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Off-label Use

RX Note

In fact, off-label drug uses can become widely entrenched in clinical practice and become predominant treatments for a given clinical condition. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine , off-label use lacking strong scientific evidence had a higher adverse drug event rate compared with on-label use.

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AC Immune claims half a win for tau drug in Alzheimer’s trial

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Shares in AC Immune leaped today after the company said its tau-targeting Alzheimer’s disease candidate semorinemab hit one of its objectives in a phase 2 trial, although it missed another. Roche’s Genentech unit bought into the programme in 2012 and amended it three years later.

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New Legislation Would Cut Off Access To The Courts And Immunize FDA Actions From Timely Judicial Review

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (“Senate HELP”) is scheduled to take up legislation that could significantly limit access to the courts and immunize critical FDA decisions from timely judicial review. 112-144 (2012). Importantly, because FDA has sovereign immunity from damages claims, sponsors trapped in S.

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The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

This irritation can interrupt the immune system’s ability to regulate itself, and put the body into a perpetual “attack mode” that is counterproductive to healing. Immune system health and gut health are linked. They can help improve digestion and nutrient extraction from the foods we eat, and can also balance the immune system.

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Top 9 Takeaways From 2232 People With Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Vitamin D supports the immune system by enhancing the pathogen-fighting effects of white blood cells, which are important parts of immune defense. When it leaks into the bloodstream, the body does not recognize it, and labels the structure as a foreign invader and attacks it. It’s also great for boosting our immunity!

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I knew he was right — sugar can contribute to a yeast overgrowth, lowered immunity, blood sugar issues, weight gain, diabetes, and a whole host of health problems (1-3) — but I was a sugar addict, and it was devastating to think that I would have to let go of this old friend and not have any sweetness in my life.

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Are Flame Retardant Toxins Contributing to Your Thyroid Condition?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Several years ago, after reading research about all of the toxins commonly used in flame retardants (and learning about all of the many products in my home that contain these chemicals… somewhat of a shocking list), I looked at my mattress label, only to learn it contained one of the chief offenders. Labels (Furniture, Fabrics, and Carpet).