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FDA Approval
FDA Approval
05/04/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
On May 1, the FDA approved vepdegestrant (Veppanu), a heterobifunctional protein degrader, for adults with estrogen receptor–positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2–negative, ESR1-mutated...
05/04/2026
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
05/01/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA has approved dextromethorphan-bupropion extended-release tablets for agitation associated with Alzheimer disease dementia, offering clinicians a non-antipsychotic treatment option supported by...
05/01/2026
FDA Approval
FDA Approval
04/30/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA has approved a supplemental indication for lumateperone to reduce relapse risk in adults with schizophrenia based on phase 3 randomized withdrawal data.
04/30/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/29/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated whether pharmacist-led deprescribing interventions reduce polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications among older adults across care settings. ...
04/29/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/24/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
A stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial evaluated whether pairing electronic decision support with routine medication reviews increases deprescribing of potentially inappropriate medications among older...
04/24/2026
Guideline Update
Guideline Update
03/18/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
New guideline recommendations from the ACC/AHA and 9 partner organizations prioritize earlier treatment, refined atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk prediction, and broader use of lipid biomarkers...
03/18/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/17/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
In a prospective cohort of children in California who were prenatally exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), investigators examined whether additional exposure to SSRIs via breast milk...
12/17/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/10/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
In this multicenter, phase 3 randomized-controlled trial, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of SHR8028, a water-free cyclosporine solution, 0.1%, compared with vehicle in patients with dry eye...
06/10/2024
Research summary
Research summary
06/06/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the global prevalence of unprescribed weight-loss product use, such as diet pills, among adolescents.
06/06/2024
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
05/31/2024
Jessica Ganga
Patients with melanoma and who are being treated with PD-1 inhibitors have an increased risk of experiencing immune-related neurologic adverse events, compared with patients who are not being treated with...
05/31/2024