MPR Weekly Dose

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Episodes: 274

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Each week the MPR team brings you the top stories from the world of medicine and pharma in a matter of minutes. With 35 years of publishing drug information behind us, you can rely on MPR to provide accurate and up-to-date news.

Episode Date
MPR Daily Dose #275 — Top OTC Meds and Products; FDA Assess Safety in Pregnancy; Efgartigimod gMG Indication Broadened; R/R Mantle Cell Lymphoma Approval; ALS Treatment Fast Tracked
May 15, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #274 — Ozempic Tablets; ALS Tx Fast Tracked; Phase 3 results for aficamten in HCM; Motion Sickness Drug Approved; Lantus Alternative
May 08, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #273 — Gene Therapy Approved for Rare Hearing Loss; Pattern Hair Loss Tx Shows Growth; Brestri for Asthma; CRISPR gene for HAE; Novel Obesity Tx
May 01, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #272 — Idvynso Approved for HIV; Expanded Indication for Dupixent; Novel Tx Shows Promise for Pancreatic CA; Oral Semaglutide for Adolescents; GLP-1 Potential Knee OA Tx
Apr 24, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #271 — Foundayo Now Available, Meets Safety Endpoints; Filspari, Sdamlo Approved; FDA Encourages TRT Makers to Purse Label Expansion
Apr 17, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #270 — High Dose Wegovy; Durvalumab Combo for Unresectable HCC; Generic Dapagliflozin; Yuviwel Now Available for Achondroplasia
Apr 10, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #269 — Lifyorli, Avlayah Approved; Lyme Disease Vaccine Trial Results; Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Approved for T2DM
Mar 27, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #268 — Childhood Immunization Schedule Changes Blocked; High Dose Wegovy Gets Green Light; Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tx Indication Expanded; Triple Therapy Show Significant Weight Loss
Mar 20, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #267 — Sotyktu, Leucovorin Gain Approval; Follicular Lymphoma Treatment Withdrawn; FDA to Review Potential Hypertension Drug
Mar 12, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #266 — Generic Flovent HFA; Achondroplasia Tx Gains Approval; Dupixent Approved for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis; Swallowable Gastric Balloon
Mar 06, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #265 — Wakix Approval Expanded; Psoriasis, Weight-Loss Combo Tx; Psilocybin Shows Promise in TRD; Remibrutinib for Chronic Inducible Urticaria; Injectable Regimen Benefits HIV Treatment Adherence
Feb 20, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #264 — Hep B Birth Dose Study; FDA Approves Treatments for Pancreatic, Ovarian Cancer; Priority Review for Narcolepsy Treatment
Feb 13, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #263 — Combo Tx Shows Superior Weight Loss; Amgen Refuse to Withdraw Drug; Legal Action Threatened Against Hims & Hers; Film Approved for ED; NDA for mCRC accepted for review
Feb 06, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #262 — Docs Turn to AAP's Vaccine Schedule; Safety Alert for Burn, Wound Products; SC Lecanemab to Be Reviewed; Cardamyst Nasal Spray Available; Gene Therapies Placed on Hold
Jan 30, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #261 — New Research on Prenatal Acetaminophen Use; Chikungunya Vaccine Withdrawn; Nexplanon Use Extended; GLP-1 RAs and Suicidal Behavior; At-Home Device for Depression
Jan 23, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #260 — Top 2026 Health Trends With US News' Annika Urban
Jan 16, 2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #259 — ACIP Hep B Recommendation; Retatrutide Shows Promise; Omisirge Approved; Counterfeit Ozempic Seized; Gene Tx Approved for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Dec 12, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #258 — Jaypirca Gains Expanded Approval; Allograft to Restore Nerve Function; Baxdrostat Gets Priority Review; Stargardt Tx Shows Promise; Edema Autoinjector Accepted for Review
Dec 05, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #257 — Tonmya Available; Elevidys Safety Warning; Mitapivat SCD Trial Results; Redemplo Approved for FCS; Hyrnuo Granted Accelerated Approval
Nov 21, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #256 — HRT Label Changes; Calypta Approved for MDD; Darzalex Faspro Indication Expanded; MS Tx Potential; Simplified HIV Regimen
Nov 14, 2025
MPR News Weekly Dose #255 — Fluoride Supplements Restricted; AAP Leucovorin Statement; At-Home Ultrasound; Kygevvi Approved; Gazyva Lupus Trial Results
Nov 07, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose #254 — Tranexamic Acid Label Change; New Tezspire Approval; Psychedelic Gains Breakthrough; Oral Semaglutide for MACE Reduction; Gazyva Approved for Lupus
Oct 24, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #253 — Bipolar I Treatment; Blood-Based Test for Alzheimer Disease; UC Tx Approved for Pediatrics; Rinvoq Expanded; Oral Glucagon-Like Peptide-1
Oct 17, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #252 — CDC Approves New Immunization Sched; Novel Furosemide Delivery Device; New IPF Treatment Approved; Libtayo approved for CSCC; Breakthrough Therapy for influenza
Oct 10, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #251 — Qivigy for Primary Humoral Immunodeficiency; Near Vision Eyedrops; Tremfya Expanded; Meth Intoxication Tx; Alzheimer Disease Tx Fast Tracked
Oct 03, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #250 — Changes to MMRV Recs; Trump Admin Links Acetaminophen to Autism; Forzinity Accelerated Approval; Huntington Disease Breakthrough; SC Formulation of Keytruda
Sep 26, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #249 — Device for Asherman Syndrome; Novel Oral GLP-1 Trial Results; Nasal Spray for Edema; Capvaxive in Adolescents; Ocaliva Withdrawn
