Ensuring Patient Access to Oncology Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 27th 2020Although the treatment of cancer is facing many challenges, the pandemic is also creating massive amounts of new data with which to educate patients, conduct new research, and make more informed clinical decisions.
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First Cell-Based Gene Therapy Approved For Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory MCL
July 25th 2020Brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus, Kite Pharma) is indicated for adult patients diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have not responded to or who have relapsed following other kinds of treatment.
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FDA Approves Budesonide/Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol Fumarate for Treatment of Patients With COPD
July 24th 2020Budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate (Breztri Aerosphere, AstraZeneca) has been approved by the FDA for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a press release.
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CDC Update: Duration of Isolation, Precautions for Adults with COVID-19
July 24th 2020The latest update from the CDC incorporates evidence that informs the duration of isolation and precautions recommended to prevent transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to others while limiting unnecessary prolonged isolation and unnecessary use of laboratory testing resources.
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CVS Health Encouraging Individuals to Prioritize Primary Health Care Needs
July 24th 2020Time for Care, a campaign reinforcing the importance of accessing primary health care, has been launched by CVS Health to remind Americans of the importance of prioritizing their health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the company.
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