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MPR Weekly Dose

Oct 24, 2019

This week we talk about the resurrection of Biogen's novel Alzheimer treatment; A "landmark" approval in cystic fibrosis; Expanded indication for Farxiga; The first topical minocycline formulation for acne vulgaris; and the Johnson's baby powder recall.


Oct 17, 2019

This week we talk about new treatment approvals for acute migraine, dry eye disease and schizophrenia; a new indication for Xarelto; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issue an interim guidance for physicians regarding electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury, or 'EVALI'.


Oct 11, 2019

This week we talk about the FDA highlighting THC in the recent spate of vaping-related illnesses; Descovy's expanded approval; A new cream for acne; A treatment for the rare condition possibly behind the creation of vampire myths; and a new drug approval for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.


Oct 4, 2019

This week: New Invokana approval; More ranitidine recalls lead CVS to suspend all sales; FDA has identifies 11 serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could affect medical devices and hospital networks; Entresto indication expanded; and COPD investigate treatment is rejected.