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The FDA has approved a new drug for some adult patients with endometrial cancer. Jemperli (dostarlimably) — made by U.K. company GSK — is intended for primary advanced or recurrent disease.

Endometrial cancer patients see new hope as FDA approves 'transforming' immunotherapy drug

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The FDA just approved a colon-cancer blood test. It could save people from spending hundreds of dollars on tests or relying on a colonoscopy alone.

A new blood test can spot signs of colon cancer in your annual blood draw

Approval marks the first time an immuno-oncology regimen has demonstrated a survival benefit for all adults with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, company says. The FDA has approved an expanded indication for GSK’s Jemperli (dostarlimab) to include treatment of all adults with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. According...

FDA Expands Approval of GSK’s Jemperli in Combination with Chemotherapy for Adults with Primary Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

Washington, DC

DC News Now

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A new blood test may make it much easier and cheaper to screen for signs of colon cancer. Test manufacturer Guardant said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its Shield test for screening in adults 45 years and older who have an average risk of colon cancer. The test […]

FDA approves first blood test screening for colon cancer

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Hill

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first needle-free alternative to the EpiPen on Friday, a single-use epinephrine nasal spray for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The agency said it approved Neffy, from ARS Pharmaceuticals, for use in adult and pediatric patients who weigh at least 30...

FDA approves epinephrine nasal spray, a needle-free alternative to EpiPen

Tennessee State

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Stage 3 colorectal cancer means the cancer has spread to the nearby lymph nodes, but it has not spread to distant parts of the body. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Depending on where it begins, people may refer to it as colon cancer or rectal cancer.

What to know about stage 3 colorectal cancer

Study shows patients 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation treated with a lower dose of edoxaban experienced fewer major gastrointestinal bleeding events for each additional ischemic stroke. Patients aged 80 years and above with atrial fibrillation (AF) may gain a benefit from treatment with lower-dose anticoagulants regardless of existing...

Phase III Trial Shows Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation May Benefit From Lower-Dose Anticoagulants

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network now recommends Rytelo for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome who require blood transfusions. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) now recommends Rytelo (imetelstat) as a treatment for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have symptomatic anemia. The NCCN is comprised of leading oncology centers. They...

NCCN Recommends Rytelo for Anemia in Patients With MDS

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

A phase 2 study found that a combination of pacritinib, sirolimus, and tacrolimus successfully suppressed pSTAT3 and Th1/Th17 cells, but failed to prevent acute graft-versus-host disease following allogeneic transplant. A prophylactic regimen of pacritinib (Vonjo), sirolimus (Rapamune), and tacrolimus (Prograf) suppressed pSTAT3 and Th1/Th17 cells, but did not effectively prevent...

Pacritinib, Sirolimus, and Tacrolimus Combo Fails to Improve GVHD Outcomes

It’s important to communicate with the patient’s comanaging doctors to adjust necessary medications. There are four direct oral anticoagulants approved for atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism: apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran (Pradaxa), edoxaban (Savaysa) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto). Click image to enlarge. The body is an interconnected system and, as clinicians...

Some Blood Thinners May Increase Conversion to Wet AMD

Florida State

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Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Huxley Medica has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its chest-worn, sleep apnea diagnostic patch, SANSA. With this clearance, Huxley Medical can move forward to market its device. The patch is an at-home, single-point-of-skin-contact diagnostic device. Unlike current patches, rings, watches, or finger probes, SANSA does not require additional...

FDA Clears At-Home Sleep Apnea Test Patch

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

North Carolina State

Town Talks

If you're considering settling down in North Carolina, Niche has released its annual rankings of the best places to buy a house in the state. The rankings are based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends.

Where are the best places to buy a house in NC? New report reveals top-ranked cities

The FDA has approved denileukin diftitox-cxdl for relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma after at least 1 prior systemic therapy. The FDA has approved denileukin diftitox-cxdl (Lymphir) for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) after at least 1 prior systemic therapy.1. The approval was supported by data from...

FDA Approves Denileukin Diftitox for R/R Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

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FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary Colorectal Cancer Screening

The approval of Guardant Health’s Shield test makes it the first blood test to be approved as a primary screening option for CRC and the first...

FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary Colorectal Cancer Screening

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