News & Updates

Norovirus a growing threat that remains under-recognized

The major route of transmission, clinical impact and challenges of human noroviruses are largely under-recognized by healthcare professionals, an expert suggests.

ACOG article 2.3

Treatment with fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms (VMS), particularly hot flashes, in women during their menopausal phase, according to the SKYLIGHT 1* trial presented at ACOG 2022.

Comprehensive evaluation a must in paediatric hypertension

Children and adolescents with high blood pressure (BP) should be comprehensively assessed to determine the aetiology, discover underlying comorbidities and identify possible target organ damage, says an expert.

Routine hypertension screening in paediatrics debatable

As it is still unclear whether the potential benefit outweighs the potential harm, it is reasonable not to recommend routine screening for hypertension in the paediatric population, says a specialist.

Revisions in the International Standards for Tuberculosis Care 2014

The International Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ISTC), 3rd edition, (The Hague, 2014) is a set of recommendations made by a global coalition of organizations, including the WHO, and financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).  It aims to facilitate the commitment of all care providers in delivering high-quality care for patients of all ages. “It is intended to complement, not replace national and local recommendations”, both Dr. Jubert Benedicto, past National Chair of Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PHILCAT), and Dr. Rontgene Solante, Board Secretary of PHILCAT, emphasized during their talks at the recent PhilCAT convention.

Breastfeeding delivers long-term cardiometabolic benefits in offspring

In a secondary analysis of the HAPO FUS*, breastfeeding was found to be associated with lower rate of glucose metabolism disorders in the offspring; however, this association was not seen among the mothers.

Maternal rheumatoid arthritis carries risk of ASD in offspring

Infants born to mothers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during pregnancy are at risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study.

Maternal transplacental transfer of nipocalimab negligible in foetuses, neonates

In the phase II UNITY study, foetuses and neonates whose mums were receiving nipocalimab for early-onset (≤24 weeks gestational age [GA]) severe haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (EOS-HDFN) had minimal exposure to the drug.

ACOG article 2.4

Treatment with fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms (VMS), particularly hot flashes, in women during their menopausal phase, according to the SKYLIGHT 1* trial presented at ACOG 2022.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 March 2024)