FDA Grants I-DXd Breakthrough Therapy Designation in Treatment of ES-SCLC
The action is significant for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a population with limited treatment options.
Peggy Lillis Foundation to Host 16th Annual “Changing the Odds Gala” to Raise critical Funds for C. Difficile Advocacy
The event will also recognize patient advocates and medical leaders making a difference in the fight against of the nation’s…
A High-Performance Room-Temperature Acetone Gas Sensor Could Aid Diabetes Detection
The sensor detects acetone levels in the breath to indicate diabetes.
Common Cold Linked to Reduced Risk of COVID-19 Infection
Rhinovirus infection, which causes the common cold, could offer infected children more respiratory pathway protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Study Finds GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Cancer Risk in Adults with Obesity
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide show promise in reducing obesity-related cancer risks, while highlighting the need for ongoing safety monitoring.
Calls Grow for Transparency and Clearer Patient Definitions to Protect 340B’s Safety-Net Mission
Expert emphasizes the need for stronger transparency and patient definitions in the 340B program.
Dynavax’s Z-1018 Shingles Vaccine Candidate Shows Promising Immune Response and Safety in Early Trial
A novel shingles vaccine candidate demonstrated positive topline results of antibody and CD4⁺ T cell vaccine responses.
Pharmacists Simplify Pneumococcal Vaccine Guidance While Addressing Vaccine Fatigue in Adults
Alyssa Modic, PharmD, explains how pharmacists can clarify pneumococcal vaccine schedules, manage co-administration decisions, and reframe vaccination conversations for patients.
Understanding Appetite-Controlling Amylin Receptors Could Aid Development of Future Weight Loss Drugs
A better understanding of the activation of amylin receptors is a step forward for developing new drugs.