Lucas Franki is an associate editor for MDedge News, and has been with the company since 2014. He has a BA in English from Penn State University and is an Eagle Scout.
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FDA approves ravulizumab for treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
The drug’s novel formulation means that patients can be treated every eight weeks, instead of every two weeks as is the case with the previously...
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FDA reclassifies ECT devices for resistant depression, other conditions
Conditions included in the new order include treating catatonia or a severe major depressive episode associated with MDD or bipolar disorder in...
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Guideline-concordant treatment still unlikely in nonchildren’s hospitals for pediatric CAP
This is concerning because the majority of children hospitalized with pneumonia are treated in nonchildren’s hospitals.
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Positive results reported for ixekizumab versus adalimumab in PsA
Lilly described top-line results for the SPIRIT-H2H trial.
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Clinical trial: The Sinai Robotic Surgery Trial in HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Few trials have examined deescalation using surgery alone in intermediate- and early-stage HPV-positive cancer.
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Clinical trial: Robotic or open radical cystectomy in treating patients with bladder cancer
Patients are eligible for the study if they are indicated for radical cystectomy, have Tis-T3 urothelial cancer, and meet surgical candidate...
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USPSTF issues draft research plan on opioid use disorder prevention
Public comment is sought on the research plan.
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FDA issues alert over e-liquids with undeclared drugs
Drugs found in e-cigarettes can interact with prescription drugs.
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Wasp-stung lung bugs, fat clay, Botoxed Vulcans, and ‘GOT’ mortality risk
And which specialty tops the golfing-doctor leaderboard.
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ICYMI: Durvalumab boosts overall survival in stage III NSCLC
The median overall survival was 12 months greater in those receiving durvalumab, compared with those receiving placebo.
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Clinical trial: Assessment of Ventilatory Management During General Anesthesia for Robotic Surgery
The trial will assess the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients receiving mechanical ventilation while under general...
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Clinical trial: Treating Sleep Apnea in Female Veterans
The trial will compare the efficacy of two different programs combining patient education with behavioral techniques to improve adherence to...
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Clinical trial: Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstructive Sleep Apnea trial is an observational cohort study recruiting adults with obstructive sleep apnea...
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Legos for lunch, saliva-sterilized pacifiers, and a healthy personality
And study subjects face a terrifying choice: snacks or your smartphone?
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Mylan issues voluntary recall of certain valsartan-containing products
Mylan has announced that it is recalling 15 lots of products containing valsartan because of the detection of trace amounts of N-...