Tag: Prescription Drugs
Lumacaftor-Ivacaftor Aids Cystic Fibrosis in Real-World Setting
Improved lung function, increased BMI, reduced need for IV antibiotics seen after one year of therapy
SGLT2 Inhibitors Protect Against Kidney Disease in T2DM
Reduction seen for risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease
PARP Inhibitor Slows Progression of Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Veliparib added to chemotherapy, continued as maintenance tx prolongs progression-free survival
Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Predict Retinopathy Risk in Lupus
Prospective cohort study demonstrates link between HCQ blood levels and retinopathy risk
OTC Meds Often Used in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts in Youth
ADHD meds commonly used by those aged 10 to 15 years, while sedative/hypnotics used more by older youth
Triplet Tx Ups Survival in BRAF V600E-Mutated Colorectal Cancer
Overall survival longer for encorafenib, cetuximab, and binimetinib combo versus standard therapy
Drug Combo Extends Survival in Advanced Breast Cancer
Benefit seen for addition of CDK4/6 inhibitor after progression of disease on endocrine therapy
Ligelizumab Safely, Effectively Treats Hives
Doses of 72 mg or 240 mg tied to complete control of symptoms after 12-week trial
Three-Drug Single Inhaler Treats Uncontrolled Asthma in Adults
Findings seen in two large international clinical trials comparing three-drug inhaler to two-drug inhaler
Isoniazid Tx to Prevent TB Ups Risks During HIV+ Pregnancy
Deferring treatment until after delivery appears to be safer option