Sep 19, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #248 — COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Upcoming Season; CDC Leadership in Turmoil; Pill Reduces Body Weight; Ixchiq Use Suspended; Filspari REMS Updated
Aug 29, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #248 — COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Upcoming Season; CDC Leadership in Turmoil; Pill Reduces Body Weight; Ixchiq Use Suspended; Filspari REMS Updated
Aug 29, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #247 — AAP Release Pediatric Immunization Schedule; Blood Pressure MGMT Guideline; Wegovy Approved for Noncirrhotic MASH; New Fibromyalgia Tx; Investigational Sickle Cell Tx Fails to Meet Endpoint
Aug 21, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #246 — Device Cleared for Sleep Apnea; Skysona Safety Update; Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Tx; Animal-Derived Thyroid Meds Safety Update; Synagis Discontinued
Aug 15, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #245 — Label Change for Opioids; Results From Weight-Loss Pill Trial; Ajovy Approved for Some Peds; Ixchiq Vaccine Restrictions Lifted; Modeyso Approved for Rare Brain Tumor
Aug 07, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #244 — Treatment Approved for Two Rare Kidney Diseases; Elevidys Can Resume Shipments for Ambulatory Patients; Mounjaro Shows Cardio Benefits; New Wearable Cardiac Monitor Cleared; Hair Regrowth With Upadacitinib
Aug 01, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #243 — Sarepta Pauses Elevidys Shipments; Advisory Committee Votes Against PTSD Tx; Rapiblyk Now Available; Pill for Sleep Apnea; JUUL Cigs Authorized
Jul 25, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose #242 — New indication for Kerendia; investigational Tx shows promise for hypertension; Novolog biosimilar; trial results for hormone-free contraceptive; new prefilled Shringrix syringe
Jul 18, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #241 — RFK Jr Sued Over Vaccine Policy Changes; Hereditary Angioedema Tx Approved; New OTC Blood Pressure Monitor; Kisunla Dosing Regime; REMS removed for ERA meds
Jul 11, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #240 — Wristband to Improve Tremors; Weight Loss Risk With ADHD Meds; REMS Eliminated for CAR T-Cell Immunotherapies; Zegfrovy Approved; New CDC Advisory Committee Has First Meeting
Jul 04, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #239 — Novo Nordisk Cut Ties With Hims & Hers; Updates to Label for Imaging Agent Vizamyl; Subcutaneous Autoinjector for Lupus; Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression; Sotatercept Phase 3 PAH Results
Jun 27, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #238 — Nucala New Indication; FDA To Make COVID-19 Vaccines Harder to Obtain; Pruritus Reported With Allergy Med Discontinuation; Oral Antibiotic for cUTIs; Investigational Celiac Tx Fast Tracked
May 30, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #237 — At-Home Cervical CA Screening; FDA Assess Removing Fluoride Products; Chikungunya Vaccination Pause; SC Inj. for Migraine Tx; Gene Therapy for Hunter Syndrome
May 15, 2025
MPR Daily Dose Podcast #236 — Needle-Free Epinephrine for Peds; Oral Semaglutide for Weight Mgmt; Wearable Defibrillator; Hypertension Tx Approved; Stelara Biosimilar
May 09, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #235 — Rinvoq Approval Expanded; Wegovy Telehealth Link-Up; Epidermolysis Bullosa Wound Healing Tx; Imaavy Approved for gMG; Nasal Powder to Treat Migraines
May 02, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #234 — Alert for Compounded Finasteride; Cytisinicline Improves Smoking Cessation; GERD Tx Shows Promise; ACIP Makes New Vaccine Recs
Apr 25, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #233 — Pfizer ends development of weight loss drug; counterfeit Ozempic seized; daily pill demonstrates HbA1c reductions; mavacamten misses trial endpoint; smart belt to reduce fall injury
Apr 18, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #232 — Uplizna gains new approval; Vanrafia approved for proteinuria in IgAN; schizophrenia ER Tx now available; Imcivree shows promise in hypothalamic obesity; GLP-1RAs may reduce dementia risk
Apr 11, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #231 — Treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome; Qfitlia Approved; Chlamydia Vaccine and OTC Test; Semaglutide Improves Walking; Imfinzi Approved for MIBC
Apr 04, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #230 — New Antibiotic for uUTIs; Treatment Approved for Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors; New Rosacea Tx Option; Tremfya Gains Crohn Disease Indication; Dept. of HHS Cuts 10,000 Jobs
Mar 28, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #229 — Flu Vaccine Recommendations; Patient Dies Following Gene Therapy; Chikungungya Vaccine; Zunveyl Available; REMS Removed for Tryvio
Mar 21, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #228 — Xolair biosimilar approved; Furoscix indication expanded; Novel implant for rare eye disease; Lorundrostat trial data; Elevated benzene in acne treatments
Mar 14, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #227 — Labeling Changes for Testosterone Products; Food Allergy Treatments Compared; FDA Approves Stroke Tx; COVID-19, Flu Vaccine Effectiveness for Recent Season; Neffy 1mg Approved
Mar 06, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #226 — REMS Removed for Schizophrenia Tx; New Copper Intrauterine Device; Wegovy, Ozempic Supply Update; Lumbar Disc Disease Tx Fast Tracked; Tourette Syndrome Shows Promise
Feb 28, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose 225 — New Vaccine Approvals; Skin Prep Recalled; Insulin Biosimilar Approved; Twice-yearly lenacapavir to be reviewed
Feb 20, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #224 — Strategy for High-Threshold Peanut Allergy; Emblaveo Approved for Complicated Infections; New Formulation of Evrysdi; FDA Fast Tracks Designations Investigational Agents for Alzheimer Disease and Cannabis Use Disorder.
