April 14, 2025

FDA-Approved COVID-19 Drugs: Safety Risks Assessed

Researchers found most FDA-authorized COVID-19 treatments were not linked to serious adverse events, though risks may rise with tocilizumab or convalescent plasma in specific patients.

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April 04, 2025

First IgG4-RD Treatment Approved

A humanized monoclonal antibody that targets CD19+ B cells is first FDA-approved treatment for immunoglobulin G4–related disease, reducing flare risk and glucocorticoid use in clinical trials.

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March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

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March 21, 2025

FDA Approves Guselkumab for Crohn’s Disease

The FDA has approved guselkumab (TREMFYA®) for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, supported by Phase 3 trial data showing clinical and endoscopic superiority over ustekinumab.

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April 29, 2024

Record Heat Waves Propel Surge in Heat-Related Illness

2023 brought record-breaking heat waves in the United States, significantly impacting vulnerable groups. Analysis by the CDC revealed a substantial number of heat-related illness (HRI) emergency department visits, resulting in multiple public health alerts.

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September 30, 2024

Lupus Treatment Trial Paused Following Patient Deaths

Three of the fatalities showed a common pattern of symptoms and the deaths happened close to the time of dosing, while a non-fatal adverse event showed a similar proximity to dosing.

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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June 12, 2024

USPSTF Releases Draft Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines

The USPSTF's draft recommendations reaffirm osteoporosis screening for older women, call for more research on screening men, and address health disparities.

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April 29, 2024

FDA Boxed Warning Outlines Risk of Hypocalcemia in Patients Taking Denosumab

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a boxed warning to the label of denosumab after finding that the osteoporosis drug may cause severe hypocalcemia in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.

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