Pharmaceutical News and Articles

FDA Approves Opdivo (nivolumab) + Yervoy (ipilimumab) as a Treatment for Patients with Previously Untreated Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Unresectable or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

U.S. FDA Grants Full Approval of Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) for Adult and Pediatric Patients with NTRK Gene Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

Total Hip Replacement Recovery: Everything You Need To Know

Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares wh

Possible Fecal Contamination Prompts Butter Recall

More than 1,700 pounds of butter are being recalled due to possible contamination with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter, according to the U.S.

Medically Tailored Meals Are Saving Costs in 49 States

Medically tailored meals (MTMs) are net cost-saving in the first year in 49 states, assuming full uptake among eligible patients with diet-related diseases and

Eviction Bans Linked To Drop In Child Abuse Reports

Eviction bans implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had an unexpected positive benefit for America s children, a new study says. Reports of physical abuse, s

CDC Urges Extra Measles Shot for Some U.S. Travelers Amid Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends extra measles protection for people traveling to areas with active outbreaks in the Uni

HHS Launches New Autism Study Despite Experts’ Concerns

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will launch a massive testing and research effort to explore the causes of autism, Secretary Robert F. Ke

Breast Surgery Can Be Omitted After Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Select Patients

Omission of breast surgery after neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) in select patients with invasive breast cancer may be feasible, according to a study publish

2013 to 2022 Saw Increase in Group A Streptococcal Infections

During 2013 to 2022, there was an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections in 10 states, according to a study published online April 7 in the