Coffee, Coorg and avocado

The journey from Bengaluru to Coorg is for photo albums. You are likely to spot elephants and other animals if you get lucky. The travel time of seven hours takes you through the Western Ghats, where you also cross Ramanagara, the location where Bollywood director Ramesh Sippy shot the famous Sholay. But, there’s more to […]

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AI Skepticism to Adoption in Pharma Marketing, Biologic Treatments Transforming Severe Asthma Management & more

AI Skepticism to Adoption in the Pharma Marketing Industry In this part of her Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, Angela Tenuta, President, Full Service Agencies, at EVERSANA INTOUCH, points out how AI is proving its practical value in pharma marketing. How Biologic Treatments Are Transforming Severe Asthma Management Earlier this year, researchers of Brigham and Women’s […]

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Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2024 

Our writers have put together a series of outlook stories that provide a glimpse into what’s ahead for the main commercial real estate sectors in the year ahead. Here are the top predictions and trends for 2025 that you should closely monitor in the year ahead. Click on the links below to read experts’ forecasts: […]

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Tinder predicts these dating trends in 2025: Golden retriever energy to sober dates, everything you need to know

Tinder released a 2024 vision board, capturing the year’s trend. With a funky style, the vision board featured artsy stickers to describe the trending dating terms, data and more. It’s so Gen Z-coded. From terminologies like Golden Retriever Boyfriends to Gamer Girlfriends, the vision board did not hold back from unleashing all the dating trends, […]

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Lessons Learned and Considerations with Humira

Trade & Channel Strategies’ “Health System Specialty Pharmacy (HSSP) Perspective: Lessons Learned and Considerations with Humira” session Danielle Bryan, PharmD, CSP is the program director of trade relations with ofVanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy, a role that often involves her facilitating a lot of external stakeholder relationships, including with manufacturers and payers; she’s also involved with pre- […]

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BGO JV Secures Refi for Seattle Office Tower

Plaza 600 underwent renovation in 2023 which focused on the lobby area and amenity spaces. Image courtesy of BentallGreenOak BentallGreenOak and Urban Renaissance Group LLC have secured a refinancing loan for Plaza 600, a 209,256-square-foot office building in downtown Seattle. The ownership secured a committed capital of over $10 million and will reposition the property. […]

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The airline flying to the UK that’s been named the world’s ‘best’ | Travel News | Travel

This little-known Belgian international airline flying to the UK has been named the world’s ‘best’. AirHelp publishes a yearly report ranking the world’s best airlines based on three criteria: on-time performance, customer service and claim processing. The passenger rights and flight compensation company gathers arrival and departure statistics for every plane and calculates how many of […]

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Yes, ‘Nosferatu’ Director Robert Eggers Knows About That ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Gag

Robert Eggers, the director of the 2024 remake of the classic silent film “Nosferatu,” confirmed that he knows about the Transylvanian vampire Count Orlok’s connection to Bikini Bottom on Thursday. Eggers — in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter at his film’s Los Angeles premiere — was asked about “SpongeBob SquarePants” introducing younger generations to […]

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How Teachers Can Equip Parents For College Planning –

College planning often feels overwhelming for families. Parents juggle excitement about their child’s future with anxiety over the financial, emotional, and logistical challenges ahead. Many don’t know where to start, and as educators, we’re in a unique position to offer clarity and guidance. By helping parents understand the process early and in manageable steps, we […]

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A Bohemian rhapsody

As the setting sun glimmers on the baroque cathedral at the Old Town Square at Jicin, a local guide dressed as a Medieval Duke comes forward with a flourish. He regales the tourists with the heroic tales of the Duke Albrecht of Wallenstein and how the Duke had rebuilt Jicin after taking over the 12th […]

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Regus Inks Full-Building Lease in Miami Beach

Regus has leased the entire 429 Lenox building in Miami Beach, Fla. Image courtesy of Colliers Regus has fully leased 429 Lenox, a 45,789-square-foot Class A flex office building in Miami Beach, Fla. The lease covers more than 10 years, Commercial Observer reports.  Colliers Vice Chair Stephen Rutchik and Vice President Ana Paula worked on […]

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Labour minister asks Canada Industrial Relations Board to step into Canada Post contract dispute

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is sending the labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. MacKinnon said Friday that if the board determines negotiations between the parties are at an impasse, it has been directed to order striking CUPW members back to work under the existing collective agreement […]

