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The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet

Early in President Joe Biden's tenure, his administration promised to play a key role in ensuring opioid settlement funds went toward tackling the nation's addiction crisis.

21 Apr 2023

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

In the United States, physicians in almost every specialty and role use antibiotics as part of their therapeutic armamentariums.

20 Apr 2023

Will they or won’t they (block the abortion pill)?

Supreme Court justices could act at any moment on access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Beyond reproductive health, their ruling could carry significant implications for states' rights and FDA independence and integrity.

20 Apr 2023

Combination of fluvoxamine and inhaled budesonide reduces severe COVID-19 in high-risk outpatients

Research reports the results of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial that investigated the effects of combining fluvoxamine and inhaled budesonide for preventing disease progression in high-risk outpatients with COVID-19. The study found that the combination treatment reduced the incidence of severe disease requiring advanced care.

20 Apr 2023

Unlocking the potential of RNA lipid nanoparticles to revolutionize cancer treatment

This paper discusses the use of RNA lipid nanoparticles for cancer immunotherapy, which has shown promising results in clinical use. However, only a small percentage of patients respond to existing immunotherapies, and the paper explores opportunities for improvement.

18 Apr 2023

New DCFHP-alum COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows durable, broad-spectrum protection in non-human primates

The newly developed DCFHP-alum COVID-19 vaccine candidate is affordable and effective for mass vaccination.

18 Apr 2023

Many top-selling brand-name drugs in Medicare may provide little added therapeutic benefit

Brand-name drugs cost two to three times more in the U.S. than in other countries, but many of the top-selling brand name drugs may provide little added therapeutic benefit.

18 Apr 2023

Statin use reduces stroke risks in patients with atrial fibrillation

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16 Apr 2023

Monovalent and bivalent COVID boosters provide strong protection against severe outcomes in older adults

Researchers examined the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 booster doses in preventing severe Omicron infection outcomes.

15 Apr 2023

The confusing fate of the abortion pill

The abortion pill mifepristone is now ground zero in the abortion debate.

13 Apr 2023

The drug company that prospered without creating any drugs

The new drug looked so promising — except for that one warning sign.

13 Apr 2023

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir reduces risk of post-COVID syndrome in non-hospitalized vaccinated patients

Researchers assess the effect of nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir on the occurrence of long COVID.

12 Apr 2023

Insulin most likely has a longer shelf life at room temperature, study shows

An international study shows that it is likely that insulin can be stored at room temperature, and for considerably longer than drug companies have counted on to date.

11 Apr 2023

Modified Botox can alleviate chronic pain without risk of paralysis or addiction

A modified form of Botox could give long-term pain relief to patients with chronic nerve injury pain, according to a new study.

11 Apr 2023

Doctors’ lesson for drug industry: Abortion wars are dangerous to ignore

Texas District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's decision April 7 to rescind the approval of the abortion pill mifepristone dealt a blow to more than just people seeking a medication abortion.

11 Apr 2023

Innovative statewide surveillance system will help reduce the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky

University of Kentucky researchers are creating an innovative statewide surveillance system to inform prevention and response efforts aimed at reducing the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky.

10 Apr 2023

Nasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine outperforms existing vaccines in preclinical trial

Researchers assess the role of the live-attenuated vaccine sCPD9 in inducing systemic and mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

6 Apr 2023

Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens. Then federal law got in the way.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared last month that California was "done" doing business with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain said it would not distribute an abortion pill in 21 states where Republicans threatened legal action. Since then, KHN has learned that the Democratic governor must compromise on his hard-line tweet.

6 Apr 2023

mAb therapy reduces risk of hospitalization and death against Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants

Researchers assess the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies in treating COVID-19 caused by different viral variants.

6 Apr 2023

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, attaches to a cellular receptor called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), and activation of the farnesoid X receptor increases ACE2 expression.

5 Apr 2023

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Pharmaceutical News

The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

Will they or won’t they (block the abortion pill)?

Combination of fluvoxamine and inhaled budesonide reduces severe COVID-19 in high-risk outpatients

Unlocking the potential of RNA lipid nanoparticles to revolutionize cancer treatment

New DCFHP-alum COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows durable, broad-spectrum protection in non-human primates

Many top-selling brand-name drugs in Medicare may provide little added therapeutic benefit

Statin use reduces stroke risks in patients with atrial fibrillation

Monovalent and bivalent COVID boosters provide strong protection against severe outcomes in older adults

The confusing fate of the abortion pill

The drug company that prospered without creating any drugs

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir reduces risk of post-COVID syndrome in non-hospitalized vaccinated patients

Insulin most likely has a longer shelf life at room temperature, study shows

Modified Botox can alleviate chronic pain without risk of paralysis or addiction

Doctors’ lesson for drug industry: Abortion wars are dangerous to ignore

Innovative statewide surveillance system will help reduce the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky

Nasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine outperforms existing vaccines in preclinical trial

Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens. Then federal law got in the way.

mAb therapy reduces risk of hospitalization and death against Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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