MPR Weekly Dose 189 — Alzheimer Drug Discontinued; New Acne Vulgaris Guidelines; Paxlovid Update; ADHD Drug Recall; Safety Alert for Copycat Eye Drops
Biogen discontinue Alzheimer treatment; The American Academy of Dermatology issue new acne vulgaris management guidelines; Update for ongoing availability of Paxlovid; Narcolepsy/ADHD treatment recall...
2 Feb 202412min
MPR Weekly Dose 188 — Labeling Changes for T-Cell Immunotherapies; Novel Opioid Therapy; Boxed Warning for Prolia; At-Home Insemination Kit; Novel Rescue Inhaler
T-cell malignancies prompt label changes for certain T-cell immunotherapies; Novel opioid provides in-built protection against overdose; Hypocalcemia risk with Prolia; At-Home semen insemination kit c...
26 Jan 202412min
MPR Weekly Dose 187 — Gene Therapy for TDT; HyQvia Approved for CIDP; Handheld Skin Assessing Device; Vertebral Strength Device for Low-Bone Mass; Narcan Shelf-Life Extended
Gene therapy approved for beta thalassemia; treatment for preventing of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy relapse; device to aid dermatologist referrals; vertebral strength device for ...
19 Jan 202413min
MPR Weekly Dose 186 — Diabetes Tx Suicidal Ideation Link Examined; Topical Molluscum Contagiosum Tx; Superpotent IV Bags Recalled; Syphilis Treatment Update; Menstrual Blood to Measure HbA1c
Researchers examine link between diabetes, obesity treatments and suicidal ideation; topical treatment for molluscum contagiosum; IV bags recalled following discovery that they may contain twice as mu...
12 Jan 202414min
MPR Weekly Dose 185 — Best Diets for 2024; Counterfeit Ozempic; Myasthenia Gravis Tx Approved; Herpes False Positive Test Results; Promethazine Hydrochloride Safety Concerns
An expert panel rank the 30 best diets for 2024; Counterfeit Ozempic on the rise; Myasthenia gravis drug approved; Herpes tests may produce false positives; Safety concerns over IV promethazine hydroc...
5 Jan 202412min
MPR Weekly Dose 184 — Gel Approved for EB Wounds; 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine; Prescription Game Therapy for ADHD; HIV-Protecting Vaginal Insert; Multiple Food Allergy Drug
Topical gel approved to treat partial thickness wounds in epidermolysis bullosa; Priority Review given to 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; sensory and motor stimuli video game for ADHD gains ...
21 Dec 202316min
MPR Weekly Dose 183 — Updated Diabetes Guidelines; Novel Blood Collection Device; Postpartum Depression Tx; Male Birth Control Study; Approval Sought for Psychoactive Drug
The ADA release their new guidance for the management of diabetes 2024; a new blood collection device obtains lab-quality samples using a the finger; novel treatment for postpartum depression becomes ...
15 Dec 202313min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #182 — Novel Weight Loss Tx; Safety Risks for Compounded Semaglutide; Fabhalta Approved for PNH; At-Home Insemination Kit; Sleep Apnea Device Cleared
Novel weight loss treatment now available in pharmacies; Novo Nordisk warns about the risks of compounded semaglutide; treatment approved for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; over-the-counter inse...
8 Dec 202314min
