FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As reported in a recent publication (citations omitted): An estimated 129 million people in the US have at least 1 major chronic disease (eg, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension) as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Undoubtedly, the public health and economic toll of chronic disease is staggering.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In 2011, the U.S. Resorcinol is restricted in all cosmetics in Japan, and the EU limits concentrations and requires warning labels. To avoid this chemical, look for the following ingredients on your product labels: resorcinol, 1,3-benzenediol, resorcin, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene (m-hydroxybenzene, m-dihydroxyphenol). References.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

Perhaps more concerning, of the 133 different VOCs found across all tested products, only one, ethanol, was actually listed on any label! (13, For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label. But formaldehyde has been labeled as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. BAAQMD website.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 14, 2023

This group also performed a randomized, larger placebo-controlled trial of 43 patients in 2011. This happens from nerve damage (temporary or permanent) due to illness (for instance, diabetes, shingles, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory disorders) or injury. [24] Thus, this therapy may also be helpful for reducing goiter size.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 6, 2023

It breaks my heart to think about the many thyroid patients who get labeled as clinically depressed instead of being tested for thyroid antibodies, and to think of the patients who start on thyroid hormones without consideration of dosage and form, resulting in ongoing symptoms, including depression.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 7, 2023

Interestingly, metformin, a drug that supports blood sugar metabolism and insulin sensitivity, and is commonly prescribed to those with diabetes, has recently been studied in Hashimoto’s, and has been shown to have the ability to reduce thyroid antibodies! [33] If you have diabetes, your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

79] In a 2011 study, 119 women that had a riboflavin deficiency were given either 2 g or 4 g of riboflavin, or a placebo for eight weeks. [80] 2011 Dec;57(4):369-77. [28] A reinvestigation using Fe-labelling and non-invasive liver iron quantification. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. Published 2021 Jan 14.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 20, 2023

Please consider the following and be sure to read the precautions on individual labels before you try a new herb, supplement, or blend. (In Aloe vera should not be used by those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetic, or have a bowel obstruction. However, as with all substances, they can affect each individual differently.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There is a known link between Hashimoto’s and type 2 diabetes, with up to 30 percent of those with Hashimoto’s developing the condition. Conversely, patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing a thyroid disorder, especially women. Ozempic is a recent blockbuster drug with benefits for diabetes and weight.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

15] Researchers believe that infections such as MAP might be a common pathogenic trigger behind multiple autoimmune and other diseases (including Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, type 1 diabetes, and possibly psoriasis) in genetically susceptible individuals. [16] Egyptian Journal of Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology.

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