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Risk for Psoriasis Reduced After Tonsillectomy

The risk for psoriasis is reduced among individuals who undergo tonsillectomy, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the...

Adding Juice to Baby's Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity

Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth...

Health Highlights: Nov. 24, 2021

  Starting baby early with juice may bring obesity later. It could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds...

FDA Approves Fyarro (sirolimus protein-bound particles) for the Treatment of Malignant Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor (PEComa)

Fyarro is the first and only approved therapy for adults for the treatment of malignant PEComa, an ultra-rare and aggressive form of sarcoma with a strong...

FDA Approves Livtencity (maribavir) for Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection/Disease

- In the Phase 3 SOLSTICE study, more than twice the proportion of adult transplant recipients with refractory or resistant (R/R) CMV infection/disease...

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Levetiracetam Injection, USP Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

CHICAGO, IL – November 19, 2021 - Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of four lots of Levetiracetam Injection,...

Adults With ADHD Face 4 Times the Odds for Anxiety Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood disorder, and new research shows that adults with ADHD are four times more likely...

Rural Hospitals' ERs Just as Effective as Urban Ones: Study

If you live the country life, new research brings a reassuring finding: Your chances of surviving a heart attack, stroke or other potentially life-threatening...

Boosters: What You Need to Know

People will probably need regular booster shots for COVID-19 over the next few years to keep their immune systems on guard against a potentially deadly...

Abortion Remains Medically Safe for U.S. Women

Debate rages over access to abortion, but experts say the collected medical evidence makes one thing clear — it is a fundamentally safe procedure...

Prevalence of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis in IBD Explored

The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review...

Young Veterans With Mild TBI Show Premature Cognitive Aging

Subtle, subclinical cognitive problems observed in specific cognitive domains in young veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are similar to...

Sulfur Microbial Diet May Increase Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Greater adherence to a sulfur microbial diet is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women, according to a study...

AI-Based Analysis of ECG May Help Assess A-Fib Risk

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) has similar predictive ability for incident atrial fibrillation (AF) as...

Dasatinib Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes

The senolytic agent dasatinib, which is often used to treat tumors and malignant tissue, has beneficial effects among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus,...

Low-to-Moderate Caffeine Intake Not Tied to Maternal Health Risk

Caffeinated beverage consumption early in the second trimester (within current guidelines of <200 mg per day) is associated with a lower risk for gestational...

Caregivers of Childhood Cancer Survivors Concerned About COVID-19 Vaccines

Many caregivers of children with a history of cancer expressed COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy early in the vaccine rollout, according to a study published...

Kraft Recalls Powdered Drinks Over Metal, Glass Concerns

Kraft Heinz Co. announced that it is recalling certain lots of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea and Kool-Aid powdered drinks because they may contain...

CVS Health, Walmart and Walgreens Played Role in Opioid Crisis: Ohio Jury

CVS Health, Walmart and Walgreens contributed to opioid overdoses and deaths in two Ohio counties, a federal jury in Cleveland found Tuesday. The first...

Some Republicans Calling for 'Natural Immunity' Exception to COVID Vaccines

Republican lawmakers in several states are pushing vaccine mandate exemptions for workers who have so-called natural immunity due to a previous COVID-19...

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  • Livtencity Livtencity (maribavir) is a cytomegalovirus (CMV) pUL97 kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of post-transplant CMV infection/disease.
  • Fyarro Fyarro (sirolimus protein-bound particles) is an inhibitor of mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase (mTOR) for the treatment of malignant...
  • Voxzogo Voxzogo (vosoritide) is a C type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog indicated to increase linear growth in pediatric patients with achondroplasia.

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