Tagrisso Approved as Adjuvant Therapy for NSCLC With EGFR Mutations
Current approval of the once-daily tablet indicated for patients who have undergone complete tumor removal
CDC: Life Expectancy for U.S. Population Increased in 2019
And age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 20.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 from 2018 to 2019
Buprenorphine Rx Fills for OUD Plateau During Pandemic
Cash-paid prescriptions declined significantly, but no significant changes seen in those paid by public or private insurance
Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Product Intake, Wheezing Linked
Higher AGE intake associated with wheeze-disrupted sleep and exercise, wheezing requiring prescription meds in children
FDA Issues EUA for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
On Sunday, ACIP voted to recommend frontline workers and those ages 75 years and older be included in next phase of vaccine distribution
Oral Contraceptives Protect Against Ovarian, Endometrial Cancer
Increased risk for breast cancer observed, which was seen for up to two years after discontinuation of oral contraceptives
Rimegepant Bests Placebo for Preventing Migraine
Mean number of migraine days per month lower in those receiving rimegepant versus placebo
Antibody Cocktail Enhances Clearance of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Cocktail of two antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein reduces viral load, with greater effect in antibody-negative patients
Low U.S. Flu Rates Seen as Pandemic Rages
Many more people are getting flu shots to avoid the risk for getting both the flu and COVID-19
FDA Approves First Oral Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Phase 3 trial data show 96.7 percent of patients who received Orgovyx achieved and maintained castrate levels of testosterone
