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Upcoming FDA Approvals & Decisions - July 2024

Upcoming FDA Decisions – July 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protects public health by guaranteeing the safety, effectiveness, and security of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date marks the deadline by which the FDA must complete its review of drug applications. Occasionally, an advisory committee (AdCom) meeting is convened to assess the drug […]

Guidelines + Trials Rundown - Juvenile Arthritis

Advances in Juvenile Arthritis – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

We’re going to take a look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to juvenile arthritis. The below list was curated by assessing the ongoing Phase 3 trials for juvenile arthritis that are based in the United States. The dates provided are estimates, and subject to change. The list is primarily studies that have […]

Guidelines+ Trials Spotlight - Imfinzi® Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Trial Results NIAGARA

Imfinzi® Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Trial Results NIAGARA – Guidelines+ Trials Spotlight

According to the American Cancer Society, bladder cancer accounts for approximately 4% of all cancers in the United States, making it the fourth most common cancer in men and less common in women. The likelihood of men developing bladder cancer in their lifetime is about 1 in 28, while for women, the chance is about […]

Guidelines+ Journal Rundown Orthopedics

Top Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Articles June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular orthopedics and sports medicine-related articles recently published across medical journals. Beneficial effects of exercise, testosterone, vitamin D, calcium and protein in older men-A randomized clinical trial Activity-Dependent Compensation at the Hip and Ankle at 8 Years After the Reconstruction […]

Guidelines+ Trials Rundown - Gout

Gout in Adults – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

Today we’re going to look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to gout in adults. The below list was curated by assessing the ongoing Phase 3 trials for gout, specific for adults, and based in the United States. The dates provided are estimates, and subject to change. The list is primarily studies that […]

Guidelines Rundown Multiple Myeloma

What’s New in Multiple Myeloma Guidelines – Guidelines Rundown

Multiple Myeloma, also known as Myeloma or Plasma Cell Myeloma, is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies to protect against infections. This disease can present in various ways, ranging from a slow-developing form with minimal protein abnormalities and few malignant cells to a rapidly progressing and life-threatening […]

What's Changed & Predictions Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Guidelines – What’s Changed Since+ Guidelines Prediction Series

EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis) is a chronic, immune-mediated condition characterized by mucosal inflammation and esophageal dysfunction as the result of an eosinophilic-predominant immunogenic reaction. EoE, with onset typically secondary to genetic predisposition or antigen-triggered in etiology, results in damage to the esophagus that symptomatically can present as dysphagia, odynophagia, episodes of choking episodes, or can be […]

Guidelines+ Journal Rundown Pulmonology

Top Pulmonology Articles June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular pulmonology-related articles recently published across medical journals. Remission in asthma Electrocardiographic Abnormalities and Their Association with Outcomes in Randomized Clinical Trials of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension DLco and echocardiographic parameters in identifying mild pulmonary hypertension in the EUSTAR cohort of […]

Healthcare News & Research - June 2024

Healthcare News & Research – June 2024

Welcome to our succinct summaries of the most recent healthcare news and research. Keep yourself informed with our easily digestible updates sourced from medical media and news outlets. Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study Study Details | Source A Gram-negative-selective antibiotic that spares the gut microbiome Study Details […]

Guidelines+ Journals Rundown Gastroenterology

Most Popular Gastroenterology Publications June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals Rundown

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular gastroenterology-related articles recently published across medical journals. Mechanisms of metastatic colorectal cancer A biomarker-stratified comparison of top-down versus accelerated step-up treatment strategies for patients with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease (PROFILE): a multicentre, open-label randomised controlled trial Mechanisms and management […]

Guidelines+ Trials Spotlight - Produce

Food is Medicine & Produce Prescriptions – Guidelines+ Trials Spotlight

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. A study from The Lancet revealed that poor diet is responsible for one in five deaths globally, contributing to a variety of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, individuals with lower incomes, those residing in rural areas, and […]

Guidelines+ Trials Rundown - Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease in Adults – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

Today we’re going to look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to celiac disease in adults. The following list has been curated by evaluating the current Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials for celiac disease in adults conducted in the United States. Please note that the dates provided are approximate and may be […]

Guidelines + Trials Migraine Prevention

Migraine Prevention in Adults – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

