Lucas Franki is an associate editor for MDedge News, and has been with the company since 2014. He has a BA in English from Penn State University and is an Eagle Scout.
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Alvogen issues recall for mislabeled fentanyl patches
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- Lucas Franki
The recall was issued because a small number of cartons labeled as containing 12 mcg/h patches contained 50 mcg/h patches.
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FDA approves generic naloxone spray for opioid overdose treatment
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- Lucas Franki
The agency said the naloxone nasal spray does not need assembly and can be used by anyone, regardless of medical training.
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Teen junk-food rebels, 3-D printed hearts, and strategic java stockpiles
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- Lucas Franki
- Richard Franki
- Elena McPhillips
And why “self-regulation” and “small children” rarely overlap when snacks are in play.
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ICYMI: Anti-CD4 antibody maintains viral suppression in HIV patients post ART
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- Lucas Franki
Nearly 95% of measurements taken during the study period were below the viral suppression threshold of 20 copies/mL.
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TNF-alpha, adiponectin potential biomarkers for PsA, psoriasis differentiation
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- Lucas Franki
The two markers can potentially differentiate the two psoriasis types.
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Proportion of women speaking at medical conferences rises over decade
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- Lucas Franki
Though the proportion of female speakers at medical conferences has increased during the last decade, women continue to be underrepresented.
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Eye bees, reversed innards, and the DNA van
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- Lucas Franki
- Richard Franki
- Elena McPhillips
And why those who engage in surface acting may be doing their livers no favors.
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FDA to expand opioid labeling with instructions on proper tapering
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- Lucas Franki
The label changes are intended to be used when both the clinician and patient have agreed to reduce the opioid dosage.
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EHR parodies, hangover-free booze, and dubstep repellent
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- Lucas Franki
- Richard Franki
- Elena McPhillips
And the Artificial Gravity Bed Rest Study offers a new way to get paid for doing nothing.
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NIH to undertake first in-human trial of universal influenza vaccine
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- Lucas Franki
This phase 1 clinical trial is a step forward in NIH efforts to develop a durable and broadly protective...
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FDA approves multiple ambrisentan generics for patients with PAH
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- Lucas Franki
The FDA also approved two shared system REMS programs for ambrisentan. The first, Ambrisentan REMS, comprises the brand sponsor and three...
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FDA approves Mavenclad for treatment of relapsing MS
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- Lucas Franki
Cladribine (Mavenclad) is the first short-course oral therapy for adult patients with relapsing/remitting or active secondary progressive MS.
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Scales assessing pediatric OCD possess little symptom overlap
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- Lucas Franki
Be careful in selecting scales to assess OCD symptomatology, being mindful of the specific characteristics of each one.
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Artesunate to become first-line malaria treatment in U.S.
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- Lucas Franki
Artesunate will become the first-line treatment for malaria in the United States, following the discontinuation...
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FDA approves Jatenzo for treatment of male hypogonadism
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- Lucas Franki
The oral route of administration provides an important addition to current available treatments options for men with certain hypogonadal...