FDA Approves Imaging Drug That Can Help Surgeons Spot Ovarian Cancers
Drug is designed to improve surgeon's ability to detect ovarian cancer while operating on a patient
Colorectal Cancer Risk Up for Patients With Psoriasis
In subgroup analysis according to sex, increased risk for CRC seen for female, but not male psoriasis patients
Childhood Vaccination Schedule Not Linked to Type 1 Diabetes
Recommended immunization schedule is not positively associated with the incidence of type 1 diabetes in children
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
ATS: Consider FEɴᴏ Test for Optimizing Asthma Treatment
The use of FENO testing in addition to usual care is suggested for patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered
AAV Gene Transfer Feasible for the Treatment of Hemophilia A
In a phase 1-2 trial, 16 of 18 men had sustained expression of factor VIII after gene transfer with adeno-associated viral vector (SPK-8011)
Colchicine No Benefit Over Supportive Care for COVID-19
No significant reduction reported in mortality, ventilatory support, ICU admission, length of stay, serious adverse events; increase seen in adverse events, diarrhea
Vaccine Makers Already Testing Their Shots Against Omicron Variant
So far, existing vaccines have proven effective against prior coronavirus variants, including the delta variant
Biden Pushes Vaccines, Masks as Best Defense Against Omicron Variant
News reports out of South Africa noted that COVID-19 cases from omicron have resulted in mostly mild symptoms
Merck’s COVID-19 Pill Appears Effective, but May Pose Pregnancy Risks: FDA
Given safety concerns, FDA scientists said Merck has agreed the drug will not be used in children.