Today we’re going to cover the second article in a two part series that takes a look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to management of migraine in adults, including acute migraine treatment and migraine prevention (both chronic migraine prevention and episodic migraine prevention).  The focus of Part 1 was Acute Migraine Treatment […]

Guidelines+ Journals Rundown Neurology

Top Neurology Articles June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular neurology-related articles recently published across medical journals. Burden of Stroke Attributable to Nonoptimal Temperature in 204 Countries and Territories Effect of Intermittent Oro-Esophageal Tube Feeding in Bulbar Palsy After Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study Downstream Biomarker Effects of […]

FDA Approvals - May 2024

Guideline Med Alerts & FDA Approvals – May 2024

Breyanzi (Bristol Myers Squibb)Expanded Indication Retevmo (Eli Lilly) Expanded Indication Onyda XR (Tris Pharma)  Bkemv (Amgen)Biosimilar to Soliris Opuviz (Biogen) Biosimilar to Eylea Yesafili (Biocon Biologics) Biosimilar to Eylea Imdelltra (Amgen)  Clinolipid (Baxter) Expanded Indication ColoSense (Geneoscopy) New Formulation Myhibbin (Azurity Pharmaceuticals) New Formulation Cyltezo (Boehringer Ingelheim) New Formulation Sign up for alerts and stay informed on […]

Upcoming FDA Approvals & Decisions - June 2024

Upcoming FDA Decisions – June 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protects public health by guaranteeing the safety, effectiveness, and security of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date marks the deadline by which the FDA must complete its review of drug applications. Occasionally, an advisory committee (AdCom) meeting is convened to assess the drug […]

What's Changed - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Guidelines – What’s Changed

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurological disorder that impacts the motor neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement and breathing, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that at least 16,000 Americans are affected by ALS. […]

Guidelines+ Journal Rundown Urology

Urology – Guidelines+ Journals Rundown (May 2024)

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular urology-related articles recently published across medical journals. Current and Emerging Strategies to Curb Antibiotic-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Cxbladder Triage to Cystoscopy in Patients With Microhematuria. The Safe Testing of Risk for Asymptomatic […]

Guidelines + Trials Spotlight - Enhertu Metastatic Breast Cancer

Enhertu® Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial Results DESTINY-Breast06

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 13% of women will receive a cancer diagnosis at some stage in their lives. In 2021, an estimated 3,972,256 women were living with cancer in the United States. The most prevalent cancer subtype is HR+/HER2-, with an age-adjusted rate of 90 new cases per 100,000 women, […]

Guidelines Spotlight ACP Diabetes Guidelines

New 2024 ACP Diabetes Guidelines and the Removal of DPP4s – Guidelines Spotlight

The American College of Physicians (ACP) released a new clinical guideline on April 19, 2024, for Newer Pharmacologic Treatments in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. This guideline focused specifically on three classes of medications commonly used for patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: While the guideline is relatively short, consisting of only three key recommendations, […]

Healthcare News & Research - May 2024

Healthcare News & Research – May 2024

Welcome to our succinct summaries of the most recent healthcare news and research. Keep yourself informed with our easily digestible updates sourced from medical media and news outlets. Associations of Testosterone and Related Hormones With All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality and Incident Cardiovascular Disease in Men: Individual Participant Data Meta-analyses Study Details | Source Consumption of Olive […]

Guidelines+ Trials Rundown Schizophrenia in Adults

Schizophrenia in Adults – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

Today we’re going to look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to management of schizophrenia in adults, including in acutely psychotic people with schizophrenia and relapse prevention. The below list was curated by assessing the ongoing Phase 3 trials for migraine treatments, specific for adults, and based in the United States. The dates […]

Guidelines Spotlight ACCAHA Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

New Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease Guidelines 2024 – What’s Changed and Key Takeaways

The 2024 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease has been officially released today. This new guideline serves as an update to the previous “2016 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Patients With Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease,” incorporating the latest evidence to assist clinicians in providing comprehensive care for patients […]

Dermatology: Guidelines + Journal Rundown (May 2024)

Dermatology – Guidelines+ Journals Rundown (May 2024)

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular dermatology-related articles recently published across leading medical journals. Venous thromboembolism risk is lower in patients with atopic dermatitis than other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: A retrospective, observational, comparative cohort study using US claims data Oral Minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil for […]