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Research Summary
Research Summary
01/09/2024
Jessica Ganga
In a randomized clinical trial, a team of researchers compared the use of cefepime and piperacillin-tazobactam—commonly used medications for empirical treatment of infection—to determine the risks of...
01/09/2024
COVID-19 roundup
COVID-19 roundup
11/20/2023
Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage on the outcomes associated with two omicron subvariant treatments, FDA’s authorization of Novavax vaccine, the NIH Treatment Guidelines Panel’s recommendation of...
11/20/2023
FDA ALERT
FDA ALERT
11/15/2023
Jessica Ganga
In late September, the FDA approved the first biosimilar to tocilizumab to treat adult and pediatric patients with various indications of arthritis.
11/15/2023
FDA alert
FDA alert
11/14/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved the first biosimilar treatment for patients living with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
11/14/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/24/2023
Jessica Ganga
In a placebo-controlled, randomized trial, researchers tested the efficacy of cytisinicline—a smoking cessation medication—for those who would like to quit smoking.
10/24/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
10/04/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following two randomized studies, the FDA has approved zuranolone for the treatment of postpartum depression in adults—the first if its kind.
10/04/2023
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
09/26/2023
Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage on the FDA-approved oral antiviral treatment for adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, how antidepressant medication may lower the incidence of COVID-19, a study...
09/26/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
08/10/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved empagliflozin, and empagliflozin and hydrochloride to help manage type 2 diabetes in pediatric patients.
08/10/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
08/01/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved a new buprenorphine treatment option for people with opioid use disorder following clinical trials that tested its safety and efficacy.
08/01/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
07/19/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following two studies, the FDA has approved the first cellular therapy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes in patients.
07/19/2023