Medications
FDA approves Xdemvy for Demodex blepharitis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solution) 0.25 percent for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis, caused by Demodex mites.
Jul 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus
This winter, we're having to get our heads around another respiratory virus—RSV.
Jul 26, 2023
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Medical research
Fewer than half of new drugs add substantial therapeutic value over existing treatments, study finds
New drugs are often used not only for one disease (first approved indication) but also for other diseases (supplemental indications).
Jul 5, 2023
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Medical research
Scientists use stem cells to replicate early human embryo
Scientists hope to learn more about the earliest stages of human development using models of embryos created from stem cells.
Jul 3, 2023
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Health
An expert's guide to drinking beer for people who don't do well with gluten
It's estimated celiac disease affects 1.4% of the world's population—a staggering 112,000,000 people or so in total.
May 16, 2023
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Medications
Medication shortage means many with advanced prostate cancer are missing treatments
An ongoing shortage of a drug for men with advanced prostate cancer is causing some patients to miss months of potentially life-extending treatment.
Mar 21, 2023
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Medications
1 in 10 new drugs don't achieve their main goals despite FDA approval, study finds
One in 10 new drugs were cleared by federal drug regulators in recent years based on studies that didn't achieve their main goals, a new study shows.
Feb 14, 2023
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Medical research
Animal testing no longer required for drug approval, but high-tech substitutes aren't ready
For generations people have associated the terms "lab rat" and "guinea pig" with scientific research. Animal testing remains a standard and has been required for drug approval.
Jan 16, 2023
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Health
New study highlights role of drug and alcohol use in serious crashes
Each year, many people look forward to ringing in the new year with family and friends. However, some celebrations include the combination of alcohol and late-night driving—which can lead to fatal accidents.
Dec 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests
The Biden administration is again making some free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households as it unveils its contingency plans for potential coronavirus surges this winter.
Dec 15, 2022
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