A study on the long-term safety of dupilumab, a treatment for moderate to severe asthma, found that it appeared safe for long-term use. The study included 393 participants who received 300 mg doses every 2 weeks for up to 3 years. The median treatment duration was 309 days, and the exposure-adjusted event rate for serious…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on the pharmaceutical industry to address concerns about high prescription drug costs. The Biden administration is using the FTC to send a message to drug companies that monopolistic practices that harm consumers will not be tolerated. The FTC is targeting rebates, mergers, and patents that keep generic…
Breast cancer screening has reduced breast cancer deaths, but has led to an increase in non-screen detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). A study by Mannu and colleagues found that women with non-screen detected DCIS were 1.37 times more likely to die from breast cancer than those with screen-detected DCIS. Those diagnosed at a younger…
A study published in The BMJ found that women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) outside of the NHS breast screening program are around four times as likely to develop invasive breast cancer and to die from breast cancer than women in the general population. This increased risk could last at least 25 years…
A study conducted in the United States found that the death rate for patients diagnosed with functional seizures is higher than expected, with 11 patients out of 700 dying in the study period, a rate almost 2.5 times higher than similar individuals without the condition. The results of the study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice,…
Properly storing and disposing of medications is crucial for everyone’s safety. Medications stored in bathroom cabinets are exposed to high humidity and temperature fluctuations, leading to faster degradation. Household medications are often not stored properly and can be accessible by young children or individuals struggling with substance use. Medications past their expiration date may still…
Lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in England caused a significant increase in obesity and overweight cases in primary school children, particularly those from deprived areas, according to researchers at the University of Southampton. Data from children aged 4-5 and 10-11 revealed a prevalence increase in overweight and obesity during the pandemic, with long-term healthcare…
Researchers from the University of Tromsø have developed an insulin pill wrapped in a protective coating that can be swallowed, solving the problem of insulin breaking down in the stomach. This pill, when combined with sugar-free chocolate, delivers insulin directly to the liver when blood sugar levels are high, reducing the risk of hypoglycemia. The…
Dance interventions have been found to be highly effective in managing overweight and obesity. Research has shown that dance can help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight by providing a fun and engaging form of physical activity. Additionally, dance interventions have been shown to improve overall physical fitness, body composition, and psychological well-being. By…
Clinicians, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, are experiencing high levels of burnout due to factors such as high patient volumes and inadequate support systems. This burnout is contributing to shortages of primary care providers. However, there is an opportunity for pharmacists to play a larger role in providing patient care, including administering vaccines and managing…
