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White paper recommends expanding endoscopic classification of esophagogastric junction integrity beyond hill grade

Medical Xpress

A new white paper by the American Foregut Society recommends expanding the classification of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) to increase an assessment of the axial hiatal hernia length, hiatal hernia aperture diameter, and presence or absence of the flap value, making it more comprehensive.

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New white paper offers solutions to ensure greater patient access to prescription drugs

Medical Xpress

Although the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) aimed to increase patient access to prescription drugs and decrease spending, researchers warn that it may have unintended negative impacts on patients in the long run.

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Beware the bait-and-switch when it comes to HM program contracts

Sound Physicians

While we’ve earned our reputation over the decades for our clinical excellence in hospital medicine , we’ve also earned — somewhat unfairly — a reputation for being more expensive than our competitors. On the face of things this may seem true, but I’d like to show you why we’re actually the most sustainable when it comes to your bottom line.

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Increasing cyber and ethical risks to safety means care homes' need for insurance protection is greater than ever

Medical Xpress

The cyber and ethical risks posed by telemedicine to care homes could outweigh its value unless safeguarding steps are taken, says a new white paper.

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OPQ’s 2023 Annual Report: an Upbeat Review of CDER’s Quality Efforts

FDA Law Blog

It also noted that last year, FDA hosted a two-day public workshop and published a white paper on the regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence in drug manufacturing, in addition to other efforts. By John W.M. The report stated that OPQ performed 359 expedited quality assessments to address shortages.

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Avoid CMC Challenges by Thinking Slow, Not Fast-Discussions at USP’s Workshop

FDA Law Blog

Stay tuned for USP white paper(s) on the workshop’s discussion as well as USP information chapters on lenti-viral vector cell therapies. A replication competent lentivirus (RCL) testing exemption can be requested after you’ve obtained several lots showing that you can repeatedly generate RCL negative drug product.

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As the Calendar Turns, Cybersecurity Remains Key Focus of Digital Health Enforcement

FDA Law Blog

CDRH is building an extensive library of similar reports and white papers as it prepares its final guidance for medical device cybersecurity, scheduled to come out next Fall. But a compromised device is a threat to patient safety, so that timeline that could change in the event of an adverse event that imperils consumer health.