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Protecting Your Digital Footprint –

The massive T-Mobile data breach in 2023, which exposed 37 million customers’ data, was a stark reminder: cybersecurity isn’t just IT jargon—it’s a necessity in our digital world. Whether you check your bank balance on your phone, work remotely, or browse social media, your digital footprint is vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks. Today’s Cyber Landscape […]

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Quebec caregivers decry reduction in home-care services

Caregivers are widely criticizing the scaling back of Quebec’s home-care services, which support vulnerable people in accomplishing daily tasks. As part of the service employment paycheque program, the government helps pay for caregivers outside the health network to provide home-care services. About 22,000 Quebecers used the program last year. While people who rely on it […]

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Relief of finding one in duality

Some collaborations seamlessly find a common ground, akin to painting on canvas. It happened with English design house de Gournay, and Indian designer Vikram Goyal, who found their shared interest in reminiscing the past. Goyal’s persistence to push the boundaries of traditional design and de Gournay’s expertise in hand-painted wallpapers and hand-embroidered fabrics come together […]

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Neuberger JV Buys 1.2 MSF Minneapolis Tower

Developed in 1987, the 1.2 million-square-foot high-rise became Norwest Corp.’s headquarters. Image courtesy of Onward Investors A joint venture of Cross Ocean Partners, Neuberger Berman Special Situations client funds and Onward Investors has acquired Wells Fargo Center, the third-tallest building in Minneapolis. Starwood Capital Group previously owned the 57-story, 1.2 million-square-foot high-rise, according to CommercialEdge. […]

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ELNA medical group, a major health-care provider in Quebec, enters creditor protection

ELNA Medical Group, a Montreal-based company that bills itself as Canada’s largest network of medical clinics, has entered creditor protection. The application was granted in Quebec Superior Court. ELNA also received court approval to solicit interest in a potential sale. ELNA’s network includes family medicine and specialty clinics, as well as diagnostic laboratories. The clinics are privately owned and run, […]

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A Deep Dive into Drug Shortages

Trade & Channel Strategies’ “Actions Needed to Mitigate and Prevent Drug Shortages” session Another session along Trade & Channel Strategies’ supply chain, distribution, and logistics track focused on “Actions Needed to Mitigate and Prevent Drug Shortages.” The presentation by Amy Sonderman, senior director of US advocacy and stakeholder engagement, US Pharmacopeia (USP), aimed to understand […]

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Broker’s call: Shriram Pistons (Buy)

Emkay Global Target: ₹2,950 CMP: ₹2,188.40 Shriram Pistons (SPRL) has entered an agreement for acquiring 100 per cent shareholding in TGPEL Precision Engineering (TGPEL), a manufacturer of high precision injection molds and components, at an EV of ₹220 crore on a debt-free, cash-free basis (expected to close by end December 24; press release). We believe […]

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‘The Nukes, The Jihad, The Hawala And An in-depth analysis of security affairs in Pakistan, Afghanistan

President Musharraf had earlier told a visiting US Senator, Chuck Hagel, that “the deal had created a strategic rift with Washington that overshadowed personal trust and affection”. As per Iqbal, by 2008, both civilian and military commentators on national security began identifying the US—often referred to as “extra regional forces”—as a direct political and military […]

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Cruise ship passengers warned to avoid buffet mistake that will ruin holiday | Cruise | Travel

A travel expert has warned passengers of making one buffet mistake during their cruise trip that could ruin their holidays.  One of the common pitfalls is consuming improperly handled or overly rich buffet food, which can lead to foodborne illnesses or digestive discomfort, potentially sidelining passengers during their trip. By practicing moderation, staying mindful of […]

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Vancouver council passes mayor’s motion to make city ‘bitcoin-friendly’

Vancouver councillors passed a motion from Mayor Ken Sim on Wednesday that seeks to make the city “bitcoin-friendly,” giving staff the thumbs up to explore holding cryptocurrency in reserve and accepting payments in the virtual currency. Sim, who’s an investor in a cryptocurrency exchange, said he believes investing in bitcoin is the financially responsible thing to do […]

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Broker’s call: HPL Electric & Power (Buy)

Anand Rathi CMP: ₹577.40 HPL Electric & Power Ltd is an India-based company, which is a multiproduct electric equipment manufacturer. The Company’s product portfolio covers a wide range of low-voltage electric products including metering solutions, switchgears, lighting products, wires and cables, solar solutions, and modular switches. The company’s business operations are through two segments: Metering […]

