Transition From IVIG to Efgartigimod in Patients With CIDP Could Lead to Worsening of Disease
January 21st 2025A series of patient cases demonstrates the potential harm that patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) may face when transitioning from intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to FcRn therapy.
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Paradoxical Hypotension After Inadvertent Intravenous Administration of Epinephrine
Raising awareness of the potentially fatal cardiovascular complications of epinephrine toxicity.
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Air Pollution and Seasonal Variability Associated With Asthma- and COPD-Related Hospital Admissions
January 20th 2025The authors found that humidity, cold and heat waves, and air pollution led to a higher likelihood of asthma- and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related hospitalizations.
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US Court Files Civil Complaint Alleging Walgreens Dispensed Millions of Unlawful Prescriptions
January 20th 2025The Justice Department alleges that Walgreens acted in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement for unlawful prescriptions, violating the False Claims Act.
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Study Shows Potential Population-Level Benefits of Intensive BP Targets in Adults With CKD
January 20th 2025The reduction in cardiovascular end points and the increase in adverse events observed in a clinical trial were largely transportable to trial-eligible chronic kidney disease (CKD) populations from clinical practice.
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USP Calls for Pharmacists to Volunteer to Advance Global Public Health Standards
January 20th 2025Farah Towfic, PharmD, MBA, RPh, explains the importance of USP's expert volunteer recruitment, particularly among pharmacists, to help create public quality standards, promote health literacy, and support initiatives, with applications open until March 13, 2025, for the next strategic cycle beginning July 1, 2025.
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IVIG Prophylaxis Significantly Reduces Hospital Admissions for Fever in Pediatrics With ALL
January 17th 2025Admissions to the hospital for fever were reduced in pediatric patients with medium-risk ALL receiving intravenous immunoglobulin, a potentially useful finding to help prevent infections in vulnerable patients.
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