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FDA reviewers back Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ahead of panel

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The gist of a briefing document published from FDA reviewers ahead of an expert advisory board meeting is that the vaccine is good to go. But there are still unanswered questions that can only be addressed once the shot is administered to the wider public. of participants.

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Pharmacovigilance deep dive: risk minimisation measures

European Pharmaceutical Review

This can be achieved by reducing the burden of adverse reactions or by optimising benefits through patient selection (eg, contraindications, recommendations of use, warnings, concomitant medicine[s], or certain test parameters) and treatment management (eg, specific dosing regimen, relevant testing, patient follow-up).

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NICE says yes to BeiGene’s Brukinsa after Scottish nay

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The final appraisal document from health technology assessment (HTA) agency NICE says that Brukinsa can be used to treat WM in adults who have had at least one prior treatment, and only if bendamustine plus rituximab therapy is also suitable.

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How to Run DMC? It’s Tricky – FDA’s New Draft Guidance Provides Updated Recommendations on How to Best Use Data Monitoring Committees in Clinical Trials

The FDA Law Blog

Other Oversight Groups Both documents described the role of other oversight groups, in addition to DMCs, that may be involved in a clinical trial in similar, sometimes overlapping, roles such as IRBs, trial steering committees, and site monitors. Increased Connections Between a DMC and FDA?

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How advanced technology can streamline the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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Adverse reactions to the vaccine. The data must be quickly documented and reported to public health agencies to ensure effective record keeping, equal access to the vaccine and patient safety. In a rollout of this magnitude, point of care facilities need to collect comprehensive vaccination data on: Individual patient records.

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Vraylar withdrawal: What to expect when stopping the drug

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although Vraylar withdrawal is not a documented issue, there are reports of withdrawal-like symptoms from quitting other antipsychotics. Bottom line: The importance of safe Vraylar withdrawal While Vraylar is not known for causing drug withdrawal, discontinuing this medication can cause adverse reactions, including mental illness relapse.

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Does phentermine help with ADHD?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Still, “its effects on ADHD symptoms are not well-documented,” he stresses. Still, phentermine shares attributes with other ADHD medications and has a similar mechanism of action in the body. Phentermine stimulates the release of norepinephrine, which can influence alertness and appetite,” Dr. Youssouf says. Dr. Youssouf states.