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Two phase III studies of Xiaflex show efficacy in Peyronie’s disease – Endo International

Written by | 6 Jan 2022

Endo International announced that new post-hoc data from two Phase III studies of Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum, or CCH) in treating men with Peyronie’s disease (PD) will be… read more.

No more annual flu shot? New target for universal influenza vaccine

Written by | 6 Jan 2022

Scientists at Scripps Research, University of Chicago and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new Achilles’ heel of influenza virus, making progress in the… read more.

Cannabidiol and why we need to take it seriously

Written by | 6 Jan 2022

There is a growing body of evidence for the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in a number of health conditions. To find out more, IMI spoke to Moyra Cosgrove,… read more.

Neuroprotective mechanism altered by Alzheimer’s disease risk genes

Written by | 5 Jan 2022

The brain has a natural protective mechanism against Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and collaborating institutions have discovered that gene variants… read more.

How meditation can help you make fewer mistakes

Written by | 5 Jan 2022

If you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State University — the largest of its kind to-date — found that… read more.

Cibinqo recommended for approval by CHMP for atopic dermatitis – Pfizer

Written by | 4 Jan 2022

Pfizer announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the 100 mg and 200 mg… read more.

Gum disease increases risk of other illness such as mental health and heart conditions, study suggests

Written by | 4 Jan 2022

A University of Birmingham-led study shows an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions if they have a GP-inputted medical history of periodontal… read more.

Booster of COVID-19 vaccine administered six months after two-dose regimen of BNT162b2, shows substantial increase in antibody and T-cell responses – Johnson & Johnson

Written by | 3 Jan 2022

Johnson & Johnson announced preliminary results from an independent study, including a subset of participants from the Janssen-sponsored COV2008 study, conducted by Dan Barouch, M.D., Ph.D., et al…. read more.

New research moves closer to harnessing viruses to fight bacteria and reduce antibiotic use

Written by | 3 Jan 2022

New research has moved a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight bacterial infection, reducing the threat of antibiotic resistance. A growing number of infections, including pneumonia, tuberculosis,… read more.

Nucala is the first and only anti-IL-5 add-on treatment approved in Canada that targets eosinophilic inflammation in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps – GSK

Written by | 2 Jan 2022

Nucala (mepolizumab) is now approved in Canada as an add-on maintenance treatment with intranasal corticosteroids in adult patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) inadequately controlled… read more.

Tezspire is first biologic for severe asthma

Written by | 2 Jan 2022

The FDA approved the only biologic for severe asthma without any phenotype or biomarker limitations, manufacturers AstraZeneca and Amgen announced. The first-in-class biologic tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire) is indicated as an… read more.

Does Holiday Heart Syndrome, which affects the atria, extend to the ventricles?

Written by | 1 Jan 2022

In an extensive study of more than 400,000 individuals, investigators found no association between alcohol consumption and ventricular arrhythmias, although higher spirit intake was associated with increasing risk,… read more.

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