Medication

Phase 3 trial reinforces favorability of roflumilast 0.05% cream for atopic dermatitis in children

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Phase 3 trial reinforces favorability of roflumilast 0.05% cream for atopic dermatitis in children

Positive results from the pivotal phase 3 INTEGUMENT-PED study showed that children aged 2 to 5 years with atopic dermatitis who were treated with roflumilast 0.05% cream saw significant improvements as early as week 1. Image credit: | stock.adobe.com Roflumilast 0.05% cream is a steroid-free, once-a-day topical cream formulated to deliver the medication without disturbing … Read more

Stopped Trial for Bleeding Reduction With Abelacimab in AF

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Stopped Trial for Bleeding Reduction With Abelacimab in AF

A phase 2 trial of the investigational factor severe bleeding in patients taking abelacimab versus those taking rivaroxaban. The announcement of the main results of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial was made by Anthos Therapeutics, the company developing abelacimab. “The AZALEA-TIMI 71 study is the largest and longest comparative study of a Factor XI inhibitor to … Read more

MDMA-assisted therapy could soon be approved by the FDA. Will insurance cover this?

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MDMA-assisted therapy could soon be approved by the FDA. Will insurance cover this?

This story originally appeared in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter that answers questions submitted by readers about what’s weighing on their hearts and minds. Sign here to receive it in your inbox. There’s been a lot of excitement around psychedelics lately, and with good reason. MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies have made headlines for their potential … Read more

How do hay fever treatments really work? And what is best for my symptoms?

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How do hay fever treatments really work? And what is best for my symptoms?

Spring is here and many people are enjoying longer days and more time outdoors. But for almost one in five Australians, spring also brings the misery of red, itchy, watery eyes, a congested, runny nose and sneezing. Hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is caused when an allergen gets into the nose or eyes. … Read more

How to raise the voice of patients in the safe use of medicines?

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How To Elevate The Voice Of Patients In The Safe Use Of Drugs?

World Patient Safety Day is dedicated to the theme “Engaging patients for patient safety” and the slogan “Elevating the voice of patients”. Written by Tavishi Dogra |Updated: September 20, 2023, 2:53 pm IST In the medical industry, the “Hippocratic Oath” itself highlights the principle “First, do no harm,” which is the fundamental principle of patient … Read more

FDA Rejects Epinephrine Nasal Spray, Search Fails in Taylor Swift’s Vault: Morning Rundown

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FDA Rejects Epinephrine Nasal Spray, Search Fails in Taylor Swift's Vault: Morning Rundown

Maui firefighters describe their harrowing efforts to battle the fire that destroyed the city of Lahaina. The FDA rejects a drug that would have been the first needle-free alternative to EpiPens. And rising olive oil prices are leading to robberies. Here’s what you should know today. Fighting the beast: Firefighters recall desperate search to save … Read more

FDA refuses to approve Neffy epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions

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FDA refuses to approve Neffy epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday did not approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals, keeping the first needle-free option for Americans to treat severe allergic reactions off the market pending more testing data. ARS had hoped the FDA would approve Neffy for use in adults and children who weigh more … Read more

Study: The fragrance of sandalwood essential oil activates hair follicles to grow longer, thicker hair

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Study: The fragrance of sandalwood essential oil activates hair follicles to grow longer, thicker hair

Although it has long been used as a beauty tonic across cultures, especially in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, you may have noticed sandalwood essential oil appearing more and more in hair and skin treatments and perfumes in recent years. And that’s because in the world of essential oils, sandalwood essential oil (and Sandalore, a … Read more

A Popular Nasal Decongestant Doesn’t Actually Relieve Congestion, FDA Consultants Say

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A Popular Nasal Decongestant Doesn't Actually Relieve Congestion, FDA Consultants Say

Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, 2005. SHOVEL hide caption toggle subtitle SHOVEL Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, … Read more

Natural compound found in popular culinary seasonings, equally effective as indigestion medicines

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A recent study reveals that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, may be as effective as the medication omeprazole in treating symptoms of indigestion, with significant reductions in symptoms observed in both treatment groups over a period of 28 to 56 days. While the study, conducted on 206 individuals in Thailand, suggests promising results, the … Read more