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Treatment options for Crohn’s disease expand after Rinvoq approval

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AbbVie’s Rinvoq (upadacitinib) for patients with Crohn’s disease who do not respond to TNF blockers, a common immune suppressant treatment for the condition. The FDA nod means Rinvoq is now approved for seven indications in gastroenterology, rheumatology and dermatology.

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Prednisone anxiety: Why it happens and how to cope

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Prednisone is an FDA-approved prescription medication to treat a range of common conditions characterized by inflammation caused by the immune system. Like other steroids, prednisone reduces swelling, redness, and other symptoms caused by immune system reactions. In such cases, a dose adjustment might be appropriate.

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Pantoprazole for dogs: Dosage and safety

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The immune-suppressing drug cyclosporine. Pantoprazole dosage for dogs The standard pantoprazole dosage for dogs to treat stomach acid-related diseases is 0.7–1 Other published recommended dosages include: 0.5–1 The FDA has not approved pantoprazole for animals. Ampicillin. Cyclosporine is also less effective.

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US FDA grants approval for AstraZeneca’s combination liver cancer therapy

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for AstraZeneca ’s Imjudo (tremelimumab) plus Imfinzi (durvalumab) to treat adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a kind of liver cancer.

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Oral COVID-19 vaccine beckons, as ImmunityBio licenses iosBio tech

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They also offer the potential for self-administration at home rather than in a health setting, making compliance with booster dosage potentially higher.”. Soon-Shiong said that oral vaccines could have another key advantage as they stimulate mucosal, systemic and T-cell immune responses. “As

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Sanofi/GSK restart COVID-19 vaccine trials after tweaking formulation

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In December interim phase 1/2 trial results showed the vaccine produced a lower immune response in older adults. At the time analysts said that this was likely due to an insufficient concentration of the antigen and the companies have refined their antigen formulation hoping for a better immune response including in older adults.

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How much amoxicillin can I give my cat?

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Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) to treat certain bacterial infections , including Streptococcus , Staphylococcus , and E.coli. Amoxicillin dosage for cats “The exact dosage of amoxicillin can vary depending on the type of infection and the cat’s health condition,” Dr. Ushi says.

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