Drugs & Diseases

Recent Drug Updates

  • inotuzumab (Besponsa) Indication for CD22-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) expanded to include children
  • nivolumab (Opdivo) New indication approved in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine for first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC)
  • tocilizumab (Tyenne) FDA approves 2nd biosimilar to Actemra

Slideshow Collections

  • Gunshot Wounds: Damage and Death More than 300 people per day in the United States sustain a firearm injury, with gun deaths having risen 43% in 10 years. View the types of damage patients can suffer at different wound sites.
  • All About Allergies: Be Ready for Spring In addition to the common ragweed, other pollinating weeds (eg, Russian thistle), trees, grasses, and molds can cause seasonal allergies. Learn about the different seasonal allergens and their current treatments.
  • Dermatologic Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies Many diseases are directly or indirectly caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet. Can you spot the clues on the skin and mucosal surfaces that indicate nutritional deficiencies?
  • 14 Mimics of Appendicitis More than 40% of patients with clinically suspected appendicitis have an alternative diagnosis identified on imaging studies. How well do you know the mimics?