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Dupilumab Shows Significant Efficacy for EoE in Pooled Analysis
Weekly dupilumab 300 mg versus placebo demonstrated statistically significant, clinically meaningful improvements in histologic and endoscopic outcomes and symptoms in adults and adolescents with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Drug Candidate Demonstrates Superiority to Anti-C5 Therapies
October 24th 2022Iptacopan has the potential to address an unmet need in PNH by significantly increasing hemoglobin levels in patients who remain anemic, fatigued and dependent on blood transfusions after anti-C5 treatment.
Patients with HIV and NAFLD at an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Patients with NAFLD were more likely to have comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic respiratory disease, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea, and hyperlipidemia.
High-Dose Maintenance Upadacitinib Lengthens UC Remissions
A 30 mg dose of upadacitinib led to a 1 month longer clinical remission and approximately 20% of patients had less severe disease at 52 weeks, when compared with a 15 mg dose for patients with active ulcerative colitis.
Diabetes Dialogue: GLP-1 RA Shortage & ADA/KDIGO Recommendations
October 24th 2022In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, discuss the ongoing GLP-1 RA shortage and whether or not celebrities using these agents for weight loss is a real issue in the community as well as provide insight into their top takeaways from the ADA/KDIGO consensus report.
Facial Moisturizer with SPF35 Formulated for Skin of Color is Clinically Supported
October 21st 2022The moisturizer was designed to address concerns regarding the suitability of sunscreens for individuals with skin of color and show the importance of "aesthetic elegance” to increase sunscreen utilization.