Pharma Pulse 1/3/25: Physician Engagement and Tackling Health-Related Social Needs, Can Pain Be Patched Up? & more

The Connection Between Physician Engagement and Tackling Health-Related Social Needs

Is this level of involvement with health-related social needs associated with higher burnout?

Can Pain Be Patched Up?

A systematic review and meta-analysis found some supporting evidence for transdermal anti-inflammatory patches, but the results might be described as, well, patchy.

A.I., the Electricians and the Boom Towns of Central Washington

The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply.

McKesson Corporation Completes Divestiture of Canada-Based Rexall and Well.ca Businesses

McKesson Corporation reported that on December 30, 2024 it has closed the transaction announced in September 2024 to sell its Canada-based Rexall and Well.ca businesses to Birch Hill Equity Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. This transaction enables the Company to focus capital deployment and prioritize investments expanding its strategic oncology and biopharma growth platforms.

Miranda Schmalfuhs on LinkedIn

Towards the end of 2024 I had the pleasure of speaking with Lawrence Werlin, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility (you likely know him as @md.lawrence.werlin on TikTok). In his Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, The Werl and I discuss the challenges of addressing #fertilitymisinformation on #socialmedia. He emphasizes the importance of providing accurate and reliable information and encourages patients to consult with healthcare professionals. He also discusses the ethical considerations of using social media to share personal and professional experiences in the field of fertility and so much more.

Links to individual parts below:
Navigating Fertility Misinformation on Social Media
https://lnkd.in/eYqGsFkk
The Ethical Implications of Sharing Personal & Professional Experiences on Social Media
https://lnkd.in/eNuKB-cF
Non-Surgical Approaches to Diagnosing Endometriosis
https://lnkd.in/emFaMkvA
Leveraging Technology and Data for Personalized Fertility Treatment
https://lnkd.in/ecZE6kRZ
Beyond IVF: The Next Generation of Fertility Solutions
https://lnkd.in/eBbZziZv
The Fight for Reproductive Rights & Affordable Fertility Treatment
https://lnkd.in/evviJayB

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