MPR Weekly Dose

By MPR Weekly Dose

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 a... more

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The podcast currently has 278 episodes available.

MPR Weekly Dose episodes:

April 09, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 29
This week we run through the latest COVID-19 news including the shortage of critical meds, The CDC U-turn on face mask recommendations, Remdesivir trial enrollment, testing for COVID-19 antibodies, and new guidance from the FDA on blood donations aimed at helping maintain the supply.
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9min
April 03, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 28
This episodes covers the latest COVID-19 news including drug shortages, a new point-of-care diagnostic tool, the role of vitamin C, misuse of non-pharmacological chloroquine, and also some big news about a popular heartburn drug.
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7min
March 27, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 27
This week we talk about the latest on COVID-19, including the virus in relation to NSAID use; the pandemics knock on effect on drug shortages; a safety alert for fecal microbiota transplants; and potential flaws in EpiPen devices.
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8min
March 20, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 26
This week we talk about a phase 1 vaccine trial for COVID-19 underway in Seattle; Concerns over COVID-19 and ACE inhibitor, ARB use; Safety labeling changes for SGLT2 inhibitors; A biosimilar to Herceptin; And new graphic warnings for cigarette packages.
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6min
March 12, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 25
Today we talk about the latest COVID-19 news; New approvals for chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases and Cushing disease; and stronger safety warnings for montelukast.
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8min
March 05, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 24
Today we talk about the ban on certain electrical stimulation devices, the latest COVID-19 news, a first generic of Daraprim, a New Drug Application for a potential microneedle migraine treatment patch, and a first over-the-counter combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen: Advil Dual Action.
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6min
February 27, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 23
This week on the pod we cover a first-in-class cholesterol lowering therapy; a new indication for Trulicity; Macrolide prescriptions in the first trimester and their relation to fetal malformations; a new fragile X diagnostic test; and a migraine prevention IV treatment.
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7min
February 20, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 22
This week on the pod we cover the withdrawal of Belviq, the weight-loss drug, from the market; the over-the-counter approval of diclofenac gel and olopatadine eye drops; a new contraceptive transdermal patch; a possible vaccine for ricintoxin; and new research finds that hundreds of sellers are using Craigslist to sell prescribing medications.
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7min
February 13, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 21
This week on the pod we cover an insulin pump recall; Pharmacies running out of supplies in light of Covid-19 fears; Investigational Alzheimer disease treatments not meeting trial end points; A new cardiac ultrasound device; and a new oral testosterone replacement therapy.
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6min
February 06, 2020 MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 20
This week on the Pod we cover the approval of the first oral therapy for peanut allergy; The 2020 immunization schedule; The latest on the coronavirus, including the CDC's shipment of test kits; The withdrawal of an antibiotic; and results from the FDA investigation into possible impurities in metformin.
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7min

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How many episodes does MPR Weekly Dose have?

The podcast currently has 278 episodes available.

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