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2023 Cisplatin Shortage Tied to Use of Alternatives for Head, Neck Cancer

The 2023 cisplatin shortage led to a shift in utilization to alternative therapies for head and neck cancer (HNC), resulting in significant cost increases, acco

FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults with inadequately controlled chronic obstr

AAP: Low Vitamin D Linked to Slower Fracture Healing in Pediatric Patients

For pediatric patients with lower-extremity fracture and surgical management, low vitamin D is associated with slower clinical and radiographic healing, accordi

Tolebrutinib Demonstrated a 31% Delay in Time to Onset of Confirmed Disability Progression in Non-Relapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Phase 3 Study

Paris, September 20, 2024. Positive results from the HERCULES phase 3 study in people with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS) demon

Dupixent Approved in the US as the First-Ever Biologic Medicine for Patients with COPD

Black, White Cancer Patients Now Benefit Equally From Cord Blood Therapy

Blood cancer patients of all races who receive cord blood transplants are now living longer. The finding, reported by a team led by oncologist Dr. Karen Ballen,

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have an increased prevalence of severe autoimmune diseases, according to a study published online Sep

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds Could Interfere With Endoscopy, Colonoscopy

Food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor s ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy. Now, research finds this

Ultrasonic Propulsion of Residual Kidney Stone Fragments Cuts Relapse

For patients with residual kidney stone fragments, the risk for relapse is lower with ultrasonic propulsion-facilitated clearance of fragments, and adverse even

Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Children With Nocturnal Enuresis

Children with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a study published onlin