Feb 13, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose 223 — Diabetes Devices Alert Warning; Continuous Apomorphine Device Approved for Parkinson Disease; Symbravo Approved; New Pain Tx; Propranolol May Cut Stroke Risk
Feb 07, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose 222 — Ozempic expanded approval; MS treatment gets Boxed Warning; Monotherapy approval for Spravato; Alzheimer Tx maintenance regimen; Enhertu new Breast CA indication
Jan 30, 2025
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #221 — OTC Phenylephrine Removal; Schizophrenia Drug Efficacy Data; FDA Vote on Sotagliflozin; IV Ibuprofen vs Ketorolac; Semaglutide Improves Liver Fibrosis
Nov 08, 2024
Illegal Online Pharmacies: An interview with Libby Baney, senior advisor to the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies
Nov 04, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #219 — Hurricane Helene Impacts IV Supply; At-Home COVID/Flu Test; Fake Online Pharmacies; Depression Tx Fast Tracked; Cologuard Plus Cleared
Oct 11, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #218 — Novel Weight Management Tx; Complete Response Letter for Tradipitant; Apple's Sleep Apnea Feature Cleared; New Keytruda Indication; Ebglyss for Atopic Dermatitis
Sep 20, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #217 — Novel Ulcerative Colitis Tx; Once-Weekly Insulin Efsitora in T1D; Dupilumab for Urticaria; Ultra-Long Acting Biologic in Asthma; Results for Herpes Vaccine
Sep 13, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #216 — Vaccine Guidance for Flu Season; Mpox Vaccine; Updated Novavax Vaccine Authorization; OTC Gel for ED; New Insertion Device for Paragard
Sep 06, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #215 — HIV Drug Discontinuation; Combo for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC; Update on Unapproved Potassium Phosphates in Peds; Otezla Indication Expanded; Tirzepatide Diabetes Risk Reduction Trial
Aug 23, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #214 — Livdelzi Approved for PBC; Novel Prurigo Nodularis Tx; FDA Denies MDMA Therapy; Yorvipath Approved; Digital Therapy for MDD
Aug 16, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #213 — Obesity Drug Shortage Update; Updated Contraceptive Recs; Synovial Sarcoma T-Cell Tx; Lymphir Approved; Fabhalta Gains a New Indication
Aug 09, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #212 — Compounded Semaglutide Errors; New Alzheimer Disease Tx; Test for Colorectal Cancer; Leqselvi Approved for Alopecia; Palforzia Expanded Approval
Aug 02, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #211 — Duvyzat Available; Device to Treat Nasal Congestion; Pediatric Tx to Delay Diabetes; Soliris Biosimilar; First Orally-Disintegrating Contraceptive
Jul 26, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #210 — Clonazepam ODT Recall; Parkinson Disease Tx Gets Fast Tracked; Pancreatic CA Vaccine; Voquenzna New Approval; Endari Generic
Jul 19, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #209 — Atopic Dermatitis Topical; Wet AMD Implant Available Again; Neurostimulation Device for RA; FDA Denies Weekly Insulin; Smarthphone Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Jul 12, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #208 — Ohtuvayre Approved; Generic Victoza; DMD Gene Therapy Expanded; Treatment for Pediatric Narcolepsy; OTC Video Game for ADHD
Jun 28, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #207 — Skyrizi for UC; 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine; Indictment May Affect ADHD Meds; Next-Gen COVID-19 Vaccine; Farxiga Approval Expanded
Jun 21, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 206 — OTC Glucose Monitors; RSV Vaccine Approval Expanded; Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Tx; Emflaza Generic; New Primary Biliary Cholangitis Tx
Jun 14, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #205 — Entresto Generics; mRNA-Based RSV Vaccine; Doxycycline PEP for STI Prevention; FDA Vote on MDMA Therapy; Rinvoq Indication Expanded
Jun 07, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 204 — Novel ADHD Extended-Release Tx; Soliris Biosimilar Approved; Depression, Insomnia Tx; FDA Vote on Colorectal CA Test; Mistrust in the FDA
May 31, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast 203 — Urinary Incontinence Device; Autoinjector Warning for MS Tx; COVID-19 Preexposure Prophylaxis; Elyea Biosimilars; Lung Cancer Treatment Approved
May 24, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 202 — Unreliable COVID-19 Tests; Insulin Pump App Update; Noninvasive Colorectal CA Test; Self-Collection HPV Screening Option; Drug Threats to the US
May 17, 2024
Drug Shortage Crisis: An interview with Dr. Michael Ganio
May 10, 2024
Psilocybin for Depression: An interview with Dr. Charles Raison
Apr 30, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 199 — Fasenra Expanded Approval; HIV Tx Approval Expanded; ALS Drug Discontinued; CRL for Apomorphine Device; At-Home Mpox Test
Apr 12, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 198 — Prescription App for MDD; Traumatic Brain Injury Blood Test; New Bloodstream Infection Antibiotic; Mpox Vaccine Availability; Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Detection
Apr 05, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 197 — Pemgarda Emergency Use; Expansion of Nexletol, Nexlizet; DMD Drug Approval; First Molecular Malaria Blood Test; OTC Topical Analgesic Warning
Mar 29, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 196 — Chronic Rhinosinusitis Nasal Spray; Novel hypertension Tx; Stem-Cell Treatment Approved for Rare Disease; Accelerated approval for NASH Tx; Automated Insulin Delivery System
Mar 22, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 195 — Weight Loss Tx Gains Cardiovascular Indication; Paxlovid Update; Psilocybin Granted Breakthrough Therapy; Decision Delay for Alzheimer Tx; Relyvrio Trial Results
