Patricia Weiser

4 days ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Patricia Weiser

Tracking how symptoms change over time in people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may help predict survival and improve patient-centered care, according to new research out of the University of North Carolina. The study, published late last month in Clinical Cancer Research, found that patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can offer important insights into disease progression and treatment response when analyzed over time.

2 weeks ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Patricia Weiser

The FDA has granted Mesoblast’s stem cell therapy, Ryoncil (remestemcel-L), seven years of orphan drug exclusivity for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (SR-aGVHD) in children ages 2 months and older, the company announced May 14. The exclusivity designation means the FDA will not approve another mesenchymal stromal or stem cell product for the same condition until 2032.

3 weeks ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Patricia Weiser

As immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become a mainstay of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment, clinicians still debate whether adding chemotherapy delivers more good than harm. New real-world evidence, published May 8 in JAMA Oncology, tips the scales toward benefit, showing that the combination lowers all-cause mortality by roughly one-third and produced an acceptable safety trade-off.

3 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Patricia Weiser |Aviva Patz

Why Trust U.S. NewsHow we rate OTC Medicines and Health Products1100+products evaluated357pharmacists surveyed134dermatologists surveyedSee our full methodologySee our full methodologyKey Takeaways Over-the-counter cough drops and lozenges can help suppress coughing and soothe sore throats. Common active ingredients in these products include dextromethorphan, benzocaine, menthol and pectin. The best cough drop depends on your symptoms as well as safety considerations.

3 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Patricia Weiser

Why Trust U.S. NewsHow we rate OTC Medicines and Health Products1100+brands evaluated357pharmacists surveyed134dermatologists surveyedSee our full methodologySee our full methodologyKey Takeaways There are two types of acid reducers: histamine antagonists (also called H2 blockers) and proton pump inhibitors. Both are available with and without a prescription. Both lower stomach acid production to help prevent heartburn, but they work slightly differently and kick in at different times.