Immune Globulin and Prophylactic Antibiotics Provide Similar Efficacy in Treating Hypogammaglobulinemia Secondary to Hematological Malignancy
Immune globulin replacement and prophylactic antibiotics are commonly used to prevent infections in patients with secondary hypogammaglobulinemia due to hematological malignancies but have never been directly compared.
The Protective Value of RSV Vaccines in Older Adults: A Deeper Dive
Now that safe and effective RSV vaccines are finally available, more evidence of their direct health benefits in older Americans will be forthcoming. It is likely as well that FDA will eventually expand the marketing approvals of these vaccines to include adults under age 60 with chronic conditions demonstrated to importantly increase the risk of RSV-associated LRTD and hospitalization.
Myths & Facts: High Blood Pressure
Known as the silent killer, hypertension often goes undetected in individuals until a serious event occurs. However, with a better understanding of the condition and regular monitoring, it can be managed with treatment.
Update on Treating Neutropenia
While neutropenia can be a life-threatening condition, physicians have many tools to treat it.
New Study to Examine COVID-19 Vaccines in People with Weakened Immune Systems
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health are exploring the ideal vaccine booster strategy for immunosuppressed patients to protect those at higher risk of severe illness and complications from COVID-19 infection.
New Vaccine Could Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol by as Much as 30 Percent
A new vaccine currently in development can effectively and affordably lower levels of “bad’ cholesterol in the body, a health problem that affects almost two in five adults in the U.S.
CSL Behring Adds 4 and 5 Gram Vials of ZEMAIRA
CSL Behring’s ZEMAIRA (alpha1- proteinase inhibitor [human]) is now available in 4 gram and 5 gram vials.
World’s First Gene Therapies Approved to Treat Sickle Cell Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, representing the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older.
Hizentra Vials to Be Discontinued and Replaced with Prefilled Syringes
CSL Behring is discontinuing all sizes of Hizentra vials in the U.S. by the end of September 2024.
Selarsdi Approved as Biosimilar to Stelara to Treat Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
The U.S. Food and Drug Admini-stration has approved Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) injection for subcutaneous use, as a biosimilar to Stelara, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and for active psoriatic arthritis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older.