MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #267 — Sotyktu, Leucovorin Gain Approval; Follicular Lymphoma Treatment Withdrawn; FDA to Review Potential Hypertension Drug
Sotyktu's approval expanded to encompass active psoriatic arthritis; the FDA approves leucovorin for rare disorder, not autism; safety concerns prompt Tazverik withdrawal; FDA to review potential new ...
12 Maalis 12min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #266 — Generic Flovent HFA; Achondroplasia Tx Gains Approval; Dupixent Approved for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis; Swallowable Gastric Balloon
Glenmark to launch the first generic version of Flovent HFA, expanding affordable access; achondroplasia treatment granted accelerated approval; Dupixent approved for allergic fungal rhinosinusitis; a...
6 Maalis 11min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #265 — Wakix Approval Expanded; Psoriasis, Weight-Loss Combo Tx; Psilocybin Shows Promise in TRD; Remibrutinib for Chronic Inducible Urticaria; Injectable Regimen Benefits HIV Treatment Adherence
We explore the FDA's expansion of Wakix as the first non-scheduled treatment for pediatric cataplexy; a Taltz and Zepbound combo shows promise in skin clearance for patients with psoriasis and obesity...
20 Helmi 12min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #264 — Hep B Birth Dose Study; FDA Approves Treatments for Pancreatic, Ovarian Cancer; Priority Review for Narcolepsy Treatment
Recent medical updates highlight the long-term health benefits of the universal hepatitis B birth dose, alongside FDA milestones including the approval of Optune Pax for pancreatic cancer and a pembro...
13 Helmi 13min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #263 — Combo Tx Shows Superior Weight Loss; Amgen Refuse to Withdraw Drug; Legal Action Threatened Against Hims & Hers; Film Approved for ED; NDA for mCRC accepted for review
Combo treatment aims to be latest to enter the weight loss space; Amgen refuses to remove drug from market despite FDA request; Novo Nordisk threatens legal action against Hims & Hers; an oral film fo...
6 Helmi 15min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #262 — Docs Turn to AAP's Vaccine Schedule; Safety Alert for Burn, Wound Products; SC Lecanemab to Be Reviewed; Cardamyst Nasal Spray Available; Gene Therapies Placed on Hold
AAP maintains routine vaccine recs despite CDC changes; FDA warns of serious injury with wound and burn products; subcutaneous Alzheimer disease treatment under review; Cardamyst nasal spray available...
30 Tammi 14min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #261 — New Research on Prenatal Acetaminophen Use; Chikungunya Vaccine Withdrawn; Nexplanon Use Extended; GLP-1 RAs and Suicidal Behavior; At-Home Device for Depression
New research on acetaminophen use during pregnancy; the chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq is withdrawn; FDA approves Nexplanon for up to 5 years of use; suicidal ideation warning removed from GLP-1s; at-home...
23 Tammi 13min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #260 — Top 2026 Health Trends With US News' Annika Urban
Fifty-eight health experts have weighed in on the future of wellness. In this episode, we sit down with Annika Urban, health editor for US News and World Report, to analyze the implications of these f...
16 Tammi 12min
