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FDA Approves New IL-31 Drug for Eczema

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved nemolizumab (Nemluvio) in combination with prescription topical agents for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, drugmaker Galderma announced.

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Newer Diabetes Drugs Still Under-Prescribed in High-Risk Patients

(MedPage Today) -- NEW ORLEANS -- Patients at a community health center who had type 2 diabetes and a high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) were under-prescribed guideline-rec

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Benefits of Drug Combo in Myeloma Maintenance Shown in Relevant Subgroups

(MedPage Today) -- A post hoc analysis of the phase III AURIGA study showed that the addition of daratumumab (Darzalex) to lenalidomide (Revlimid) for multiple myeloma in the post-transplant maintena

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STAT+: FDA authorizes many AI devices for use in kids. Are they validated in a pediatric population?

A new study resurfaces long-simmering concerns about the lack of transparency in data used to train and validate AI and ML-enabled devices.

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Trump Picks Should 'Steer Clear' of Undermining Polio Vaccine, Mitch McConnell Says

(MedPage Today) -- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, says any of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees seeking Senate confirmation should "steer clear" of efforts

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Pain, Fatigue Benefits May Give Resistance Training a Leg Up in Multiple Myeloma

(MedPage Today) -- A study presented at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting highlighted the benefits of supervised resistance training interventions in reducing fatigue and pain for mul

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Viridian confirms benefit of drug for thyroid eye disease

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Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Hall of fame NFL receiver Randy Moss underwent surgery for cancer in his bile duct.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo Holdings proceeding with Catalent deal, Sanofi threatened with sanctions, and more

Novo Holdings can proceed with its planned $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent after U.S.

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Seeking Relief From Brain Injury, Some Veterans Turn to Psychedelics

Unable to find effective treatments at home, veterans with brain-injury symptoms are going abroad for psychedelics like ibogaine that are illegal in the U.S.

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