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Abivax Moving Forward with Phase 2a Clinical Trial for Ulcerative Colitis Drug

December 2nd 2020

The top-line results from the ABX464 study conducted in 15 European countries, as well as the US and Canada, are expected during the second quarter of 2021.

Study Finds HCV Patients with Active Substance Use Respond Well to DAAs

December 2nd 2020

Adherence was also reported to be high, yet variable, with use of wireless pillboxes and video-based observed therapy.

Yehuda Handelsman, MD: The World Congress of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Preview

December 2nd 2020

The TMIOA Medical Director highlights the best sessions, new topics, and growing discussion around the 18th annual congress.

Lifestyle Interventions May Reduce Long-Term Health Care Spending

December 2nd 2020

Intervention participants had significant reductions in weight and HbA1c but there were no differences in hospital admissions or health care spending.

FDA Approves Tasimelteon for Children and Adults with Nighttime Sleep Disturbances

December 2nd 2020

The drug is indicated in capsule form for adults and in a liquid formulation for children.

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Gaurav Ghosh, MD: New Patch Test for EoE

November 30, 2020

Video

In a poster presented at ACG, investigators find a new patch test could help patients who are not responding to PPI therapy.

Study Identifies Potential Trends in Pediatric Sickle Cell Mortality

November 30, 2020

Article

New data shows a large shift from mortality due bacterial infection to other sickle cell disease causes, treatment complications, or non-related comorbidities.

FDA Approves Setmelanotide For Obesity Caused by Genetic Deficiencies

November 29, 2020

Article

The approval represents the first ever therapy for chronic weight management for obesity caused by a trio of genetic deficiencies.

Ensuring Continuity of Care for Rare, Catastrophic Forms of Epilepsy During COVID-19

November 29, 2020

Article

Families of patients with Dravet syndrome and other rare epileptic burdens have lived under amplified fear this year. That is why telemedicine is a more vital tool than ever.

A Large Proportion of IBD Patients May Experience a Form of PTSD

November 29, 2020

Article

Inflammatory bowel disease patients were surveyed about their remission or flare-up status, as well as their expectations for a flare-up over the next 2 months.

Study Supports Potential Link Between Finasteride, Psychological Adverse Events

November 28, 2020

Article

The risk of suicidality and psychological adverse events appears to be particularly high in younger men with alopecia who are given finasteride.

COVID-19 Reinfection Reported in Patient with Beta Thalassemia

November 27, 2020

Article

The first case report of COVID-19 reinfection in a patient with beta thalassemia major describes absence of symptoms and two-month interval between positive PCR tests.

Asthma and Allergies Trajectories Could Be Linked to Extrapulmonary Comorbidity Risk

November 26, 2020

Article

Patients with late-onset asthma and allergies had an increased risk of COPD as well as a heightened risk of landing in the “multiple disorders” comorbidity profile.

FDA Issues CRL for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Inhalation Powder

November 25, 2020

Article

Liquidia Technologies plans on addressing FDA concerns regarding treprostinil.

DAAs Efficacious, Tolerable in HCV Patients with Inherited Blood Disorders

November 25, 2020

Article

Patients with hematological disorders like sickle cell disease or β-thalassemia are at high risk for HCV infection as a result of frequent transfusions.