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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 2022
Add-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 2022
Prophylactic 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 2022
Relapsed/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 2022
High-intensity statins help lower cholesterol among diabetics
Treatment with rosuvastatin, given at moderate and high intensity doses, as well as simvastatin and atorvastatin, given at high intensity doses, modestly reduce levels of nonhigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) in diabetic patients over 12 weeks compared with placebo, a study has shown.
