Jolynn Tumolo

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Class I Recall for Contaminated Mouth Spray

07/25/2024

Microbial contamination has prompted HomeoCare Laboratories Inc. to recall 31 811 bottles of StellaLife VEGA Oral Care spray.

Microbial contamination has...

07/25/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Hypokalemia Capsules Under Class I Recall

07/25/2024

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More than 50 lots of potassium chloride extended-release capsules sold by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA are under a Class I recall for failing to meet dissolution specifications.

More than 50 lots of potassium...

07/25/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Prostate Medication Recalled

07/25/2024

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Viatris Inc. is recalling more than 16 000 bottles of Cardura XL (doxazosin) extended-release tablets for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.

Viatris Inc. is recalling more...

07/25/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Secondary Analysis Shows Which Patients With TRD Benefit Most From Ketamine

07/24/2024

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Ketamine was associated with greater treatment response than electroconvulsive therapy in patients with nonpsychotic treatment-resistant depression who had moderately severe or severe pretreatment symptoms and who initiated treatment as...

Ketamine was associated with...

07/24/2024

Psych Congress Network

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FDA Considers Supplemental NDA for Brexpiprazole Plus Sertraline for PTSD

07/24/2024

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The US Food and Drug Administration recently accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline for the treatment of adults with PTSD, announced codevelopers Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and H....

The US Food and Drug...

07/24/2024

Psych Congress Network

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Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With or Without IBD

07/24/2024

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Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.

Extended screening and...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology

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Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Elevated Risk of CRC

07/24/2024

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C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.

C olorectal cancer, colon...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology

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Pitolisant Receives FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With Narcolepsy

07/23/2024

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.

The US Food and Drug...

07/23/2024

Neurology

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2023-24 COVID-19 Vaccine Significantly Protected Against COVID-19 Visits, Stays

07/23/2024

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US adults who did not receive the BNT162b2 XBB vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech’s 2023-2024 formulation) but had received older versions of COVID-19 vaccines had little, if any, added protection against COVID-19 hospitalizations and ambulatory visits...

US adults who did not receive...

07/23/2024

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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Increased Testing May Have Played a Role in RSV Surge After COVID-19 Restrictions

07/19/2024

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The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...

The jump in respiratory...

07/19/2024

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