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Higher dairy milk intake may promote breast cancer

15 Apr 2020

Consuming high amounts of dairy milk and calories from dairy appears to contribute to an increased risk of developing breast cancer, a study has found.

Higher dairy milk intake may promote breast cancer

15 Apr 2020

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 April 2020)

15 Apr 2020

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01 - 15 April 2020 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 (01 - 15 April 2020)

15 Apr 2020

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

14 Apr 2020

Episodes of venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurring after pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) appear to worsen outcomes, a new study has found.

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

14 Apr 2020

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

14 Apr 2020 by

Two US-based prospective studies presented at the recent EPI Scientific Sessions 2020 suggested that replacing animal-based foods with plant-based ones could reduce mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

14 Apr 2020

Tacrolimus confers short-term benefits to patients with inflammatory bowel disease

14 Apr 2020

Tacrolimus appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), reducing disease activity albeit only in the short term, as shown in a recent study.

Tacrolimus confers short-term benefits to patients with inflammatory bowel disease

14 Apr 2020

Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression afflict women after early pregnancy loss

14 Apr 2020

Levels of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression are high in women following early pregnancy loss, reveals a study. Distress wanes over time but remains at clinically important levels at 9 months.

Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression afflict women after early pregnancy loss

14 Apr 2020

Accessibility to fast food restaurants linked to higher obesity prevalence

14 Apr 2020 by

Greater access to fast food restaurants appears to increase the rates of neighbourhood obesity, while accessibility to green space areas is associated with reduced rates, a study has shown.

Accessibility to fast food restaurants linked to higher obesity prevalence

14 Apr 2020

Long-term use of double internal stents provides durable relief in EMUO

14 Apr 2020

Use of double internal stents (DIS) in the long term offers durable relief in patients with secondary extrinsic malignant ureteral obstruction (EMUO), reveals a study. DIS avoids the use of external tubes and improves quality of life, making it a valuable alternative to other methods of urinary diversion.

Long-term use of double internal stents provides durable relief in EMUO

14 Apr 2020

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

14 Apr 2020

Both the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) and creatinine (Cr) index can comparably predict mortality risk in older adults receiving haemodialysis, a recent study has shown.

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

14 Apr 2020

Oral octreotide: OPTIMAL noinjectable solution for acromegaly?

14 Apr 2020 by

The investigational, oral formulation of octreotide appeared to be effective and safe as maintenance treatment for adults with acromegaly, according to the results of the phase III OPTIMAL* study presented at ENDO 2020.

Oral octreotide: OPTIMAL noinjectable solution for acromegaly?

14 Apr 2020

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Higher dairy milk intake may promote breast cancer

Higher dairy milk intake may promote breast cancer

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 April 2020)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 April 2020)

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

Venous thromboembolism episodes cut survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

Replacing red meat with vegetables could reduce mortality, CHD risk

Tacrolimus confers short-term benefits to patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Tacrolimus confers short-term benefits to patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression afflict women after early pregnancy loss

Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression afflict women after early pregnancy loss

Accessibility to fast food restaurants linked to higher obesity prevalence

Accessibility to fast food restaurants linked to higher obesity prevalence

Long-term use of double internal stents provides durable relief in EMUO

Long-term use of double internal stents provides durable relief in EMUO

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

GNRI on par with creatinine index in predicting mortality in haemodialysis patients

Oral octreotide: OPTIMAL noinjectable solution for acromegaly?

Oral octreotide: OPTIMAL noinjectable solution for acromegaly?