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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for First CAR-T Cell Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

04/22/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

The FDA previously approved lisocabtagene maraleucel as a second-line treatment option for adult patients with large B-cell lymphoma in June 2022.

04/22/2024

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Monthly Treatment Is Safe, Efficacious for Acute Hepatic Porphyria

04/19/2024

Individuals with acute hepatic porphyria often experience acute attacks and chronic symptoms which greatly diminish their quality of life. Researchers examined the efficacy of givosiran in reducing these...

04/19/2024

FDA Alert

FDA Approves First Nonsteroidal Treatment for Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

04/18/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

The FDA approved givinostat, a nonsteroidal oral medication, for treating patients 6 years of age or older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

04/18/2024

Research summary

Coconut Water May Help Patients With Mild, Moderate UC Induce Remission

04/16/2024

Jessica Ganga

A team of researchers investigated the use of coconut water as an adjunct therapy for patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.

04/16/2024

Research Summary

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Associated With Neuroinflammation in Patients With Alzheimer Disease

04/15/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers set out to determine whether microglial activation, which can trigger neuroinflammation, is associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms that often accompany Alzheimer-associated dementias,...

04/15/2024

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Diagnosing Herpes Zoster

04/18/2024

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An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps, Part 37: Keratosis Pilaris

04/15/2024

Alexander K.C. Leung, MD^1,2, Benjamin Barankin, MD³, Joseph M. Lam, MD⁴, Kin Fon Leong, MD⁵

Alexander K.C. Leung, MD1,2, Benjamin Barankin, MD3, Joseph M. Lam, MD4, Kin Fon Leong,...

Keratosis Pilaris Keratosis pilaris, frequently referred to as “chicken skin” by patients, is a disorder of keratinization of the infundibulum of pilosebaceous follicles characterized by keratinous plugs...

04/15/2024

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Multivitamin Supplementation for Cognitive Function

04/16/2024

Multiple studies have shown the benefit of daily multivitamin use on older adults’ memory, cognitive function, and cognitive aging. How often do you discuss multivitamin supplementation with your...

04/16/2024

Radiology Quiz

New-Onset Groin Pain in an Elderly Woman

04/10/2024

Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH^1,2 • Grant S. Pierre, MD³

Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH1,2 • Grant S. Pierre, MD3

04/10/2024

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Allergic Asthma Triggers

04/11/2024

Are you familiar with the common triggers for patients with allergic asthma? Test your knowledge with this pop quiz!

04/11/2024

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No Difference Between Hypotension-Avoidance and Hypertension-Avoidance Strategies for Reducing Post-Surgical Adverse Events

04/11/2024

In this video, Maura Marcucci, MD, MSc, discusses her study's surprising results, which showed no differences between hypotension-avoidance and hypertension-avoidance strategies for decreasing adverse...

04/11/2024