FDA: Insulin Among Drugs Transitioned to Biological Products
New regulatory pathway for biologic drugs allows for approval of biosimilars, interchangeable versions
Shortages Seen for Drugs That Show Promise Against COVID-19
Patients who currently rely on remdesivir or hydroxychloroquine now facing dangerous shortages
Recommendations Issued for Pediatric Abuse-Related Head Trauma
Recommendations for pediatricians include remaining vigilant for signs, consulting subspecialists
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Brain Changes
Greater amyloid burden seen in regions of the brain tied to Alzheimer disease
Plant-Based Proteins Can Help Cut Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
Association strongest among premenopausal women, postmenopausal women without hormone use
No Evidence Found for SARS-CoV-2 Vertical Transmission to Fetus
No maternal-fetal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 seen to date in pregnant women with COVID-19
Information on COVID-19 Provided for Gastroenterologists
COVID-19 can include GI symptoms such as diarrhea; gastrointestinal tract is potential route of infection
Anesthesia Procedure Outlined for Emergency Surgery in COVID-19 Patients
Fast induction of anesthesia with adequate muscle relaxation recommended to prevent cough
Early Age at Puberty Linked to Increased T2DM Risk in Men
Early age at peak height velocity also an independent predictor for insulin treatment for T2DM
Interleukin-1β Inhibition Linked to Reduced Incidence of Anemia
Among those with baseline anemia, hemoglobin levels improved with canakinumab versus placebo
