FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People: A new antibody treatment has been approved to help prevent COVID-19, and it will be available in a ...
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Quick Glance: FDA Grants Approval for New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk Individuals
- A newly approved antibody therapy aims to prevent COVID-19 in individuals who are particularly vulnerable.
- Known as Pemgarda, the monoclonal antibody inhibits the virus from binding to human cells and is administered intravenously.
- Close monitoring is required post-antibody treatment due to severe allergic reactions experienced by some individuals.
- Studies indicate that individuals with weakened immune systems continue to face an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes despite multiple COVID vaccinations.
U.S. FDA approves Akebia's anemia drug: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Akebia Therapeutics' drug, vadadustat, to treat anemia caused by chronic ...
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5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court: U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to ...
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Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People: Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/well/fda-covid-medicine-immunocompromised.html
FDA settles lawsuit over ivermectin content that doctors claimed harmed their practice
cnn.com/2024/03/27/health/fda-ivermectin-lawsuit/
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Hiltzik: The FDA and a bogus COVID treatment : Three right-wing doctors said the FDA's advice against taking ivermectin for COVID infringed on their rights ...
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FDA authorizes drug to boost COVID protection for immunocompromised patients: It will offer added protection to high-risk patients who may have weaker responses ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/covid-antibody-fda
Regeneron's blood cancer therapy faces setback as FDA raises trial concerns: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S. FDA has declined approval for its ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-declines-approve-regenerons-blood-cancer-therapy-2024-03-25/
US FDA panel votes in favor of expanded use of Bristol Myers' CAR-T therapy: Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in favor of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-panel-votes-favor-expanded-use-bristol-myers-car-t-therapy-2024-03-15/
Medicare plans can cover Wegovy for patients with heart conditions: The federal government said that its prescription drug insurance for seniors will cover the ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/21/wegovy-medicare-part-d/
Spotlight On: Major Depressive Disorder: The most important news, trends, and treatments that affect people with major depression.
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Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients
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Quick Glance: US FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for Lowering Heart Risks
- The U.S. FDA approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults without diabetes.
- Novo's GLP-1 drugs are widely used, and the FDA approval for heart benefits is expected to increase their usage.
- The FDA's approval of new cardiovascular indications may encourage employers and insurers to provide coverage for the drug despite its high cost.
- Novo has applied to add Wegovy's heart benefits to its European approval, currently under review by the EU drug regulator, with a decision expected this year.
Ionis Pharma's fatty liver disease drug succeeds in mid-stage trial: Ionis Pharmaceuticals said on Wednesday its experimental drug to treat a type of fatty liver ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ionis-pharmas-fatty-liver-disease-drug-succeeds-mid-stage-trial-2024-03-13/
Wockhardt announces success of antibiotic to treat drug-resistant infection: Doctors used Zidebactam/Cefepime to treat a highly drug-resistant skull bone ...
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US FDA staff flags concerns about Geron's anemia treatment: The U.S. health regulator's staff on Tuesday flagged concerns that the late-stage trial data on ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-staff-flags-concerns-about-gerons-anemia-treatment-2024-03-12/
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk drug Wegovy for use in lowering heart attack risks
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Quick Glance: New Novo Obesity Drug Outperforms Wegovy in Early Trial
- Novo Nordisk announced that initial test results for the experimental obesity drug Amycretin showed a higher weight loss compared to the popular treatment Wegovy.
- Investors reacted positively to the announcement, suggesting Novo has promising products in the pipeline beyond Wegovy's success.
- Following the announcement, Novo's stocks rose by 5.1% to achieve a new all-time high. Nearly half of Novo's current valuation is attributed to the company's pipeline of new experimental drugs like Amycretin.
- Novo also disclosed plans to expand its focus to include treatments for cardiovascular diseases in addition to diabetes and weight loss therapies.
FDA Clears Over-the-Counter Pulse Oximeter: Over-the-counter option was designed for home monitoring by adults aged 18 years and older.
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Narcan accessibility varies store-to-store across U.S., making life-saving opioid overdose drug harder to find
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Alzheimer’s Drugs: What to Know About Donanemab, Lecanemab: While humans are living longer – a child born in 2021 on average could expect to live to 71 – we ...
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Can you sanitize the inside of your nose to prevent COVID? Nope, FDA says.: There are a lot of COVID nasal sprays for sale, but little data to show they work.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/can-you-sanitize-the-inside-of-your-nose-to-prevent-covid-nope-fda-says/
FDA OKs First Interchangeable, High-Concentration Humira Biosimilar: It is the tenth adalimumab biosimilar approved by the regulatory agency.
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FDA Approves Drug to Reduce Accidental Food Allergies: The new indication makes Xolair (omalizumab) the first drug approved to mitigate allergic reactions to ...
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FDA Approves First Drug That Can Reduce Allergic Reaction After Exposure to Food Allergens
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Healthy Returns: The newest treatment use for weight loss drugs? Liver disease: Zealand Pharma, Eli Lilly show the potential of treating liver disease with ...
cnbc.com/2024/02/27/healthy-returns-liver-disease-is-newest-weight-loss-drug-use-.html
‘Gas station heroin’ is growing threat in New Jersey, health experts warn: A dangerous drug is causing a spike of illnesses in New Jersey, health officials warn ...
