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January 21

Bone Marrow Transplant Survival Is Up Sharply Since Mid-2000s
Despite older, sicker patients, mortality rate fell by a third in 10 years
Rule on Reporting Clinical Trial Results Often Violated
Study finds fewer than half of trials followed the law
Six Fatalities, 200 Cases So From Coronavirus Outbreak in China
WHO to meet tomorrow to decide on international public heath emergency declaration
Go Ahead. Just Try Comparing Cancer Treatment Costs.
Study of posted prices finds wild variations and missing data
FDA Warns Against Use of Some Cardinal Surgical Gowns
Potential contamination could lead to supply chain disruptions

January 13

AstraZeneca Pulls the Plug on Epanova for Mixed Dyslipidemia
Acasti reports disappointing results for a second Omega-3-based drug
Cancer Death Rate Fell Sharply From 2016 to 2017
Declining lung cancer mortality helped fuel the progress
FDA Approves Ayvakit for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Kinase inhibitor targets tumors with a PDGFRA exon 18 mutation
Too Late, or Too Soon: Knee Replacement Timing Is Often Off
Delayed surgery reduces benefits; premature surgery raises risks
Study Confirms Safety of Long-Term Schizophrenia Medication
Mortality nearly doubled when patients stopped using their drugs

January 7

New Year, Old Story: Drug Prices Are Going Up
So far in January, the increases average 5%
FDA Approves Fiasp for Children With Diabetes
Fast-acting insulin aspart may simplify mealtime dosing
In Animal Study, TB Vaccine Works Far Better With IV Administration
Simple change in dosage and route may improve a century-old vaccine
Delayed Zika Effects Found in Babies Who Seemed Normal at Birth
Neurodevelopmental deficits detected in Colombian toddlers
Mixed Results for Keytruda in Advanced Small-Cell Lung Cancer Trial
Improvement in overall survival fails to reach statistical significance

December 17

FDA Approves Broader Label for ALS Drug, Riluzole
Different route of administration added
FDA OKs Fully Disposable Duodenoscope
No more worry about ineffective cleaning
First Interoperable, Automated Insulin Dosing Controller Is Approved
FDA creates new regulatory classification with this approval
Pediatricians As First Responders in the Opioid Battle
Can screen and refer their young patients
Bone Bandage Soaks Up Pro-healing Biochemical
Accelerates repair with adenosine

December 11

FDA Approves New Cochlear Implant
New model uses piezoelectric material used in microphones and high-end speakers
Positive Phase 2 Results Reported at ASH For MAB for ITP
Rozanolixizumab touted as possible alternative to standard therapy of corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin
Alkermes Receives FDA Warning Letter About Misbranding Vivitrol
Agency says print ad downplayed risks
Leucadia Pharmaceuticals Launches Competitor to Mylan's Sotradecol
Company says it is offering a more affordable generic to the agent used to treat varicose veins
Ketamine Wafer Slated For Study in Phase 3 Trials
Company, FDA held a meeting to discuss trials in bunion, "tummy tuck" patients

December 10

Mothers With Diabetes, Kids With Heart Disease
Intrauterine environment may have a 'programming effect' on fetal heart
Genetic Variants Associated With Worse Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiomyopathy
Researchers call for universal generic testing
Researchers: Studies Show Beta Blockers Help Children With POTS
Heart rate variability may pinpoint who will benefit
Prolonged LOS After Heart Transplant More Common in Children with Congenital Disease
Researchers found that ECMO before transplant tripled chance of a long hospital stay
Iron Replacement Therapy Works for Kids, Too
18 of 25 were 'iron replete' after a single infusion