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Google’s willow to usher in a new tech order

BENGALURU: Will Google’s monumental tech revolution—the next-gen quantum computing chip, Willow—bring about civilizational change, or will it usher in a paradigm shift in services and applications across critical areas? On December 9, the tech giant announced Willow, a next-generation quantum computing chip that “performed a computation in under five minutes, which would take one of […]

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Patient-Centric 3.0 — How Direct-to-Patient is the New Commercialization Model

Continuing the first day of this year’s Trade & Channel Strategies Conference, a general session, “Patient-Centric 3.0 — How Direct-to-Patient is the New Commercialization Model” explored how drug manufactures are closing the gaps when it comes to patient access, affordability and adherence. As part of the session, Kevin O’Meara, VP, patient services, Eversana, and Jim […]

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Longpoint Picks Up 415KSF Distribution Center in DFW

Valley View Business Center consists of a one-story industrial facility that came online in 2009. Image courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield Longpoint Partners has acquired Valley View Business Center, a 414,871-square-foot industrial building in Irving, Texas, within the Las Colinas submarket of Dallas-Fort Worth. Cushman & Wakefield worked on behalf of the seller, Brookfield Asset […]

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Raptors sign Lawson to two-way contract

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 11, 2024 5:27 pm Updated December 11, 2024 9:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday. The six-foot-six, 185-pound guard from Toronto averaged 24.0 […]

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Equirus Wealth asset base swells over ₹10,000 crore

Equirus Wealth has surpassed ₹10,000 crore in assets under management (AUM). In a release on Wednesday, the wealth management firm said this achievement reflects the firm’s strong growth trajectory, with AUM doubling in just 18 months, and highlights its ability to provide innovative investment solutions that cater to the diverse needs of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) […]

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14 Hamilton jail inmates have died from overdoses since 2012 but Ontario change is slow, inquest hears

The Ontario government has had six years to follow through on dozens of recommendations from a coroner’s inquest to prevent inmates from dying of drug overdoses at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre.  But close to half of the recommendations haven’t been put into force, the jury in a current inquest heard during closing submissions Tuesday, after over three […]

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WHO calls for reinvigorated global efforts to curb malaria as cases surge for fifth year

Funding to control Malaria globally remains inadequate while fragile health systems, weak surveillance and other factors contributed to the surge in malaria cases for the fifth consecutive year. Malaria killed nearly 600,000 people worldwide in 2023 and the disease remains a serious global health threat, particularly in Africa, the World Health Organiastion (WHO) has said. […]

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Navigating Pharma and Its Distribution Models

Trade & Channel Strategies’ “Navigate Pharmacy and Distribution Models for Market Access Mastery” session Trade & Channel Strategies carried on, with a case study on how to “Navigate Pharmacy and Distribution Models for Market Access Mastery.” John Harlow, chief commercial officer at Melinta Therapeutics, offered perspective on ways to transform commercial organizations and drive revenue […]

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Longpoint Buys New Jersey Retail Center for $50M

The Hills Village Center occupies a 13-acre site within The Hills townhouse community. Image courtesy of JLL Longpoint Partners has acquired The Hills Village Center, a 110,453-square-foot retail center in Bedminster, N.J. The shopping center will be managed under the firm’s Lena Centers brand. Longpoint paid nearly $50 million for the asset, according to Commercial […]

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Connection, validation, addiction: In new docuseries, teens explain the draw of social media

The Current23:56What teens really think about social media Navigating the challenges of growing up — fitting in, self-image, relationships — can be tough, and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield captures what it’s like for today’s teens in a new documentary series, Social Studies.  The project was inspired by Greenfield’s own experience as a mother to two teenage sons.  […]

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Trade & Channel Strategies 2024: Evolving with the Times

Trade & Channel Strategies’ “Drug Pricing and Reimbursement Data in the New Era of CMS Price Transparency Mandates” session Day 1 of Trade & Channel Strategies in Philadelphia welcomed several captivating sessions, including a panel centered around “Pharmacy Evolved—Aligning Commercialization to the Changing Pharmacy Channel.” Tom Doyle, SVP of sales and chief customer officer for […]

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Judge approves $2.6M Dollarama class-action settlement

