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Ocaliva's Takedown by FDA Panel

Advisory committee members put their foot down on shaky science

Sep 13, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
FDA Expands Approval of IL-23 Drug to Ulcerative Colitis

In trials, guselkumab more than doubled remission rates versus placebo

Sep 12, 2024
FDA approved guselkumab (Tremfya) over a computer rendering of ulcerative colitis.
FDA Reviewers Skeptical of Ocaliva for Rare Bile Duct Disease

Agency advisory panel to examine complicated efficacy data and liver safety concerns

Sep 11, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
Thanks to Reddit, a New Diagnosis Is Bubbling Up Across the Nation

Botox can help "no-burp syndrome" symptoms

Sep 11, 2024
A photo of a person holding a smartphone which is displaying the Reddit logo.
Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

Sep 06, 2024
 An xray image of the esophagus illuminated by a barium swallow.
Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
A close up photo of a nurse adjusting the flow rate of an intravenous infusion.
The Higher the Disability Burden From Disease, the Higher the Suicide Risk

Having a medical condition was tied to increased risk of suicide in a dose-response-like manner

Sep 04, 2024
A photo of a radiologist monitoring a computer as a female nurse observes a patient during MRI.
Another Injectable Toxoid Vaccine Flops for C. Diff

It's time to look at oral vaccines to prevent C. difficile infections, experts say

Aug 28, 2024
An electron micrograph of Clostridioides difficile bacteria
Opinion
Olympic Chief Medical Officer on Athletes' GI Illness After Seine Events

IOC data show "about a 10% infection rate in those who swam in the Seine"

Aug 28, 2024
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Strong Support for Not Interrupting Imatinib Treatment in Advanced GIST

Worse progression-free, overall survival, shorter time to resistance after discontinuation

Aug 20, 2024
A computer rendering of stomach cancer.
Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices

Prices slashed by as much as 79%

Aug 15, 2024
The Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program logo
Opinion
PBMs Are Stacking the Deck Against Patients and Independent Physician Practices

Infusion services and other therapies must be delivered without delay

Aug 11, 2024
A photo of a nurse holding a bag of intravenous medication.
Younger Adults Are Going Public With Their Digestive Problems

Experts say it's mostly a good thing

Aug 05, 2024
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