Most-Read Oncology Articles of 2021
The most-read oncology news of 2021 included the FDA’s review of accelerated approvals, COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in patients with blood cancer, and more.
Two Approvals in Urothelial Cancer Survive FDA Panel Scrutiny
As hearings of the FDA panel have shown, once a drug is approved and in clinical guidelines, pulling it from the market is not so simple, even if later trials do not confirm phase 2 results.
FDA Update: Merck Action on Keytruda Gastric Cancer Indication Tops Busy Week
Merck will withdraw Keytruda's advanced gastric indication after an FDA panel vote, a drug with supply problems gets a new indication, NDAs for an HIV therapy, and other news.
Antibodies Go Missing After COVID-19 Vaccination in Some Blood Cancer Patients
Lack of antibodies from vaccination mainly affects patients with B cell cancers. Experts say antibodies are just one piece of the puzzle and that other aspects of the immune system fend off serious cases of COVID-19.
Feasibility Study Shows Mobile Devices Help Patients Communicate Cancer Treatment Effects
Mobile devices for patients to report symptoms associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors address an unmet need.
ASCO 2021: Lumakras, First Approved KRAS-targeting Cancer Drug, Looks Promising
The FDA approved Amgen’s Lumakras (sotorasib) last week, the first drug targeting KRAS-mutated cancer to get the agency’s OK. But the clinical and commercial future of the drug is uncertain.
Breaking Down Health Plans, HSAs, AI With Paul Fronstin of EBRI
November 19th 2024Featured in this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast is Paul Fronstin, director of health benefits research at EBRI, who shed light on the evolving landscape of health benefits with editors of Managed Healthcare Executive.
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In this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, Briana Contreras, an editor with MHE had the pleasure of meeting Loren McCaghy, director of consulting, health and consumer engagement and product insight at Accenture, to discuss the organization's latest report on U.S. consumers switching healthcare providers and insurance payers.
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New PTSD Treatment Shows Promise with Brexpiprazole, Sertraline Combination
December 24th 2024Currently, the only medications approved by the FDA for PTSD are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) sertraline and paroxetine. However, these medications don’t work for everyone.
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