A judge has approved a $2.6-million class-action settlement involving Dollarama. The lawsuit had argued that Dollarama didn’t properly display the full price of products that were subject to an eco fee. Those products include batteries, electronic toys and light bulbs.  A Quebec Superior Court judge signed off on the settlement on Tuesday.  Joey Zukran, a lawyer with […]

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Pharmaceutical Commerce – December 2024 Issue (PDF)

Pharmaceutical Commerce – December 2024 Issue (PDF) Traceability’s Latest Curve Conference Connect: Tackling the Issues that Matter in the Access Space Did Industry Fumble the DSCSA Deadline? Caught Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Potential of Patient Data From Challenges to Solutions: Breaking Barriers to Revolutionize Patient Services Navigating the Landscape of Global AI Governance Why […]

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Foxfield Expands in Atlanta With $19M Purchase

The industrial property is at 3059 Premiere Parkway in Duluth, Ga., and dates back to 1998. Image courtesy of JLL Foxfield has acquired a 169,252-square-foot industrial building in Duluth, Ga., within Atlanta’s Northeast submarket. The property changed hands for $19 million from seller Barco, according to CommercialEdge. The same source shows that the new ownership […]

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Mahindra expands renewable energy portfolio with new subsidiary Velos Hybren 

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited announced today the incorporation of Velos Hybren Private Limited, a new step-down subsidiary focused on renewable energy operations. The company was incorporated on December 9, 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra Susten Private Limited (MSPL). The shares of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited were trading at ₹3,074.20 […]

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Shine like a Star

It’s the perfect time now for those daylong picnics and evening terrace parties. And the best way to accessorise is to do it the Lakme way. I tried the Lumi-Lit Shimmer Lotion that added the much-needed shimmer and translucent skin effect. My skin had a subtle, radiant sheen like stardust. Infused with glycerin and hyaluronic […]

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Charli XCX’s See-Through Gown Is Getting Attention For 2 Very Specific Reasons

Florence Pough walked so that Charli XCX could run. The “365” singer wore a very sheer Grecian-style gown to Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch Saturday and decided to accessorize it with two bold statement pieces — her exposed nipples. Charli XCX attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch on Saturday. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images Although the floor-length dress’ color […]

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Torrent Power QIP subscribed 4 times

Torrent Power Ltd on Monday announced successful completion of its ₹3,500 crore (approximately $413.20 million) Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). “The issue garnered significant response from investors including domestic mutual funds, global investors and insurance companies, demonstrating their strong confidence in the Company’s fundamentals and India’s power sector. The QIP saw a very strong demand of […]

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Cancer brings emotional anguish, harsh treatments — and a financial toll on patients, families: report

During her cancer treatment, Vanessa Percoco felt forced to choose between paying to feel better or making rent. Percoco, 33, of Laval, Que., had just started on a short contract working with some Grade 3 students with special needs. A diagnosis of advanced colorectal cancer in 2022 put those plans on hold. During more than two years of treatment, which included […]

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Train smarter, not harder

Imagine harnessing the power of a full-strength workout with just half the effort. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training, a cutting-edge fitness technique, is rewriting the rules of strength and recovery. It’s exactly what it sounds like—strategically restricting blood flow to muscles to enhance results; making light weights feel heavier and short workouts immensely impactful. Renowned […]

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The Most Active Life Sciences Markets in the US

The life sciences construction pipeline remains resilient, with 54.7 million square feet of new space initiated between 2019 and October 2024, CommercialEdge data shows. Established life science markets continue to thrive, despite economic uncertainty. Image by Peter Lyons, courtesy of BioMed Realty Key life science clusters continue to thrive, even amid general economic challenges, because […]

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Norway wealth fund sells shares in Israel’s Bezeq over telecom services to Israeli settlements

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has sold all of its shares in Israel’s Bezeq, which provides telecommunications services to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The decision, announced late on Tuesday, comes after the fund’s ethics watchdog, the Council on Ethics, adopted a new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid […]

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She fought for a raise 26 years ago. ‘Absurd’ delays mean practical nurses at Niagara Health are still waiting

When Sandra Commerford asked for a raise from a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital in 1998, the registered practical nurse (RPN) was confident she had a strong, open and shut case. Commerford and upwards of 100 other RPNs had started administering medication to patients — a new responsibility that required months of additional training, transformed the job and should have translated […]

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Toy with feelings to grin and bear it