Mar 15, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 194 — OTC Birth Control Pill; First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor; Influenza Vaccine for 2024/2025 Season; Breakthrough Therapy for LSD; Biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva
Mar 08, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 193 — Pepaxto Approval Withdrawn; Abrysvo Efficacy; Ixchiq Vaccine Recommendations; Novel Schizophrenia Tx Decision; UTI Tx Approval; Eye Ointment Recalled
Mar 01, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 192 — Xolair Approved for Multiple Food Allergies; Amtagvi Gets Approval; Vit D Supplement Recalled; Cannabidiol for Pericarditis; Smartwatch Warning
Feb 23, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 191 — First FDA-Approved Tx for Frostbite; New Eosinophilic Esophagitis Tx; Psychoactive Accepted for Review for PTSD; Novel Tx for Prurigo Nodularis; OTC Oximeter
Feb 16, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 190 — Nonopioid Pain Med; Dental Pain Management; Arexvy Review; Magrolimab Development Ended; Athlete's Foot Spray Recalled
Feb 09, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 189 — Alzheimer Drug Discontinued; New Acne Vulgaris Guidelines; Paxlovid Update; ADHD Drug Recall; Safety Alert for Copycat Eye Drops
Feb 02, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 188 — Labeling Changes for T-Cell Immunotherapies; Novel Opioid Therapy; Boxed Warning for Prolia; At-Home Insemination Kit; Novel Rescue Inhaler
Jan 26, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 187 — Gene Therapy for TDT; HyQvia Approved for CIDP; Handheld Skin Assessing Device; Vertebral Strength Device for Low-Bone Mass; Narcan Shelf-Life Extended
Jan 19, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 186 — Diabetes Tx Suicidal Ideation Link Examined; Topical Molluscum Contagiosum Tx; Superpotent IV Bags Recalled; Syphilis Treatment Update; Menstrual Blood to Measure HbA1c
Jan 12, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 185 — Best Diets for 2024; Counterfeit Ozempic; Myasthenia Gravis Tx Approved; Herpes False Positive Test Results; Promethazine Hydrochloride Safety Concerns
Jan 05, 2024
MPR Weekly Dose 184 — Gel Approved for EB Wounds; 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine; Prescription Game Therapy for ADHD; HIV-Protecting Vaginal Insert; Multiple Food Allergy Drug
Dec 21, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 183 — Updated Diabetes Guidelines; Novel Blood Collection Device; Postpartum Depression Tx; Male Birth Control Study; Approval Sought for Psychoactive Drug
Dec 15, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #182 — Novel Weight Loss Tx; Safety Risks for Compounded Semaglutide; Fabhalta Approved for PNH; At-Home Insemination Kit; Sleep Apnea Device Cleared
Dec 08, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #181 — Serious Reactions to Seizure Treatments; Desmoid Tumor Tx; Secondary CAR T-Cell Malignancies; Immunosuppressive Recall; CPAP Machine Issues
Dec 01, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #180 — Chikungunya Vaccine; Amazon FDA Warning; At-Home STD Test; Lymphoma Drug Withdrawn; Antimicrobial Catheter Lock Solution for CRBSI
Nov 17, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #179 — Weight Management Tx; Levemir Discontinued; Renal Denervation System Approved; Gene Therapy Fasted Tracked; Hidden Drugs in Glucose Supplement
Nov 10, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #178 — FDA Flags Eye Drops; Ped Alert for COVID-19 Vaccine; Novel Heartburn Tx; Biosimilar to Stelara Approved; Anti-Fentanyl Monoclonal Antibody
Nov 03, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast 177 — Penbraya Approved; COVID-19 Therapy Shelf-Life Extended; New Formulation for IBD Tx; Self-Admin FluMist; Nonopioid Combo for Postop Pain
Oct 27, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 176 — Novel MDD Tx; Panel Votes Against ALS Therapy; Preservation-Free Iyuzeh; RSV Vaccine Recommended for During Pregnancy; Investigative Tx Shows Promise in FCS
Sep 29, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 175 — Xacduro Now Available; Epinephrine Application Denied; Flu Vaccine Efficacy; New Dosing Regimen for Talicia; Change to Generic Tacrolimus
Sep 22, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 174 — Updated COVID-19 Vaccines; Px Drop for Dry Eye Disease; Crohn Disease Tx Trial; Lotronex Update; FDA Cracks Down on Unapproved Eye Products
Sep 15, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #173 — Talking vaccines with Dr. Abdul-Mutakabbir
Sep 06, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 171 — Vaccine Guidance for Flu Season; PrEP Recommendation; Maternal RSV Vaccine; Latest on Updated COVID Vaccine; CHAPLE Disease Tx Approved
Aug 25, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 170 — Warning Alert for Tests; Arexy Available for Older Adults; Sohonos and Hezato Kit Approved; Statement on GLP-1 Use Before Endoscopy
Aug 18, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 169 — New Postpartum Depression Tx; Generic Naloxone Spray; Weight Management Drug Shows Heart Benefits; CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine; SAD Tx
Aug 11, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 168 — Prescription stimulant shortage; Electronic transfer of controlled substances; Oral contraceptive recall; Ebola vaccine; OTC opioid overdose approval
Aug 04, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 167 — Molluscum contagiosum Tx approved; Xdemvy and Balfaxar approved; Weight loss drug in short supply; Cervical pessary assessed for reducing preterm birth
Jul 28, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 166 — Potential Alzheimer drug may slow disease; RSV Tx for neonates, toddlers; Veklury and Brenzavvy approvals expanded; Blood test false negatives
Jul 21, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 165 — OTC Birth Control Pill; Heart Tx Gains Expanded Approval; Gavreto Indication Withdrawn; Albuterol Inhaler Recall; Paclitaxel-Coated Device Analysis
