Hypertriglyceridemia is characterized by elevated triglyceride (TG) levels. In addition to lifestyle changes, current treatment focuses on improving patients’ TG levels with the aim to reduce the…
Overactive bladder is a common condition that manifests as a complex set of symptoms in the lower urinary tract and affects both men and women. It is characterized by sudden urges to urinate and…
Topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, and systemic immunosuppressants have historically served as the backbone of AD treatment. The launch of the first targeted biology therapy…
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare and life-threatening disorder marked by considerable morbidity and mortality. Off-label drug use is widespread, with approved drugs available only for the…
Drug treatment of glaucoma focuses on reducing / controlling IOP and preserving visual function. Given the availability of therapies from several drug classes (e.g., PGAs, beta blockers, FDCs),…
May 2019Stable angina is the most common clinically evident manifestation of coronary heart disease (CHD); it is present in almost half of all prevalent CHD cases. The aim of chronic medical…
Obesity is arguably the most pressing public health issue in the United States. The prevalence of obesity is extremely high, and its chronic progression is associated with type 2 diabetes and…
Each year in the United States, thousands of patients suffering from end-stage renal failure undergo a kidney transplant. To prevent rejection and maintain the new kidney’s functionality, these…
DRG epidemiologists estimate that 60% of epilepsy patients experience partial-onset seizures (POS), which aretypically the gateway indication for new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). The most frequently…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood condition that can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. Treatment options include a mix of stimulants (e.g.,…
MARKET OUTLOOKGrowth hormone is an endogenous hormone produced by the pituitary gland; a deficiency in its production or activity is characterized by short stature, decreased capacity for exercise…