Lucas Franki is an associate editor for MDedge News, and has been with the company since 2014. He has a BA in English from Penn State University and is an Eagle Scout.
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FDA approves Qwo for treatment of cellulite
The first injectable cellulite treatment receives regulatory approval.
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FDA approves Cosentyx for treatment of active nr-axSpA
The approval marks secukinumab’s fourth approved indication, following moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing...
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FDA approves Uplizna for treatment of anti-AQP4 antibody–positive NMOSD
Second FDA-approved therapy for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder offers patients additional treatment option.
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Baloxavir effective, well tolerated for influenza treatment in children
This phase 3 trial demonstrates that the investigational drug baloxavir marboxil is noninferior to oseltamivir, a drug for alleviating flu...
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FDA approves new antibiotic for HABP/VABP treatment
Recarbrio was previously approved by the FDA to treat patients with complicated urinary tract infections and complicated intra-abdominal...
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FDA approves ramucirumab-erlotinib combo for metastatic NSCLC
The approval was supported by results from the phase 3 RELAY trial.
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FDA approves mAb combo for hepatocellular carcinoma
Approval was based on results from the phase 3 IMbrave150 trial.
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Aripiprazole lauroxil rivals paliperidone palmitate in schizophrenia
The baseline PANSS score was 94.1 for the aripiprazole patients and 94.6 for those who received paliperidone.
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Hyperkalemia most common adverse event in women taking spironolactone
Of the 1,272 cases of hyperkalemia reported, only 25 occurred in women aged 45 years or less.
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FDA approves Phexxi for use as an on-demand contraceptive
This is the first nonhormonal vaginal pH regulator contraceptive, the company says.
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Before pandemic, gastroenterologist earnings were holding steady
Many gastroenterologists felt unfairly compensated in 2020, with only 52% reporting that they were satisfied with their salary.
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Before pandemic, rheumatologists saw small salary increase
Rheumatologists were more likely than the average physician to report that “having so many rules and regulations” was the most challenging part of...
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FDA approves Fensolvi for central precocious puberty treatment
It is administered twice a year with a small injection volume to children aged 2 years and older.
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FDA approves hyaluronic acid filler for lip augmentation, perioral rhytids
The manufacturer is “working to determine the appropriate launch timing and availability” of this new product.
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FDA grants EUA to muscle stimulator to reduce mechanical ventilator usage
VentFree allows patients to begin treatment during the early stages of ventilation while they are sedated and to continue until the patient is...