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The FDA has approved axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma following 2 or more lines of systemic therapy.

New protein-based immunotherapies could stimulate patients’ immune systems without needing to engineer T cells on an individual basis.

Investigators are set to begin testing sulfasalazine and auronofin, which are FDA-approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis, in cancer cell models.

The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for lorlatinib (Lorbrena) to expand the indication to include the frontline treatment of patients with ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer.

The first vaccine dose alone offered strong protection against COVID-19, with efficacy that did not decline over the 3 months between doses.

President Joseph Biden announced a partnership between Merck and Johnson & Johnson, in which 2 of Merck’s facilities will begin producing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 is fueling the expansion of treatment methods beyond medications to include digital therapeutics.

Although there have been many challenges and concerns during the pandemic, experts said there are also lessons to be learned and implemented once the pandemic is over.

Investigators recommended avoiding risk factors such as smoking and switching to a transdermal administration route for testosterone.

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The flexibility could allow for easier storage and increased accessibility of the vaccine.

Study findings illustrate the need for better communication between health care providers and patients experiencing concerns during the pandemic.

The investigators said testosterone therapy may have some benefits for older men, but they did not find any benefits in artery function, which is a determinant of future cardiovascular risk.

The vaccine has been shown to induce mucosal immunity in the nasal cavity, which may be effective in blocking transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

Pharmacy organizations have produced advisories to guide workflow and optimize services, yet there still exists a gap in further integration of pharmacists into public health and safety initiatives.

The current surge peaked on January 11, 2021, but took just 5 days to decrease by 10%, compared to 22 days following the first peak in April 2020.

Addressing genomic differences and socioeconomic disparities is essential in order to address the higher incidences and mortality rates for prostate cancer among African American men.

Study findings suggest that enhanced cleaning and disinfecting policies are effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Investigators found an average difference of 12% in the range of fracture-associated drug prescribing when comparing hospital referral regions.

The approval makes adalimumab the only subcutaneous biologic for pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis that can be administered at home.

In a CDC press briefing, experts said the vaccine’s single-dose approach will enable more mobile units and pop-up events to vaccinate hard-to-reach populations.

Geographic shifts in the HIV epidemic, racial disparities, and the complexities of the medical system all present obstacles to prevention and treatment services.

The FDA could issue an emergency use authorization as soon as this weekend for the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.

Investigators found significant decreases in heart rate among patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome who received ivabradine for 1 month.

This is the third approval for Libtayo, following approvals as the first immunotherapy for patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma and as the first systemic treatment for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

If approved as part of a proposed update to the Emergency Use Authorization, the findings could make Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine more widely available.

The investigators said rebuilding public health and other social structures will not only assist disadvantaged groups in times of need, but will also help society at large.

While other factors are causing hospitalizations to fall in the top 10 states, vaccinations could be a significant contributing factor.

Study suggests the major risks to pregnancy are from maternal respiratory illness due to COVID-19 and urged prevention measures as a key to ensure safety.