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

PharmaShots

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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Acetaminophen interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Acetaminophen may also blunt the effects of other medications that impact the immune system, including some medicines used to manage cancer diagnoses and even the immune response following vaccinations. There are over 50 TKIs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with the ongoing rapid development of new drugs every year.

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Paving the way for anti-Abeta active immunotherapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

Limitations of monoclonal antibody therapies Regulatory approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for aducanumab and lecanemab – and likely very soon for donanemab also – opened a route for different therapeutic modalities and other relevant disease targets, such as tau.

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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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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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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.