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An organization scouring thousands of existing drugs to see if any can cure hard-to-treat diseases has a powerful new ally: former FDA official Janet Woodcock. ? The group, Every Cure, is led by physician David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, who?has told?his own story again and again: When he was a young medical student, he came down with a rare disease that turned his athletic, football-honed body bloated and weak and nearly killed him not once, but five times. He was read last rites until his own research led his doctors to try an existing drug, the transplant medicine sirolimus, which sent his disease into remission. ? Matthew Herper has the story for STAT (requires subscription): https://bit.ly/3ZSXSzK | #DrugDevelopment #DrugResearch #RareDiseaseTreatments

National Pharmacy Technician Day is October 15, 2024. ? FDB is pleased to join ASHP, The Pharmacy Technicians Society (TPTS), the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and others to recognize the contributions and commitment of pharmacy technicians on National Pharmacy Technician Day.? ? Pharmacy technicians’ responsibilities have expanded significantly to include advanced tasks such as medication preparation, patient support, clinical support, and specialized inventory management. Working closely with pharmacists in hospital and retail pharmacy settings, these dedicated professionals are integral to ensuring the safe and effective delivery of medications. ? FDB celebrates and thanks the 27 pharmacy technicians on our team who are helping to equip both pharmacy professionals and prescribers in the field to achieve this mission by providing them with the trusted drug knowledge they need to assess the safety and effectiveness of medications for each patient.?? ? Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at FDB curate and vet drug data that helps pharmacists and prescribers understand potential medication risks, suggest alternative treatments, and counsel patients on how best to take their medications. They also help develop medication decision support tools that help clinicians make more precise medication decisions for individual patients and streamline clinician workflows. ? Thank you, pharmacy technicians at FDB, for your valuable contributions! ? | #RxTechDay #AmericanPharmacistsMonth #CaringForOurCommunities American Pharmacists Association (APhA) NPTA - National Pharmacy Technician Association

How can healthcare organizations help nurses integrate and build trust with AI technologies in their workflows? ? As AI transforms healthcare, it's crucial to ensure that nurses—our frontline care providers—feel confident and supported when adopting new technologies. A recent McKinsey report highlights four key ways to foster collaboration between nurses and AI: 1?? Listen to nurses' concerns 2?? Involve them in AI development 3?? Showcase AI as a workload-reliever 4?? Emphasize AI's role in improving care quality, without sacrificing human touch. ? We can bridge the gap between tech and compassionate care with technology using high-fidelity data. ? Dave Pearson has the full story via AI in Healthcare: https://bit.ly/3ZUBfL5 | #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #Clinicians #PatientCare

National Women Pharmacist Day is October 12, 2024. ? FDB joins ASHP and others across the nation today in celebrating women in pharmacy, including pharmacists, technicians, and students, who are committed to advancing practice and improving patient outcomes. ? FDB especially salutes and thanks the 53 women pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on our team, representing 75% of the pharmacy professionals working at FDB. These dedicated professionals work diligently to provide pharmacists and physicians in the field with the trusted drug knowledge they need to assess the safety and effectiveness of medications for each patient. ? The drug data curated and vetted by this team helps pharmacists and prescribers understand potential medication risks, suggest alternative treatments, and counsel patients on how best to take their medications. Women pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at FDB also lead in developing revolutionary new medication decision support tools to help inform and streamline clinician workflows. ? The women pharmacy professionals at FDB help to advance the industry by sharing their expertise and leadership through research, teaching at university pharmacy schools, and serving in industry organizations such as ASHP, NCPDP (National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Inc.), American Pharmacists Association (APhA), AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association), and Pharmacy Quality Alliance. The team includes Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists and pharmacists certified in pharmacogenomics. ? | #WomenPharmacistDay #AmericanPharmacistsMonth #CaringForOurCommunities

