Entries by aaron

USFDA approves Selarsdi injection for subcutaneous use to treat severe plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis: Alvotech, Teva

Reykjavik: Alvotech and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SELARSDI (ustekinumab-aekn) injection for subcutaneous use, as a biosimilar to Stelara, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and for active psoriatic arthritis in adults and pediatric patients 6 […]

Himcare Payment Delay: Health services hit at IGMC Shimla

Shimla: Himcare and Ayushman cardholders are facing difficulties obtaining essential medicines at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital’s (IGMC) Jan Aushadhi store, where they are entitled to receive them free of cost. Sources reveal that the outstanding payments under these schemes at IGMC have soared to over Rs 65 crore, contributing to a cumulative […]

USFDA accepts for review GSK 5-in-1 meningococcal ABCWY vaccine candidate

London: GSK plc has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review a Biologics License Application (BLA) for its 5-in-1 meningococcal ABCWY (MenABCWY) vaccine candidate. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for a regulatory decision by the US FDA on this application is 14 February 2025. GSK’s 5-in-1 […]

Maternal iron and vitamin D levels during mid-pregnancy independently linked to third-trimester depression symptoms: Study

Pregnant individuals often struggle to obtain adequate iron and vitamin D due to factors such as limited food access, nutrient bioavailability, dietary restrictions, location or seasonality, and medical conditions. These micronutrients are crucial for optimal fetal development and maternal health. Iron deficiency affects 20% of pregnancies globally, while the global prevalence of vitamin D sufficiency […]

Ascending- descending ultrafiltration may help stabilizethe blood pressure levels among hemodialysis patients, suggests study

Ascending- descending ultrafiltration may help stabilise blood pressure levels among hemodialysis patients, suggests study published in the BMC Nephrology. Considering no previous research into the utilization of ascending/descending ultrafiltration and linear sodium profiles in improving blood pressure among hemodialysis patients, the present study aimed to explore the effect of the A/D-UF along with linear sodium […]

IV iron therapy effectively improves anemia in pediatric patients with IBD: Study

A recent study published in the World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics unveiled the effectiveness and safety of intravenous (IV) iron therapy for treating iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Iron deficiency anemia is a common complication in pediatric patients with IBD, primarily due to chronic inflammation that disrupts iron absorption […]