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November 18th 2024
When compared to established diagnostic assays such as the basophil activation test, the Hoxb8 mast cell activation test demonstrates similar precision.
Study Demonstrates Safe, Less-Expensive Options for Patients with Penicillin Allergies
December 9th 2019A pharmacy-driven assessment found more than half of patients with reported penicillin allergies were able to take antibiotics from the same drug class, rather than resorting to substitutes that may have downsides.
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Combination Nasal Spray Demonstrates Results in Treating Children with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
May 8th 2019Positive results were collected from a Phase 3 study of an investigational fixed-dose combination nasal spray for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), according to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.
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Positive Topline Results Shown for Dupilumab in Phase 3 Trials in Patients with CRSwNP
October 17th 2018A pair of pivotal Phase 3 placebo-controlled trials that evaluated dupilumab (Dupixent, Sanofi and Regeneron) for adults with inadequately-controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps met all primary and secondary endpoints.
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Study: Pharmacists Often Have Better Penicillin Allergy Knowledge Than Other Health Professionals
June 20th 2017Pharmacists appear to have a better understanding of penicillin allergies than other health care professionals, according to study that included 276 surveys completed by non-allergist physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists at Rochester Regional Health.
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