MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #233 — Pfizer ends development of weight loss drug; counterfeit Ozempic seized; daily pill demonstrates HbA1c reductions; mavacamten misses trial endpoint; smart belt to reduce fall injury
Pfizer ends danuglipron clinical program for obesity; FDA warns about counterfeit Ozempic; daily pill shows promise in reducing HbA1c; mavacamten misses in nonobstructive HCM trial and the FDA clears ...
18 Apr 202512min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #232 — Uplizna gains new approval; Vanrafia approved for proteinuria in IgAN; schizophrenia ER Tx now available; Imcivree shows promise in hypothalamic obesity; GLP-1RAs may reduce dementia risk
Uplizna gains new indication; Vanrafia approved for proteinuria in IgAN; Erzofri now available for schizophrenia; setmelanotide shows promise in hypothalamic obesity; GLP-1RAs may reduce dementia risk...
11 Apr 202515min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #231 — Treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome; Qfitlia Approved; Chlamydia Vaccine and OTC Test; Semaglutide Improves Walking; Imfinzi Approved for MIBC
New treatments for Prader-Willi Syndrome and hemophilia; FDA fast tracks a chlamydia vaccine candidate; over-the-counter test cleared for identifying chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis; semagluti...
4 Apr 202516min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #230 — New Antibiotic for uUTIs; Treatment Approved for Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors; New Rosacea Tx Option; Tremfya Gains Crohn Disease Indication; Dept. of HHS Cuts 10,000 Jobs
New antibiotic has been approved for uncomplicated UTIs; Cabometyx approved for advanced neuroendocrine tumors; new rosacea treatment option; Tremfya gains Crohn disease indication; Department of HHS ...
28 Mars 202515min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #229 — Flu Vaccine Recommendations; Patient Dies Following Gene Therapy; Chikungungya Vaccine; Zunveyl Available; REMS Removed for Tryvio
Influenza vaccine recommendations made for upcoming season; a patient dies following Elevidys infusion; Chikungunya vaccine now available and recommended for those traveling to areas with an outbreak;...
21 Mars 202511min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #228 — Xolair biosimilar approved; Furoscix indication expanded; Novel implant for rare eye disease; Lorundrostat trial data; Elevated benzene in acne treatments
First Xolair biosimilar approved, Wearable furosemide loop diuretic gains expanded indication; Implant approved for macular telangiectasia; Novel treatment shows promise in hypertension; And testing r...
14 Mars 202513min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #227 — Labeling Changes for Testosterone Products; Food Allergy Treatments Compared; FDA Approves Stroke Tx; COVID-19, Flu Vaccine Effectiveness for Recent Season; Neffy 1mg Approved
Labeling changes for testosterone products; food allergy treatments compared; FDA approves stroke Tx; COVID-19, flu vaccine effectiveness for recent season; Neffy 1mg approved
6 Mars 202515min
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #226 — REMS Removed for Schizophrenia Tx; New Copper Intrauterine Device; Wegovy, Ozempic Supply Update; Lumbar Disc Disease Tx Fast Tracked; Tourette Syndrome Shows Promise
REMS requirement removed for schizophrenia treatment; new copper intrauterine device approved; Wegovy, Ozempic no longer in short supply; stem cell therapy for chronic lumbar disc disease fast tracked...
28 Feb 202511min
