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Statin statistics 2025

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These are called high-intensity statins; most statins have a range of intensity , based on their dosage. Acta Cardiologica Sinica , 2016) A small number of people may develop serious muscle damage on statins, a condition called rhabdomyolysis. Lewis adds, with some decreasing LDL cholesterol at higher percentages than others.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about copycat weight loss drugs, ADHD prescriptions spiking, and more

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Telehealth firms and pharmacies instead intend to sell versions of the obesity drugs tailored for specific patients whose doctors say they need a different dosage than one of the original drugs or a version with extra vitamins added.  In 2016, Ionis won approval for an infusion called Spinraza.

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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About The Treatment Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

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tuberculosis 4 , more recent research implies that this dosage falls at the lower end of the dose-response curve 5. Crucially, the effects depend on dosage, with EON incidence at a standard dose of 15 mg/kg/day ranging from 1% to 2.5%, increasing to 18% at 35 mg/kg/day 14. Clin Infect Dis 2016; 63:e147–95. 20 (2016), pp.

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New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

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The 2016 World Health Organization classification of MCL recognizes 2 molecular subtypes that reflect divergent pathogenesis and clinical behavior 2 : Classical MCL is derived from naive B cells that lack somatic hypermutation in IGHV , do not transit through the germinal center, and express the SOX11 transcription factor.

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Lumateperone Submits Application for Schizophrenia Indication to FDA for Supplemental New Drug

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2 Guiding prescribers and patients through initiation of lumatperone, adjusting dosage amounts, and switching from other antipsychotics, emphasizing its favorable relapse reduction profile is key in preventing relapse. FDA for CAPLYTA® (lumateperone) with data demonstrating significant schizophrenia relapse prevention compared to placebo.

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EMA Encourages Use of New Approach Methodologies to Reduce Animal Testing

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Adverse Outcome Pathway Networks as the Basis for the Development of New Approach Methodologies: Liver Toxicity as a Case Study. Current Opinion in Toxicology, 2024 , 40, 100504, Burden, N. Pathways-Based Approach Across the Biosciences–Toward Application in Practice. NC 3Rs Workshop. J Appl Toxicol. 2015 35(9):971-5.

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Investigating the Pharmacist’s Role in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Patients With Cancer

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Ross et al published a landmark study in 2016 evaluating psilocybin’s impact on anxiety and depression in 51 patients with life-threatening cancer. It triggered an outflow of new psychedelic research interest and added evidence to the relationship between mystical experience and the efficacy of psilocybin.