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Health Canada approves Darzalex + bortezomib + cyclophosphamide + dexamethasone to treat light chain amyloidosis – Janssen Biotech

Written by | 9 May 2021

Health Canada has approved daratumumab injection (Darzalex SC), a subcutaneous formulation of daratumumab (Darzalex), for use in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (D-VCd; VCd) in the treatment… read more.

Air pollution linked to high blood pressure in children

Written by | 9 May 2021

A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood… read more.

FDA approves Zylonta for large B-cell lymphoma – ADC Therapeutics

Written by | 8 May 2021

ADC Therapeutics announced that the FDA has approved Zylonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) large B-cell lymphoma after two or… read more.

Treatment found to improve cognitive function in patients with fragile X syndrome

Written by | 8 May 2021

An experimental treatment produced improvements in cognitive function and language in patients with fragile X syndrome, according to study results published on April 29 in Nature Medicine. Fragile X… read more.

FDA issues complete response letter for Tysabri supplemental filing in SC form for multiple sclerosis – Biogen

Written by | 7 May 2021

Biogen Inc. announced that it has received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA for its supplemental Biologic License Application (sBLA) for a new subcutaneous route of administration… read more.

Scientists reveal mechanism that causes irritable bowel syndrome

Written by | 7 May 2021

KU Leuven researchers have identified the biological mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. The finding paves the way for more… read more.

European Commission approves Epidyolex for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex – GW Pharma/Jazz Pharma

Written by | 6 May 2021

GW Pharmaceuticals plc announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved the Type II variation application for Epidyolex (cannabidiol) as an adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with TSC,… read more.

Scientists identify severe asthma species, show air pollutant as likely contributor

Written by | 6 May 2021

Asthma afflicts more than 300 million people worldwide. The most severe manifestation, known as non-Th2, or non-atopic childhood asthma, represents the majority of the cases, greater than 85%,… read more.

A single dose of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines reduced household transmission by up to a half

Written by | 5 May 2021

A single dose of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines reduced household transmission by up to a half, according to new research by Public Health England… read more.

Intranasal influenza vaccine enhances immune response and offers broad protection

Written by | 5 May 2021

An influenza vaccine that is made of nanoparticles and administered through the nose enhances the body’s immune response to influenza virus infection and offers broad protection against different… read more.

FDA oncological drugs advisory committee votes in support of Tecentriq in bladder cancer – Genentech/Roche

Written by | 4 May 2021

Genentech/Roche announced the FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted 10 to 1 in favor of maintaining accelerated approval of Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for the treatment of adults with locally… read more.

How do antidepressants trigger fear and anxiety?

Written by | 4 May 2021

More than 100 million people worldwide take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac and Zoloft, to treat depression, anxiety and related conditions, but these drugs have… read more.

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