Sildenafil, Trazodone Tablets Recalled After Being Packaged Together
AvKARE says it is not aware of any patients being harmed by the recalled products
FDA Authorizes First OTC COVID-19 Home Test Collection Kit
Last week, the agency also authorized an at-home test collection kit for COVID-19 and flu, available by prescription
Life Expectancy, Costs for RA Patients Examined
Lifetime expectancy after RA diagnosis found to be 26.3 years in patients diagnosed after 2003; lifetime cost estimated to be $72,953
ASH: CAR T-Cell Therapy Promising for Relapsed/Refractory iNHL
Phase 2 study reveals high objective response rate for CAR T-cell therapy in patients with follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma
Metformin Use May Reduce Mortality in Women With COVID-19
In overall sample of men and women, metformin use was not linked to significantly reduced mortality
Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
Half of adults say a surprise medical bill would cause financial hardship
Canada Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Health Canada completed a full independent review of the data on the vaccine's safety and effectiveness
COVID-19 Vaccine Caution Issued by U.K. Officials
Warning issued after two people suffered adverse reactions on the first day of the U.K. mass vaccination program
ASH: Adding Subcutaneous Daratumumab Slows Advanced Multiple Myeloma
Subcutaneous daratumumab plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone reduces risk of progression, death in relapsed/refractory MM
Vitamin D3 Supplementation No Benefit for Fall Prevention
Doses of 1,000 IU/day or higher did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/day in those with elevated risk, low serum 25(OH)D