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New cystic fibrosis therapy raises hopes among specialists and patients
FDA/CDC
FDA okays first generics for Eliquis
“These approvals mark the first generic approvals of a direct oral anticoagulant.”
FDA/CDC
FDA okays ubrogepant for acute migraine treatment
ACHIEVE I and ACHIEVE II demonstrate efficacy.
Conference Coverage
Can insulin plus metformin improve pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 diabetes?
WASHINGTON – A number of studies are currently tracking the impact of add-on metformin during pregnancy.
FDA/CDC
HHS drug importation proposals aim to address high costs
Trump administration drops key health care proposal on day of impeachment vote.
Conference Coverage
ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
LOS ANGELES – Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib.
FDA/CDC
FDA investigates NDMA contamination in metformin
The probe follows reports of low-levels of the nitrosamine being found in the drug in countries outside the United States.
Conference Coverage
Perioperative antirheumatic drug use does not impact postsurgery infection rate in RA patients
ATLANTA – A higher Charlson Comorbidity Index and longer surgery time, rather than preop antirheumatic medications, increased risk of infection....
Conference Coverage
New heart failure trial data presage guideline revisions
PHILADELPHIA –
Conference Coverage
A triple-antibiotic cure for Crohn’s disease?
SAN ANTONIO – “I see this as we’re standing at the same place now as we were standing with Helicobacter pylori 30 years ago.” – Dr. David...