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FDA Approves Dupixent to Treat Eczema
Active ingredient binds to protein (interleukin-4 receptor alpha subunit) that causes inflammation
FDA Approves Ocrevus to Treat Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis
First drug sanctioned in United States for primary progressive multiple sclerosis
FDA Approves Zejula for Certain Female Cancers
PARP inhibitor may help fight tumors affecting the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or peritoneum
FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Drug targets the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway; first sanctioned treatment in the United States
FDA Approves New Parkinson’s Add-On Drug Xadago
To help prevent 'off' episodes among users of levodopa/carbidopa
Appeals Court Upholds Restaurant Salt Warning
Court upholds rule requiring warning about menu items exceeding daily recommended sodium limit
Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February
Kaiser Family Foundation poll: two-thirds of Americans feel Medicaid should continue as is today
ATA Guidelines Available As Pocket Cards, Mobile Apps
New resources add to library of guideline summaries
EWG Report: Strawberries Have Most Pesticides
Environmental Working Group says conventionally grown strawberries contain at least 20 pesticides
Family Medicine Faculty More Diverse Than Others
However, women and minorities still hold a higher percentage of lower-ranking faculty positions
