Pharmaceutical News and Articles

FDA Approves Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy) Subcutaneous Injection for Use in Most Previously Approved Solid Tumor Opdivo (nivolumab) Indications

Data Suggests TNF Inhibitors Help Prevent Serious Complications in Children with Crohn's Disease

FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 A specific class of anti-inflammatory drugs can help children avoid a debilitating complication of Crohn s disease. A new study published

FDA Approves Tryngolza as Adjunct to Diet for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Tryngolza (olezarsen) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicr

Age Impacts Surgical Outcomes for Breast Reconstruction

For patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, age impacts surgical outcomes, with older age negatively correlated with the Satisfaction with B

Global Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Is High

The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Exposure to Extreme Heat Stress Linked to ED Visits in Children

Exposure to extreme heat stress is associated with increased risks for emergency department visits and unplanned hospital admissions among children and adolesce

Reporting of Human Adenoviruses Has Declined Since COVID-19

Reporting of human adenovirus (HAdV) types decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the Dec. 19 issue of the U.S. Centers for D

Recommendations Provided for Treating, Preventing HIV

In a special communication issued by the International Antiviral Society-USA Panel and published online Dec. 1 in the Journal of the American Medical Associatio

FDA Approves Ryoncil for Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft-Versus-Host After Allo-HSCT

The allogeneic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy Ryoncil (remestemcel-L-rknd) has been approved for treatment for steroid-refractory ac

Influenza Vaccine Effective Against Severe Illness in Children

Influenza vaccine is effective for preventing severe influenza illness among children, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Network Open. Kelse