Ambien alternative? FDA approves insomnia drug that improves sleep in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
New insomnia medication lemborexant compared favorably to an extended release form of Ambien in a late-stage clinical trial.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
First generics of blood thinner Eliquis approved… FDA receives $91 million funding increase for 2020 … Few pharmacies provide antibiotic disposal instructions, survey shows
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 19, 2019
Alzheimer’s initiative aims to enhance clinical care … FDA proposes rule allowing drugs to be imported from Canada … New Parkinson’s drug meets safety criteria in mid-stage trial … Medicinal...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, December 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 14, 2019
Loneliness linked to poorer cognition in older adults … Protein in the brain could protect against Alzheimer’s disease … U.S. FDA approves Tandem’s predictive insulin pump software …...
Promising antidepressant fails in late-stage trial
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
Fast-tracked antidepressant Sage-217 failed to outperform a placebo in a stage 3 trial, according to its developer.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, December 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
Opinion: FDA’s lax generic drug oversight puts seniors at risk … Study supports non-drug treatment for early diabetes symptoms … Bipartisan bill would create Office of Alzheimer’s Disease in Florida...
FDA approves new flu vaccine option for older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new influenza vaccine for people aged 65 and older, Sanofi announced Monday.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Single odds-defying case may lead to new Alzheimer’s treatments … Fully digital Alzheimer’s study to track risk factors in 400,000 volunteers … Blood samples may identify those at risk for frailty...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 22
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Researchers explain muscle loss in menopause … Testosterone replacement therapy can up men’s risk of stroke, heart attack … Ted Cruz bill would speed FDA approval of drugs OK’d in other countries
FDA issues new recommendations on feeding tube use
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 12, 2018
Providers should take extra precautions when using feeding tubes, according to new guidance from the Food and Drug Administration.