Bempedoic acid is a prodrug that is activated in the liver, so it is inactive in muscle tissue and appears to carry a lower risk of myopathy versus statins.
Adding to the challenge is the current lack of widespread screening programs for early stage T1DM in the general population, making it difficult to identify all patients who may benefit from teplizumab.
Avoiding participating in online ratings doesn’t protect your dignity—Dr. Varun Bajaj argues it just hands your narrative to the angriest voices in the room.
Many Canadian colleagues and I have had to travel across continents to be part of this unique pharmacy gathering. This year, it’s happening in our backyard.