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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment
Veyonda, a novel proprietary formulation of idronoxil, is a first-in-class, dual-acting oncotoxic and immuno-oncology molecule.
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Test That Measures Immunoglobulin Chains May Improve Diagnosis of MS
New validated testing method for multiple sclerosis measures kappa immunoglobulin free light chains in cerebrospinal fluid.
Daily Medication Pearl: Memantine and Donepezil (Namzaric)
Namzaric is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia related to Alzheimer disease.
Daily OTC Pearl: Benefiber
Benefiber is a plant-based prebiotic fiber supplement that supports digestive health.
COVID-19 Vaccination Protects Adults on Dialysis, Study Results Show
Despite their lower antibody responses, patients who are vaccinated receive protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease.
Self-Kindness Benefits Individuals With Depression, Research Results Show
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps change feelings and thoughts about experiences, minimizing depressive episodes, analysis indicates.
Depression After Heart Attack Heightens Stroke Risk, Study Results Show
Analysis to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session is based on the health records of 495,386 patients.
Expert: Burnout in Oncology Pharmacy May Be a Result of Issues Relating to Onboarding, Training of New Employees
Elizabeth Spurlock, MA, PHR, director of HR Business Partner at Texas Oncology, discusses how burnout among physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators has impacted the role of the pharmacist in patient care.
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HOPA President-Elect Shares Plans for First In-Person HOPA Annual Meeting in 2 Years
Heidi D. Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, president-elect of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), provides details of the upcoming HOPA 2022 conference.
FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines for Adults Over 50, Some Immunocompromised Patients
An 11-fold increase in geometric mean neutralizing antibody titers was reported at 2 weeks after the second booster compared to 5 months after the first booster dose.
Pfizer’s Etrasimod for Ulcerative Colitis Hits Goals in Phase 3 Trial
The drug met the co-primary endpoints of clinical remission at both weeks 12 and 52 and all key secondary endpoints in the study.
Skinny Labeling Allows More Drugs to Enter the Market
Patient treatment improves and medication prices decline as a result, a new analysis indicates.
A Different Perspective of Rural Pharmacy Work for Pharmacy Students
Pharmacy Times spoke with students at the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy and its partner program at the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health.
Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Episode 6
Fourth-year student Ashley Lam discussed how pharmacists and pharmacy students can get involved in environmental issues.
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FDA Approves 2.0 mg Dose of Semaglutide Injection for Type 2 Diabetes
Semaglutide (Ozempic; Novo Nordisk) approved as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes.
FDA Approves Implantable Collamer Lens for Correction of Myopia
FDA approves the EVO/EVO+ Visian Implantable Collamer Lens for the correction of myopia and myopia with astigmatism.
Live Microbiome Therapeutic Found Safe, Effective Treating Recurrent C Difficile Infection
RBX2660, a standardized, stabilized, novel microbiota-based live therapeutic, shows promise treating patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.
Daily Medication Pearl: Ibalizumab-uiyk (Trogarzo)
Ibalizumab-uiyk (Trogarzo) is a CD4-directed post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitor.
Daily OTC Pearl: Daily Fiber SF
Daily Fiber SF is used for digestive support and for stomach regularity.
Majority Treated with Lebrikizumab Show Skin Clearance in Lilly's Atopic Dermatitis Studies
The monotherapy demonstrates rapidly improved symptoms over 4 weeks for individuals with moderate-to-severe disease.
Oncology Overview: Abemaciclib (Verzenio) for HR-Positive, HER2-Negative High Risk Early Breast Cancer
Abemaciclib (Verzenio; Lilly) is the first addition to adjuvant endocrine therapy approved by the FDA in two decades.
Psoriasis Drug Guselkumab Shows Durable Skin Clearance Through 5 Years for Adults
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies subsidiary’s post-hoc analysis of Tremfya demonstrates clinically significant improvements.
Dupilumab, Immunomodulatory Drugs for Atopic Dermatitis Not Found to Increase Risk of Severe COVID-19
Study finds that the use of biologics and other potentially immunocompromising therapies for atopic dermatitis was associated with low risk of severe COVID-19.
COVID-19 Pandemic Hurt OUD Services and Urine Drug Testing Access, Study Results Show
Access to buprenorphine among Medicaid beneficiaries was not affected during the pandemic.
Dupilumab Produces Significant Improvements in Itch, Lesions Among Patients With Prurigo Nodularis
Prurigo nodularis causes intense, persistent itch, with thick skin nodules that can cover most of the body.
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 Takes Aim at Drug Crisis
Curtailing the availability of meth precursors in the principal focus of the law, paving the way for states to follow suit.
Study Finds Reduction in Mean Monthly Migraine Days With Atogepant
Patients in the atogepant 60 mg daily and 30 mg twice daily treatment arms of the study experienced a decrease of 6.88 and 7.46 monthly migraine days, respectively.
Baricitinib Produces Significant Hair Regrowth in Adults With Severe Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib (Olumiant; Eli Lilly and Incyte ) was found to produce significant hair regrowth on the scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows of adults with severe alopecia areata.
Electronic Decision Support System Improves Outcomes in Patients With Pneumonia
Electronic, open loop, clinical decision support system helped to produce a 38% lower overall mortality rate among patients with pneumonia.
Daily Medication Pearl: Trastuzumab
Trastuzumab (Herceptin, Herzuma, Kanjinti, Ogivri, Ontruzant) is a HER2/neu receptor antagonist indicated for early and advanced breast cancer, advanced stomach cancer, and gastroesophageal junction cancer.