FDA Clears Plenity Hydrogel Capsules for Weight Management
The FDA has cleared Gelesis100 for weight management in adults with a body mass index of 25 – 40 kg/m2, when used together with diet and exercise. FDA Approvals …read more
Mom’s Gestational Diabetes Ups Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Kids
If a child develops polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, or fatigue, and his or her mother had gestational diabetes, test for diabetes, says the lead author of a new study. Medscape Medical News …read more
EC Approves Olaparib for BRCA Breast Cancer
The European Commission has cleared olaparib (Lynparza, AstraZeneca/MSD) for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic BRCA1/2 breast cancer. International Approvals …read more
Sunshine Act May Reduce Patient Trust in Physicians
Researchers see potential for ‘unintended consequences,’ including loss of trust in physicians, even those who do not have financial ties to drug and device makers. Medscape Medical News …read more