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FDA greenlights first drug for severe frostbite: ‘Very important approval’: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to ...
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FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite: The injection can help reduce the risk of amputation in severe frostbite cases, according to the FDA.
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Quick Glance: FDA Approves First Severe Frostbite Treatment
- FDA approves Eicos Sciences' first-ever treatment for severe frostbite in adults.
- Treatment named Aurlumyn to reduce amputation risk, set for Spring 2024 release.
- Severe frostbite may lead to amputation when skin and tissue are frozen, causing blood flow to stop.
- Patients were categorized into three treatment groups, with bone scan efficacy measure predicting amputation need after seven days.
US FDA puts hold on Gilead's blood cancer therapy trials: Gilead Sciences said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had put a hold on trials ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Ceasefire, Pursues Total Victory
- Netanyahu says total victory in Gaza is within reach, rejecting the latest offer from Hamas for a ceasefire to ensure the return of hostages.
- He renews a pledge to destroy the Palestinian Islamist movement, insisting that total victory is the only solution to the Gaza war.
- Hamas had proposed a ceasefire of four-and-a-half months, during which all hostages would go free and Israel would withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip.
- A Hamas delegation would travel to Cairo on Thursday to pursue ceasefire talks with the mediators Egypt and Qatar.
Frontline Irinotecan Liposome Approved in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: The approval was based on improved overall and PFS with irinotecan liposome alongside ...
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FDA approves first drug for serious liver disease: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat serious liver disease ...
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FDA Approves First Medication For Treating Allergic Reactions To Multiple Foods: The injectable drug is not approved for “immediate emergency treatment of ...
forbes.com/sites/caileygleeson/2024/02/16/fda-approves-first-medication-for-treating-allergic-reactions-to-multiple-foods/
Geron's blood disorder drug gets FDA advisers' backing: Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday backed benefits of Geron's blood disorder ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gerons-blood-disorder-drug-gets-fda-advisers-backing-2024-03-14/
Madrigal’s (MDGL) Rezdiffra Gets FDA Approval to Treat NASH Liver Disease: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s drug Rezdiffra gained the first US approval to treat a ...
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Here are 5 things to know about Lecanemab, the new Alzheimer’s treatment: A year ago, the FDA approved a drug that could be a turning point for eventually ...
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Concerns mount over misuse of painkillers: Abuse of painkillers, also known as opioid abuse, is a significant public health concern worldwide.
punchng.com/concerns-mount-over-misuse-of-painkillers/
Bristol Myers Squibb cell therapy gets FDA approval for common type of leukemia: Approval comes as cell therapies face additional FDA scrutiny at meeting Friday
marketwatch.com/story/bristol-myers-squibb-cell-therapy-gets-fda-green-light-to-treat-common-type-of-leukemia-b3f67779
FDA approves first drug for common form of liver inflammation: The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first medication for a common form of liver ...
cnn.com/2024/03/14/health/rezdiffra-fda-nash/
US FDA staff raise concerns over data from J&J, Bristol's CAR-T therapies: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's staff on Wednesday raised concerns that it was ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-staff-flag-safety-concerns-jj-bristols-car-t-therapies-2024-03-13/
Safety risks hang over CAR-T therapies for myeloma: Safety concerns will be a central focus as a key FDA committee meets Friday to consider two CAR-T therapies.
axios.com/2024/03/15/car-t-fda-myeloma
FDA Delays Approval for Eli Lilly’s Experimental Alzheimer’s Treatment: FDA approval of Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug donanemab will be delayed ...
healthline.com/health-news/fda-delays-approval-eli-lilly-alzheimers-drug
MoonLake Jumps As It Looks To Take On AbbVie Blockbuster, Humira: Biotech stock MoonLake popped Monday after the company said its experimental psoriatic ...
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Repurposing drugs in dengue fight: PETALING JAYA: A number of repurposed antiviral drugs, including one that is being used to treat Hepatitis C ...
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US FDA approves expanded use of BeiGene's blood cancer drug: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval for the expanded use of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-expanded-use-beigenes-blood-cancer-drug-2024-03-07/
Last chance to get free COVID-19 testing kits sent to your door. How to get yours
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Pfizer is betting big on cancer drugs to turn business around after Covid decline – here's what to know
cnbc.com/2024/03/10/pfizer-is-betting-big-on-cancer-drugs-after-covid-decline.html
Why the FDA Says CAR-T Treatments Need to Have Warnings About Cancer Risk: The FDA has ordered the manufacturers of six CAR-T therapy drugs to put a warning on ...
healthline.com/health-news/why-the-fda-says-car-t-treatments-need-to-have-warnings-about-cancer-risk
Wegovy gets FDA approval to reduce risk of heart issues in overweight adults: ‘This patient population has a higher risk of cardiovascular death ...
