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Pharmacists Take the Lead on Advanced Therapeutics

Pharmacy Times

I’m coming at it from the perspective of understanding the science behind it… When you talk about manipulating genes, that definitely tends to put some people off,” she said. “I Trinkman noted the hesitancy some patients have shown toward gene therapies, emphasizing the need for greater education about how these therapies work.

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Pembrolizumab Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Pharmacy Times

Molecular model of pembrolizumab | Image Credit: © Dr_Microbe - stock.adobe.com The FDA’s decision was based on data from the randomized, multicenter, open-label KEYNOTE-689 trial (NCT02358031). This marks the first FDA approval for a perioperative treatment approach in locally advanced HNSCC. months (95% CI: 37.9, months (95% CI: 19.5,

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Merck acquires Prometheus Biosciences

Express Pharma

Merck, known as MSD outside the US and Canada, and Prometheus Biosciences announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, has agreed to acquire Prometheus for $200.00 per share in cash for a total equity value of approximately $10.8

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Regeneron tests COVID-19 antibody therapy in UK’s RECOVERY trial

pharmaphorum

The phase 3 open-label trial will test the cocktail in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 and will compare the effects of adding the antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

However, low doses of this medication (hence, low dose naltrexone or LDN), have been found to modulate the immune system and have shown promise in improving cases of autoimmune disease. These include Crohn’s, MS, and Hashimoto’s, as well as other immune system-related conditions such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. Doses of 1.5-4.5

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A Comprehensive Guide to Vitamins

FADIC

Vitamin A Role of Vitamin A : Vitamin A has many vital functions in your body: It strengthens your immune system. It helps your muscles move and supports your immune system. ‌ Vitamin E Role of Vitamin E : Vitamin E supports your immune system and prevents blood clots. It’s essential for your vision.

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I knew he was right — sugar can contribute to a yeast overgrowth, lowered immunity, blood sugar issues, weight gain, diabetes, and a whole host of health problems (1-3) — but I was a sugar addict, and it was devastating to think that I would have to let go of this old friend and not have any sweetness in my life.