges include mounting pressure on Pharmacy Benefit Managers from independent pharmacies and drug manufacturers, a growing shortage of GLP-1 drugs, and the addition of 15 more drugs to the Inflation Reduction Act’s price negotiation list. Jesse Mendelsohn, SVP at Model N, emphasizes the…
Shots: Precision medicine holds a promising foothold in addressing unmet healthcare needs and bridging the gaps in care accessibility and high treatment costs Defying the one-size-fits-all model, personalized medicine offers therapies tailored to an individual’s physiology, lifestyle, and environment With this article, let’s capture the intricacies of precision medicine by navigating the benefits, challenges, progress,…
Shots: SDoH screening can help identify patient needs, support faster clinical decisions, and improve patient-centric care A first-of-its-kind lupus study surveyed 69 patients across two institutions to assess the feasibility of routine SDoH screening in lupus clinics and identify related barriers and enablers at the physician, care team, and patient levels Vijay Nadipelli, Senior Director…
Shots: Streamlining claims transactions remains a major challenge for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The financial leakage owing to non-compliant and duplicate claims costs manufacturers a fortune Using Kalderos' Truzo platform, manufacturers can pay covered entities directly while maintaining transparency and compliance Kate Flathers, Chief Product Officer at Kalderos, addresses the need for a compliant model for claims…
Shots: Telix Pharmaceuticals’ Illuccix is approved in the UK for detecting and localizing prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive lesions in adults with prostate cancer, using PET imaging. Amidst a shortage of PET imaging agents in the UK and mainland Europe, Telix Pharmaceuticals has secured a significant advantage through an exclusive distribution partnership with Xiel Limited Raphaël…
Shots: GSK presented data at the American College of Rheumatology from a multi-center cohort study highlighting the achievement of complete renal response in patients with active lupus nephritis The study evaluated the attainment of modified complete renal response (mCRR) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus nephritis (LN), comparing characteristics between mCRR…
Shots: Lilly presented results from two long-term studies evaluating sustained efficacy in patients treated with mirikizumab for both moderately to severely active Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease at ACG 2024 At three years, more than 80 percent of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who were on remission sustained long-term remission and relief …
Shots: Smile Train is a proud partner of the FDI World Dental Federation's annual World Oral Health Day Campaign, which is focusing this year on the theme "A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind" to promote the importance of oral health and mental health Through this campaign, Smile Train's goal is to educate the world…
Shots: Developments in healthcare technologies are setting new standards at present and encouraging exploration into emerging technologies to advance care and enhance the lives of patients globally Digital Twins are virtual replicas of objects, individuals, or systems spanning their life cycles The article introduces the role of digital twins in the healthcare system, the advantages,…

