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Metformin helps manage weight gain side effect of SGAs

European Pharmaceutical Review

SGAs used to treat bipolar disorder are often effective at helping young patients’ mental health improve but can have significant side effects including elevated blood pressure and glucose, increased appetite, as well as weight gain.

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Preventative approach could reduce immunotherapy side effects

European Pharmaceutical Review

New research from the US indicates that a prophylactic treatment before immunotherapy can significantly reduce the rate of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in multiple myeloma patients. Immunotherapy drugs like teclistamab can result in potentially fatal side effects, including CRS and immune cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS).

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UK agency pilots biobank to study links between genetics and drug side effects

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) aims to launch a pilot genetic biobank that will gather patient data to associate drug-related adverse events to their genetic makeup. Side effects due to drugs are responsible for one in every 16 hospital admissions in the UK, based on the announcement.

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Experts flag eye inflammation reports tied to Apellis' geographic atrophy med Syfovre

Fierce Pharma

Apellis Pharmaceuticals' Syfovre, after achieving the first FDA approval for advanced eye disease geographic atrophy, has been associated with rare but severe side effects, according to the America | The American Society of Retinal Specialists sent out a note to doctors on Saturday warning of eye inflammation cases in patients who took Syfovre, (..)

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Novo’s obesity drug has serious warnings and barriers to overcome

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The media headlines promise weight loss for diabetes patients, but Norvo’s new drug is in the same class as other drugs and carries many warnings. Can diabetes patients really stay adherent to a drug for 63 weeks in which 85% of patients report GI side effects and will insurance cover the cost?

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Cell therapies might revolutionise treatment for multiple sclerosis patients

Pharmaceutical Technology

While the treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are growing each year with the approval of new agents, all of the currently marketed treatments only slow the disease’s progression and sometimes carry risks of severe side effects, such as liver failure or the development of viral infections.

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Navigating the Regulatory Environment of Pharmaceutical Marketing: Balancing Patient Safety and Industry Innovation

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical marketing is a critical aspect of the industry, as it helps in spreading awareness about the benefits and potential side effects of different drugs. However, pharmaceutical marketing is also regulated by several agencies to ensure that patients are not exposed to false or misleading information.

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