Eli Lilly’s Eczema Drug Gets FDA Approval, Injectable Treatment Available Within Weeks
The U.S. FDA has approved Eli Lilly's new eczema drug, Lebrikizumab branded as Ebglyss, for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease that causes dry, itchy patches.…
Not Your Average Bra: How Bloomer Tech’s Wearable Is Addressing Heart Disease in Women
Wearable technology has become smaller and more comfortable, but it may have limitations in terms of data collection and performance. Bloomer Tech, a Boston-based startup, has developed a wearable electrocardiogram…
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The long-term extension study found that intravenous golimumab for polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis maintained a durable clinical response through 116 weeks. The drug's pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity were consistent up to…
Most recalled heart devices weren’t tested in patients
In 2022, Medtronic recalled over 85,000 implantable defibrillators due to a technical malfunction that could prevent them from delivering the necessary high-voltage shock to reset the heart's rhythm. A study…
Timing embryo transfers during assisted reproduction
In assisted reproductive technology, the timing of embryo transfer after oocyte retrieval and in vitro fertilisation is crucial. While traditionally embryos have been transferred at the cleavage stage, transferring them…
New treatment extends ovarian function in older mice
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