Novel Rx Device for Sleep Apnea, Snoring Gets FDA Approval
The eXciteOSA device is used while the individual is awake and provides electrical muscle stimulation through a mouthpiece that sits around the tongue.
Treatments
Cabenuva Approved as First Long-Acting Injectable for HIV Treatment
The approval of Cabenuva was based on data from two phase 3 trials which included 1182 HIV-infected adults who were virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) prior to initiation.
Gemtesa Approved for Overactive Bladder Treatment
The approval was based on data from the pivotal phase 3 EMPOWUR study.
Sustained Benefit of Ocrelizumab Treatment for Primary Progressive MS
There were sustained benefits of early and continuous ocrelizumab on disease progression in primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
Subcutaneous Methotrexate vs Oral Treatment in Patients With Psoriasis
The effectiveness of oral vs subcutaneous methotrexate for the treatment of psoriasis in a registry is reported.
Prophylactic Migraine Treatment Has No Effect in Children
Findings based on review of 23 studies with variety of treatments compared with placebo.
Short-Term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effectively Reduced Adolescent Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may reduce the incidence of insomnia symptoms in adolescents, according to study data presented at the 2019 World Sleep Congress.
Clinically Important Zoonotic Diseases Part 1: Influenza and Salmonella
The One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization workshop, organized jointly by the United States CDC, US Department of Agriculture, and US Department for the Interior, recently reported a list of 8 top zoonotic diseases of national concern.
Family Planning in MS: A Gap in Patient Knowledge
Research highlights the need for healthcare professionals to proactively and directly address the issues and risks of DMTs in terms of MS patients’ family planning activities.
Voxelotor Improves Hemoglobin Levels in Sickle Cell Disease
Fewer individuals in voxelotor group versus placebo group have worsened anemia at week 24.
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