Tag: Prescription Drugs
1.5 Percent Ruxolitinib Cream Safe, Effective for Teens With Eczema
Ruxolitinib cream well tolerated, and disease control maintained over a year with as-needed use
Bimekizumab Yields Meaningful Response in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Rapid clinically meaningful response seen, which was maintained for 48 weeks for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa
Some Healthy Teens Are Given Cannabidiol for Health Reasons
Odds increase in association with being older, White or Hispanic
In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds Does Not Affect Child Creativity
In secondary analysis, fetal ASM exposure-dependent effects were seen for executive function at age 4.5 years
Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD May Cut Some Forms of Criminality
Study finds reduction in impulsive-reactive behavior-related crimes but not those with intent or planning
Dupilumab Tied to Fewer Exacerbations in COPD With Type 2 Inflammation
Increase seen in prebronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second with dupilumab versus placebo at weeks 12, 52
Semaglutide Has Lasting Benefit for Weight Loss
Second study shows cardiovascular benefit for semaglutide, regardless of weight loss
Fezolinetant Safe, Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Hot Flashes
Benefits seen within days for both frequency and severity of symptoms
Bisoprolol Does Not Reduce Exacerbations in At-Risk COPD Patients
No reduction seen in number of self-reported exacerbations treated with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, or both
Aficamten Beneficial for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Significantly greater improvement seen in peak oxygen uptake with aficamten versus placebo for symptomatic HCM
