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Novel Targeted Drug Approved for Stomach Cancers

Zolbetuximab indicated alongside fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy

Oct 18, 2024
FDA APPROVED FDA has approved zolbetuximab (Vyloy) over a computer rendering of a monoclonal antibody and cancer cells.
Novel Drug Maintained Clinical Improvements in IBD

Greater benefit seen with higher dose of tulisokibart at week 50

Oct 16, 2024
A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies and ulcerative colitis.
Highest Paid Medical Ƶ in 2024

Each of these specialties average over $500k per year

Oct 10, 2024
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What Skin Says About Health

Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between life and death

Oct 03, 2024
The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, a photo of skin tags, and the words: HIGH SUGAR.
Food Retention Risk Low for GLP-1 Users When Endoscopy Is Combined With Colonoscopy

Bowel preparation protocols appeared protective in small study

Oct 01, 2024
A photo of male and female healthcare workers performing an endoscopy on a female patient.
H. Pylori Testing Did Not Reduce Gastric Cancer Incidence, Mortality

Gastric cancer incidence was lower after adjusting for certain factors in post hoc analyses

Sep 30, 2024
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No Benefit for PD-1 Inhibitors in Certain Gastroesophageal Cancers, FDA Panel Says

Despite problematic dataset, risk/benefit profile not favorable with PD-L1 expression below 1

Sep 27, 2024
 FDA ODAC PD-(L)1 inhibitors over a computer rendering of esophageal cancer
Novel Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise in Ulcerative Colitis

26% of patients receiving tulisokibart achieved clinical remission vs 1% with placebo

Sep 25, 2024
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Immunotherapy May Not Benefit All Gastroesophageal Cancer Patients, FDA Staff Says

Data since approvals suggest benefits limited to subgroups with PD-L1 expression of at least 1%

Sep 24, 2024
FDA ODAC PD-(L)1 inhibitors over a computer rendering of esophageal cancer
FDA Rejects NK1R Antagonist for Gastroparesis

Drugmaker none-too-pleased with agency's request for additional studies

Sep 19, 2024
FDA CRL tradipitant (Vanda) over a computer rendering of a stomach.
Approved Liver Disease Drug Has No Clinical Benefit, FDA Panel Says

Agency advisors put their foot down on shaky science for Ocaliva in primary biliary cholangitis

Sep 13, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
FDA Expands Approval of IL-23 Drug to Ulcerative Colitis

In trials, guselkumab more than doubled remission rates versus placebo

Sep 12, 2024
FDA approved guselkumab (Tremfya) over a computer rendering of ulcerative colitis.
FDA Reviewers Skeptical of Ocaliva for Rare Bile Duct Disease

Agency advisory panel to examine complicated efficacy data and liver safety concerns

Sep 11, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
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