FDB is pleased to join the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for the 20th?anniversary celebration of American Pharmacists Month. ? We salute and thank the more than 700,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists across the United States who are working to improve health outcomes for patients by ensuring they receive their prescriptions on time, that their medications are safe for the individual patient, and that patients understand their medication regimens.? ? Pharmacy professionals today are also dedicated to improving public health and access to care by providing additional vital services to their communities: services such as immunizations, diabetes management, blood pressure monitoring, other cardiovascular risk reduction efforts, and more. ? The FDB team, which includes more than 70 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, is honored to support pharmacy professionals in the field in their mission to improve care in our communities by equipping pharmacists with trusted drug knowledge to help them assess the safety and effectiveness of medications for each patient. Armed with data from FDB MedKnowledge?, curated by FDB’s clinical team, pharmacy staff is prepared to advise prescribers and patients about potential medication risks, suggest alternative treatments, and counsel patients on how best to take their medications. ? Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at FDB also lead in developing revolutionary new medication decision support tools such as FDB Navigo? to help inform and streamline Drug Utilization review (DUR) and other vital pharmacy workflows so that pharmacy staff have more time to provide additional services to care for our communities. ? Thank you, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the FDB team, for sharing your insights and skills, and for your dedication to helping your peers in the field care for our communities! #AmericanPharmacistsMonth #CaringForOurCommunities

The FDB Customer Conference is finally here! We have an exciting conference (and fabulous evening events) lined up for our customers and speakers! We’re excited to see you in Austin! ?? ? We know that you will have a fantastic conference and we invite you to share your thoughts and photos on LinkedIn during the event using the hashtags #FDBCustomers and #FDBCustomerConference! And be sure to tag FDB (First Databank, Inc.) on LinkedIn! ? Learn more about the conference here: https://bit.ly/456RbuC | #FDBCustomers #FDBCustomerConference #FDBinAustin #ClinicalDecisionSupport #DrugKnowledge #ePrescribing #MedKnowledge #MedSafety

Older adults are more susceptible to COVID-19 complications, especially if they have preexisting conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ? For many people, COVID can be a life-threatening condition, said Joan Kapusnik-Uner, PharmD, FCSHP, FASHP, the senior vice president of informatics and clinical content at FDB. “Therefore, immediate contact with a primary care professional is warranted,” she said. “Additionally, nirmatrelvir [Paxlovid, Pfizer], an antiviral drug that eliminates virus replication in the body, is useful in preventing COVID from worsening and may help prevent long COVID.” ? Martta Rose Kelly has the story for Specialty Pharmacy Continuum: https://bit.ly/47NolAw | #PharmacyExperts #PtSaety #LongCOVID #Paxlovid #MedSafety

The National Institutes of Health is awarding $5.4 million in first-year funding to establish a new program that supports the integration of genomics into learning health systems. ? The genomics-enabled Learning Health System (gLHS) Network project aims to identify and advance approaches for integrating genomic information into existing learning health systems. As genomic testing becomes increasingly common, more and more genomic data are available in clinical settings, and learning health systems present an opportunity to translate this evidence quickly and directly into improvements in medical care. ? David Raths has the story for Healthcare Innovation: https://bit.ly/3ZOAWl3 | #GenomicsData #Pharmacogenomics #HealthSystems

Cell and gene therapy is transforming modern medicine, offering potential cures for diseases once deemed untreatable. However, bringing these therapies from the lab to the market involves navigating complex scientific, operational and regulatory hurdles. ? At the?Pharma Life Sciences 2024: Advancements in Cell and Gene Therapy?virtual summit, top industry experts shared their insights during the panel discussion "Advancing Medicine Through Cell and Gene Therapy.” ? Alivia Kaylor, MSc has the story for Xtelligent Healthcare: ?https://bit.ly/3Y5YL6O | #CellTherapy #GeneTherapy #ClinicalTrials #CGT

The 2024?FDB Customer Conference is almost here! We’re so excited to see you during this unparalleled opportunity to come together to explore the latest advancements in FDB solutions, dive into best practices, and engage with our staff and your peers. ? Event Highlights: ? Engage in general sessions and tracks tailored to Retail Pharmacy, Payer, and users of Epic and MEDITECH systems. ? Learn from guest speakers and peers in breakout sessions, leveraging FDB solutions to address immediate challenges. ? Receive practical guidance on implementing FDB solutions within your organization. ? Explore the latest products through demonstrations and updates, and connect with FDB clinical, product, and technical experts at the 'Brainiac Bar' and during sessions. ? Network with peers, industry leaders, and FDB team members and executives. ? ?? October 9-11, 2024 ?? Omni Austin Hotel Downtown ? https://bit.ly/456RbuC | #FDBCustomers #FDBCustomerConference #FDBSolutions #DrugKnowledge #MedSafety #PatientFirst