FDA approves first buprenorphine implant for opioid dependence The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first buprenorphine implant for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence in adults, a treatment that is being hailed as “a game changer”.…
First self-administered monthly injection for multiple sclerosis approved in the US Zinbryta (daclizumab), the first once-monthly self-administered injection for multiple sclerosis (MS), has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.…
Once-a-day suncreams may not offer long-lasting protection The SPF level of once-a-day suncreams fell by 74% after six to eight hours, according to the results of a test carried out by Which?…
Combining long-acting bronchodilators shows efficacy in COPD Combining the long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) indacaterol plus long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) glycopyrronium is more effective than salmeterol plus fluticasone in preventing exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have a history of exacerbation durin…
Hydromorphone could prevent opioid addicts from using street heroin Analgesic dihydromorphone is as effective as diacetylmorphine (medical grade heroin) in preventing opioid addicts from using heroin bought on the street, reveals a new study.…
FDA approves injectable psoriasis drug The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable treatment, ixekizumab (Taltz; Eli Lilly), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. …
FDA approves coagulation factor-albumin fusion protein to treat haemophilia B Idelvion, a coagulation factor-albumin fusion protein product for use in children and adults with haemophilia B, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.…
Testosterone supplementation boosts sexual function in older men Raising testosterone levels in men can increase sexual activity and improve erectile function.…
Gene editing used to treat muscular dystrophy in mice CRISPR/Cas9 system injected into muscle or bloodstream restored function of dystrophin gene, marking an important step in gene therapy research.…
Contraceptive implant linked to repeat abortion Women who use a contraceptive implant are more likely to have a repeat abortion than those using certain birth control methods, a UK study suggests.…
