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FDA Grants First Approval for CA Drug Under New Pilot Programs
Ribociclib approved in combo with AI as endocrine tx for HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast CA
Child Health Concerns Related to Use of Food Additives
Substantial improvements to food additives regulatory system are needed
Infection Prevention Staffing Needs May Be Underestimated
Systematic approach needed to determine staffing, coverage needs based on all care settings
Sulfonylureas As 2nd-Line T2DM Therapy Tied to Higher Event Risk
Associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, all-cause mortality, severe hypoglycemia
Reproductive, Hormonal Factors Tied to Knee OA in Women
Parity, having been pregnant associated with higher risk of total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
Nitrogen Dioxide Doesn’t Impact Benefit of Exercise on MI
Inverse link between participation in sports, cycling, and gardening with incident MI, despite air pollution
Alcohol, Tobacco Consumption Tied to Cancer Mortality
Over 20 years, a 1-L reduction in alcohol intake was linked to 3.9 percent drop in overall cancer mortality
Salmonella Spurs Recall of Ritz Crackers
No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported to date
FDA Approves Tibsovo for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Approved for adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia who have IDH1 mutation
Walmart Generic Drug Discounts Often Offer More Patient Savings
Walmart drug program offers savings over Medicare program for generic cardiovascular medications
