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FDA approves mAb combo for hepatocellular carcinoma
Approval was based on results from the phase 3 IMbrave150 trial.
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Aripiprazole lauroxil rivals paliperidone palmitate in schizophrenia
The baseline PANSS score was 94.1 for the aripiprazole patients and 94.6 for those who received paliperidone.
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Hyperkalemia most common adverse event in women taking spironolactone
Of the 1,272 cases of hyperkalemia reported, only 25 occurred in women aged 45 years or less.
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FDA approves Phexxi for use as an on-demand contraceptive
This is the first nonhormonal vaginal pH regulator contraceptive, the company says.
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Before pandemic, gastroenterologist earnings were holding steady
Many gastroenterologists felt unfairly compensated in 2020, with only 52% reporting that they were satisfied with their salary.
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Before pandemic, rheumatologists saw small salary increase
Rheumatologists were more likely than the average physician to report that “having so many rules and regulations” was the most challenging part of...
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FDA approves Fensolvi for central precocious puberty treatment
It is administered twice a year with a small injection volume to children aged 2 years and older.
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FDA approves hyaluronic acid filler for lip augmentation, perioral rhytids
The manufacturer is “working to determine the appropriate launch timing and availability” of this new product.
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FDA grants EUA to muscle stimulator to reduce mechanical ventilator usage
VentFree allows patients to begin treatment during the early stages of ventilation while they are sedated and to continue until the patient is...
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FDA grants Breakthrough Therapy status to sotatercept for PAH treatment
In preclinical research, this investigational drug “reversed pulmonary vessel muscularization and improved indicators of right heart failure.”
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FDA authorizes first COVID-19 test kit with home collection option
The Pixel test includes a specific Q-tip–style cotton swab for patients to use to collect their samples.
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COPD, smoking independently associated with developing depression
The odds of developing depression in a year were 2.3%, 1.5%, and 1.4% in current, former, and never smokers without COPD, the investigators...
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SARS-CoV-2 escapes cotton, surgical masks of infected
All outer surfaces of masks used in the study were positive for SARS-CoV-2.
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FDA removes pregnancy category C warning from certain MS medications
Labeling updates include more information on using certain MS drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.