Emotionally Responsive Virtual Coach Helps Address Patient Concerns in New Simulation
Kognito, a health simulation company, is applying its simulation technology to patient education, to address a gap in patient knowledge.
Oncology
Acupressure Reduces Lasting Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
Tied to improvements in pain, anxiety, depression among breast cancer survivors with fatigue
Trazimera, a Biosimilar to Herceptin, Gets FDA Approval
The FDA has approved Trazimera (trastuzumab-qyyp; Pfizer), a biosimilar to Herceptin (trastuzumab; Genentech).
First Cancer Immunotherapy Regimen Approved for Breast Cancer Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Tecentriq (atezolizumab; Genentech) in combination with Abraxane.
Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Cut Death From Prostate Cancer
Low-dose aspirin use does not appear to reduce the overall risk for prostate cancer death.
FDA Warns of Unapproved, Misbranded Drugs Distributed by CanaRx to US Consumers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to CanaRx, a company operating as a prescription drug provider, for its involvement in the distribution of certain unapproved or misbranded drugs that may be harmful to US consumers.
Robotically Assisted Devices Not Approved for Cancer Surgery
FDA aware that surgeons have been using the devices for uses not granted marketing authorization
Herceptin Hylecta Approved for the Treatment of HER2-Overexpressing Breast Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Herceptin Hylecta (trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk) for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.
Single-Application FIT Moderately Sensitive, Specific for CRC
Single-application fecal immunochemical tests have moderate-to-high sensitivity and specificity for colorectal cancer.
FDA: Thermography No Substitute for Mammograms
Despite claims to the contrary, thermography should not be used in place of mammography for breast cancer screening, detection, or diagnosis, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
