Dupilumab Becomes First Biologic Approved in the US as Targeted Therapy for Adults with COPD
September 27, 2024

Dupilumab represents the first new treatment approach for uncontrolled COPD in more than a decade and reduced disease exacerbations by 34% in clinical trials.

FDA Approves First-in-Class Schizophrenia Drug, Described as "Quantum Leap Forward"
September 27, 2024

Cobenfy, previously KarXT, is the first new agent with a novel mechanism of action for schizophrenia in more than 50 years, according to BMS.

Better CV Health in Early Pregnancy Offsets High Genetic Risk: Daily Dose
September 27, 2024

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Swelling Behind the Ear: Seen in the ED
September 27, 2024

A 2-year-old child has had a low-grade fever for 4 days and a swelling has developed behind the left ear. She just recovered from a URI. What's your diagnosis?

New Oral Migraine Drugs Less Effective than Triptans for Acute Migraine Treatment
September 26, 2024

Triptan medications outperformed newer classes of oral migraine drugs, ie, gepants and ditans, on standard measures of efficacy for acute treatment.

7 Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q3 2024
September 26, 2024

Updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the first orally disintegrating tablet approved for pregnancy prevention, and 5 more.

Atrial Fibrillation More Prevalent in US Than Previously Estimated: Daily Dose
September 26, 2024

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Cancer Diagnosis Rates in 2021 Still Lagged Behind Projections Following Pandemic Effects
September 26, 2024

The decline in cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020 did not lead to an expected compensatory increase in diagnoses in 2021, according to NCI researchers.

Lebrikizumab Demonstrates Sustained Disease Control in Atopic Dermatitis Up to 3 Years
September 25, 2024

Among adolescents and adults with moderate-to-severe AD, more than 80% achieved sustained disease control, the majority not requiring topical or systemic rescue medication.

Roflumilast Cream 0.15% Leads to Consistent Improvements in Atopic Dermatitis Across Diverse Skin Types
September 25, 2024

Roflumilast cream 0.15% was associated with consistent and meaningful improvements in AD clearance and itch reduction, according to new data.