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FDA Action
The FDA has approved a second cyclase-C agonist for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation.
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Promising Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis Closer to Approval
Ocrelizumab may be closer to approval for the treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis based on the recently published results of two studies.
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Comparing First-line Treatments for C. difficile Infections
Vancomycin and metronidazole are both used as first-line treatment for C. difficile infections, but vancomycin may be superior in reducing 30-day mortality.
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Approved Drug Demonstrates Efficacy in Battling Potent Bacterial Infection
Bezlotoxumab was associated with a substantially lower rate of recurrent C. difficile infection compared to placebo with a good safety profile.
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Class Action Suit Accuses Pharmaceuticals of Fixing Prices
A class action lawsuit accuses insulin manufacturers of fixing prices and conspiring to increase the cost of their essential medication.
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New Report Raises Red Flags About Antiviral Agents and the Possibility of Liver Failure
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices reported on 524 cases of liver failure in the past 12 months associated with direct-acting antiviral agents for treating hepatitis C.
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FDA Actions
In this section: FDA removes black box warning from popular smoking cessation drug, approves treatment for young eczema patients, greenlights drug for spinal muscular atrophy, and links a drug to higher bladder cancer risk.
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Go the Distance When Treating Otitis Media
A recent study revealed that reduced-duration antimicrobial treatment resulted in less favorable outcomes than standard-duration treatment.
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Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise
An Ebola virus vaccine tested during the recent 2013-2016 outbreak in West Africa appears to be highly effective.
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Immobilization Affects Drug Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
Low-molecular-weight heparin is not effective at preventing symptomatic venous thromboembolism after knee arthroscopy or for patients treated during the full period of immobilization due to casting.