FDA Declares Kratom an Opioid
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb released a statement deliniating the agency's concerns about the plant substance and its health consequences.
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Ubrogepant Reduces Pain, Symptoms in Single Migraine Attack
The 50-mg dose showed that 19.2% of patients were free of pain after 2 hours while the 100-mg dose resulted in 21.2% of pain-free patients.
FDA Approves Embrace Smartwatch for Seizure Monitoring
The Embrace smartwatch allows patients with epilepsy to monitor for seizure activity without wearing an EEG
FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Ferumoxytol
The approval has expanded ferumoxytol's indication to include all adults with iron deficiency anemia.
Puneet Gandotra, MD: The Trends of Treatment
Puneet Gandotra, MD, spoke about the needs of interventional cardiology.
Vijay Singh, MD: The Robotic Surgery Debate
Vijay Singh, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Northwell Health, discussed the ongoing debate surrounding the use of robotics in surgery, and where the two sides stand.
Puneet Gandotra, MD: Challenges Faced by Interventional Cardiologists
Puneet Gandotra, MD, spoke about the fears and challenges that interventional cardiologists have and face every day just doing their jobs.
CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald Resigns Amid Tobacco Investments
Fitzgerald reportedly purchased stock in Merck & Co., Bayer, Humana, and the US Food Holding Co., after starting the role as CDC director.
Multiple DBS Targets Should be Considered for Patients with PD
A review of clinical trials has shown that GPi and STN targets can be successful in DBS, but all options should be considered based on the needs of the patient.
Immunometabolic Agitations Raises Risk of CVD in Patients with HIV
A review of more than 75 studies has revealed a link between persistent T cell activation and multiple risk factors for CVD.
FDA Grants Final Approval to Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Generic
The therapy is approved for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients ages 12 years and older.
Puneet Gandotra, MD: Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams
Could Antidepressant Therapy be Beneficial for Patients With HIV?
A review of antidepressants' impact on PLWH with depression suggested that they should be utilized for patients with HIV—a population at high risk for depression.
Derek Brinster, MD: The Adaptation of Innovation
Vijay Singh, MD: The Future of Robotic Surgery
sSAH Rates Up in Pregnant Women, Stroke Rehabilitation Services Floundering
Cases of sSAH in pregnant women have increased 2%, while less than half of all stroke patients are receiving proper rehabilitation services post-discharge.
Azar: The Future of HHS, Drug Prices, and Health Care
Alex Azar was confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Is he the right man for the job?
FDA, FTC Warn Distributors of Fraudulent Opioid Withdrawal, Addiction Therapies
The FDA has released a joint warning with the FTC to 4 marketers and 11 distributors of unapproved opioid addiction therapies.
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Increased Access, Quality of Care
Medicare expansion was linked to a 1.8% increase in early complications and a 2.6% increase in optimal care.
How Fluctuations in Sex Hormones Impact AMD
A recent study from Temple University revealed a connection between exposure to female hormones and retinal diseases in aging men.
New HIV Test Combines Reliability of Blood Test, Convenience of Saliva Test
Researchers from Stanford University have developed an HIV test that could increase testing rates, and thus treatment rates.
FDA Sends CRL for Braeburn Pharmaceuticals' CAM2038 for Opioid Use Disorder
CAM2038 showed superiority to SL buprenorphine in trials. Braeburn recently raised $110 million in preparation for the market release of CAM2038.
Depression, Frailty Raise Mortality Risk Among Elderly Valve Replacement Patients
Depressed elderly patients undergoing SAVR or TAVR had a 7.3% higher rate of mortality compared to non-depressed patients.
Lactation Duration Linked to Diabetes Incidence
An increased duration of lactation was associated with a 25% to 47% relative reduction in diabetes incidence.
Gene Linked to Both High and Low Blood Sugar Levels
A rare genetic condition has been linked to the development of both diabetes and insulinomas in a single family.
DBS Linked to Symptomatic Improvement in Tourette Syndrome
Twelve months after the implantation of a DBS device, the average tic severity for patients improved by 45%.
FDA Committee Advises Against Lipocene Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Lipocene's TLANDO was recommended against by a vote of 13-6.
FDA Issues Letter to Health Care Providers About Pneumothorax Events
From January 2012 to July 2017, the FDA reportedly received 79 Medical Device Reports (MDRs) pertaining to pneumothorax events, including 16 deaths.
Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes Associated with Higher Pregnancy Complication Risk
Higher rates of stillbirths, the need for emergency Caesarean sections, and infant mortality have all been associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Pilot Study Completed for Closed Loop Insulin Pump
The study is the first of 3 in the International Diabetes Closed Loop trial, funded by the National Institute of Health.