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Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) is a D33-directed antibody-drug conjugate indicated for the treatment of newly-diagnosed CD33-positive.
Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) is a chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy for use in pediatric and young adult patients with.
Vabomere (meropenem and vaborbactam) is a carbapenem and beta-lactamase inhibitor combination for the treatment of complicated urinary.
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Elagolix is an investigational, orally administered gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist in development for the management of.
Admelog (insulin lispro) is a follow-on insulin product (referenced to Humalog) in development for the treatment of patients with type 1.
Baricitinib is an oral selective JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor in development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Weekly Drug News Round-Up: September 13, 2017.
Actelion's Tracleer Approved for Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Tracleer is the first FDA-approved medication for pediatric PAH patients in the U.S. Read More. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a chronic, life-threatening disorder characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries between the heart and lungs of an affected.
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Health Tip: Treating Sleep Apnea.
— There’s no routine blood test to detect sleep apnea, and it may well be missed during a routine medical visit. But left untreated, sleep apnea can raise a person’s risk for significant health risks, according to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Those risks include: High blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity and diabetes. Heart.
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Heath Tip: Contact Lenses Aren’t Risk-Free.
— Contact lenses may raise your risk of developing serious eye conditions, such as infections or corneal ulcers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it’s important to remove your contacts and to visit your doctor if you show signs of eye irritation, including: Pain or discomfort. Excess tearing or eye discharge. Unusual sensitivity to.
Evenity (romosozumab) ARCH Study Results Published In The New England Journal Of Medicine.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. and BRUSSELS, Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and UCB (Euronext Brussels: UCB) today announced detailed results from the Phase 3 ARCH study showing that 12 months of Evenity™* (romosozumab) followed by alendronate was superior in reducing new vertebral, clinical, non-vertebral and hip fracture risk in postmenopausal.
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Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2017.
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Infections Strike Young Heart Surgery Patients in New Orleans Incision infections have been reported in at least a dozen children who had heart surgery at Children’s Hospital New Orleans earlier this year. The children are receiving intravenous.
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What You Can Do to Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic.
Proper disposal of prescription painkillers and use of safe alternatives to manage pain could help combat America’s opioid abuse epidemic, doctors say. “Today, we are in the midst of an opioid crisis,” said Dr. David Ring, chairman of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Committee on Patient Safety. In 2015, about 12.5 million Americans.
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Young Americans Lead Rise in Suicide Attempts.
Although older people have the highest suicide rates in the United States, a new study finds suicide attempts by younger adults — especially those with mental disorders and less education — are now on the rise. The findings support a suicide prevention focus on young people who are poorer, “especially those who have made previous suicide attempts.
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Lifestyle Tips for Better Diabetes Control.
Managing diabetes is more than just taking medication. Some adjustments in your daily lifestyle can have a huge impact on your overall well-being. In fact, for some people, this can be enough to control blood sugar without medication. But it’s true that old habits die hard. Here are easy ways to make meaningful changes. Regular exercise helps you.
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‘Upside’ to Diabetes Really Isn’t.
Type 2 diabetes can reduce your chances for a rare but potentially fatal weakness of blood vessels, a new study says. But while this may sound like good news, it’s not. Swedish investigators found that type 2 diabetes significantly decreases the long-term risks of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, two conditions that can lead to internal bleeding.
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Surgeons Play Big Role in Women’s Choices for Breast Cancer Care.
A breast cancer patient’s choice of surgeon can have a major effect on her treatment, according to a new study. That’s because surgeons have a strong influence on whether early stage cancer patients have both breasts removed even when cancer is found in only one breast — a procedure called contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM). Researchers.
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REMS@FDA: An Upgraded Patient Safety Program.
REMS Overview Fact: Prescription drugs are complicated, and they are getting more complicated every day. Issues with complex drugs and side effects is not just a concern for the healthcare provider, it directly impacts the patient and caregiver, too. We’ve all heard the long list of adverse effects and warnings that unfold during a primetime […]
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