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'4/26/2024 11:49:36 AM'

Avian Flu Threat Still Low and Vaccine Measures Are Ready

One person in the United States has been infected after exposure to a cow with avian flu, but no human-to-human transmission has occurred. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 10:52:04 AM'

FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Uncomplicated UTIs

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved pivmecillinam (Pivya) tablets to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 10:04:11 AM'

EMA Approves Factor VIII Deficiency Clotting Drug

European Union marketing authorization recommended for Altuvoct for hemophilia A caused by factor VIII deficiency. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 9:09:16 AM'

Drug for Overactive Bladder Recommended in Europe

Obgemsa is suitable for treating symptoms of an overactive bladder in adults, the European Medicines Agency has determined. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 8:41:31 AM'

New Contraindications to Coadministration of Atazanavir

New restrictions have been imposed by the European Medicines Agency on the coadministration of the anti-HIV drug atazanavir with a variety of other agents. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 7:51:14 AM'

Two Biosimilars Approved in Europe for Autoimmune Disorders

The drugs are intended to treat several types of arthritis, psoriasis, COVID-19, and Crohn's disease. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 7:12:59 AM'

Europe Recommends Three Cancer Drugs

The European Medicines Agency has recommended Fruzaqla, Truqap, and Eribulin Baxter for use in the treatment of specific colorectal and breast cancers. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 6:28:06 AM'

First Nations Patients Often Leave ED Before Completing Care

First Nations patients cited reasons such as racism and stereotyping on the part of providers as reasons for leaving early. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 6:01:24 AM'

Spirituality Intervention Tied to Lower Blood Pressure

An intervention meant to foster a positive outlook significantly improved endothelial function and lowered blood pressure, show preliminary results of the FEEL study. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 6:00:00 AM'

FDA Approves Second Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B

Pfizer reported a list price of $3.5 million for its new gene therapy, Beqvez, for adults with this rare bleeding disorder. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 5:45:03 AM'

Working Hard or Work Addiction – Have You Crossed the Line?

Workaholism is a behavioral addiction with real health consequences and physicians are at high risk. Here's how to take a frank look at your own red flags. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 5:20:57 AM'

Atrial Shunt Echo Results Hint at Why Only Some Respond

Echo findings in heart failure patients with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction treated with an atrial shunt shed light on why only certain patients respond to therapy. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 5:06:18 AM'

Definitive Therapy Ups Survival in Brain-Only Mets NSCLC

Definitive treatment to the primary site improves overall and cancer-specific survival among patients with brain-only NSCLC metastases, a recent retrospective study shows. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 4:28:40 AM'

Delta Wave Sleep Disruption Linked to Increased CV Risk

Delta wave activity disruption during sleep may be a useful metric to identify those at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality, a new study suggested. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 4:20:46 AM'

Prominent ALS Researcher Moves From Treatment to Prevention

After years of disappointing ALS clinical trial results, this year's Sheila Essey Award recipient for significant contributions in ALS research is shifting to prevention. MDedge News

'4/26/2024 4:10:06 AM'

Can Esketamine Prevent Postpartum Depression?

Data suggest that a low dose of esketamine immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in women with prenatal depression. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 3:49:30 AM'

How Do Newer Antidiabetic Drugs Lower Stroke Risk?

Studies suggest that lower stroke risk associated with newer antidiabetic therapies is not due to the drugs' tighter glycemic control. So, what is the mechanism? MDedge News

'4/26/2024 3:49:12 AM'

Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Elevated CV Risks

"The potential risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease should be considered in the care of patients with PN," according to the study authors. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 3:41:49 AM'

Oregon Physician Assistants Get Name Change

Oregon's physician assistants are undergoing a transformation as they adopt a new title: Physician associate. Medscape Medical News

'4/26/2024 3:27:06 AM'

Rheumatology Data Reflect Poor Adoption of ICD-10

Inflammatory arthritis codes increased from 14 to 425 from ICD-9 to ICD-10, yet only nine codes were commonly used in practice from 2015 to 2021. Medscape Medical News