MPR Weekly Dose #59 - The latest on vaccine news from Moderna, and BioNTech and Pfizer as they release more trial data; A at-home diagnostic test; Keytruda gains expanded approval; and more
The latest on vaccine news from Moderna, and BioNTech and Pfizer as they release more trial data; A at-home diagnostic test is approved; Keytruda gains expanded approval; and all the rest of the drug ...
20 Nov 202011min
MPR Weekly Dose #58 - Major developments in COVID vaccine and antibody treatments; Also an FDA Advisory Committee vote on what would be the first Alzheimer drug in decades.
Major developments in COVID-19 vaccine and antibody treatments: Are we close to having a vaccine gain Emergency Use Authorization? The antibody bamlanivimab is given Emergency Use Authorization; An NI...
13 Nov 202012min
MPR Weekly Dose #57 - NDA in diabetes; Post-op implant pain Tx; DEA schedules new opioid; FDA lists 200+ drugs; Rifaximin and other drugs in the pipeline news
This week we cover a new treatment submission to the FDA for the prevention of diabetes; The launch of a bupivacaine implant to treat post op pain; The DEA schedules a newly approved opioid; The FDA c...
6 Nov 20209min
MPR Weekly Dose Episode #56 - Antibody responses; Convalescent plasma; Nasal spray for diabetic gastroparesis; Colorectal cancer screening recommendations; New dry eye treatment; And movie trivia!
This week: The study that identified factors associated with strong antibody responses to COVID; How convalescent plasmas benefits may be limited; A nasal spray to treat diabetic gastroparesis; Recomm...
30 Okt 20206min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 55
This week on the pod: Results from the survey assessing willingness to receive a COVID vaccine; Dr. Fauci shares that he is 'cautiously optimistic' a vaccine could arrive before year's end; A short co...
23 Okt 202011min
Weekly Dose #54 - Vaccine trial halted; Hyperimmune trial begins; IV tramadol rejected; FDA votes on schizophrenia, bipolar Tx; And a first in Ebola treatment
This week: News of another vaccine trial being put on hold; A trial assessing hyperimmue globulin beings; An NDA for IV tramadol is rejected; FDA Committees vote on novel schizophrenia and bipolar I d...
16 Okt 20209min
Weekly Dose #53 - Encouraging news on antibody therapies; EUA guidelines for potential vaccines; Remdesivir distribution; The HIV drug that failed to have an impact; And the preterm birth treatment the FDA want withdrawn from the market.
This week on the pod; the latest COVID news, including encouraging news on antibody therapies; Updated on Emergency Use Authorization guidelines for vaccines; Remdesivir distribution; A HIV drug fails...
9 Okt 202010min
Weekly Dose #52 – New Moderna vaccine results; Boxed Warning for benzodiazepines; Point-of-care COVID-19 antibody test; Diphenhydramine overdoses linked to TikTok 'Challenge'; And FDA grants Nucala new approval.
New Moderna vaccine results; Boxed Warning for benzodiazepines; Point-of-care COVID-19 antibody test; Diphenhydramine overdoses linked to TikTok 'Challenge'; And FDA grants Nucala new approval. Also w...
2 Okt 202010min
