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New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 March 2024 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 March 2024)

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

In patients with severe duodenal polyposis, endoscopic treatment safely and effectively prevents cancer, offering a promising alternative to surgery, according to a study.

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

04 Apr 2024 by

Aging affects all the digestive functions and this is due to the natural changes affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

04 Apr 2024

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

Antibiotic exposure may put individuals scheduled to undergo ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) at increased risk of pouchitis, according to a study.

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

AI speeds up abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy

03 Apr 2024 by

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to improve time to diagnosis in capsule endoscopy (CE) workflows, as shown in the use of deep learning models developed by researchers in Singapore.

AI speeds up abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

In gastric cancer patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, eradicating the infection leads to improved survival rates, as shown in a study.

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

Drinking less alcohol confers cardiovascular benefits among heavy drinkers

Reducing alcohol consumption helps lower the risk of future adverse cardiovascular events, especially angina and ischaemic stroke, among people who drink heavily, according to a study.

Drinking less alcohol confers cardiovascular benefits among heavy drinkers

Real-world COPD treatment practices in SG lag behind updated guidelines

02 Apr 2024 by

Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Singapore could benefit from treatment escalation under the latest Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines, as reported by a group of researchers.

Real-world COPD treatment practices in SG lag behind updated guidelines

02 Apr 2024

Vitamin B12 supplementation improves human milk status in mothers

Maternal supplementation with vitamin B12 provides benefits on both short- and long-term human milk (HM) status, as shown in a study.

Vitamin B12 supplementation improves human milk status in mothers

Novel neutralizing mAb offers potential treatment for cerebral ischaemic injury

02 Apr 2024 by

Researchers from a joint team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel neutralizing monoclonal antibody (mAb; 6H2) that targets circulating adipocyte fatty acid–binding protein (A-FABP), offering potential in alleviating cerebral ischaemic injury.

Novel neutralizing mAb offers potential treatment for cerebral ischaemic injury