Karuna Shah, a 33-year-old lawyer from Mumbai, credits social media for swiping her card to buy a cuddly elephant toy, with which she spends her nights in comfort. “Instagram and Pinterest are flooded with posts of grownups showing off their collections of stuffed toys, and sharing stories of how these help them unwind after a […]

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Banyan Street Pays $28M for DC Office Building

The 1250 H Street office property is known as Herald Square building. Image courtesy of CommercialEdge Banyan Street Capital has acquired 1250 H St., a 196,490-square-foot office asset from Equity Commonwealth. The sale price was $27.5 million, public records show. Kairos Investment Management Co. originated a $28.5 million acquisition loan for the transaction. Also known […]

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Pilot hailed for expert Storm Darrah Heathrow ‘crabbing’ landing | UK | News

The pilot of a passenger plane that performed an “extraordinary” advanced landing technique, safely delivering passengers to Heathrow Airport, has been lauded by the public for his exceptional skills. In gripping footage of the Malaysia Airlines landing, the pilot can be seen employing a “crabbing” technique to maintain control while being battered by sudden gusts […]

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F&O Tracker: Bulls Triumph Over Bears

Nifty 50 (24,678) and Bank Nifty (53,510) broke through key barriers last week and recorded a gain of over 2 per cent each. The derivatives data of the indices indicate that there has been good buying interest, keeping the door open for further upside. Nifty 50 Nifty futures (December) (24,783) witnessed fresh long build-up over […]

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B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth

A self-described Vancouver Island “childbirth activist” prohibited from serving as a midwife is facing a lawsuit from the parents of a child who was allegedly injured during a botched home birth. Gloria Lemay has been banned for more than two decades from performing midwifery services — but according to a B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit filed this week, […]

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A lot can happen over coffee

In the opening scene of La La Land (2016), a Los Angeles highway is transformed into a stage—drivers leap from their cars, twirling and singing in an unexpected burst of colour and creativity. That moment, where the mundane and the artistic merge, is a perfect metaphor for what’s happening in India today, but instead of […]

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Why AI Advances in CGT Require Getting Data Right

The future of medicine is being shaped by cell and gene therapies (CGTs), which involve complex manufacturing steps. Because they are mostly personalized medicines today, production is limited to one patient dose at a time, and slowed by cumbersome and largely manual processes. In addition to these inefficiencies, the field is still just learning which […]

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20 Of The Best Gifts For Book Lovers

Inside the pages of books, I’ve felt entire ranges of human emotions, explored distant lands, learned incredible things and felt a kind of comfort that can’t be replicated anywhere else. And I know I’m not alone. Reading just might be the universal pastime of introverts, the shared language of empaths, the salve for escapists, sustenance […]

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RFID Testing and Experimentation (Episode 3)

In this Pharmaceutical Commerce roundtable discussion, Nicholas Saraceno, editor of Pharmaceutical Commerce and the peer exchange’s moderator, alongside a panel of experts, discussed the role of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. RFID is a technology that utilizes radio waves to automatically collect and transfer data, providing efficient tracking and […]

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What are the risks of raw milk? Experts warn of increased chances of infection, illness

The Dose24:15What’s the risk of drinking raw milk? Despite the warnings of experts, there are growing conversations around the supposed benefits of raw milk. Raw milk, also known as unpasteurized milk, is milk that has not undergone the pasteurization heating process that eliminates harmful microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. Public figures — including Robert F. […]

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Product Review – The Curl Slay

Curls are easy to manage, said no one ever. But now, it all just might be easpy-peasy with the Moxie Curly Routine in your corner. It consists of a scalp-loving shampoo—one that doesn’t itch or make your scalp dry, a rich conditioner that’s like a TLC hug for your hair, a luxe curl defining cream—for […]

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Amgen, Lilly Unveil Major Expansion Projects

Image Credit: Adobe Stock Images/TensorSpark.com Amgen and Eli Lilly and Company recently released plans of plant expansion projects, with serious investments consisting of $1 and $3 billion respectively.1.2 In Amgen’s case, the $1 billion will be used toward designing a second drug substance manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, NC. As it stands, the latest development puts […]

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Hines Lands 1st Tenant at Boston Tower

Noting that occupiers are seeking best-in-class, highly amenitized office space close to mass transit, Hines said it has inked a 41,000-square-foot lease with global law firm Jones Day for South Station Tower, the 51-story mixed-use skyscraper it is building along the waterfront in downtown Boston. Hines’ South Station office tower in Boston. Image courtesy of […]

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