Tag: Prescription Drugs
Studies Examine Cost-Effectiveness of Maternal RSV Vaccination, Nirsevimab in Infants
Seasonal maternal RSV vaccination may be cost-effective, as well as nirsevimab, particularly for those with higher risks
AHA: Muvalaplin Reduces Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Individuals With Cardiovascular Risk
Reduction in levels seen using an intact lipoprotein(a) assay and apolipoprotein(a)-based assay
AHA: Initial Catheter Ablation Beneficial for Ventricular Tachycardia
Initial strategy of catheter ablation leads to lower risk for composite primary end point versus antiarrhythmic drug therapy
Entinostat + Nivolumab Yields Durable Results in Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Primary end point not met, but small subset of advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients showed durable responses
Consensus Statement Issued for Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Seventy-six items achieved consensus, including indications for LDOM versus topical minoxidil, dosing for adults and teens, contraindications
Adding Pembrolizumab Ups Survival in Stage III Undifferentiated Sarcoma
Benefit seen for stage III undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma or dedifferentiated or pleomorphic liposarcoma of the extremity and limb girdles
Barriers to Widespread Access to Cancer Medications Include Excessive Cost
Solutions to address inequity in drug distribution include sharing production secrets, international funding, cost-effective screening
Risk for Emergently Treated Hypocalcemia With Denosumab Rises With CKD Stage
Risk increased with worsening CKD stage with denosumab versus bisphosphonates; highest risk seen for dialysis-dependent CKD, CKD-mineral and bone disorder
ACR: Inebilizumab Reduces Risk for Flares in IgG4-Related Disease
Flare-free, treatment-free complete remission and flare-free, glucocorticoid-free complete remission improved with inebilizumab
ACR: Colchicine No Benefit for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis
No significant improvements seen in knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions versus placebo
