FDA Approves Vonvendi to Treat von Willebrand Disease
Approved for the as-needed treatment and control of bleeding episodes in adults
FDA Approves Kanuma for Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
For treatment of LAL deficiency, also known as Wolman disease or cholesteryl ester storage disease
CDC: Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills
U.S. report shows 12 million are no longer in families having trouble paying for health care
Maternal PCOS May Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring
Odds of ASD further increased among mothers with both PCOS and obesity
Med Ed Can Be Improved for High-Value, Cost-Conscious Care
Review shows knowledge transmission, reflective practice, supportive environment aid learning
Cannabidiol Shows Promise in Pediatric Epilepsy
Preliminary studies link cannabidiol to seizure reduction, but drug interactions remain a concern
Survey: U.S. PCPs Feel Ill-Prepared for Complex Care
For example, fewer than half feel they're prepared to manage dementia patients
ADT for Prostate CA Tied to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Research suggests dose-dependent effect
ASH: Prasugrel Doesn’t Cut Vaso-Occlusive Crisis in Sickle Cell
Rate of vaso-occlusive crisis events is not lower for children receiving prasugrel versus placebo
ASH: Venetoclax, Acalabrutinib Active in Relapsed CLL
Two studies show beneficial effects for patients with relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia
