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Semaglutide prescribing surged in the past year
General and family practice providers were the most frequent semaglutide providers (30%), followed by internists (15%).
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84-year-old MD contests employer’s mandatory cognitive tests for older docs
According to the lawsuit, the hospital illegally required neuropsychological and eye examinations of physicians aged 70 or older who sought to...
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FDA approves second treatment for adults with hidradenitis suppurativa
Secukinumab was previously approved by the FDA for treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults, and several other indications.
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Review finds no CV or VTE risk signal with use of JAK inhibitors for skin indications
Of the 35 trials studied, most involved patients with atopic dermatitis.
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Phase 3 trial supports topical JAK inhibitor for AD in young children
Already approved in adolescents and adults, topical ruxolitinib was found safe and effective in children.
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Novel hydrogel holds promise for skin regeneration
The first clinical trials for treating complex diabetic wounds are planned for early 2024.
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Teens streaming on Twitch vulnerable to predators
Twitch is one of multiple online platforms that allows teens to live stream content that could be accessed and followed by potential adult...
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Breastfeeding and colorectal cancer
Investigators examining the health histories of more than 150,000 women found that those who were breastfed incurred a 23% greater risk of...
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Teens have easy online access to Delta-8 cannabinoid products
Only 2 websites out of 45 had any mechanism for verifying customers’ ages, and most of the cheapest products sold were edibles in colorful...
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FDA okays drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The approval of vamorolone “provides people living with Duchenne, and their families, a powerful tool to treat the disease, while limiting some...
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Online nicotine toothpick vendors ignore age restrictions
Online nicotine toothpick sales are “the Wild West” in terms of regulation.