September 17, 2018. We summarize the study conducted by MD Anderson Cancer Center regarding the incidence of rare diseases among women with breast implants.
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NCHR Testimony on Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension (ALIS) in Nontubercuolous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Disease
August 7, 2018. NCHR testimony of Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension in Nontubercuolous Mycobacterial Lung Disease in regards to safety and efficacy.
Read More »NCHR Testimony on Omadacycline for Skin Infections and Pneumonia
August 8, 2018. If omadacycline is no better than some drugs on the market, and may be less safe or less effective for older patients, those with more serious infections, and patients with diabetes and lung disease, it is important to conduct further studies to know whether they should be excluded from the indication or not.
Read More »NCHR Testimony of TIRF REMS
August 3, 2018. TIRFs provide important options for cancer patients dealing with pain. However, we all know that they carry very serious risks and that’s why we need REMS that protect patients’ these risks. These REMS are not working as well as the should to protect patients and need to be approved.
Read More »NCHR Testimony on Nucala for Eosinophilic COPD
July 26, 2018. New products must provide a real and clinically meaningful benefit, not just a hope that the treatment works. Unfortunately, the clinical trial data presented today do not provide substantial evidence that mepolizumab [Nucala] provides this benefit for patients with COPD and high eosinophil counts.
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