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December 23rd 2024
The approval of the generic to liraglutide injection, currently in shortage, could help increase patient access to the type 2 diabetes treatment.
Phage Therapy: Exploring the Future of Infection Treatment
Phage therapy, which uses lytic bacteriophages to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria, has resurfaced as a promising treatment for multidrug-resistant infections, but faces challenges in regulation, production, and clinical implementation despite its growing evidence of efficacy.
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Ustekinumab-stba Receives FDA Approval for Autoimmune Disorder and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
December 18th 2024Ustekinumab-stba (Steqeyma; Celltrion) is a subcutaneous treatment for adult and pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis.
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Paxlovid’s Double-Edged Sword: Treating COVID-19 and the Risk of Viral Load Rebound
December 17th 2024The conversation of VLR has sparked a discussion as to whether or not other COVID-19 treatment agents are associated with a surge in symptoms and if so, how those agents compare with the rebound effect of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.
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Two Biomarkers Improve CRB-65 Predictability for Death Due to Community-Acquired Pneumonia
December 16th 2024The study authors add that the validation improved the risk score in additional community-acquired pneumonia cohorts, and clinical studies would assess the broad clinical applicability.
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Approximately 1 in 6 US Adults With Asthma Report Non-Adherence to Medication Due to Cost
December 13th 2024Despite the overall decline in medication non-adherence, adult patients with asthma are continuing to report taking less or skipping doses and refilling prescriptions later to save money.
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