News & Updates

Unvaccinated, Omicron-infected individuals vulnerable to reinfection

31 May 2022 by

Unvaccinated individuals show only very weak antibody responses to Omicron infection and may be susceptible to reinfection, while vaccinated individuals develop robust and broadly reactive antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have reported.

Unvaccinated, Omicron-infected individuals vulnerable to reinfection

31 May 2022

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 May 2022

31 May 2022

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 May 2022 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 May 2022

31 May 2022

No excess long-term mortality risk in coeliac disease

30 May 2022

Coeliac disease patients do not seem to suffer from significantly higher death risks in the long run, a recent study has found.

No excess long-term mortality risk in coeliac disease

30 May 2022

MS patients on certain DMTs may have limited protection from COVID-19 vax

30 May 2022 by

The overall rate of hospitalization for COVID-19 is low among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) treated with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a prospective study from England. However, patients on ocrelizumab or fingolimod have elevated hospitalization rates.

MS patients on certain DMTs may have limited protection from COVID-19 vax

30 May 2022

Shift work worsens MI reperfusion injury

30 May 2022

A recent study provides further proof that disruption of circadian rhythms by shift work leads to a higher risk of reperfusion injury in myocardial infarction (MI).

Shift work worsens MI reperfusion injury

30 May 2022

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

30 May 2022

For the first time, an association has been observed between maternal urinary selenium and newborn telomere length, which suggests that intrauterine exposure to selenium may influence the initial setting of human telomere length, according to a study.

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

30 May 2022

Calf circumference, triceps-skinfold thickness predict death risk in cancer patients

30 May 2022

Assessment of the calf circumference (CC) and the triceps-skinfold thickness (TSF) in hospitalized cancer patients is essential in guiding intervention to improve their long-term outcomes, suggests a study.

Calf circumference, triceps-skinfold thickness predict death risk in cancer patients

30 May 2022

$BLU-5937 may SOOTHE refractory cough$

BLU-5937 may SOOTHE refractory cough

30 May 2022 by

Individuals with refractory chronic cough (RCC) may find relief in BLU-5937, a selective P2X3 antagonist under development which showed favourable efficacy in reducing cough frequency in the phase IIb SOOTHE trial.

BLU-5937 may SOOTHE refractory cough

30 May 2022

Jaw osteonecrosis rare following denosumab use

30 May 2022

Though relatively rare, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) can nevertheless occur after denosumab treatment, even in the absence of invasive dental treatment, reports a recent study.

Jaw osteonecrosis rare following denosumab use

30 May 2022

Acid reflux drug fails to show benefit in pre-eclampsia treatment

29 May 2022

Omeprazole falls short of improving the maternal circulating profile of sFlt-1 (soluble Fms-like tyrosine kinase-1), PlGF (placental growth factor), and ET-1 (endothelin-1) in women with established pre-eclampsia, as shown in a study.

Acid reflux drug fails to show benefit in pre-eclampsia treatment

29 May 2022

News & Updates

Filter by Specialty:

Specialty:

Unvaccinated, Omicron-infected individuals vulnerable to reinfection

Unvaccinated, Omicron-infected individuals vulnerable to reinfection

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 May 2022

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 May 2022

No excess long-term mortality risk in coeliac disease

No excess long-term mortality risk in coeliac disease

MS patients on certain DMTs may have limited protection from COVID-19 vax

MS patients on certain DMTs may have limited protection from COVID-19 vax

Shift work worsens MI reperfusion injury

Shift work worsens MI reperfusion injury

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

Calf circumference, triceps-skinfold thickness predict death risk in cancer patients

Calf circumference, triceps-skinfold thickness predict death risk in cancer patients

BLU-5937 may SOOTHE refractory cough

BLU-5937 may SOOTHE refractory cough

Jaw osteonecrosis rare following denosumab use

Jaw osteonecrosis rare following denosumab use

Acid reflux drug fails to show benefit in pre-eclampsia treatment

Acid reflux drug fails to show benefit in pre-eclampsia treatment