FDA Approves Dupilumab for Children Aged 6 to 11 With Moderate to Severe Asthma
October 21st 2021The approval is based on data from a phase 3 placebo-controlled trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of dupilumab combined with standard-of-care therapy in children with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma.
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Current Treatments, Drug Pipeline, Initial Management in Oncologic Emergencies
October 21st 2021Jameshia Below, PharmD, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy, explains the initial management process for oncologic emergencies, the treatments currently available, and treatments coming in the drug pipeline.
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Blockchain Has Potential For the Future of Personal Health Records, Electronic Health Records
October 21st 2021While Bitcoin and Ethereum garner most of the attention in the cryptocurrency space, there are a number of opportunities present for implementing blockchain into global health technology, with perhaps one of the most intuitive being its potential as a platform for health records.
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How the National Blood Shortage May Impact Patient Care, Outcomes
October 21st 2021Jennifer Andrews, MD, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and medical director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s blood bank, discusses how a national blood shortage could affect patient care and outcomes.
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Potential Drug-Drug Interactions With Psilocybin, MDMA, Ketamine
October 21st 2021Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, associate professor of clinical sciences at Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discusses potential drug-drug interactions with psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine to consider outside of interactions with psychiatric medications.
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FDA Approves Seglentis for Acute Pain Management
October 21st 2021Celecoxib and tramadol hydrochloride (Seglentis; Esteve Pharmaceuticals) is an oral prescription with a unique co-crystal formulation of the anti-inflammatory drug, celecoxib, and the schedule IV opioid analgesic drug, tramadol.
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