Jul 14, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 164 — Approvals for Alopecia, Generalized Myasthenia Gravis, and Type 1 Diabetes; Colonoscopy Prep; FDA Deny Application for Pre-Cirrhotic Fibrosis Tx
Jun 30, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 163 — COVID-19 Vaccine Authorization Revoked; Injectafer Approved; Lumryz Single Dose for Narcolepsy; Vowst for C. Difficile; Approval for CMV Disease Prevention
Jun 08, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 162 — LRTD Vaccine; Novel Heart Failure Tx; Compounded Semaglutide Concerns; Opioid Use Disorder Tx; Positive Results for Motion Sickness Tx
Jun 02, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 161 — First Oral Antiviral Approved for COVID-19; First Topical Tx for Epidermolysis Bullosa; Xacduro and Opvee Approved; Cough Suppressant Recall
May 26, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 160 — Labeling Update for Prescription Stimulants; Veozah Approved for Vasomotor Symptoms; FDA Vote on DMD Therapy; Fungal Meningitis Cases in US; Child's Smart Thermometer Recalled
May 19, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 159 — OTC Birth Control Pill Switch; First Tx for Agitation Associated With Dementia; Fabry Disease Treatment; Farxiga Approval Expanded; Contaminated COVID-19 Tests
May 12, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 158 — Early Alzheimer Treatment; First RSV Vaccine; Narcolepsy Tx; Toilet Seat That Monitors Health; FDA Ammonia Warning
May 05, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 157 — Akorn Pharmaceutical Recalls; First Oral Fecal Microbiota Tx; ALS Treatment Approved; Basal-Only Insulin Delivery for T2D; Eyedrop Safety Alert
Apr 28, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 156 — Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines; Vote on Agitation With Alzheimer Dementia Tx; Descheduled Drug; Migraine Tx Expansion; Restless Legs Syndrome Device
Apr 21, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 155 — Knee Shock Absorber; Opioid Label Updates; Imbruvica Indications Withdrawn; Patch for Excessive Sweating; Polyclonal Tx for Flu
Apr 14, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 154 — Novel COVID-19 Tx Granted EUA; Makena Withdrawn; Infant Supine Sleep System; Padcev Plus Keytruda Approved; Opioid Mail-Back Envelopes, Respiratory Depression Detection Device
Apr 07, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 153 — Diabetes Drugs Discontinued; Trial Results for Schizophrenia Tx; Intranasal Spray Assessed for SAD; High-concentration Humira biosimilar; Inspire Therapy Indication Expanded
Mar 24, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 152 — Booster Dose Authorized for Under 5s; Rapid STI Test; Rett Syndrome and Migraine Tx Approved; Panel Takes Vote for Polivy Combo
Mar 17, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 151 — Liver Injury Decline Tied to FDA Rule; Alzheimer Disease Tx Update; Bempedoic Acid in MACE; Blood Test Cleared for TBI Assessment; Mammography Regulatory Update.
Mar 10, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 150 — Kevzara, Skyclarys Approved; At-Home Combo COVID and Flu Test; Drug-Resistant Shigellosis on Rise; FDA Restrictions on Xylazine-Containing Products
Mar 03, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 149 — Post-Exposure Molnupiravir Study; Filspari Approved; Treatment for Geographic Atrophy Secondary to AMD Approved; Personalized Melanoma Vaccine; RSV Maternal Vaccine
Feb 24, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 148 — OTC Narcan; Fecal Microbiota Available; Azithromycin for Postpartum Sepsis; Cibinqo Expanded Approval; Delgocitinib for Hand Eczema
Feb 17, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 147 — Adlyxin Availability; Zuranolone Priority Review; Recall of Hypothyroidism Treatment; Weight Loss Supplement Warning; First ROP Treatment
Feb 10, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 146 — Paxlovid, Lagevrio EUA Revised; Beta Blockers and Violence; Jesduvroq Approved; Artificial Tears Product Recall; FDA Halt Use of COVID Therapy
Feb 03, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 145 — COVID-19 Vaccine Investigation; HIV Vaccine Lacks Efficacy; Sepsis Diagnostic Test; RSV-Associated Disease Vaccine; Combo Tx Reduces CA Recurrence
Jan 20, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 144 — New Alzheimer disease Tx; Asthma rescue therapy; NERD Tx shows promise; Leukemia drug to be withdrawn; Adacel approved for during pregnancy
Jan 13, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 143 — Pharmacists can dispense abortion pill; MDMA trial meets endpoints; HIV meds to be discontinued; Obesity Tx approved for children; 2023 best diets rankings
Jan 06, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 142 — Interview with US News managing health editor, Gretel Schueller
Jan 03, 2023
MPR Weekly Dose 141 — Guidance for Influenza Treatment; Panel Vote on Omecamtiv Mecarbil; Tecentriq Approval; Flu and COVID Combo Vax; Certain COVD Tests Recalled
Dec 16, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 140 — COVID-19 Vaccines; Narcan for OTC; Diabetes Tx in Peds; Major Depressive Disorder Therapy Fast Tracked; Tecentriq Indication Withdrawn
Dec 09, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 139 — FDA Pulls COVID-19 Treatment; Amoxicillin Guidance; Fecal Microbiota Treatment Approved; Alzheimer Agitation Tx; Priority Review for DMD Therapy
Dec 02, 2022
MP R Weekly Dose 138 — Elahere Gets Accelerated Approval; Zejula Use Restricted; Update for IUD System; Interchangeable Insulin Products; Panel Votes on Tenapanor
Nov 18, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 137 — USPSTF Hormone Recommendations; Semaglutide in Obese Teens; Maternal RSV Vaccine Candidate; Antipsychotic REMS Update; Omburtamab Panel Vote
