Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 7 million (11.4%) children in the United States aged 3–17 years, as reported in a national survey of parents conducted in 2022. Nearly 6 in 10 children diagnosed with ADHD experience moderate to severe symptoms. Disturbingly, approximately 2 million children with ADHD did not receive specialized treatment […]
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A list of all the FDA approved medications in September 2024.
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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 […]
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Intermittent asthma, or mild intermittent asthma, stands as the most prevalent form of asthma. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that over 20 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with asthma. Among them, 8 million have encountered one or more asthma attacks within the past year, with 9% […]
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A list of all the FDA approved medications in August 2024.
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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 […]
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Patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) do not have any structural abnormalities in their urinary tract or comorbidities such as diabetes, an immunocompromised state, recent urologic surgery, or pregnancy. An uncomplicated UTI is also referred to as cystitis or a lower tract UTI. It is estimated that approximately half of all women will experience […]
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Gout is a common medical condition characterized by the accumulation of monosodium urate (MSU) monohydrate crystals in the tissues, often resulting in painful flares that can last for one to two weeks. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), gout is more prevalent in men than in women and typically presents in middle age. […]
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the largest association of eye physicians and surgeons globally. Their mission is to protect vision and enhance quality of life by establishing the benchmarks for ophthalmic education and championing the interests of patients and the general public. AAO regularly releases Preferred Practice Pattern® guidelines (PPP) aimed at defining […]
Read MoreIn this edition of our Guidelines Monographs Series, we will be taking a look at AstraZeneca’s medication dapagliflozin, brand name Farxiga. Initially approved in 2014, Farxiga is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, provided to individuals with diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease to improve their outcomes. This Guidelines+ Monograph will take a deeper dive […]
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