May 19, 2025

Phase 3 Data Backs Roflumilast Foam

Roflumilast foam was found to improve scalp and body psoriasis symptoms with favorable tolerability in patients aged 12 years and older.

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May 19, 2025

Zyrtec and Xyzal: FDA Issues Withdrawal Syndrome Warning

A new safety alert highlights the potential for severe itch following discontinuation of long-term cetirizine and levocetirizine use.

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May 19, 2025

Bacteria Eat, Exploit Plastic: Study 

A hospital-derived strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found to degrade medical plastic, use it as food, and form stronger biofilms, revealing new risks for device-related infections.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 14, 2025

Once-Daily Pill Helps Quell Eczema in Phase 3

Overall, safety findings were consistent with those of other approved JAK1 inhibitors.

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May 09, 2025

Upper Face Filler Techniques Lack Standardization, Review

A new scoping review revealed significant variation in hyaluronic acid filler injection techniques for the facial upper third.

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May 07, 2025

Dr. Vinay Prasad Shakes Up FDA Leadership

The FDA has appointed Vinay Prasad as its new vaccine chief, shaking up biotech stocks and signaling potential shifts in drug approvals.

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May 05, 2025

Ustekinumab Biosimilar Receives Interchangeability Approval

Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) was approved by the FDA as an interchangeable biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab) for all approved indications, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.

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May 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-up: Key April Updates

April’s FDA approvals feature first-in-class therapies, targeted biologics, expanded indications, and innovative delivery systems across allergy, endocrinology, rheumatology, oncology, infectious diseases, and more.

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