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.
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.
The FDA approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) as the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults, providing a steroid-sparing option for achieving sustained remission.
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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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.
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.
Explore the FDA's proposed changes for biosimilar drugs and their interchangeability, including expert insights on regulatory impacts and market dynamics.
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.