Nov 04, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 136 — Approvals in Multiple Myeloma, Axial Spondyloarthritis, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma; FDA Panel Vote; Oral Suspension of Tadalafil
Oct 28, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 135 — Makena Panel Vote; Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban; Monkeypox Ocular Complications; Novavax COVID-19 Booster; Sparsentan, Tofersen Reviews Extended
Oct 21, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 134 — Vaccine Boosters Authorized; Wearable Furosemide System Approved; Molnupiravir Data; Pertussis Vaccine; FDA Apomorphine Device Update
Oct 14, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 133 — ALS Treatment Approval; Evusheld Update; At-Home Epilepsy Diagnosis; Clopidogrel, Atenolol Recall; Laser Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Oct 07, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 132 — Social Media Warning; Cisplatin-Associated Ototoxicity Tx; New Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy Tx; MRI Contrast Agent; Generic Tazorac
Sep 23, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 131 — Approvals in Plaque Psoriasis, Hepatorenal Syndrome and Neutropenia; Priority Review for Rett Syndrome Therapy; Multivitamins Assessed in Cognition
Sep 16, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 130 — FDA Vote on ALS Treatment; CPAP, BiPAP Recall; CRISPR Therapy for Hereditary Angioedema; Imfinzi Approved for Biliary Tract Cancer; Spevigo Approved
Sep 09, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 129 — Omicron-Adapted Booster Dose; Influenza Season Guidance; Nirmatrelvir Efficacy; DEA Warn Over "Rainbow Fentanyl"; Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Tx
Sep 01, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 128 — USPSTF Statin Recommendations; At-Home Visual Test; Novel MDD Treatment; Novavax Authorized in Adolescents; FDA Fecal Microbiota Transplant Alert
Aug 26, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 127 — Novavax Booster; OTC Hearing Aids; Combo Prostate Cancer Tx; First Gene Therapy for Beta-Thalassemia; Repeat At-Home COVID-19 Testing Needed
Aug 19, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 126 — Change to Monkeypox Vaccine Supply; Myfembree Indication Expanded; Amazon Among Companies to Receive FDA Warning; Impurity in Diabetes Tx
Aug 11, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 125 — Device Cleared to Treat C-Section Pain; Plaque Psoriasis Cream; Contrast Agent Shortage Addressed; Lucentis Biosimilar Approved; OTC Laxative Recall Expanded
Aug 05, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 124 — Novavax Vaccine Gains EUA; Comirnaty Adolescent Approval; OTC Switch for Contraceptive; Nasal Spray Available OTC; Dupilumab for Pediatric EoE
Jul 15, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose MPR 123 — Paxlovid Prescribing; Evusheld Dosing Updates; New Abuse-Deterrent Opioid; Lecanemab Priority Review; Morphine Tablet Recall
Jul 07, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose MPR 122 — Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis; Qsymia Approval Expanded; Monkeypox Vaccine; Antibodies Shelf Life Extended; FDA Ban JUUL Products
Jul 01, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose MPR 121 — New Treatment for Crohn Disease; USPSTF Recommendations on Vitamins for CVD, CA Prevention; Panel Vote on Alzheimer Tx; Phexxi Analysis; Vaxneuvance Approved for Pediatrics
Jun 24, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose MPR 120 — Child COVID Vaccine Vote; Alopecia Tx Approved; Paxlovid in Standard Risk Patients; Autism Diagnostic Aid; Polyneuropathy hATTR Amyloidosis
Jun 17, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose MPR 119 — FDA Panel Votes on Novavax; MMR Vaccination; Dupixent Approval Expanded; Investigative COVID-19 Treatments
Jun 10, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 118 — Ukoniq Approval Withdrawn; Rescue Inhaler to Be Reviewed; Dupilumab Priority Review; Kymriah Update; Novel Postpartum Depression Tx Shows Promise
Jun 03, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 117 — Guidance on Paxlovid Tx; Dupixent Approval; Plaque Psoriasis Cream Approved; COVID-19 Vaccine Response in Under 5s; CDC Monkeypox Alert
May 27, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 116 — First-in-Class T2D Treatment; FDA Decline Fluvoxamine; Booster Doses for Children; COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Test; Wearable Furosemide Delivery System
May 20, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 115 — Janus Kinase Inhibitor Approved for COVID-19; Varenicline Supply; Janssen Vaccine Limits Set; Test Safety Alert; Potential Hemodialysis Chemical Exposure
May 12, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 114 - USPSTF Aspirin Recommendations; COVID-19 treatment expansion; Accupril Recall; Counterfeit HIV Meds; White House Plan to Tackle Overdose Epidemic
Apr 29, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 113 - Sabizabulin Trial Stopped; Booster Request for Peds; Diversity in Clinical Trials; Myopericarditis Risks Compared for Vaccines; Approval Effect on the Unvaccinated
Apr 15, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 112 - Second COVID-19 Booster Dose Authorized; Sotrovimab Use Limited; Oral COVID-19 Tx; PreHevbrio Hep B Vaccination; Thyroid Dysfunction Alert Following ICM
Apr 01, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 111 - Allergy Spray OTC Switch; Syringe Malfunction Prompts Recall; Sciatica Pain Tx Update; FDA Alert for COVID-19 Tests; Resubmitted Teplizumab Application Accepted
Mar 25, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose #110: Interview With Dr Tobias Janowitz
Mar 18, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 109 - Purdue Overdose Treatment Approved; ACIP Immunization Schedules; FDA Provide List of COVID-19 Tests; Urticaria Trial Stopped; First Condom for Anal Intercourse.
