New Drug Product: Vyndaqel
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Cardiovascular Disease
Neuromodulation Device Approved for Patients With Advanced Heart Failure
The device includes an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a carotid sinus lead kit and a programmer.
AHA: Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids Effectively Lower Triglycerides
4 g daily EPA+DHA or EPA only effective and safe for use as monotherapy or in combination
Several Transcatheter Heart Valves Get FDA Approval for Low-Risk Patients
Previously, these transcatheter valves were only indicated for patients at intermediate or higher risk for death or major complications during open-heart surgery.
Nonpersistence, Low Adherence to BP Meds Common in Under 65s
Relative risks of nonpersistence, low adherence lower with initiation of ACEi, ARB, multiclass regimen
Do US Adults Use More Prescription Drugs Than Canadians?
Prescription drug use appears to be similar in the US and Canada, according to a new data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Nomacopan Gets Fast-Tracked for Post-Transplant Thrombotic Microangiopathy
Fast Track designation has been granted to nomacopan (formerly known as Coversin; Akari Therapeutics), an investigational treatment for hematopoietic stem cell transplant associated thrombotic microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA) in pediatric patients.
Evinacumab Effective in Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Trial
Results from a phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy of evinacumab (Regeneron) in the treatment of patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) showed that the investigational angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) antibody reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by 49%.
Istaroxime Fast-Tracked for Acute Heart Failure Treatment
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to istaroxime (Windtree Therapeutics) for the treatment of acute heart failure.
FDA Warns of “Cure-All” Products That Actually Contain Bleach
The FDA is warning consumers to stop using products known as Miracle or Master Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, MMS, Chlorine Dioxide Protocol, and Water Purification Solution due to numerous reports of significant health issues.
