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Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
Anaphylactic reactions warranting treatment after receipt of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations appear to be relatively rare, according to a US study presented at AAAAI 2022.
Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
06 Apr 2022Add-on amantadine lessens “off” episodes in Parkinson’s disease
A delayed release/extended release (DR/ER) formulation of amantadine can help reduce breakthrough symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients when the effect of levodopa therapy wears off, as shown in a recent study.
Add-on amantadine lessens “off” episodes in Parkinson’s disease
06 Apr 2022Prophylactic anticoagulants, pharmacy oversight lower VTE risk in multiple myeloma
Treatment with a guideline-based thromboprophylaxis in multiple myeloma patients and the addition of pharmacy oversight to risk assessment can help reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), suggests a recent study.
Prophylactic anticoagulants, pharmacy oversight lower VTE risk in multiple myeloma
06 Apr 2022Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients burdened with poor survival, high costs
Patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) are at greater risk of adverse events (AEs), have low overall survival (OS), and suffer a substantial economic burden, reports a study, which suggests the need for effective treatment options.
Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients burdened with poor survival, high costs
06 Apr 2022SGLT2i lowers serum urate regardless of diabetes status
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) can keep serum urate levels low in patients with and without diabetes, according to a recent Singapore study.
SGLT2i lowers serum urate regardless of diabetes status
06 Apr 2022Continued anti-VEGF use after disease control does not prevent nAMD recurrence
In patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who achieve functional and morphological disease stability, continuing treatment with antivascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF) does not substantially reduce the risk of recurrence, reports a recent study.