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How much Advil is too much?: Ibuprofen can be a blessing for those with aches and pains, but overdoing it poses serious risks. Here's how to use it safely ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/13/well/advil-ibuprofen-health-risks.html
Vertex Experimental Drug Cuts Off Pain at the Source, Company Says: Vertex Pharmaceuticals said its medicine could address moderate to severe acute pain ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/30/health/vertex-pain-medicine-non-opioid.html
Robitussin recalls cough syrup due to contamination: The maker of Robitussin is recalling several lots of cough syrup due to contamination that could pose a ...
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Five Bold Predictions for Long COVID in 2024: If even one of these comes true, long COVID sufferers could enjoy some much-needed relief.
medscape.com/viewarticle/five-bold-predictions-long-covid-2024-2024a10001te
It’s the last week to order free at-home COVID tests by mail: Final call: Request your free COVID-19 tests by mail before the federal program ends Friday.
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US FDA approves Eyenovia's eye drug, Formosa Pharma says: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved Eyenovia's eye drops to reduce inflammation and pain ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-eyenovias-eye-drug-formosa-pharma-says-2024-03-04/
Tenapanor Shows Response in IBS-C Within Weeks: Pooled Data Analysis: A post hoc analysis of three clinical trials shows the drug works within weeks to improve ...
medscape.com/s/viewarticle/tenapanor-shows-response-ibs-c-within-weeks-pooled-data-2024a10001sk
Brownie Recall as 'Life-Threatening' Warning Issued: Zingerman's Bakehouse has recalled its Black Magic Brownies after a consumer found undeclared walnuts.
newsweek.com/zingermans-bakehouse-brownie-recall-black-magic-1868643
Studies suggest experimental drug could be alternative to opioids: What to know: The drug's manufacturer says they'll apply for FDA approval this year.
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A CRISPR Future: The power of genetic editing as a therapeutic strategy has long been appreciated, but the risk of unintended and unknown side effects has kept ...
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Can Rogaine Help My Overplucked Eyebrows Grow Back?: Some TikTokers are claiming that Rogaine can help overplucked eyebrows grow back. SELF asked a ...
self.com/story/ask-a-derm-rogaine-for-eyebrows
FDA Gives Nod to Berdazimer Gel for Molluscum Contagiosum: The topical treatment is expected to be commercially available in the second half of 2024.
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Quick Glance: New Drug Approved for Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment
- The FDA granted approval for a new drug to treat Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) in adults and children aged 1 year and older on January 5.
- The approval was based on a pivotal phase-3 trial named B-SIMPLE4, involving 891 patients.
- After 12 weeks, 32.4% of patients achieved complete clearance of MC lesions in the treatment group.
- Only 4.1% of patients experienced adverse events leading to discontinuation of treatment.
FDA Okays Boston Scientific PFA System for Paroxysmal AF: Boston Scientific has received approval for the Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation system for treatment of ...
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FACT CHECK: Unregistered detox foot soak does not treat arthritis, varicose veins
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Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly rival soars 32% after promising weight-loss drug results
cnbc.com/2024/02/26/novo-nordisk-and-eli-lilly-rival-soars-26percent-after-promising-test-results.html
FDA warns against using Neptune’s Fix, aka ‘gas station heroin’: These supplements contain tianeptine and are commonly sold under the brand name Neptune’s Fix at ...
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FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Stage 3/4a Cervical Cancer: The new approval marks the 40th oncology indication for pembrolizumab across 19 cancer types ...
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FDA says cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may increase risk of cancer: Does CAR-T therapy increase the risk of cancer? The FDA said the cancer treatment may raise ...
nbcnews.com/health/cancer/fda-says-cancer-treatment-car-t-therapy-may-increase-risk-cancer-rcna135262
FDA OKs Subcutaneous Therapy for CIDP: HyQvia, which combines immunoglobulin with hyaluronidase, is administered subcutaneously by a healthcare professional or ...
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New FDA warning about Neptune's Fix pain supplements linked to seizures, death : The FDA issued a warning on Wednesday about products sold by Neptune’s Fix ...
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Gene Therapy Makers Struggle to Find Patients for Miracle Cures: BioMarin’s hemophilia treatment had only one US patient last year, as drug pioneers discover ...
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Waring Vision Institute 1st in nation to use newly FDA approved laser technology: Waring Vision Institute 1st in nation to use newly FDA approved laser ...
postandcourier.com/health/waring-vision-institute-1st-in-nation-to-use-newly-fda-approved-laser-technology/article_e2423874-cc3f-11ee-b1cb-3be706d1599d.html
FDA expands use of newly approved CRISPR therapy: A therapy based on CRISPR gene-editing technology that the FDA approved for sickle cell disease can be used for ...
axios.com/2024/01/17/crispr-therapy-fda-expands
FDA clears first CRISPR treatment for a second disease, beta thalassemia: The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a second use for the first ...
cnn.com/2024/01/16/health/crispr-casgevy-beta-thalassemia/
RA drug may help stop disease progression in people at higher risk: Researchers say that abatacept, a drug sold under the brand name Orencia that is used to ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ra-drug-may-help-stop-disease-progression-in-people-at-higher-risk
Philips halts U.S. sales of CPAP breathing machines after recall: The sales halt is linked to a settlement with the Food and Drug Administration and news reports ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/29/philips-cpap-machine-recall/
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