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Posttransplant NASH patients fare worse with older donor livers
“Given the possibility of infectious graft complications, post–liver transplant follow-ups may need to be more comprehensive and frequent in these...
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FDA approves first biologic treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica
The interleukin-6 receptor antagonist sarilumab (Kevzara) will be indicated in adults who have had an inadequate response to corticosteroids or...
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What’s holding back physicians from prescribing biosimilars? Four specialties weigh in
Physicians surveyed from four different specialties reported that they were generally comfortable prescribing biosimilars, but greater discounts...
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FDA broadens warning on potentially contaminated eye products
An announcement released Wednesday adds to a...
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Teen girls report record levels of sadness, sexual violence: CDC
Nearly one-third of girls (30%) reported seriously considering suicide, up from 19% in 2011.
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Health plans get very poor scores for access to autoimmune drugs
Three out of four insurance plans use policies that result in significant to severe restriction of access to medications for seven autoimmune...
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First Humira biosimilar launches in U.S.
Amgen’s Amjevita will be offered at 5% and 55% below Humira’s list price, but patients may not benefit from the more significant discount.
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Can a nationwide liver paired donation program work?
The program will require a donor (and a support person) to travel to the recipient’s transplant center where the surgery will be performed. A...
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FDA approves first-in-class drug for HIV
FDA has approved the medication lenacapavir (Sunlenca) for adults living with multidrug resistant HIV-1 infection.
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Infectious disease fellowship matches nose-dive after pandemic bump
These new numbers may suggest a backward slide in a specialty that for many years has struggled to recruit.
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Joint replacements: Should there be BMI cutoffs?
Patients with a high BMI are at a greater risk for complications during and after surgery, but some experts argue that strict BMI cutoffs are...
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CDC warns of early uptick in respiratory disease
As influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, SARS-CoV-2, and rhinovirus/enterovirus simultaneously circulate, the agency cautioned that this...
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People of color more likely to be hospitalized for influenza, CDC report finds
“We must acknowledge that inequities in access to care continue to exist.”
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FDA approves HIV-1 treatment ibalizumab for 30-second IV push
“The evolution of Trogarzo administration from intravenous infusion to intravenous push means less preparation and treatment time in clinics.”
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Continued monkeypox spread can lead to viral mutations
Experts are urging the public to continue efforts to stanch the spread of the virus.