FDA Approves Breyanzi for Adults with Relapsed, Refractory Large B-cell Lymphoma
February 8th 2021Of 192 study participants who received Breyanzi, 73% achieved a response, including 54% who had minimal or no detectable lymphoma remaining following treatment and 19% who achieved a partial response.
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Medicaid Expansion Helped Identify Undiagnosed HIV Infections, Increased Prevention Services
February 8th 2021In order to eradicate HIV, the researchers said increasing health coverage will be essential. Without that, HIV will continue to spread, and individuals will be unaware of their status.
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Report Shows 125,000 Fewer US COVID Deaths if 50% Initiate Vaccination by March 1
February 8th 2021The report, developed by Thomas McAndrew, a computational scientist and faculty member at Lehigh University's College of Health, and colleagues, uses data from experts and trained forecasters, combining their predictions into a single consensus forecast.
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Treatment for Marginal Zone Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma
February 8th 2021The FDA has granted an accelerated approval to umbralisib for the treatment of select patients with relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma and relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma.
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NACDS Urges Congress to Recognize Critical Role of Pharmacies in Overcoming the Pandemic
February 5th 2021In a recent congressional hearing, the NACDS submitted a statement underscoring the critical role of pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy teams in the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts taking place across the country.
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Managing COVID-19 at Home: A Toolbox
Helpful patient education suggestions for the successful management of COVID-19 at home and when it is appropriate to seek medical attention.
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Study Finds Oral Azacitidine as AML Maintenance Treatment Prolongs Survival
February 3rd 2021Patients with AML that has gone into remission following initial chemotherapy were found to remain in remission longer and have improved OS if they took a pill form of azacitidine as a maintenance treatment.
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Study Finds Many Families Hesitant to Take Children to Emergency Department During COVID-19 Pandemic
February 3rd 2021Study shows the greatest hesitancy in seeking emergency medical services among families living in under-resourced communities, which highlight health inequities that already exist during the pandemic.
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