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Cancer survival rates have improved dramatically over the past few decades thanks to ongoing advances in therapeutics. As research continues to push the boundaries of medicine, two innovative technologies stand out in the fight against cancer: Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and PROteolysis TArgeting Chimeras (PROTACs). These cutting-edge approaches are refining how we treat cancer and opening…

For all the buzz around the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), opinions on its impact are sharply divided – especially in the life sciences sector. Critics argue that the IRA’s drug pricing provisions, particularly Medicare price negotiation, will stifle innovation by reducing incentives for pharmaceutical companies to invest in research and development.  But these concerns don’t…

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) are no longer just “support” staff for physicians. These clinicians are now taking on much bigger roles in patient care, including the ability to prescribe medications without physician oversight.  The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the already growing trend of expanding NPs’ and PAs’ scope of practice. Now, five years…