Pharmaceutical News and Articles

FDA Approves Miplyffa for Treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Miplyffa (arimoclomol), an oral medication for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC). Miplyffa,

Few With Abnormal Protein Dipstick Results Have Albuminuria Testing

Few patients with abnormal protein dipstick results have follow-up albuminuria quantification, according to a research letter published online Oct. 1 in the Ann

Implementation of Suicide Care in Primary Care Cuts Rate of Suicide Attempts

Implementation of population-based suicide care (SC) in primary care yields an increase in the rates of safety planning and a reduction in suicide attempts, acc

Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome

Time-restricted eating (TRE), limiting dietary intake to eight to 10 hours without mandating calorie restriction, combined with standard-of-care (SOC) nutrition

FDA Approves Flyrcado (flurpiridaz F 18) Radioactive Diagnostic for Enhanced Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease

Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People

More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way str

1999 to 2020 Saw Decline in Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use

From 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JA

Guideline Developed for Opioid Prescribing in Children With Acute Pain

In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Sept. 30 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for opi

Event-Free Survival Extended With Long-Term Finerenone in Heart Failure

Long-term treatment with finerenone is estimated to extend event-free survival among people with heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fractio

Body Roundness Index Trajectory Tied to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

A higher body roundness index (BRI) trajectory is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept