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New Drug Pricing Bill Allows Negotiation With Pharma

Friday, September 20, 2019

Lawmakers are exploring ways to cut drug prices. Major changes in law may be unlikely near-term, but Congress might be able to take a step soon, like capping seniors' Medicare Part D contributions. Medscape Medical News

Trump Executive Order Aims to Speed Flu Vaccine Development

Friday, September 20, 2019

The order creates a new task force charged with coming up with a 5-year plan. Medscape Medical News

FDA OKs 'Game-Changer' Oral GLP-1 Agonist for Type 2 Diabetes

Friday, September 20, 2019

Semaglutide is the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist. Previously, drugs of this class were available only as injectables. The approval is expected to increase uptake. FDA Approvals

New Option Soon for Some European Patients With Leukemia

Friday, September 20, 2019

Gilteritinib has been recommended for approval for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with an FLT3 mutation. International Approvals

Brutal Toll of Osteoporotic Fractures Revealed in New NOF Report

Friday, September 20, 2019

Osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer. "The biggest surprise...is that things are worse than we thought," says one expert. Medscape Medical News

IUD Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer

Friday, September 20, 2019

Women who use an intrauterine device for contraception have a reduced risk of getting ovarian cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of existing retrospective data. Medscape Medical News

CAROLINA Published: Reaffirms Sulfonylurea Cardiovascular Safety

Friday, September 20, 2019

The study, presented to a European audience of diabetologists at EASD and simultaneously published in JAMA, reaffirms the CV safety of glimepiride, with calls for FDA warning to be removed. Medscape Medical News

Novel Drug Impresses in Postpartum Depression Phase 3 Trial

Friday, September 20, 2019

Women with postpartum depression may experience significant reductions in symptoms after just 3 days of taking a novel neuroactive steroid, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News

'Big Jump' in Survival in Advanced Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Friday, September 20, 2019

Gemcitabine/cisplatin induction chemo significantly improved outcomes in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma in a trial conducted in China. Medscape Medical News

Court Overturns CMS' Site-Neutral Pay Policy; Doc Groups Upset

Thursday, September 19, 2019

There's no word yet on whether CMS will appeal, but the hospital sector is rejoicing; employed doctors can continue to bill more than independents for E&M visits. Medscape Medical News

Can Video Gaming Trigger Dangerous Arrhythmias?

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Ventricular arrhythmias are typically exacerbated by physical exercise, but a new case series suggests even sedentary activities may increase the risk in children with certain conditions. Medscape Medical News

Novel TAVR Approach Dramatically Cuts Need for Pacemaker

Thursday, September 19, 2019

TAVR carries risk of postprocedure pacemaker implantation. A new technique using the patient's individual anatomy to determine device location may decrease this complication, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News

Harm Reduction Programs Lower Rate of Hep C Reinfection

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Hepatitis C reinfection rates are high for injection-drug users. Although rates at centers with harm-reduction programs are lower, they might not be treating high-risk populations, one expert warned. Medscape Medical News

ENTRUST-AF PCI Supports Safety of Dual Therapy With Edoxaban

Thursday, September 19, 2019

ENTRUST AF-PCI completes the trials of NOACs in patients with AF who undergo PCI, showing dual therapy with edoxaban was noninferior to vitamin K-antagonist–based triple therapy. Medscape Medical News

Valley Fever on the Rise and Spreading, CDC Says

Thursday, September 19, 2019

The number of valley fever cases has grown almost 75% since 2014, and the Coccidioides fungus has been reported as far north as central Washington, according to the CDC. Medscape Medical News

FDA Launches Criminal Probe as Vaping-Related Illnesses Top 500

Thursday, September 19, 2019

There are now 530 confirmed and probable cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarettes and vaping products in the United States, as federal and state authorities continue searching for the cause. The FDA has launched a criminal investigation. ...

Hypertension Linked to Cognitive Decline, but Treatment Helps

Thursday, September 19, 2019

In a large Chinese population study, the treatment of hypertension was linked to a slower progression of cognitive decline. Medscape Medical News

EAN Guidelines Endorse Early Palliative Care Dialogue in MS

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Both specialists and general practitioners caring for people with severe MS and their families should discuss palliative care options in advance, new guidelines emphasize. Medscape Medical News

Cleaners and Factory Workers Have High Rates of Type 2 Diabetes

Thursday, September 19, 2019

A Swedish study identifies certain menial jobs that are associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and suggests that workplace wellness programs targeted at certain occupations could improve health. Medscape Medical News

AAN Calls for Annual Cognitive Testing; USPSTF Begs to Differ

Thursday, September 19, 2019

A new AAN guideline calling for annual cognitive testing in all adults age 65 or older runs contrary to a recommendation by the USPSTF that claims there is not enough evidence to warrant such a move. Medscape Medical News