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Ozempic Approved to Reduce Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

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FDA Panels Vote “No” on Opioid Drug Aximris XR

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Study IDs Meds Commonly Used in Primary Care That Should Be Dose Adjusted, Avoided in CKD

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Japan Reports First Case of New Coronavirus

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High-Dose Erythropoietin No Benefit for Extreme Preemies

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Popular Diets May Impact Testosterone Levels in Men

Women are at higher risk of hyperthyroidism than men, although both sexes can be affected, with risk greatest in patients with a family history of Graves disease or other thyroid disorders.7 In patients with hyperthyroidism, epidermal thinning is the most commonly reported skin manifestation.8 Other skin anomalies include softness, excessive perspiration (ie, hyperhidrosis; pictured), and warmth, causing skin to feel like that of an infant.3 Itching, generalized pruritus, chronic urticaria, vitiligo, and diffuse skin pigmentation have also been reported.8 Dermal changes most commonly result from autoimmunity, rather than from hormones directly affecting the skin.3

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Management Challenges and Solutions for Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Even though overall drug development times have not changed, questions about the clinical benefit of the drugs that have been approved through expedited pathways are being raised.

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The FDA Approval Process Needs Refinement, Not a Total Overhaul

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Trial Evaluating Epanova for MACE Risk Reduction Discontinued

MPR Weekly Dose Podcast

MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 17