March 21st 2024
Tryvio, an oral drug for those with uncontrolled hypertension, will be available in the second half of 2024. The list price has not yet to be determined.
February 5th 2024
September 16th 2023
FDA Updates: Genentech Withdraws Tecentriq Indication; New Approvals for Xarelto, Tibsovo
August 28th 2021Tecentriq loses indication, Xarelto is approved for reduce risks of cardiovascular events, Tibsovo is approved for rare cancer, Skytrofa is a new, once-weekly growth hormone, and supplemental application is filed Orencia graft-versus-host disease.
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Study: Statins Reduce Death Rate in Patients with COVID-19
July 20th 2021This research sought to understand the relationship of prior medication exposure, existing health conditions, and COVID-19 outcomes using data from the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry.
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FDA Update: Keytruda and Aduhelm News Leads the Week
July 10th 2021Keytruda loses one indication but gains another, Biogen narrows use of Aduhelm, Padcev gets regular approval and expanded indication, Amgen submits application for asthma biologic, agency issues complete response letter for diabetes prevention therapy teplizumab, Novartis resubmits NDA for inclisiran.
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Treating Sleep Apnea With CPAP Therapy Lowers the Risk of Heart Problems, COVID-19
June 30th 2021Data presented at the virtual Sleep 2021 meeting by the Annual American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests treating sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea is important for heart health and better prevents chances of COVID-19.
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SGLT2 Inhibitor Use Stunted for Black, Female, Lower Income Type 2 Diabetes Patients
April 21st 2021Access to care and other health disparities result in the low use of novel therapies for Black, female and lower income type 2 diabetes patients. If these barriers aren't addressed, disparities among kidney and cardiovascular patients may worsen in the U.S.
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How to Reduce Your Long-Term Risk from Cardiovascular Disease, Poor Metabolic Health
February 22nd 2021February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to think about our cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular diseases are those that affect the heart and blood vessels and include stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure, and other poor heart and vascular health outcomes.
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