MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #122
New nasal spray for allergic rhinitis; weight management drug indication is expanded to include teens; monkeypox vaccine access; COVID-19 antibody shelf-life extension; JUUL banned in the US.
Allergies
FDA Clears Barrier-Forming Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis
Bentrio is a drug-free, preservative-free, OTC nasal spray for protection against airborne allergens.
Which Biologics Reduce Allergic Response, Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Asthma?
What biologic therapies effectively treat airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma, and what do these therapies show about the underlying biology of asthma?
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 111
Allergy treatment gets over-the-counter approval; Anaphylaxis treatment recalled; Phase 3 trial results for investigational sciatica treatment; FDA alert regarding at-home COVID-19 tests; And the resubmitted Biologics License Application for teplizumab for type 1 diabetes is accepted.
FDA Approves Rx-to-OTC Switch for Nasal Allergy Spray
This is the first OTC formulation for Nasonex and is expected to be available later this year.
FDA Approves Disposable Contacts With Antihistamine for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen reduced ocular itching within 3 minutes and the response was sustained for up to 12 hours after lens insertion.
Gut Microbiota, Diet, and Allergic Asthma Phenotypes in Children
How does consumption of processed food by children with atopy and asthma affect the gut microbiota and disease severity?
Atopy Status of Patients With Asthma and Exacerbation Rates Post COVID-19
Does the allergic status of patients with asthma affect asthma exacerbation rates and outcomes following COVID-19?
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy in Children Evaluated via Real World Study
Is peanut oral immunotherapy well-tolerated by children in the real world, and does tolerance vary by age or by peanut protein dosage?
Health-Related QoL in Children With Peanut Sensitization and Comorbid Asthma
Among children with peanut sensitization, is comorbid asthma associated with a higher rate of asthma exacerbations and symptoms?
