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Constant Stress Response Causes Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disease

02/27/2024

An unceasing stress response triggered by aggregated proteins may cause the death of brain cells in some neurodegenerative diseases, according to a paper published in the journal Nature.

An unceasing stress response...

02/27/2024

Neurology

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OTC Contraceptive Recalled

04/04/2024

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Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling 17,280 cartons of VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film. According to the April 3, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report, deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice...

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04/04/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Compounded Eye Injection Recalled

05/09/2024

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Two lots of compounded epinephrine 0.025% and lidocaine HCl 0.75% intraocular solution for injection are being recalled by Imprimis NJOF. The May 8, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report states the solution is “out of...

Two lots of compounded...

05/09/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Pilot Study Finds Solriamfetol Beneficial for Adults With ADHD

10/19/2023

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The wakefulness-promoting drug solriamfetol may be an effective treatment for the management of ADHD in adults, according to a pilot study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

The wakefulness-promoting drug...

10/19/2023

Psych Congress Network

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Demodex Infestation Found in 9 of 10 Eye Clinic Patients Using 2-Minute Technique

05/09/2024

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Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.

Demodex mites were found in the...

05/09/2024

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Severe Mental Illness Upped Risk of Death After Positive COVID-19 Test

11/14/2023

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During the first year of the pandemic, people with severe mental illness (SMI) had a 50% greater risk of all-cause death following COVID-19 infection compared to people without serious mental illness.

During the first year of the...

11/14/2023

Neurology

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Zanubrutinib Superior to Ibrutinib for Progression-Free Survival in Relapsed/Refractory CLL, SLL

02/09/2023

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Researchers recently published updated progression-free survival data from a head-to-head comparison of 2 Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.

Researchers recently published...

02/09/2023

First Report Managed Care

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RSV Vaccine Candidate Demonstrates Safety but no Increase in RSV-Neutralizing Antibody Titers

04/20/2023

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Researchers said outcomes will likely improve with future vaccine modifications and alterations to the study population.

Researchers said outcomes will...

04/20/2023

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Trial Finds Lower Viral Load, Symptom Scores With MVA-BN-RSV Vaccine

06/27/2023

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The findings of a phase 2a trial show the MVA-BN-RSV vaccine reduced respiratory syncytial virus load, symptoms, and infections while eliciting immune responses.

The findings of a phase 2a trial...

06/27/2023

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Nurse-Ordered C difficile Testing Hastens Infection Identification, Likely Cutting Costs

08/07/2023

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Researchers examined if allowing bedside nurses in a VA health care system to order CDI testing in addition to physicians impacted the time to obtain test results and initiate treatment.

Researchers examined if allowing...

08/07/2023

First Report Managed Care