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March 27th 2024
Psychedelic medicines such as psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and LSD have been shown to have a significant impact on conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder in clinical trials.
Guideline Update: KDIGO 2024 Management of Lupus Nephritis Includes Belimumab for Triple Therapy
January 11th 2024The update includes a recommended triple therapy with belimumab as a first line treatment for class III or IV lupus nephritis following the approvals of belimumab and voclosporin.
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Biosimilar Candidate GP40141 Found Similar to Romiplostim for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
December 1st 2023The aim of developing GP40141 as a biosimilar is to help reduce the cost of the drug and make treatment more affordable for those with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, according to investigators.
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Prior Authorizations Pose Barrier to Access for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis
November 27th 2023The study authors reported that plans in the South had the highest rates of exclusive PAs for either emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide even if the plan covered both, from 2018 to 2020.
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