Dr. Philippe Armand discusses the recent FDA approval (June 2018) of Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with refractory primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL), or who have relapsed after two or more prior lines of therapy.
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Growing Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Treatment Options
Dr. Michael Edward Thase discusses the growing prevalence of major depressive disorder, related misconceptions for HCPs to consider, and the urgent need for alternative treatment options.
The Controversy Surrounding Kratom: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Questions and concerns have been raised regarding the safety and efficacy of kratom, which is a relatively new drug in the Western world.
Sleep Apnea May Increase the Risk of Dementia
The link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and dementia in older adults has been the focus of a recent study that was published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Goji Berry Compound Could Possibly Cure Two Fatal Tropical Diseases
A new drug compound extracted from the goji berry plant, known as 7-keto-sempervirol, has been developed by a team of researchers from two Welsh universities led by Professor Andrew Westwell.
Scientists Discovered a Better Way to Combat Body Odor
Experts from the Universities of Oxford and York in the UK believe they have discovered a revolutionary method that can combat body odor.
Mixing Antibiotics With Food Additives Can Alter Their Effectiveness
The efficacy of antibiotics can be modified when they are mixed together or combined with food additives or non-antibiotic drugs.
Testosterone Affects Men’s Consumer Choices
A recent study indicates that testosterone has the ability to influence men’s consumer choices. It drives them to choose status over quality and power.
Is Medicinal Cannabis Ineffective In Treating Chronic Pain?
A comprehensive four-year study on medicinal cannabis was conducted by researchers from the University of News South Wales (UNSW) Sydney and discovered that the drug doesn’t effectively alleviate chronic non-cancer pain in patients.
Importance of Proper Nutrition to Surgical Patients
Dr. Suela Sulo, PhD, MS, Abbott’s lead nutrition study investigator, discusses importance of surgical patients nutrition new data published in the “Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition” (JPEN) by Advocate Health Care and supported by Abbott. This data showed that by implementing a nutrition care program that screens patients undergoing surgery for malnutrition and providing nutrition to those at risk, readmission rates went down 50% and their average length of stay after surgery was shortened by 2.7 days.