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Likmez: First FDA-Approved Liquid Option of the Antibiotic Metronidazole

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This liquid formulation of metronidazole is the sole FDA-approved liquid option, offering a groundbreaking prescribing alternative for patients encountering difficulties in swallowing or facing taste-related obstacles. With a 24-month shelf life and no need for refrigeration, Likmez provides a convenient option for patients.

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Merck’s Next-Generation Pneumonia Vaccine Gets FDA Approval

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Merck has scored US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its next-generation pneumonia vaccine Vaxneuvance that covers 15 different strains of the pneumococcal bacteria that causes the infection. Both next-gen shots offer enhanced protection against bacteria that can cause pneumonia, blood infections and meningitis.

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FDA Approves Rebyota as First Fecal Microbiome Therapy for Recurrent C. Difficile Infection

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According to the FDA, the infection causes about 500,000 illnesses and is associated with 15,000 to 30,000 deaths annually in the US. difficile as certain antibiotics can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut, allowing bacteria like C. Related: Nestlé to Market Seres’ Oral Microbiome Drug for C. Difficile. “As

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Exblifep Is a Novel Antibiotic for the Treatment of Complicated UTIs

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This novel combination antibiotic treatment is approved for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including pyelonephritis (a urinary tract infection when one or both kidneys become infected). cUTIs often require broad-spectrum antibiotics to effectively eradicate bacteria in the urinary tract. What are cUTIs? and Candida spp.

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2021 Year in Review: Leveraging New Technologies to Drive Innovation in the Life Sciences

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Xtalks is taking a look at some of the major stories and innovations of the year in the life sciences, many of which were driven by new, emerging and improved technologies. The year 2021 was all about continuing innovations in the life sciences. Life Science Innovations: Malaria and Influenza Vaccines.

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Drug discovery hotspots: What is the secret to Switzerland’s success? (p1)

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DDW’s Diana Spencer takes a closer look into why Switzerland is such a life sciences powerhouse and how Swiss researchers are advancing new technology and tackling modern health challenges. Switzerland, however, boasts three (or arguably, four) separate yet complimentary centres of life science innovation.

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Eli Lilly Reaches Settlement with Totality MediSpa Over Sale of Compounded Mounjaro and Zepbound

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The settlement requires Totality to take several specific corrective actions, which include refraining from making any statements that suggest the spa’s products are genuine, FDA-approved Lilly products, and stopping the use of Eli Lilly branding in promoting any of the products.

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