Feb 25, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 108 - OTC Treatment Shows Benefit in COVID-19; Emergency Use Granted to Antibody; Parkinson Disease Tx Available; Veklury Study Results; Safety Concern for Ketamine
Feb 18, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 107 - Millions of Molnupiravir Courses Delivered; Guidance on Nonopioid Analgesic Development; Enteral Feeding Tube Warning; Enjaymo Approved; Mecarbil Under Review for HFrEF
Feb 11, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 106 - FDA Approves COVID-19 Vaccine; EUA Submission for Kids Under 5; COVID Tests Recalled; Vupanorsen Development Ends; Cabenuva Approval Expanded
Feb 03, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 105 - Antibody Therapies Restricted; Veklury Greenlit for Outpatients; Parsaclisib Indication Withdrawn; Pepaxto Withdrawal Reconsidered; Kimmtrak Approved
Jan 28, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 104 - Two New Atopic Dermatitis Therapies; Counterfeit HIV; Indications Withdrawn for Zydelig; CDC Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Study Results; COVID Test Warning
Jan 20, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 103 - Novel treatment for insomnia; Magnesium health claim; Dental decay and transmucosal med; Vaccine and menstrual cycle findings; Best diets for 2022
Jan 13, 2022
MPR Weekly Dose 102 - COVID-19 vaccine contraindication; Final results for COVID-19 antiviral; Entadfi approved; CAR T-cell REMS change; New approval for psoriatic arthritis
Dec 17, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 101 - COVID-19: Pre-exposure prophylaxis approved; Omicron vaccine protection; Antibody authorized for kids; Heterolous boosting assessed; Veklury recall
Dec 10, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 100 - Paxlovid EUA submission; Drugs linked to orthostatic hypotension; Besremi approved; Pill for remote endoscopy; Largest psilocybin trial to date
Nov 19, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 99 - Oral COVID-19 candidate reduces risk of death; aromatherapy sprays recalled; Presbyopia Tx; Naloxone alternative; Migraine drug head-to-head study
Nov 12, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 98 - FDA Committee Vote on Vaccines for Children; Booster Efficacy Results; Shingrix Recommendations; Novel Treatment for Macular Edema; Pepaxto Withdrawn
Oct 29, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 97 - 'Mix and Match' Boosters Authorized; Biosimilar to Humira; Nasal Spray for Dry Eye Disease; Novel Pain Treatment; Opioid Overdose Treatment
Oct 22, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 96 - Updated Aspirin Recommendations; Needle-Free Warning; Isotretinoin REMS program; Pediatric Athymia Tx; EU Request for Molnupiravir; Advisory Panel Votes on Moderna Booster Shot
Oct 15, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 95 - Interview with Dr Preeti Malani, Chief Health Officer and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan
Oct 07, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 94 - COVID Vaccine Booster Doses; Pediatric Vaccine Trial; Parental Vaccine Hesitancy; Remdesivir and Hospitalization Risk; Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
Sep 24, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 93 - Mandatory Opioid Prescriber Education; Rise in Delta-8 THC Products; Brukinsa and Exkivity Approved; Warning Letters for Supplement Companies
Sep 17, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 92 - AAP Vaccination Guidance; Moderna Booster; JAK Inhibitor Warnings; New Migraine Treatment Nasal Spray; Hold Placed on Phenylketonuria
Sep 10, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 91 - First Full COVID-19 Vaccine Approval; Pfizer Submit for Third Dose; AAP Advises on Off-Label Vaccinations; COVID Antibody Tx; Moderna BLA Submission
Aug 26, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 90 - COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose; Vaccine for Tick-Borne Encephalitis; Jardiance Approval; FDA Wristband Warning; Jemperli Accelerated Approval
Aug 19, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 89 - COVID Vaccine Booster Dose; Vaccines Recommended in Pregnancy; Post-Vaccine Myocarditis Study; Moderna Efficacy at 6 Months; Pompe Disease Tx; FDA Denies Roxadustat
Aug 13, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 88 - Postexposure Tx for COVID-19; Novel lupus treatment; Higher dose naloxone; Clozapine REMS changes; Istodax indication withdrawn
Aug 06, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 87 - Statin contraindication change; Vaccine for streptococcus pneumoniae; Plaque psoriasis cream; Therapy fast tracked for Parkinson disease; Bylvay approved
Jul 23, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 86
Jul 16, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 85 - Chantix recalled; Kimyrsa for ABSSSI; Aduhelm label update; Blood lead test recall; Keytruda changes
Jul 09, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 84 - Emergency Use for COVID-19 treatment; Fact sheet update for vaccines; Rylaze approved; Expanded approval for Solosec; NDA submitted for HIV-1 treatment
Jul 02, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 83 - Rx-to-OTC for allergy spray; Novel contraceptive; Pediatric VTE Tx; Veklury real world efficacy data; Wearable thermometer
Jun 24, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 82 - A regenerative skin therapy; Novavax vaccine shows promise; Mastocytosis treatment; Potential new depression treatment; And an FDA warning for hand sanitizers.
Jun 17, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 81 - A first therapy to target underlying process of Alzheimer disease; Moderna requests EUA; And a list of new approvals in a variety of therapeutic categories
Jun 11, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 80 - Migraine prevention treatment; Pediatric combo vaccine; Schizophrenia, Bipolar I approval; AI-based Autism diagnostic
Jun 04, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 79 - COVID-19: vaccine storage, efficacy updates; Gene therapy Fast Tracked; Vitiligo cream trial results; Aspirin dosage compared in ASCVD
May 21, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 78 - Vaccine authorized for adolescents; Postoperative pain Tx approval; Insulin products recalled; Treatment Fast Tracked for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
May 14, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 77 - Updated mask guidance; Janssen vaccine resumption; Steroid therapy in COVID-19; Novel MDD gains Priority Review; Scabies treatment; Stroke rehabilitation device
Apr 30, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 76 - Bamlanivimab emergency use changes; Janssen vaccine facilities; Molnupiravir trial halted; New contraceptive approved; Ragweed pollen allergy treatment
Apr 23, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 75 - Janssen vaccine on pause; Antibody therapy guidance; Remote mifepristone dispensing; Xolair self-administration; And a new AI colonoscopy system
Apr 16, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 74 - Updated travel guidance; Six month vaccine efficacy data; Increased Moderna doses per vial; New ADHD treatment; And a safety communication for lamotrigine
Apr 09, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose #73: Interview with Dr Joshua Barocas
Mar 30, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 72 - Real world vaccine effectiveness; Two-dose completion data; Moderana pediatric trial; Results from tocilizumab plus remdesivir trial; Kimyrsa approved.
