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Merck Reports the US FDA Acceptance of sBLA for Keytruda (pembrolizumab) to Treat Advanced or Unresectable Biliary Tract Cancer

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Shots: The US FDA has accepted an sBLA seeking approval of Keytruda + CT for LA unresectable or metastatic BTC. m-OS (12.7 vs 10.9mos.), 1 & 2 yr. OS rate (52% & 24.9%

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10 foods high in vitamin D

The Checkup by Singlecare

Vitamin D also supports a healthy immune system and can even help prevent diseases. That is 170% of the daily value (DV) recommended by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cereal To reduce vitamin D deficiency in America, the FDA now allows more vitamin D to be added to breakfast cereals. How much vitamin D do you need?

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Top 20 Drugs with US Patent Expiry in 2023 Based on Total Sales Value

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Lupin has earned the US FDA approval for the generic version of Banzel as Rufinamide Oral Suspension. Last year TWI announced the US FDA approval of their generic Dexilant is available in 30mg and 60mg capsules which would be released into the market once the patents expire. The exact mechanism of action is uncertain.

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Zinc for the Common Cold

The People's Pharmacy

Studies have confirmed that adequate zinc is essential for good antiviral immune response ( Advances in Nutrition , July 1, 2019 ). Back in 2009, the FDA warned people against using one of the most popular brands, Zicam. Randomized controlled trials have found that zinc can help people recover sooner ( BMJ Open , Nov.

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Can you use metronidazole for cats?

The Checkup by Singlecare

In humans, metronidazole is FDA-approved for treating certain bacterial infections. Although not FDA-approved for animals, metronidazole is used off-label in cats when prescribed in veterinary medicine. What is metronidazole used for in cats? A decrease in white blood cell count is rare but occurs in some pets.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

You may be familiar with naltrexone, which is an FDA-approved medication that has been used since the 1980s for opioid withdrawal. However, low doses of this medication (hence, low dose naltrexone or LDN), have been found to modulate the immune system and have shown promise in improving cases of autoimmune disease. Doses of 1.5-4.5

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What was the most popular prescription in each state in 2023?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” because the body can produce it after sun exposure, vitamin D is essential for bone health, nerve and muscle function, and immune system function. Levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone) is FDA approved to treat hypothyroidism , a condition in which the body produces less thyroid hormone than your body needs.