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Pruritus Linked to Increased Risk of Depression, Restlessness in CKD Patients
August 18th 2023CKD-aP patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis reported adverse clinical events in line with their pruritus severity and were found to be at greater risk of all-cause mortality, all-cause hospitalization, and cardiovascular events.
Juliana Reed, MS: Enhancing Efficiency and Global Consistency in Biosimilar Development
Several key initiatives designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of biosimilar development in the US market are underway, underscoring the timeliness of the Biosimilars Forum's recent report.
Study Underlines Importance of COVID Vaccine Booster Doses in Transplant Recipients
August 16th 2023A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital is offering insight into the antibody response achieved with each dose of mRNA vaccines among heart and lung transplant recipients relative to their healthy counterparts.
COVID-19 Masks, Increased Facial Cleansing Use Contributed to Poorer Skin Health
This new data from China showed that both the duration of mask-wearing and greater use of facial cleansing may result in skin deterioration, though moisturizing products were found to have more positive effects.
Diabetes Dialogue: Implications of SELECT Trial and Brenzavvy on Cost Plus Drugs
August 15th 2023In this episode, hosts take time to break down the implications of two, potentially paradigm-shifting news in the announcement of the addition of bexagliflozin to the Cost Plus Drugs platform and topline data from the landmark SELECT trial.