Mar 18, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 71 - Guidance for those fully vaccinated; A first in COVID-19 testing; Povidone Iodine and Bamlanivimab-Etesevimab examined; Delayed local vaccine reactions
Mar 12, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 70 - Keytruda indication withdrawn; Janssen's single-shot vaccine gains EUA; Ivermectin assessed for mild COVID-19; FDA clears wearables
Mar 05, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose #69 - False and misleading pharma promo; Novel LDL-C therapy; Heart failure Tx expanded; Migraine device okay'd for teens.
Feb 18, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose #68 - Remdesivir compounding; Emergency Use Authorizations; Sleep apnea device; New Botox approval
Feb 12, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose #67 - Efficacy data for AstraZeneca, J&J and Novovax vaccines; Approvals in analgesia and influenza.
Feb 05, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose 66 - The Moderna vaccine's efficacy against new variants; Merck ends development of new vaccines; Antiviral treatment combos show promise; New lupus nephritis treatment
Jan 28, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose #65 - Johnson & Johnson's vaccine candidate; Blood donations during pandemic; New Tx for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; A potential Alzheimer drug; Changes to vinca alkaloid labeling
Jan 22, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose #64 - Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine efficacy against new variant; Ravulizumab trial halted; Rapid concussion test; Novel chronic kidney disease Tx; NSAID recalled
Jan 15, 2021
MPR weekly dose #63 - COVID-19 vaccine admin scheduling and production updates; A diagnostic test that is giving false negative results; Bristol Myers Squibb withdraws an indication for Opdivo; And experts vote on the best diets for 2021.
Jan 08, 2021
MPR Weekly Dose #62 - Major vaccine developments; FDA authorizes rapid at-home COVID test; New findings for glucosamine supplementation; And a novel budesonide oral suspension gets Priority Review
Dec 18, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose #61 - Sitagliptin findings in pediatrics; Obesity treatment gains expanded approval; The FDA issue a CRL; And a new transdermal contraceptive
Dec 11, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose #60 - The FDA stand by remdesivir; Who should get the vaccine first? Xolair and Hetlioz gain expanded approvals; And a novel neuroblastoma treatment
Dec 04, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose #59 - The latest on vaccine news from Moderna, and BioNTech and Pfizer as they release more trial data; A at-home diagnostic test; Keytruda gains expanded approval; and more
Nov 20, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose #58 - Major developments in COVID vaccine and antibody treatments; Also an FDA Advisory Committee vote on what would be the first Alzheimer drug in decades.
Nov 13, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose #57 - NDA in diabetes; Post-op implant pain Tx; DEA schedules new opioid; FDA lists 200+ drugs; Rifaximin and other drugs in the pipeline news
Nov 06, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Episode #56 - Antibody responses; Convalescent plasma; Nasal spray for diabetic gastroparesis; Colorectal cancer screening recommendations; New dry eye treatment; And movie trivia!
Oct 30, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 55
Oct 23, 2020
Weekly Dose #54 - Vaccine trial halted; Hyperimmune trial begins; IV tramadol rejected; FDA votes on schizophrenia, bipolar Tx; And a first in Ebola treatment
Oct 16, 2020
Weekly Dose #53 - Encouraging news on antibody therapies; EUA guidelines for potential vaccines; Remdesivir distribution; The HIV drug that failed to have an impact; And the preterm birth treatment the FDA want withdrawn from the market.
Oct 09, 2020
Weekly Dose #52 – New Moderna vaccine results; Boxed Warning for benzodiazepines; Point-of-care COVID-19 antibody test; Diphenhydramine overdoses linked to TikTok 'Challenge'; And FDA grants Nucala new approval.
Oct 02, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 51
Sep 18, 2020
Weekly Dose #50 - Pause on vaccine trial; Benefits for steroid therapy in COVID patients; Higher doses of diabetes treatment okay'd; First non-hormonal contraceptive; FDA issue SCS warning
Sep 11, 2020
Weekly Dose #49 - ACIP vaccine guidelines; Convalescent plasma; 15 minute test; Plant warning; Intrauterine device; Hydrochlorothiazide
Aug 28, 2020
Pneumonia Associated COVID-19; Inaccurate Tests; Neck Gaiters; Drug Applications Halted; Narcan Update
Aug 21, 2020
Weekly Dose #47: Remdesiver news; New opioid, SMA treatments; Sublingual epinephrine; Alzheimer treatment
Aug 14, 2020
COVID Vaccine Developments; Long-Term Facility Study; Cannabidiol; New Depression Treatment; Peanut Allergy Rejection
Aug 07, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 45
Jul 31, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 44
Jul 24, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 43
Jul 17, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 42
Jul 09, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 41
Jul 02, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 40
Jun 26, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 39
Jun 19, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 38
Jun 12, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 37
Jun 05, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 36
May 29, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 35
May 22, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 34
May 14, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 33
May 07, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 32
Apr 30, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 31
Apr 23, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 30
Apr 17, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 29
Apr 09, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 28
Apr 03, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 27
Mar 27, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 26
Mar 20, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 25
Mar 12, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 24
Mar 05, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 23
Feb 27, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 22
Feb 20, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 21
Feb 13, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 20
Feb 06, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 19
Jan 30, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 18
Jan 24, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 17
Jan 16, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 16
Jan 10, 2020
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 15
Dec 05, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 14
Nov 22, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 13
Nov 14, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 12
Nov 08, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 11
Nov 01, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 10
Oct 24, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 9
Oct 17, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 8
Oct 11, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 7
Oct 04, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 6
Sep 26, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 5
Sep 20, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 3
Aug 30, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 2
Aug 23, 2019
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 1
Aug 19, 2019