COPD… nasal polyps.. gout …. dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease: here’s a brief look at new drugs for these and other disorders coming your way.
In August and September, the FDA approved a variety of new medications. Many will be used to treat various forms of cancer, but others--like those to treat COPD and gout--may be useful to you in your primary care practice.
http://www.patientcareonline.com/articles/10-new-drugs-primary-care-q2-2017
FDA Proposed Rule Would Limit Nicotine Content in Cigarettes, Cigars, Other Combusted Products
January 16th 2025The agency estimates that limiting nicotine levels could lead to 1.8 million fewer tobacco-related deaths by 2060 and health care savings of $1.1 trillion a year over the next 40 years.